Strawberry Hill naturalists discuss the wildlife that live in the forests and fields of Pennsylvania.  What roles do different species play in the ecosystem, and what happens when they disappear? Find out how to identify various animals based on what they leave behind - tracks and scat!

Registration required. To register, please go to the Adams County Library System website here.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

Welcome to our Free Hike Friday series! A Strawberry Hill Naturalist will lead a guided hike through one of our various-level trails.

Fall schedule:

Friday, August 21st - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, September 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Friday, October 16th - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, November 20th - 10am-12pm - Pink Trail (2 miles)

Friday, December 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Register Here

For this landscape class we will be painting a landscape outside at the beautiful pond at Strawberry Hill (weather permitting). We will use acrylic paint and canvas for this painting. This is a beginner level class, so no experience required. If you have your own paints/ art supplies you'd like to bring, feel free! You will receive 2 canvases (one 8x8 and one 16x20), as well as paint, brushes, and all other supplies needed for your painting experience. We will be sitting on the grass, so feel free to bring a blanket. Come paint with us for a relaxing afternoon outside!

$45/person

To register, click here

Animals are incredible engineers! They build nests where little else can survive, design dams that change entire communities, and spin silk that rivals steel for strength! During this fun STEM day, campers will solve environmental challenges using creativity and engineering while learning how wildlife shapes entire ecosystems.

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Creeks are incredible. Join us for a day of discovery as we dive into the world of creek critters! Campers investigate streams, catch aquatic insects, test water quality, build miniature watersheds, and learn why clean water matters for wildlife and people alike.

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

River Owens never came home.

She left for a two-day hike along the Appalachian Trail with her best friends, True and Andy. Or so everyone thought. Hours turned into days which turned into weeks without a word from River. True and Andy? They’ve skipped town and no one has seen them since.

Unaware of the panic and confusion going on just two towns over, Parker Carlson, a small town beat cop, just left for his solo hike along the AT. He needs a couple of days to clear his head after a bad breakup and an insane workload. But peace and quiet aren’t in the cards for he just stumbled across River Owen’s dead body and the scattered clues around her campsite that point to murder. And the killer intends on making Parker the next victim.

Will Parker solve the case…. or become the next to die on the Trail of Blood?

$30 per person To register, click here

Join us for outdoor sound mediation sessions under the evening sky! Sound meditation can restore your body's energy, improve focus, and connect you to your inner self. It promotes relaxation, improves emotional wellbeing, and so much more. This year, give yourself the gift of sound.

For adults ages 13 and up. $20 per person. To register, click here. 

*Please feel free to bring a yoga mat/chair/blanket and any other items to assist with comfort, including dressing for the weather/temps, and preparing for an outdoor setting.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

Welcome to Bookworms!

This fall we'll read I Survived the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, by Lauren Tarshis. During our time together, we'll read excerpts, discuss the survival aspects of the book, conduct viscosity experiments, and spend time with friends! We'll go for walks and complete some hands-on activities as the weather allows. This book club is open to all homeschoolers but will be primarily focused for ages 7-10. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and caregivers must remain on campus during book club.

Bookworms is held every other Friday: October 2nd, October 16th, October 30th, November 13th 1-2:30pm

Registration is free. This is a BYOC (bring your own copy) book club but if you’d like to purchase a copy, you may do so when you register.

To register, click here.

Treasure seekers unite! Pirates have travelled up and down Middle Creek and left clues that point towards something spectacular – pirate treasure. Don your best pirate hat and join us for a swashbuckling day of decoding maps, compass navigation, building boats, and enjoying a stream-side treasure hunt like no other!

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

When the sun goes down, the forest comes alive!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we explore the fascinating world of moths and other nighttime wildlife. During this family-friendly adventure, you'll discover the incredible diversity of moths, learn why they're some of nature's most important pollinators, and see these amazing insects up close using special lights and observation sheets.

Whether you're an aspiring scientist, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique evening outdoors, this program offers something for everyone.

$5 per person, $20 for a family of four or more

To register click here

Mission: Explore, discover, protect! This active day academy will focus on the most important aspects of being a Forest Ranger – teamwork, environmental stewardship, survival skills, and leadership. We’ll complete outdoor challenges, learn tracking and navigation, and explore Pennsylvania’s amazing wildlife through hands-on adventures.

Important note: This program uses fun military-style themes (missions, recruits, strength training, and challenges) while emphasizing teamwork, leadership, environmental stewardship, and positive encouragement—not combat.

Due to the activity level of this camp it is for ages 8+

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

Welcome to our Free Hike Friday series! A Strawberry Hill Naturalist will lead a guided hike through one of our various-level trails.

Fall schedule:

Friday, August 21st - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, September 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Friday, October 16th - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, November 20th - 10am-12pm - Pink Trail (2 miles)

Friday, December 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Register Here

Welcome to Bookworms!

This fall we'll read I Survived the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, by Lauren Tarshis. During our time together, we'll read excerpts, discuss the survival aspects of the book, conduct viscosity experiments, and spend time with friends! We'll go for walks and complete some hands-on activities as the weather allows. This book club is open to all homeschoolers but will be primarily focused for ages 7-10. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and caregivers must remain on campus during book club.

