Departments
Parks and Recreation
Youth Camps and Programs
Core Creek Park Boat Rental
Lake Towhee Park
Peace Valley Nature Center
Peace Valley Park
Peace Valley Park Boat Rental
Silver Lake Nature Center
Youth Services Center
Core Creek Park Boat Rental
Junior Boating Camp
Working with paddleboats, canoes and kayaks, participants learn the basics of boating safety and the fundamentals of paddling and rowing. Each student who completes the course receives a Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation Certificate of Completion. Wear a swimsuit and secure water shoes (no flip flops). Bring a towel, beverages, snacks and sunscreen.
Location: |
Core Creek Park Boat Rental
Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne |
Courses/Dates: |
Four days per session.
#689 July 5-8
#690 July 12-15
#691 July 26-29
#692 August 2-5
All sessions 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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Cost: |
$55 per person per session includes equipment
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Ages: |
Youth 10-16 years |
Class Size: |
Minimum 6, maximum 12 students |
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Lake Towhee Park
Junior Fishing Camp
Kids will explore different locations which offer different fishing environments and water eco systems. Visits will be made to Lake Towhee Park, Lake Nockamixon, Tohickon Creek and the pond being Weisel Hostel.
Location: |
Lake Towhee Park
Old Bethlehem Pike
Applebachsville, Haycock Township |
Courses/Dates: |
Each day will be at a different location.
#696 July 19-23 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
#697 August 16-20 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Cost: |
$50 per person
includes all equipment
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Ages: |
9-14 years (as of July 1) |
Class Size: |
Minimum 9, maximum 16 students |
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Peace Valley Nature Center
Summer Art Workshops in the Park for Kids
Every Saturday morning in July a different workshop will be offered to children. Led by an accredited art teacher, children will explore the park and create artwork that reflects the beauty of nature and wildlife. The first session is Painting, the second session is Crafts, the third session is Sculpting and the forth session is Photography. Children can register for any number of weeks or for the entire series. Pre-registration is required, no later than June 24. Class size is limited to 12 children per session. For more information, please call Erika Sands or Jill Unger at 215-489-5132.
Location: |
Peace Valley Nature Center
Chapman Road, Doylestown |
Dates: |
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
All sessions: 10:30 a.m. to noon |
Cost: |
$20/session or $65 for entire series |
Ages: |
6 to 10 |
Class Size: |
limited to 12 children per session |
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Peace Valley Park
World of Sciene Summer Camp
Experience real-life sciene dealing with solar-energy/wind/kinetic energy, hydro/hydrogen power and you energy. Build water balloon launchers, stomp rockets, solar cars and much more. Present an energy expo on the last day. Bring lunch and drink each day. For students entering 5th to 8th grades.
Location: |
Peace Valley Park
Pavilion 3 or 40 |
Dates: |
July 5-9 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
August 16-20 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Cost: |
$165/members, $185/non-members |
Ages: |
Students entering 5th to 8th grades |
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Peace Valley Park Boat Rental
Junior Boating Camp
Working with paddleboats, canoes and kayaks, participants learn the basics of boating safety and the fundamentals of paddling and rowing. Each student who completes the course receives a Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation Certificate of Completion. Wear a swimsuit and secure water shoes (no flip flops). Bring a towel, beverages, snacks and sunscreen.
Location: |
Peace Valley Park Boat Rental
Creek Road, New Britain |
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Five mornings per session.
#694 July 19-23
#695 July 26-30
All sessions 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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Cost: |
$65 per person per session includes equipment
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Ages: |
Youth 10-16 years |
Class Size: |
Minimum 8, maximum 10 students |
*All participants of THIS class (Peace Valley Park only) must show proof of swimming proficiency (i.e. from the YMCA, Red Cross, Scouts, Fanny Chapman or a school district with a certification of completion).
Beginner Junior Sailing Camp
This program will teach the basics of sailing knowledge of various types of sail boats, terminology, sailing skills, rules of the road, safety, rescues and practical experience handling a boat.
This course is taught by Dave Carroll, a former Scout Master and Boy Scout sailing instructor with over 50 years sailing experience all over the Atlantic Ocean. It is a requirement that all participants must show proof of swimming proficiency (i.e. YMCA, Scouts, Fanny Chapman, School District or Red Cross certificate of completion). The staff ratio is 1:8.
A practical test will be given at the end with a certificate of completion. Department staff will assist with the camp. Bring snacks, beverage and secure footwear.
Location: |
Peace Valley Boat Rental
Creek Road, New Britain |
Courses/Dates: |
#699 June 28-July 2 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Cost: |
$165 per person |
Ages: |
Youth 10-16 years |
Class Size: |
Minimum 8, maximum 14 students |
Intermediate Junior Sailing Camp
Using the larger 14.6 Daysailer, students will have instruction for 2 hours with the final hour being proactive. The course will reinforce basic sailing skills and teach boat handling in all wind conditions. Students will sail on both a sloop and cat-rigged boat with and without and instructor. Students MUST have successfully completed the Beginner Junior Sailing Camp in order to enroll. The camp will again be taught by Dave Carroll a former Scout Master with over 50 years of lake, coastal and ocean sailing experience. A practical test will be given at the end with a certificate of completion. Boat rental staff will assist with the camp. Bring snacks, beverages, and secure footwear.
Location: |
Peace Valley Boat Rental
Creek Road, New Britain |
Courses/Dates: |
#707July 12-16 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Cost: |
$185 per person
includes CD book
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Ages: |
Youth 10-16 years |
Class Size: |
Minimum 4, maximum 8 students |
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Silver Lake Nature Center
Full Day Camps
Children will have the chance to investigate water, woodland, marsh, bugs, crayfish, frogs and more though hands-on activities, game and natural crafts
Teens will enjoy a week of Kayaking Adventures and/or a week of Outdoor Adventures! Extended-stay options available for all ages!
Visit www.silverlakenaturecenter.org for more information.
Location: |
Silver Lake Nature Center
Bath Road, Bristol
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Dates: |
July 5-August 13 |
Cost: |
$165/members, $185/non-members |
Ages: |
Students entering 5th to 8th grades |
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Youth Services Center
Junior Adventure Camp
An educational and recreational program for kids. Using adventure activities such as rock climbing and hiking as tools, kids learn to develop confidence, cooperation, leadership and self-esteem.Each day will offer a different experience with activities including high/low ropes course work, paddling, group initiatives or hiking.
The radio of instructor to camper is 1:6. This camp is co-sponsored with Youth Services of Pennsylvania.
Location: |
Youth Services Center "The Barn"
Neshaminy Manor Center, Route 611, Doylestown |
Courses/Dates: |
#698 July 12-16 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. |
Cost: |
$130 per person
includes equipment and transportation to different parks
($100 for another same family child) |
Ages: |
Children and youth 10 to 14 years (as of 6/1) |
Class Size: |
Minimum 6, maximum 12 students |
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