Audubon Discovery Camp
Explore the Yankauer Nature Preserve and other natural areas at our Audubon Discovery Camp. Several themes are explored each summer, from “Camp Survivor” to “Creepy Crawly Critters.” The camps focus on natural and cultural history as kids explore forests and fields, build forts, turn over rocks and logs, play games, and generally have so much fun they don’t realize how much they’re learning. Our goal is for campers to gain a better understanding of their role in the natural world by using their senses and exploring with mind and body.
Camp is typically held from 9am-3pm Monday through Friday, June and July. Registration begins in February, and space is limited. Children are kept in small groups of 8-10 and are led by experienced staff to ensure safety and individual attention.
Most weeks are $150/camper with some variation depending on the week’s theme and activities. Scholarships are available. To view this year’s brochure to see themes, times, and costs, go to the bottom of this page. A $50 registration deposit per session per camper is required to reserve a space and this deposit is non-refundable. PVAS reserves the right to cancel programs that are not full.
Registration is available from February – July. Sessions tend to book early, so early registration is recommended! To receive an e-mail reminder when registration is open, of if you would like to register for a camp session by mail, contact camp director Ellen Murphy or call 304-676-8739.
Register for any session by clicking on the blue links below!
Information About Camp For Parents Is Here: 2012 Parent Info Packet.pdf
Yankauer Nature Preserve • Monday –Friday 9am–3pm
For Love of Children Outdoor Center • Monday – Friday 9am–3pm
- Adventure Challenge // June 18–22 • Ages 11–14 • $250 per camper
- Into the Wild // June 25–29• Ages 11–14 • $300 per camper
- Camp Survivor, Part Deux // July 9-13 • Ages 9–14 • $200 per camper
Peter Burr Farm • Monday – Friday 9am–3pm
- The Simple Life // June 18–22 • Ages 6–12 • $150 per camper
- The Simple Life Waiting List for June 18-22
- Life on the Frontier // June 18-22 • Ages 10–13 • $185 per camper
- Nature Detectives// June 25–29 • Ages 6–12 • $150 per camper
Preschool Camps at Yankauer Nature Preserve
- Out of the Nest // May 29–June 1 • Ages 3–4 • $50 per first camper / parent team
- Just for Fledglings // June 4–8 • Age 5, entering Kindergarten • $125 per camper
More Camp Opportunities for Middle and High School
- Digital Photo Camp for High School Students • June 25-29 at Shepherd University • entering grades 9–12 • $150 per camper
- Junior Staff at Yankauer Nature Preserve & Peter Burr Farm • entering 7th grade// request an application from Ellen@PotomacAudubon.org.