Endless Mountains Nature Center
Endless Mountains Nature Center

Endless Mountains Nature Center - Day Camp - Tunkhannock, PA
Summer Nature Day Camp

Summer camper identifing his specimens from the Susquehanna River during Nature Day Camp at the Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock, PA.Children who like nature LOVE Nature Day Camp at EMNC!
     Children from prek to 6th grade explore the wonders of nature by playing games, hiking the trails, studying river and forest life, listening to stories, making art and crafts, journaling, and role-playing at Nature Day Camp! Professional environmental educators and their assistants, will lead your child in discovering the wonders of nature.

     Children entering preschool (4 yr.+) through first grade attend camp Monday-Friday from 9 am to noon or from 1 to 4 pm. Topics that may be studied include birds, butterflies, bugs, snakes, and plants. Children bring a snack and a refillable bottle of water with them.

     Children entering 2nd-6th grades attend camp from 9 am to 3 pm and topics may include animal groups, river and forest ecology, habitats, geology, orienteering, natural resources, endangered species, and Lenape cultural history. Children bring a bag lunch, a snack, and a refillable bottle of water.

     Early drop off and pick may be arranged for parents who need this service. Early drop off begins at 8:30 am and late pick up ends one hour after the end of camp. The fee is $5 for each additional 15 to 30 minutes. Arrangements can be made in advance or during your child's camp session(s).

     Small group size with excellent student-to-instructor ratio, and an active, hands-on program keep your child safe and excited about learning science. A maximum of fourteen students participate in each session.

     The Endless Mountains Nature Center (EMNC) is a nonprofit organization located within Camp Lackawanna. EMNC is leasing the space from the Presbytery of Lackawanna, who owns the Camp.

Fees & Policies:*
     Prek/kind.: $55 Stewards; $65 others
     2nd-6th grades: $105 Stewards; $115 others
Register before May 1, subtract $10
Register between May 2-June 30, subtract $5


     If you cancel more than 30 days before the camp session starts, you’ll receive a full refund minus a $20 processing fee. No refund for cancellation 29 days or less before the camp session starts.

* Need-based scholarships are available. Please inquire.

     The EMNC reserves the right to remove a disruptive or an inappropriately aged child from a program. No refund will be given.

     If you have questions call 570-836-3835 or send an email to the address below.

2008 Camp Dates
& Age Groups


July 7-11
2nd & 3rd grades
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 14-18
PreK (4 yrs+) - 1st grade
9 a.m. to noon
PreK (4 yrs+) - 1st grade
1 to 4 p.m.

July 21-25
2nd & 3rd grades
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

August 4-8
PreK(4 yrs+) - 1st grade
9 a.m. to noon
Prek(4 yrs+) - 1st grade
1 to 4 p.m.

August 11-15
Cunning Critters Week

2nd - 6th grades
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Use grade ENTERING in the fall to determine age group.
If your child can't attend the full week, you may pro-rate the fee. Be sure to note which days your child will be attending.

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registration form (pdf).

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Camp Lackawanna offers residential camp for 6th - 12th grade students. Weeks have different themes including Sports, Music * Art * Drama, and community service. All weeks include religious education. If you are interested in the residential youth camp at Camp Lackawanna, please visit their web site: www.camplackawanna.org

directions / calendar of events / programs

Endless Mountains Nature Center
P.O. Box 536, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
570-836-3835
EMNCinfo@yahoo.com