Through daily hikes, water exploration, wildlife observation, nature journaling, and games, the York County Parks Nature Discovery Camps seek to build positive outdoor memories, create friendships, and enhance natural curiosity.
Summer 2022 Camp Schedule
Camp Launch Day #1 - Wednesday, June 8 - Welcome activities for new campers! Register for 10am, 3pm, or 6pm by calling 717-428-1961 (Nixon Park)
Week 1 - June 13-17, 2022 - Pollywogs 1 (Ages 5-6) $130 (Nixon Park)
Week 2 - June 20-24, 2022 - Fledglings 1 (Ages 7-8) $150 (Nixon Park four days, Kain Park one day)
Week 3 - June 27-July 1, 2022 - Explorers 1 (Ages 9-10) $150 (Nixon Park three days, Kain Park one day, Rocky Ridge one day)
Launch Day #2 - Wednesday, July 6 - Welcome activities for new campers! Register for 10am, 3pm, or 6pm by calling 717-428-1961 (Nixon Park)
Week 4 - July 11-15, 2022 - Pollywogs 2 (Ages 5-6) & Fledglings 2 (Ages 7-8) $130 (Nixon Park)
Week 5 - July 18-22, 2022 - Fledglings 3 (Ages 7-8) $150 (Nixon Park four days, Kain Park one day)
Week 6 - July 25-29, 2022 - Explorers 2 (Ages 9-10) & Adventurers (Ages 11-13) $150 (Nixon Park three days, Kain Park one day, Rocky Ridge one day)
Week 7 - August 1-5, 2022 - Pollywogs 3 (Ages 5-6) & Fledglings 4 (Ages 7-8) $130 (Nixon Park)
Week 8 - August 8-12, 2022 - Explorers 3 (Ages 9-10) & Adventurers 2 (Ages 11-13) $150 (Nixon Park three days, Kain Park one day, Rocky Ridge one day)
Camp Finale - Special End of Summer Get-Together for Camp Families! Sign-up for Sunday, August 14, or Tuesday, August 16, 6-8pm at Nixon Park by calling 717-428-1961.
ALL CAMPS RUN 9:30am-2:30pm. If multiple locations are indicated, drop-off and pick-up locations vary by day. If camp visits Kain Park, students will be canoeing if lake conditions are favorable. Campers must meet the minimum age requirement before or during the week of their camp.
Camp registration opens for Non-Park Members February 2. Click here to register.
Is your student older than 13? They can sign up to become a leader-in-training and volunteer at camp! Register at www.SupportYourParks.org.
For questions or concerns regarding summer camp, please contact Kelsey Frey, Manager of Education, at 717-428-1961 or kafrey@yorkcountypa.gov.
Accepting applications for camp leaders (Parks Seasonal) now! Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yorkcountypa/jobs/3340653/seasonal-parks
