Watery Worlds - July 7-11

Nature was definitely in on the deal as Watery Worlds debuted at Briar Bush with a…splash…as campers completed experiments and craft projects learning about the water cycle. Nature did some teaching of its own, while dousing the campers with a thick coat of rain! The rest of the week was just as wet as campers explored the watershed of Baederwood Creek. The highlights of the day included catching salamanders and crayfish, and crawling through some adventurous tunnels. I could see the light bulbs pop on as students explored the concepts of watersheds, while getting a little wet of course. The exploration continued as Wednesday brought “Froggin’,” a definite camp favorite! Fauna big and small could not escape from our master “froggers.” On Thursday, the campers chased “Drippy” the raindrop on his path out to sea. Along the way, we visited Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River and finally the Delaware River. Campers spent the whole day exploring a tidal habitat and all the incredible things it leaves behind. Finally, we ended the week by “searching for Drippy” at the Adventure Aquarium. The sharks were amazing and I even faced my fears and touched a jellyfish! The campers had an amazing and adventurous week filled with informative fun. I had a great time with all my water-loving campers and hope to be even wetter next year!

~Stephanie Sadlon, Curriculum Specialist/Environmental Educator