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Black Hill Discovery Center – Summer Camps

Children kayaking on Little Seneca Lake.

Summer Camps 2026
Registration Begins January 20th

Wild About Water Camp | June 22- 26, 9am to 3:30pm | Ages: 9-12 | $350

It’s a week of water-filled fun! Plan to get wet (and muddy) as we explore our bit of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We’ll take daily trips to local creeks and streams and a Friday field trip to the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll also spend time boating and fishing as we learn all about water, the plants and animals that live there, and how to better care for our watershed. Please note: the field trip day starts one hour earlier at 8 am. FOBH $345

C&O Canal Cycling Camp | June 29- July 2, 8am to 3:30pm | Ages: 12-14 | $750

Join us as we explore the C&O Canal by bike. We will start our 100-mile journey along the towpath in Paw Paw, West Virginia and travel east towards Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on this four-day and three-night camp. We will be stopping along the way to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. This is a physically demanding camp. Participants must be able to bike 30 miles a day with scheduled rest periods. Campers must provide their own bike, helmet, and attend pre-camp meetings. Tents, meals, and transportation are provided. NOTE: Camp runs from 8 am Monday until 3:30 pm on Thursday and includes three consecutive nights of primitive camping. FOBH $745

Nature Girls On-the-Go | July 13-17, 9am to 3:00pm | Ages: 13-17 | $650

Ready to take your Nature Girl Camp adventure to the next level? Then join us for an overnight camping adventure that will be full of exploration and discovery. The first day will be spent at Black Hill getting ready for our overnight adventure. Then on Tuesday we head out for a 4-day, 3-night camping adventure to Tuckahoe State Park where we will meet professional nature girls and have grand outdoor adventures. Campers must be comfortable sleeping outside in tents and contributing to group camping activities. Tents, meals, and transportation will be provided. FOBH $645

Nature Explorer Camp | July 27- 31, 9am to 3:30pm | Ages: 6-8 | $350

Each day will present a new adventure exploring forest, meadow, and water habitats! Campers will go boating, fishing, hiking, and explore the creeks and streams of Black Hill. We will also complete many fun arts and craft activities, too. This camp is a great way to deepen your child’s connection to the natural world. FOBH $345

Nature Kids Camp | August 3-7, 9am to 3:30pm | Ages: 6-8 | $350

Join us for a week of nature adventures in Black Hill Regional Park! Let’s splish-splash in the creek, climb a tree, go fishing and hiking, maybe even build a fort. We’ll have lots of time for unstructured play so your nature kid can exercise their creativity while we explore the forest, meadow, and creeks having dirty, muddy, and nature-y fun! FOBH $345

Nature Girls Camp| August 10-14, 9am to 3:00pm | Ages: 9-14 | $350

Girls belong in nature, enjoying outdoor adventures! Join us for a girl-centered camp that will focus on outdoor explorations in hiking, fishing, geocaching, boating, and so much more. Spend camp days trekking the forests and hills in search of grand adventures and taking field trips to meet with professional nature girls who work and play outside. Each day will, no doubt, be an epic escapade with a great team of campers. FOBH $345