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 June School-Days-Off Camp is Animals All Around. Campers will learn about animals native to southeastern Pennsylvania, including insects, birds, and fish. Campers will hike through the Stroud Center’s forest, searching for signs of local wildlife, make crafts related to native animals, and perform hands-on experiments to learn more about these animals.

• When: Friday, June 12, 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 June 5 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.*