1212 Edge Hill Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-887-6603
info@briarbush.org
Summer Camp Programs
Seedlings Half-Day Camps for Ages 4-6
Ages 4-6
AM Session: 9:30am-12:00pm
PM Session: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Adventurous and curious, preschoolers love to learn about nature through discovery and play. Each week, mini-lessons on the theme build campers' knowledge of natural concepts while games, crafts, hikes, animal encounters, and free-time to explore make learning tons of fun!
Campers must be within the age range to participate (campers who turn 4 years of age up to one month after the camp start date will be eligible to register).
The five camp themes below repeat two to three times throughout the summer. Campers cannot be registered for the same theme more than once. Campers registered for more than one week per theme will be removed from the duplicate week.
Pond Pals and Playmates
Instructor: Seasonal Staff
Explore the pond by catching frogs, tadpoles, and insects. Meet Briar Bush’s resident turtles and observe the wild ones at the pond. Get ready to splish and splash this week!
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
June 9-13
July 14-18
August 18-22
Nests, Holes, and Homes
Instructor: Seasonal Staff
Explore habitats found at Briar Bush and discover the animals that live there. Wander through the forest, dig deep in the soil, catch critters at the pond, and then explore some more!
$265.00 | Resident: $238.50 | Member: $212.00*
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
June 16-18, 20 (No 6/19)*
July 21-25
August 25-29
Scales, Tails, and Slime
Instructor: Seasonal Staff
From bugs to slugs, Briar Bush is home to some cool critters that will make you wriggle and squirm. Learn more about these critters and their icky, yet awesome, body coverings.
June 23-27
July 28-August 1
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
Woodland Wonderland
Instructor: Seasonal Staff
It’s time to use your imagination, climb down the rabbit hole, and get “lost” in Briar Bush’s enchanted forest! Explore our resident woodland creatures and maybe spot a fairy or gnome along the way. Get ready to discover the hidden treasures of the forest.
$265.00 | Resident: $238.50 | Member: $212.00*
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
June 30-July 3 (No 7/4)*
August 4-8
Nature Play Date
Instructor: Seasonal Staff
When children engage in nature play, amazing things happen – they explore, imagine, and observe; think creatively; cultivate a sense of place and self; and gain perspective of the world around them. It’s time to use your imagination and connect with nature!
July 7-11
August 11-15
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
$295.00 | Resident: $265.50 | Member: $236.00
Extended Care
Before Care is available for Seedlings Half-Day campers registered for the AM Session. After Care is available for Seedlings Half-Day campers registered for the PM Session. Registration for Extended Care is separate from Summer Camp Registration. You may register at the time of camp registration and up until the Thursday before the camp start date.
Before Care
For AM Session campers only.
8:30am-9:30am
$30/week
After Care
For PM Session campers only.
4:00pm-5:30pm
$45/week
If you have any questions, please email Melissa Eldridge, Program and Summer Camp Director, at melissa@briarbush.org.