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 May School-Days-Off Camp is Plants and Pollinators. Campers will learn about native plants and the pollinators that support them. Campers will hike through the Stroud Center’s forest, searching for native plants, create plant and pollinator crafts, and perform hands-on experiments.

• When: Tuesday, May 19, 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 May 12 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.*