Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […]
Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6) Summer is the time for outdoor exploration! Join us for a week of all of our favorite nostalgic camp activities. We will go on hikes, build forts in the woods, make crafts, play games, and make new friends along the way. This camp theme is designed to be more unstructured than the other themed weeks, […]
Come explore the wonders of nature with us! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
Earth Art Camp (entering grades 1-6) Campers will let their creativity run wild at Earth Art Camp! At this camp, we will use our creative energy to create music, sculpture, paintings, and writing! All the while, taking inspiration from one of our greatest teachers, nature! Campers will be challenged to create their own art “kit” from nature, including paintbrushes and […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […]
Eco-Careers Camp (entering grades 7-12) This camp is all about exploring outdoor and environmental careers! Your middle or high school student will meet professionals in their fields, including a freshwater biologist, a science teacher, a herpetologist, and a forester. We will explore all of these career options, and more, while also learning naturalist skills, like how to use a field […]
Come explore the wonders of nature with us! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […]
Rocks n' Reptiles (entering grades 1-6) This year we are combining two of our most popular topics to investigate at camp, rocks and reptiles! We will spend the week exploring and learning about Rocks n’ Reptiles through many fun, hands-on activities. To investigate rocks, campers will learn about the geology of our local karst region by hearing from a geology […]
Come explore the wonders of nature with us! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
Earth Art Camp (entering grades 1-6) Campers will let their creativity run wild at Earth Art Camp! At this camp, we will use our creative energy to create music, sculpture, paintings, and writing! All the while, taking inspiration from one of our greatest teachers, nature! Campers will be challenged to create their own art “kit” from nature, including paintbrushes and […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Welcome to Camp Survivor, where adventure meets essential life skills! Campers will learn the crucial art of pathfinding, master the flames with fire-building exercises, practice important first-aid skills, and much, much more! With hands-on activities designed to prepare campers for survival situations, they will gain confidence and resilience in the great outdoors. Ideal for budding […]
Come explore the wonders of nature with us! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required - just drop in! Each week (Thursdays, 9-11:30 am), we'll cover a new nature topic through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration […]
Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Yankauer Nature Preserve! PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
Enjoy a storybook on a nature walk at Cool Spring Preserve! PVAS Host: Susannah Olsen Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required A StoryWalk® is a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors! Pages from a storybook will […]
Everything Outdoors (entering grades 1-6) Summer is the time for outdoor exploration! Join us for a week of all of our favorite nostalgic camp activities. We will go on hikes, build forts in the woods, make crafts, play games, and make new friends along the way. This camp theme is designed to be more unstructured than the other themed weeks, […]
Sensational Senses (entering grades K-1) Engage and explore with your senses in the great outdoors! Campers participating in this half-day camp will be engaged in activities designed to heighten sensory awareness. Can you smell the flowers around you? Taste the sweet tartness of an edible wild berry? Hear and mimic the sounds of wild birds? Touch the bark of a […]
CIT Retreat (entering grades 7-12, for 2025 summer CITs) Kick back and relax at this CIT (Counselor-in-Training) only camp. That’s right, no campers, just CITs! During this week of camp, CITs will engage in hands-on training and activities to develop and hone their leadership skills, including group management, problem-solving, and effective communication, to help make them the best future counselors […]
Come celebrate Independence Day with PVAS by marching in the Shepherdstown 4th of July parade! The parade will form on Church Street, then proceed down German Street to Princess Street and end there. Find us along Church Street any time after 10:30. If you have trouble finding us, ask one of the parade coordinators for help. Bring your binoculars, PVAS […]
Come celebrate Independence Day with PVAS by marching in the Shepherdstown 4th of July parade! The parade will form on Church Street, then proceed down German Street to Princess Street and end there. Find us along Church Street any time after 10:30. If you have trouble finding us, ask one of the parade coordinators for help. Bring your binoculars, PVAS […]