Asbury Woods Summer Camp

The Camp Experience

For over 40 years, Asbury Woods has been conducting top-quality day camps for children in preschool, elementary, and middle school and providing leadership opportunities for high school students. All camps include nature exploration, outdoor activities, games, and crafts. Older campers can also expect trips to Walnut Creek.

Supporting Donor Registration starts February 2

Supporting Donors receive a 10% discount for each camp and extended care, as well as access to early registration. Supporting Donors are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the last 12 months. Donations can be made here.
Donors will receive a registration link and 10% discount code via email on February 2.

General Registration starts February 16

Camp Offerings

Explore camp offerings by grade level below. Each section includes information about the camp schedule, cost per child, camp location (Nature Center or Brown’s Farm), and availability of extended care. For more information about our camp policies. Click here to check out the Camp FAQ.

Camps by grade levels

Preschool Ages 4-6
Ages: 4 – 6 Years, Have Not Attended Kindergarten
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost per child: $135, donors receive 10 % discount
Extended care is not available for these camps.

Nature’s Playground | Nature Center

Nature’s Playground is designed for our youngest campers’ growing minds and bodies. Campers will learn, play, and explore every day while at camp. Campers can attend each camp theme once. Each camper needs to bring a healthy snack and water bottle daily. All children must be potty-trained at the start of camp and able to use the restroom without assistance. Campers attend this program independently.

Theme 1 – Fur, Feathers, and Scales
Dates: June 15-18, July 13-16, August 3-6
During Fur, Feathers, & Scales, campers will spend four half days exploring animals, their habitats, and how they live.

Theme 2 – Welcome to the Woodlands
Dates: June 22-25, July 20-23, August 10-13
During Welcome to the Woodlands, campers will explore everything about the forest including animals, plants, rocks, and water!

Theme 3 – Wild Senses
Dates: July 6-9, July 27-30, August 17-2
During Wild Senses, campers will experience the wonder of nature through their five senses!
Entering 1st & 2nd Grade
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost per child: $195, donors receive 10 % discount
Morning Extended Care: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. $50 each week
Afternoon Extended Care: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $60 each week

Hands-on Habitats | Nature Center
Dates: June 15-19, July 13-17, August 3-7
Discover the many habitats at Asbury Woods! Campers entering 1st-2nd grades will learn about a variety of animal habitats, build a terrarium and observe animal behavior throughout the week. They will also learn to make shelters and feeders for animals. Each child may attend only one session of this camp.

Animal Mania | Nature Center
Dates:June 22-26, July 20-24, August 10-14
Go wild at Asbury Woods this summer while learning all about animals! Campers entering 1st-2nd grades will interact with our ambassador animals, search for signs of animals outside, and create animal crafts. Each child may attend only one session of this camp.

Nature Explorers | Nature Center
Dates: July 6-10, July 27-31, August 17-21
Explore trails, creeks and ponds around Asbury Woods! Campers entering 1st-2nd grades will use tools like nets, binoculars, and magnifying lenses as they trek through many ecosystems. They will learn to identify animal tracks and ways to catch insects. Each child may attend only one session of this camp.
Entering 3rd-5th Grade
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost per child: $195, donors receive 10% discount
Morning Extended Care: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. $50 each week
Afternoon Extended Care: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $60 each week

Child v. Wild | Nature Center or Brown's Farm
Dates: June 15-19, July 13-17, July 27-31, August 3-7
Put your survival skills to the test! Campers entering 3rd-5th grades will learn a variety of wilderness survival activities including building shelters and fires, campfire cooking, and knot tying. This is an active camp that will involve hiking and moving over rocks and logs. Campers should be ready for hands-on challenges and opportunities to get dirty, wet and muddy. Each child may attend only one session of this camp.

Nature Discovery| Nature Center
Dates: June 22-26, July 20-24, August 10-14
This camp is your classic nature experience! Campers entering 3rd-5th grades will explore wetlands, fields, and forests every day, discover insects, learn to identify plants, and look for signs of wildlife. Every day will be a new adventure! Each child may attend only one session of this camp.

Aqua Adventures | Nature Center
Dates: July 6-10, July 27-31, August 17-21
Dive into the amazing world of water! Campers entering 3rd-5th grades will have a wet and wild week exploring creeks and wetlands, doing science experiments, and meeting many animals that call water home. Each child may attend only one session of this camp.
Entering 6th-8th Grade
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost per child: $200 + Go Fish is $220, donors receive 10% discount
Extended care is not available for these camps.

Trailblazers | Brown’s Farm Barn
Dates: June 22-26
This camp will be full of adventure as campers explore the trail network in a variety of ways. Activities will include mountain biking, low ropes course challenges, team building, orienteering, geocaching, and trail improvement. Campers must bring a mountain bike (or bike with gears) and helmet that will be stored onsite during the week. All other gear will be provided. Guest hikers and bike riders will be joining us throughout the week to share their skills and lead rides. Each child may attend only one session of this camp.

Go Fish! | Brown’s Farm Barn
Date: July 6-10
Go on an aquatic adventure in the Lake Erie watershed! During this new camp, 6th-8th grade campers will learn all about fish and other creatures found in streams, the importance of water conservation, and learn to fish. Campers will have a field trip day where they will visit the Fairview Hatchery, and fish in a new spot.
Outdoor Adventures | Nature Center & Brown’s Farm Barn
Dates: July 13-17
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Campers will learn the basics of surviving outdoors through fun and challenging activities. Learn how to build a shelter, navigate using a compass, start a fire, and much more! This is a typical weeklong camp this year.

Girls Go Outside| Brown’s Farm Barn
Dates: July 20-24
This one is for the girls! Gather up your adventure-loving friends and join us for a girls-only camp experience. We’ll hike through the woods, tromp in the stream, do teambuilding in the meadow and much more! Several female role models who are outdoor enthusiasts will join us during the week to help us explore everything Asbury Woods has to offer!

Wildlife Biologist | Brown’s Farm Barn
Date: Aug. 3-7
Curious about the world around us? Hone your investigative skills during this fun week of nature exploration! Aspiring ecologists entering 6th-8th grades will love this week as we explore living things in the woods, field, and creek.

Scholarships

The Elton E. Bock Summer Camp Scholarship Endowment was created in 2022 thanks to Sandra Bock and many generous donors. To apply for a scholarship based on financial need, please complete the form here.

If you would like to contribute to the Summer Camp Scholarship Endowment, please contact Patrick Miller at pmiller@asburywoods.org.

Camp Assistants

Asbury Woods is seeking individuals to volunteer as Camp Assistants throughout the summer. This position is an opportunity for those who are selected to gain practical experience working with children, develop teambuilding skills, meet new people, learn about nature, and earn service hours. Any student that is entering 9th grade through college and is age 14 or older can apply.

Click hereto submit your application online.

If you were a camp assistant last year, you do not need to fill out another application. Just send us an email and let us know you are still interested in helping.

We are excited to offer one paid Jr. Camp Counselor position this year! Complete the application here.

Camp Locations

Andrew J. Conner Nature Center

4105 Asbury Road
Erie PA 16506

Brown’s Farm Barn

5774 Sterrettania Road
Fairview PA 16415