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Building Bridges Summer Camp

In connection with the Walnut Lane Bridge’s 100th anniversary, Cliveden (a historic-site in Germantown) will be offering a Building Bridges Summer Camp. At the camp children will learn about Walnut Lane Bridge and its natural surroundings in the Wissahickon Valley. The five-day camp includes daily field trips to local sites including:

- Historic RittenhouseTown

- Awbury Arboretum

- Wissahickon Environmental Center

- Adventure Aquarium in Camden

Campers will take part in hands-on activities and games where they will: build their own bridge, study marine life in the Wissahickon Creek, identify poisonous and invasive plants, learn how to use a map and compass and other self-exploration activities. We will conclude the week with a trip the Adventure Aquarium, where will will take a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium. Perfect camp for children interested in nature, architecture or animals!

SPECIFICS:

- Camp runs from July 14 – July 18.

- Campers must be dropped off at 9:30AM and picked up at 3:30PM at Cliveden (6401 Germantown Avenue) daily. *Call for extended hours or early arrival.

- The cost of registration is $100. A $50 deposit is required at the time of registration.

- The balance is due by July 7. Parents receive a $25 discount for each additional child registered.

- Campers must bring their own packed lunch daily. Light refreshments will be served.

- Ages 8 - 12

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

- Campers can expect to walk to many places in the neighborhood. Dress accordingly and prepare for inclement weather. Also prepare for daily walking and hiking adventures.

- Many of the activities will be conducted in areas which are not handicap accessible.

- Please inform us of any medical condition or allergies your child may have.

CONTACT INFO:

Please email rfink@cliveden.org or call 215-848-1777 for more information and to have a brochure sent to you.

www.cliveden.org

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