Penn State Stream Doctor camp July 29-Aug. 1
Penn State Extension
Science themed camp offered July 29-Aug. 4
Science enthusiasts 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, at Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Road, Manheim.
The camp will follow the theme of Penn State Extension’s children’s book titled “Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor, featuring Dr. Watt R. Shedd.”
Campers will explore environmental topics, including water resources management and stream health, and will complete a stream study in Dellinger Run.
The event will include Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences – learner-centered activities investigating local environmental issues and lead to informed action — focused on the water cycle and watersheds.
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 cost for registration per camper. Registration includes daily snacks and all activity materials.
Registration is limited to 30 youth registrants on a first-come, first-served basis, with a waitlist available once 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.