Forestry Camp (entering grades 7-12) Come learn all about the forests that make West Virginia so wonderful! Campers at our Forestry camp will gain a working knowledge of some of our native trees and plants, how trees talk to us, what everyday items come from forest products, and learn how to use forestry tools from history and today. This camp […]

Nocturnal Animals Camp (entering grades 4-6) This special evening camp theme will explore the nocturnal animals that call our preserve home! Campers will learn about the adaptations needed for animals to survive at night. Groups will embark on night hikes to look for and listen for signs of nocturnal animals. At the Yankauer location, campers will learn how professionals mist-net […]

Nocturnal Animals Camp (entering grades 4-6) This special evening camp theme will explore the nocturnal animals that call our preserve home! Campers will learn about the adaptations needed for animals to survive at night. Groups will embark on night hikes to look for and listen for signs of nocturnal animals. At the Yankauer location, campers will learn how professionals mist-net […]

Campfires and Crypids Camp (entering grades 7-12) Ever wonder what goes bump in the night at your favorite nature preserve? Join us for campfires and cryptids, a summer camp all about learning and celebrating West Virginia's cool cryptids and campfire stories. Campers will be able to explore and answer questions like: Is a Mothman a mammal or an insect? What […]

Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Could you navigate the terrain using a handmade compass? Or forage for food and build a fire to stay warm? Could you build a shelter or tend to an injury? Survival requires using your body and mind and being part of a strong team! […]

Dirt and Muck Camp (entering grades 1-6) Join PVAS for a week of digging deep into the stuff that makes up our fantastic earth. We will get into the roots of decomposition and compost to understand how the FBI soil agents (Fungi, Bacteria, and Invertebrates) are the backbones of our home planet. And while we’re down in the mud, we […]

Ultimate Survivor Camp (entering grades 7-12) If you're lost in the woods what do you do? Come to Ultimate Survivor Camp to find out! This camp is a more intense version of our Survivor Camp, and is designed for older youth. Your counselor will help you learn what to do in tricky situations. Campers will learn how to avoid getting […]

Wild-ology Science Camp (entering grades 1-6) Are you an ultra-curious kid who always finds themselves asking questions about the natural world? Join us at our wild-ology camp where campers will be able to answer all kinds of questions just like those by looking at nature through a scientific lens. We will learn to use a microscope, use our senses to […]

Camp Survivor (entering grades 1-6) Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Could you navigate the terrain using a handmade compass? Or forage for food and build a fire to stay warm? Could you build a shelter or tend to an injury? Survival requires using your body and mind and being part of a strong team! […]

Appalachian Arts Camp (entering grades 1-6) Explore the rich history, folklore, and culture of the Appalachian region, at Appalachian Arts camp! Campers will have a chance to try their hand at traditional crafts like wood carving, weaving, pottery, and more. We will learn all about safe and sustainable foraging techniques and using our foraged wild edible ingredients to create something […]