PENFIELD – Parker Dam State Park has again offered DiscoverE programs to youth at the park this summer. The Hide-N-Seekers program for 4- and 5-year-olds still has spaces available for children to register.
This year’s Hide-‘n-Seekers theme at Parker Dam State Park is “Sensory Awareness.” Children participating in the Hide-‘n-Seekers program will learn how to safely explore their natural surroundings and how to find answers to their questions about the outdoors through activities, walks, games, and crafts. The Hide-‘n-Seekers program will consist of six hours of programming over three days. This program does require one parent or guardian to be present with their child during the entire program. The program will be held July 8-10 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Do you know a child who enjoys exploring the outdoors or who constantly asks questions about nature? If so, the DiscoverE programs will help these youngsters learn about the natural world around them. This series of fun and exciting programs allow young people to explore their environment with others of the same age and abilities. Youth can progress year-to-year from one program to the next in the series with the opportunity to continue to grow in their understanding of the environment and their role in it.
Pennsylvania state parks’ natural resources and historic sites are discovered through exciting programs provided by trained educators and interpreters. By combining recreation and education, the staff hopes to motivate children to learn more and return often, leading to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and conservation leadership.
DiscoverE offers a variety of activities to meet developmental levels and social skills of different age groups. Younger learners will explore the outdoors through structured play that’s reinforced by stories and crafts. Older youth will be challenged by gaining recreational skills, conducting special projects, and participating in valuable experiences.
There is no fee to participate in the DiscoverE programs. However, class size is limited and participants must pre-register. Parents can go to the Bureau of State Parks Web site at www.VisitPAParks.com and register their children by clicking on “Events Calendar” and then, on the calendar page, selecting “Parker Dam State Park” as the facility. Select the program that you wish to enroll your child in and follow the instructions on how to register. If successfully registered, you will be contacted with more details as the program dates approach.
If you would like more information, or are having problems with the online registration, contact the Environmental Education Specialist at Parker Dam State Park by phone at 814-765-0630 or by email at parkerdamsp@pa.gov.
