Science comes alive at Honey Hollow Summer Day Camp! At Honey Hollow children are given the opportunity to explore the natural world- and in the process discover new things about Pennsylvania ecology and themselves. At Honey Hollow we believe that scientific exploration stimulates the imagination and encourages the development of critical thinking skills. Did we mention that it’s a lot of fun too? Additionally, part of each day is given to free- form outdoor play; something we believe is an important component of a healthy childhood.

Camp Staff

Jaime Schoenfeld: Environmental Educator. B.S., Biology from the University of Vermont School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Burlington, VT. Graduate student at Gwynedd-Mercy College School of Education, Gwynedd Valley, PA. Pennsylvania Department of Education Certified in Biology and General Science. Jaime began her teaching career as a middle and high school classroom science teacher (environmental science, physical science and biology) before joining BCAS in 2010. She is an avid amateur astronomer and it is her fondest dream to one day see the stars of the southern hemisphere.

Diane Smith: Environmental Educator. B.S., Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. Following a long career in the pharmaceutical industry, Diane began her "second career" teaching at BCAS in 2005, sharing her lifelong love of the outdoors with the next generation.  An avid hiker and camper, Diane survived survival training at the famous Tom Brown Jr. Tracking, Nature and Wilderness Survival School and is also Kamana 2 certified from the Wilderness Awareness School.  In her spare time, Diane continues to ponder the most illusive mystery of modern science; If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?

BCAS camp staff also includes Teacher Naturalists. Teacher Naturalists are trained by BCAS educational staff and have teaching experience, science content area knowledge and a passion for the outdoors. All teaching staff has received Child Line and State Police clearances and are first aid and CPR trained.

 

Each week of camp at Honey Hollow is unique and is designed around a specific science-related theme. The activities, crafts and games planned introduce campers to theme related concepts of environmental science and Pennsylvania ecology in a way that is creative and fun. The following schedule describes a day of camp learning about the importance of water as a natural resource:

A Typical Day…

9:00 – 9:30      Sign In and Circle Time
9:30 – 9:45      Icebreaker: 20 Questions, What animal am I?
9:45 - 10:15     Aqua Bodies Craft

Do you know what percent of your body is water? This craft illustrates the importance of water in our own bodies on a life-size figure campers personalize.

10:15 – 10:30   Snack
10:30 – 12:00   Science Field Activity: Biological Stream Study

Certain water creatures are more sensitive to pollution than others. In this activity campers investigate the water quality of Honey Hollow Creek by catching and identifying the creatures that live there.

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch & Recess

Weather permitting; campers enjoy a picnic lunch outside everyday followed by a period of free-play.

12:45 – 1:15 Game: Water Carry Relay

A perennial camper favorite- and a good excuse to get a little wet!

1:15 – 1:45 Group Hike

Collect Queen Anne’s Lace for the transpiration experiment and rocks for the terrarium craft.

1:45 – 2:00 Queen Anne’s Lace Transpiration Experiment

Campers investigate the movement of water through plants in this colorful science experiment.

2:00 – 2:45 Terrarium Water Cycle Craft

Campers are introduced to the water cycle and make their own model to take home out of recycled materials.

2:45 – 3:00 Closing Circle

Summer 2011 Camp Schedule

6/27 - 7/1 Week 1 (Grades K-2, 9am-1pm) Going Buggy
Learn about the insects that live in the fields, forests, streams and ponds at Honey Hollow.

7/11 - 7/15 Week 2 (Grades 1 -3, 9am-3pm) Plant-astic!
It’s not easy being green! Explore the world of plants and their role in the environment.

7/25 - 7/29 Week 3 (Grades 2 – 4, 9am-3pm) Wild Watersheds
Get your feet wet and learn about the importance of watersheds by exploring the streams, ponds and marches at Honey Hollow.
NEW: Sleep Over Night!! Thursday night campers are invited to a camp out at Honey Hollow- complete with s’mores!

8/8 - 8/12 Week 4 (Grades K-2, 9am-1pm) Nests, Holes and Burrows
Learn about the different animals who call Honey Hollow home.

8/22 - 8/26 Week 5 (Grades 1 – 4, 9am-3pm) Things with Wings
Learn about the science of flight and how animals and plants use this adaptation to meet their needs.

FEE

Weeks 1 and 4: Members $130, Non-members $200
Weeks 2 and 5: Members $200, Non-members $275
Week 3: Members $225, Non-members $300