Penn State Extension

Environmental science camp July 29 to Aug. 1

Children ages 8 to 12 interested in learning how to be “stream doctors” can join Penn State Extension for “Soak up Science: Be a Stream Doctor” camp 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29-Aug. 1.

The camp will be held at Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Road, Manheim, Lancaster County.

The camp will follow the theme of Penn State Extension’s children’s book, “Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor, featuring Dr. Watt R. Shedd,” according to a recent news release.

Campers will explore environmental topics, including water resources management and stream health and will complete a stream study in Dellinger Run.

Participants will learn:

•How water moves through the water cycle.

•The area and network of water bodies that constitute a watershed.

•Human land use impacts and community planning.

•Physical, biological and chemical stream parameters.

•What riparian buffers are and their function.

•How to complete an environmental service project.

There is a registration cost per camper. Registration includes daily snacks and all activity materials.

Campers will bring a lunch that does not need refrigeration and a water bottle each day, wear weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, a hat and bug spray, as the group will be outside throughout the camp. Campers are encouraged to wear shoes they can get wet or pack waterproof boots for stream activities.

Registration is limited to 30 registrants on a first come, first served basis. A waiting list will be available if capacity is reached.

The registration deadline is July 11. No walk-in registrations will be accepted.

More information is available at https://extension.psu.edu/soak-up-science.