Outdoor Education




Open from April-October, Camp Speers Outdoor Education programs are uniquely positioned to provide students with a rich experience-based learning environment with many of our programs meeting Common Core State Standards. We specialize in creating custom designed programs to meet the needs of your school. From an Environmental Education science program, to adventure based leadership experience, or a mix of both, we have a program to suit you. We can ensure that your program meets your objectives and that the students are provided with a fun and educational experience that they will remember for years to come.

There is a large body of solid evidence pointing to the fact that an outdoor education experience increases students desire to learn, their ability to communicate effectively, and their commitment to engage in responsible decision making.

For more information, please contact: campers@philaymca.org or 570-828-2329

POPULAR ACTIVITY SESSIONS!

Waterfront

  • Canoeing
  • Swimming
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Team Building

  • Low Ropes
  • Initiative
  • Games
  • High Ropes/Zip Lining

Adventure Activities

  • Rock Climbing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Survival
  • Archery

Nature

  • Pond Ecology
  • Bog Hike
  • Wildlife Ecology

STEM

  • Waterwheels
  • Marble Rollercoasters
  • Catapults
  • Egg Drop

Contact Us!

Jackie Pentecharsky

Jackie.Pentecharsky@philaymca.org
570-828-2329

2 Day/1 Night Sample Schedule

Day 1

10:30Arrival, Unpack, Camp Exploration
11:30Camp and Dining Hall Orientation
12:00Lunch
1:00Activity Rotation 1
2:30Activity Rotation 2
4:00Activity Rotation 3
6:00Dinner
7:30Evening Activity
10:00Lights Out

Day 2

8:00Breakfast
9:00Activity Rotation 4
10:30Activity Rotation 5
11:30Pack/Clean Cabins
12:00Lunch
1:00Departure

3 Day/2 Night Sample Schedule

Day 1

10:30Arrival, Unpack, Camp Exploration
11:30Camp and Dining Hall Orientation
12:00Lunch
1:00Activity Rotation 1
2:30Activity Rotation 2
4:00Activity Rotation 3
6:00Dinner
7:30Evening Activity
10:00Lights Out / Quiet Hours

Day 2

8:00Breakfast
9:00Activity Rotation 4
10:30Activity Rotation 5
12:00Lunch
1:00Activity Rotation 6
2:30Activity Rotation 7
4:00Activity Rotation 8
6:00Dinner
7:30Evening Program
10:00Lights Out / Quiet Hours

Day 3

8:00Breakfast
9:00Whole Group Activity
11:00Pack / Clean Cabins
12:00Lunch
1:00Departure