The camping week is Monday through Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm. Check-in begins Mondays starting at 8:30am at the Nature Center. Check-out is at 3:00pm at the Nature Center.

Before/Aftercare are available at a cost of $10 per half hour increments starting at 8:00am. All campers must be picked up by 5:00pm.

$245/Week

Ages 5-14. Campers are grouped together based on age and activities are structured to match their level of development.

Campers should bring the following items for their use at camp:

• Backpack with sturdy straps (for item storage and day hiking)
• Shoes to hike (hiking boots, sneakers, or closed toe shoes)
• Water shoes or old shoes that can get wet (no flip flops)
• Swimsuit/Towel
• Water bottle
• Sweatshirt/light jacket, rain gear
• Sunscreen & Insect repellent
• Medications (if needed)

All day campers must complete a full health history form prior to attendance at camp.

Campers that need medications administered at camp will have their administration supervised by the camp health care coordinator.

Day camp staff and healthcare staff will communicate with parents if injury or illness arise during the camp day.

Campers with food allergies should indicate that need on the health form and our food service staff will work with each family to best accommodate special dietary requirements.

We will work with families to accommodate campers with mild to moderate special needs in an inclusive setting. Our program focuses on building skills and gaining self-esteem as part of the outdoor experience with campers participating in all activities alongside their typically developing peers. Campers must be able to navigate uneven terrain and be bathroom independent or provide a caregiver to assist with the task. In addition, if a camper requires TSS services at school, they must also have TSS services for the time they are at camp.

First camper is full price, each additional sibling receives $10 discount/week.

Those who finalize their registration by March 31, 2025 will receive a free limited-edition camp t-shirt that will be distributed upon arrival at Nature Day Camp.

The Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society (GWVAS) has a limited number of full or partial Nature Camp Scholarships available for a session at Bear Creek Camp’s Nature Day Camp. Click here to download the 2024 GWVAS scholarship application.

Bear Creek Camp can provide assistance for one Nature Day Camp week through Camperships. If you would like to apply for a Campership, download this form and return it to Bear Creek Camp.

Online registration is the preferred method for all summer camp registrations. We use an online platform, CampBrain, that is easy-to-use, secure, and saves you time by carrying over information form previous registrations including health from information.

We fully understand if you would prefer off-line registration. Please download and submit both Nature Day Camp Off-line Registration Form ANDOff-line Youth Health Form.