When schools are closed, Stroud Water Research Center is open for young nature explorers. Our School-Days-Off Camps invite third- through fifth-grade students to spend a fun-filled day outdoors along White Clay Creek. Each camp features a unique theme with nature-inspired crafts, hands-on science experiments, and outdoor adventures that spark curiosity and wonder. 

The theme for the April School-Days-Off Camp is Creek Critters. Campers will explore all about macroinvertebrates — the tiny creatures that call our streams home. Campers will hike along White Clay Creek, create creek critter-themed crafts, and examine live macroinvertebrates from the stream.

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026. Drop-off is at 9 a.m., and pick-up is at 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311.
• Cost: $100. One hour of before- and/or after-care is available for an additional $10 each.
• Lunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch and snack for your camper.
• Registration information:
  • Each camp is limited to 25 campers.
  • A minimum of 10 campers is needed to run the camp. If the minimum is not met, registrants will be notified of cancellation one week before the camp date.
  • Registration closes on March 26 at 5 p.m.

*Please note that the Stroud Center does NOT have a nurse on staff. Any prescription medication must be administered by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian may arrive at the Stroud Center at a necessary time to administer medication.*