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Please look for new camp registration instructions for 2010 at this location. We expect to post these instructions during the 2009 camp season.

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Important Notes

  1. Camp registrations are accepted in the order in which we receive them. This is how we determine the order in which campers fill our available spaces.
  2. Due to the popularity of our camps, there is no guarantee that space will be available, even if you are a member.
  3. You should not register the same camper in more than one way. Please register by only one means.

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Two Methods for Camp Registration: Paper Forms or Online (for the 2009 season)

Paper Forms
Beginning immediately when you receive your brochure in the mail, registrations will be accepted by mail or by fax at the address or fax number on your brochure (814-863-5175). You may also bring your completed registration form directly to the center. These will be dated and accepted in the order in which they are received. Do not mail a form if you have registered online. Paper forms will not be available until they are mailed to your address. For registration confirmation, please include a current e-mail address (we do not allow your address to be used outside of Shaver’s Creek).

Online Registration
Beginning February 10 at noon, members may register online. Online registrants should receive an immediate registration confirmation. Do not fax, mail, or walk-in a form if you have already registered online.

Nonmember Registration
Nonmembers may register using any method beginning at noon on February 24.

Special Registration Process for Leaders-in-Training
If you are interested in participating in our LIT program, please e-mail Paul Brigman at pgb120@psu.edu to request a volunteer application.

Phone registrations cannot be accepted, because signatures are required for several authorizations and releases. Full payment is required at the time of registration.

Note that registrants will be asked if they are members. If you are a member, you must insert your membership expiration date as "0409" or "0410" (these stand for April 2009 or 2010).  Do this even if your membership expires after 2010.

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Cancellations
A $25 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations prior to the day before camp begins. If a camper is forced to leave camp after that time due to injury or illness, a prorated refund of the registration fee (up to 50 percent) will be given.

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Be Ready to Register

  1. Have your camper's (not the parent’s) Social Security number or Penn State ID number (if you are registering online, you need the Penn State ID number). The Penn State ID number is a nine-digit number that begins with “9.” (If you do not enter an SSN or Penn State ID, a Penn State ID will be assigned.)
  2. To get a Penn State ID number or confirm the number you have, go online to https://fps.psu.edu/.
  3. Have a current membership at Shaver’s Creek, if you wish to register prior to February 24. You may purchase your membership when you register for camp either on the paper form or online. You will need to insert a membership expiration date of either 0409 or 0410 to register. (Note: We strongly encourage families to become members, since the member discount for almost all camps is either equal to or greater than the membership fee).
  4. Family physician’s name and phone number and date of most recent tetanus booster.

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Our Camps

Wee Wonderers Camp (Ages 4–5) $45/$35 members

Wee Wonders campWee Wonderers is currently full.

August 4–6 (Tuesday–Thursday)
9:00 a.m.–noon

This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners. We'll wander the trails in search of special places and animal friends. As we share stories and art, the parents have the option of enjoying the center or a nearby trail.

 

Discovery CampDiscovery Camp (Ages 6–8, entering 1st–3rd grades)

Shaver's Creek woods, streams, and meadows provide a backdrop for investigating habitats and nature's cycles. We will use hands-on methods to learn about plants and their special adaptations.

Explorer Camp (Ages 9–11, entering 4th–6th grades)

The Explorers will learn about reptiles through hands-on activities. We will set off on the trails to discover and explore the many habitats surrounding Shaver's Creek.


Discovery and Explorer 4-day Camp Session* $115/$90 members

Choose one:
June 23–26
Full
June 30–July 3
Full
July 21–24
Full
July 28–31
Full

The Discovery and Explorer campers will spend each day in a group of about twelve children, focusing on nature awareness, natural cycles, and interrelationships of living things. On Thursday the campers should bring old shoes for stream exploration. An experienced Shaver's Creek staff member and a leader-in-training will lead each group.

Discovery and Explorer 5-day Camp Session $155/$120 members

Choose one:
July 13–17
August 10–14    

All Discovery/Explorer 5-day camps are currently full.
The five-day sessions are held from Monday through Friday:
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Transportation option for these 5-day sessions only:
For an additional fee, bus transportation will be provided from Penn State's student lot 82, accessible from Park Avenue. Drop-off will be from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and pickup from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.

 

The Discovery and Explorer campers and their families are invited to participate in the Friday evening picnic and campout. Enjoy ice cream, campfire performances, a night walk, and a Saturday morning pancake breakfast.

 

Raptors and More (Ages 12–14) $120/$95 members

Raptor CampRaptor Camp is full.
August 4–7

More than forty animals—including birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians—are cared for by Shaver's Creek staff. All of the animals are representatives of species found in Pennsylvania. Discover these creatures' unique characteristics as you explore the various habitats around Shaver's Creek and gain experience caring for and handling these interesting animals.

 

Watershed Wonders (Ages 12–14) $120/$95 members

Watershed wonders camps pixWatershed Camp is full.
July 14–17

Did you know that we all live downstream—in space and time? Join us for this week to explore the Shaver's Creek watershed and learn more about what it means to "live downstream." We will investigate the creek for which the center is named, a wetland, Lake Perez, and the Juniata River. Plan to get wet on occasion as you study these ecosystems by foot and by canoe!

 

Rock'n River Adventures (Ages 12–15) $340/$295 members

Rock'n River Adventure pixRock'n River Camps are full.
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Choose One:
June 22–26, July 6–10, July 20–24, July 27–31

Tell your friends about this great chance to participate in adventure activities this summer! Each day we will be in a different spot in the Centre Region—catching the currents canoeing on rivers, caving through our stellar limestone formations, or rock climbing or mountain biking past wildlife deep in our cool, shaded forests. Come ready for action, rain or shine. We will meet each morning at the picnic area on the corner of Park Avenue and University Drive. There is no additional fee for transportation for Rock'n River Adventures.

Lunkers & Hogs: Fishing for Trout and Bass (Ages 12–15) $340/$295 members

Lunkers & Hogs camp is full.
Tuesday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
June 23–26

Have fun and get more experience fishing for trout and bass with our experts. Experienced bass angler George Vahoviak will help campers learn about the equipment, tactics, and knowledge of trout and bass habits and habitats that will help them catch more fish. Gear provided, or bring your own. Meet each day at the Park Avenue and University Drive intersection picnic area for fun practicing on the streams, lakes, and rivers of central PA!

 

Leaders-in-Training (Ages 14–18)

Leaders-in-Training campAssist with camps for ages 4–11
No cost for accepted applicants

Build and improve your leadership skills by assisting staff members in leading day camp activities with the kids! Leaders-in-Training are eligible to participate in Discovery/Explorer or Wee Wonderers Camps.

If you are interested in participating in our LIT program, please e-mail Paul Brigman by June 15 to request a volunteer application.

One training session for all LITs: June 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LIT schedule for the 4-day sessions: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
LIT schedule for the 5-day sessions: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
LIT schedule for Wee Wonderers: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The family overnight is optional and fun!
For questions, please call us at 814-863-2000.

 

 

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