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Program Fees

Student and Youth Program Fees

Program scholarships are available! Several funding sources allow us to offer programs at reduced or no cost to your school or youth group, but this funding varies from year to year. Most public schools (Pa.) and youth groups only pay $7 per youth participant, with the remainder of our operating expenses subsidized by the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit program and other grants.

Programs at Stroud Water Research Center

See available student and youth programs.

  • 10–20 students (one pod): $535
  • 21–40 students (two pods): $785
  • 41–60 students (three pods): $1,035
  • 61-80 students (four pods): $1,600
  • 81-100 students (five pods): $1,850
  • 101-120 students (six pods): $2,100

NOTE: We will gladly work with any school or group that cannot afford the program’s operating costs to allow them to participate.

Programs at Other Locations

  • Your School
  • Chester County Council, BSA Program Activity and Resource Center (PARC) in Exton, Pa.
  • Glenroy Preserve in Nottingham, Pa.
  • Local Parks (e.g., White Clay Creek Preserve, Marsh Creek State Park, Octoraro Reservoir)

Please contact us for an estimate, as pricing varies.

Scout and Other Youth Group Programs

Unless stated otherwise, programs require a minimum of 15 youth participants.

  • Half-day programs:
    • $460 for groups of 20 or fewer.
    • $690 for groups of more than 20.
  • Full-day programs:
    • $600 for groups of 20 or fewer.
    • $900 for groups of more than 20.
  • Overnight programs:
    • $1,250 for groups of 20 or fewer.
    • $1,450 for groups of more than 20.
  • Canoe programs: $1,600 with a minimum of 12 participants.
  • Scouts BSA merit badge programs: $1,225.

NOTE: We will gladly work with groups that cannot afford program fees when other funding is available to subsidize program operating costs.

Other Program Fees

Canoe-Based Programs

Fees for on-the-water canoe programs, which allow participants to investigate and explore local waterways and reservoirs, include instructors and a $100 fee to help us replace equipment as needed and cover other yearly expenses, such as boat and trailer registration. Our rig features eight canoes, accommodating up to 24 participants at a time. We can work with larger groups by splitting them in half for onshore and canoe activity rotations. Please contact us for more information.

Learn to Fish Programs

Learn to Fish programs take place at different local waterways. Stroud Center staff are trained fishing instructors by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. All fishing supplies are provided, and no fishing licenses are needed to participate in these programs. Please contact us for more information.

Educator Workshops

Stroud Center educators will tailor a professional development workshop to meet your needs. Please contact us for more information.

Programs for Community and Conservation Groups

Stroud Center educators will tailor a workshop to meet your needs. Please contact us for more information.

Tours of the Stroud Center

One-hour tour for up to 20 people: $100.

Presentations

Stroud Center educators will tailor a presentation to meet your needs. Please contact us for more information.

Program Registration and Payment

Questions? Please contact us so we can help.