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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Get ready for one of our most popular camp sessions, Camp Survivor! This camp is all about learning those all-important outdoor survival skills. Campers will come away with many essential skills, including starting a fire with limited supplies, navigating hazardous weather, basic First Aid procedures, what to do when lost in the wilderness, and more! […]
Earth Art (entering grades 1-6) Take your creativity outside this summer during our Earth Art Camp! We will get to work making all kinds of earth-inspired crafts and creations, using supplies that we sustainably forage from the preserve. We will let our creativity be our guide as we explore and create this week! Past creations include jewelweed salve, leaf-hammered bandanas, […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! This week we'll learn all about the […]
Dirt and Muck (entering grades 1-6) A little dirt never hurt anyone! This week is all about getting muddy and dirty outside. We’ll make a mud kitchen, process dirt into clay for sculpting, and press animal tracks into the mud. Campers will also learn about soil, and all of its living and nonliving components. We will dig and roll logs […]
Woodland Theater (entering grades 1-6) Woodland Theater Camp is the perfect place to express your creativity and imagination. Our theater camp is unique from others, as it challenges campers to create their own stories, characters, scripts, costumes, and stage design. Counselors will take a back seat and let their campers’ creativity shine! Campers will hone their acting skills with fun, […]
Come explore the wonders of nature through storytime and hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and exploration in kids of all ages! PVAS Host: Amy Thomas Free and open to the public. This program is intended for children. All children must be accompanied by adults. Pre-registration is not required - just drop in! What lives in the Evitts Run? Borrow […]
Join us for a turtle-filled evening at the Case Nature Center! PVAS Host: Sonja Melander Free and open to the public. While this is a free program, we encourage you to consider donating to our "Critter Care" fund to contribute to the care of our Animal Ambasadors! At the entrance, we will have a donation jar as well as a […]
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