Jessi Lehnan of Centre
Hall, showed an American Kestrel to friends and family members at the conclusion
of Raptor Camp, a one week program held at Shavers Creek Environmental Center
last year. For more information about the programs, call (814) 863-2000.
File photo: Greg Grieco
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center has many activities planned for this summer. All activities will take place at Shaver's Creek unless otherwise noted. The schedule follows:
* Leaders in Training Camp, ages 14-17, sessions: June 2126; July 19-24; July 26-31; Aug. 2-7; and Aug. 9-14. No charge for accepted applicants.
* Discovery and Explorer Camp, ages 6-11, sessions: June 2226; July 20-24; July 27-31; Aug. 3-7; and Aug. 10-14, $95/members $75.
* Raptor Camp, ages 12-14, June 29July 1, $115/members $95.
* Adventure Camp, ages 12-14, sessions: June 29July 2; July 69; July 1316; July 2023; and July 2730, $210/members $190.
* Project WILD, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 29 and 30, $85 per person.
* Habitats, Songbirds and Raptors, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 25, 26 and 27.
* Owl Prowl, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, $6/members $5/children free.
* EcoVenture Camp, sessions: July 59 or July 1923, $350/members $320.
* Children's Day at the Arts Festival, Wednesday, July 7, Old Main lawn, free.
* Leaders in Training Camp, ages 14-17, special extended camp, July 9, 12-17. No charge for accepted applicants.
* Food Safety for Your Picnic and Bar-B-Que, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 10, $5.50/members $4.50.
* Discovery and Explorer Camp, ages 6-11, special extended session, July 1217, $115/members $95, transportation fee $30.
* Fireflies, Moths, Mosquitoes and Other Night Insects, 7:45 to 9:15 p.m., Thursday, July 15, $4/members $3
* Sky Tree and River Dance, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 17, $4.50/members $3.50.
* Beneficial Insects and More for Gardeners, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, $6/members $5.
* Hummingbirds, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 22, $4/members $3.
* Rock Climbing, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 24, $35/members $30, Donation, Pa.
* Skin Salves and Lip Gloss, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24, $6/ members $5.
* Bat Facts! 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 24, $5/members $4.
* Knot Tying, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 25, $4.50/members $3.50.
* Painting with Acrylics, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, $30/members $25.
* Paper Making, 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8, $5/members $4.
* Meteor Showers by Rowboat, 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12; cloud date, Friday, Aug. 13, $7/members $5.50.
* Search for Herps, look for amphibians and reptiles, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, free.
* Ag Progress Days, Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 17 through 19, Ag Progress Grounds, free.
* Watershed and Waterways --Interconnections and Exploration, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 17 and 19, $85.
* Family Sensory Discovery Walk, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, $7 one child and one adult; $5.50 for an additional adult; and $2.50 for an additional child.
* Rock Climbing for Women, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, $10/members $8.
* Saving Seeds, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 28, $6/members $5.
* Help the Environment by Educating Young Minds, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Thursday, Sept. 9, free.
For more information, call Shaver's Creek at (814) 863-2000.