DiscoverE
DiscoverE is a Series of Outdoor Programs through Pennsylvania State Parks for youth ages 4-17. The DiscoverE programs are offered at many PA state parks so a quick glance to the park's calendar of events will serve well in determining which programs they offer.
Programs aim to engage kids of all ages:
Programs aim to engage kids of all ages:
- Ages 4-5 - Hide-'n-Seekers - hands-on explorations and discoveries to encourage young children's interest and excitement
- Ages 6-8 - Outdoor Explorers - outdoor experiences and discoveries for a slightly older crowd
- Ages 9-12 - Penn's Adventures - connecting young people to nature and historical resources through learning and recreational adventures such as canoeing and hiking
- Ages 13-17 - Conservation Leaders - work with park professionals to create a project and make a commitment to conserving natural resources and learn how to protect and promote PA's public lands - develop a sense of stewardship and responsibility
ECO Camp - Exploring Careers Outdoors
ECO Camp, a summer opportunity for high school students offered through the PA DCNR, is geared to give high school students a chance to experience a variety of outdoors careers in recreation, conservation, and natural resources such as a geologist, a forester, or a park manager. Camp graduates are offered career development opportunities through mentor programs and job shadowing or may be selected to return to the camp as Student Leaders or interns.
Want more information? Send an email to [email protected].
Contact Information:
ECO Camp Coordinator
Bureau of State Parks
Outdoor Programming Services Division
P.O. Box 8551
Harrisburg PA 17105-8551
717-783-4356
Want more information? Send an email to [email protected].
Contact Information:
ECO Camp Coordinator
Bureau of State Parks
Outdoor Programming Services Division
P.O. Box 8551
Harrisburg PA 17105-8551
717-783-4356