The Perkiomen Outdoor Discover Center & The Floating Classroom
@ Green Lane Park
Summer Camps
@ The POD at Green Lane Park
Train like a ninja. Paddle like a pro.
Paddling Ninjas is a high-energy summer camp that teaches kids how to canoe, kayak, and paddleboard through skill-building, teamwork, and a whole lot of on-the-water games. Campers sharpen their paddling skills at the Conservancy’s Floating Classroom located at the Walt Road Day Use Area on Days 1–2, then they explore new water at Deep Creek Lake (still Green Lane Park but at the Main Office near Snyder Road) on Day 3, and finish with an epic, day-long adventure paddling the Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Welakamike Park in Collegeville on Day 4.
Balance, strokes, river smarts, and plenty of paddle games come together in a program that builds confidence, competence, and serious waterway swagger. No black belt required.
Details
For Middle & High school age students
Full-Day, Full Week Camp, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foul-weather date Friday 7/19
Cost
$250 for Conservancy Members
$300 for Non-Members
Paddle Ninjas Weeks
June 15th - 18th
August 3rd - 6th
Adventure Camp launches learning into the WILD!
At Adventure Camp, fun takes a giant leap forward as campers explore the outdoors through kayaking, environmental discovery, and hands-on science. From the cockpit of a kayak, students investigate watershed science, aquatic life, birds, rocks, plants, and the hidden systems that keep our natural world running.
This isn’t sit-and-listen learning. Campers build real-world field skills through paddle games, team challenges, scavenger hunts, and on-the-water explorations that turn Green Lane Reservoir into a an adventure. Every day brings new missions, new discoveries, and new reasons to get excited about the outdoors.
Part science expedition. Part paddle-powered adventure.
Adventure Camp is the perfect blend of FUN, DISCOVERY, and ACTION for curious explorers ready to learn by doing.
Details
For Middle & High school age students
Full-Day, Full Week Camp, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foul-weather date Friday 7/3
Cost
$250 for Conservancy Members
$300 for Non-Members
Adventure Camp Week 2026
June 29th - July 2nd
Ready to level up? Our Floating Classroom Camp takes everything you love about Adventure Camp and cranks it up!
Campers dive into hands-on STEM activities using our floating classroom, kayaks, and state-of-the-art scientific equipment. They’ll tackle real-world watershed challenges, design creative solutions, and test their ideas using modern tools and technologies.
Working alongside experts, campers amplify their investigations, sharpen problem-solving skills, and think like engineers, scientists, and environmental detectives. This is curiosity in motion, learning by doing, and adventure with a purpose.
Same Adventure Camp energy.
Bigger questions. Smarter tools. Real impact.
Details
For Middle & High school age students
Full-Day, Full Week Camp, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foul-weather date Friday 7/31
Cost
$250 for Conservancy Members
$300 for Non-Members
Floating Classroom Week 2026
July 27th - 30th
Fishing Camp is all about lines in the water, fish on the hook, and figuring out what actually works.
Whether you’re brand new to fishing or already think you know where the big ones hide, this camp cranks up your skills… FAST. Campers learn about local fish, how they move, what they eat, and where they hang out. Then we put that knowledge to the test using a wide variety of tackle to see who can outsmart the fish.
This isn’t stand-on-the-shore-and-wait fishing. We’ll explore the reservoir by kayak and aboard our state-of-the-art pontoon boat, chasing the best fishing spots, running friendly challenges, and seeing who can land the biggest and most impressive catches. Along the way, expert anglers join us to share tips, tricks, and best practices for catching and releasing fish like a pro.
More casts. More fish. More competition. More fun.
If you love fishing, this camp is your happy place.
Details
For Middle & High school age students
Full-Day, Full Week Camp, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foul-weather date Friday 7/10
Cost
$250 for Conservancy Members
$300 for Non-Members
Fishing Camp Week 2026
July 6th - 9th
The Floating Classroom
The BIGGEST thing to hit education since the #2 pencil!
This video features a recent exploration with Norristown Area Fifth Grade Students. Custom explorations are available for grades five and up.
Education takes a giant leap forward with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Floating Classroom Science Program at Aqua’s Green Lane Reservoir. Imagine environmental education, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in our young learners. Students participate in courses in watershed science, aquatic communities, ornithology, geology, and botany. Moreover, students will discover real-world applications for their newly acquired knowledge through hands-on explorations on Green Lane Reservoir... and all from the cockpit of a kayak. Opportunities are available for custom school programming as well as unique summer camp experiences!
About the Floating Classroom
Dragonfly I is a state-of-the-art science lab constructed on a reimagined 24' pontoon boat. The "classroom" is equipped with microscopes, iPads, Wifi, water quality testing supplies and other equipment that will aid students in their investigations. The boat itself is equipped with a 10 horse electric motor which derives its power from 4 specially-configured solar panels.
Programs are held at the Walt Road Day Use Area at Green Lane Park. Programs are available for middle school, high school and college students. Programs are offered April through October.
