PEEC heats up this August

DINGMANS FERRY — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is adding an extra week of camp aptly themed: The End of Summer Extravaganza, which will run from Monday Aug. 17 through Friday Aug. 21. During this week they will explore, play, and experience all the activities that the camper’s here know and love; activities such as canoeing, muckraking, wildlife games, hikes, teambuilding, swimming at Camp Akenac, and much more ending with a parent’s day campfire on Friday with s‘mores. If you would like to sign up your child you can call the front desk at the center at 570-828-2319 at the same price of $145 for a non-member and $135 for a Friend of PEEC. Milford Transportation is available from Milford Health and Wellness for an additional $45. They are really looking to see the summer out with a big hurrah with all of their campers. A bonus camp T-Shirt will be provided if you attend the end of summer extravaganza. The center’s mission is to enhance environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. It provides unique year-round environmental experiences to families, schools, groups, scouts, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. The center is located near mile marker 8, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Dingmans Ferry, (Lehman Township). For more information and to register for any of these events simply call 570-828-2319 or visit them on the web at www.peec.org .