Bookworms is held every other Friday: October 2nd, October 16th, October 30th, November13th 1-2:30pm

Registration is free. This is a BYOC (bring your own copy) book club but if you’d like to purchase a copy, you may do so when you register.

To register, click here.

Kick off your fall adventure at Strawberry Hill with a day filled with history, nature, hands-on activities, and plenty of family fun!

10:00 AM–12:00 PM - Sugars, Syrups & Sauces - We all know and love maple syrup, but did you know the forest can provide a whole pantry of delicious treats? Join us for a tasty demonstration exploring the many foods and flavors that can come from the forest.

10:00 AM–2:00 PM - Strawberry Hill Quilting Jamboree - Calling all quilters and crafty families! Help us piece together a one-of-a-kind scrap quilt inspired by the traditions of days gone by. We’ll have fabric pieces ready for you to hand sew, so stop by and add your own stitch to this special project.

10:30–11:00 AM - Monarch Migration - Fall means migration! Monarch butterflies are beginning their incredible journey south, but the road to warmer weather isn't an easy one. Discover the challenges, dangers, and amazing adaptations that help these tiny travelers make their way south for the winter.

10:30–11:30 AM - Apple Head Dolls - Before toy stores and video games, colonial families had to get creative when it came to entertaining their children! Join local historian and Mount Hope descendant Sally Thomas as she explores the history of apple head dolls—and learn how to make one of your own!

11:00 AM–12:00 PM - Creature Feature - Get up close and curious about the creatures that once roamed Pennsylvania's forests! Through hands-on learning, discover how fear, misunderstanding, folklore, and changing attitudes toward wildlife shaped the history of these fascinating animals.

11:15 AM–12:00 PM - Colonial Road Hike - Ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? Join us for a hike along a portion of the Mount Hope Trail and uncover the stories of the people, paths, and places that once shaped this landscape. History may be hiding just beneath the fallen leaves!

12:00–12:30 PM - Lunch on Your Own - Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch with your family at our pavilion.

12:30–1:30 PM - Build Your Burrow - Winter is coming—and you've got a burrow to build! Put your survival skills to the test as you design and construct a temperature-stable shelter using natural materials such as grass, sticks, leaves, and more. Can you build a burrow cozy enough to survive the winter?

12:30–1:30 PM - Fall Foraging Walk - The summer harvest may be winding down, but the forest still has plenty to offer! Join us for an autumn foraging walk as we explore fall plants and trees, practice identification skills, and learn about traditional ways people have used the seasonal harvest.

Come explore the history, traditions, wildlife, and wild foods of the Pennsylvania mountains this fall!

$7/person (kids or adults) or $25/family (of 4 or more) Click here to register

Travel back millions of years to discover how birds, turtles, and ancient plants connect us to the age of dinosaurs! Join us for a dino-tastic day of digging for fossils, meeting descendants of dinosaurs, and learning how adaptations can help species survive and thrive!  

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. We encourage you to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward!

Program Fee: $75 for the eight-week session. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Fall dates: September 11th-October 30th

To register click here.

Welcome to Bookworms!

This fall we'll read I Survived the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, by Lauren Tarshis. During our time together, we'll read excerpts, discuss the survival aspects of the book, conduct viscosity experiments, and spend time with friends! We'll go for walks and complete some hands-on activities as the weather allows. This book club is open to all homeschoolers but will be primarily focused for ages 7-10. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and caregivers must remain on campus during book club.

Bookworms is held every other Friday: October 2nd, October 16th, October 30th, November 13th 1-2:30pm

Registration is free. This is a BYOC (bring your own copy) book club but if you’d like to purchase a copy, you may do so when you register.

To register, click here.

Adventure starts at home! The Pennsylvania forests are home to a number of exciting species including black bear, brook trout, and bobcats! Join us as we explore streams, meadows, wetlands, and learn about wildlife through exciting hikes, games, and hands-on exploration.

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Welcome to Bookworms!

This fall we'll read I Survived the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, by Lauren Tarshis. During our time together, we'll read excerpts, discuss the survival aspects of the book, conduct viscosity experiments, and spend time with friends! We'll go for walks and complete some hands-on activities as the weather allows. This book club is open to all homeschoolers but will be primarily focused for ages 7-10. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and caregivers must remain on campus during book club.

Bookworms is held every other Friday: October 2nd, October 16th, October 30th, November 13th 1-2:30pm

Registration is free. This is a BYOC (bring your own copy) book club but if you’d like to purchase a copy, you may do so when you register.

To register, click here.

Could Bigfoot really be hiding in our forests?

Grab your sense of adventure and join us for a fun, family-friendly hike that explores one of North America's greatest mysteries through the lens of science, ecology, and folklore!

As we venture along the trail, we'll investigate the legend of Bigfoot by examining reported sightings, searching for tracks and other "evidence," and discovering what kind of habitat a large, elusive animal would need to survive. Along the way, you'll learn about real wildlife, animal adaptations, forest ecosystems, and the scientific methods used to investigate extraordinary claims.

$5 per person, $20 for a family of four or more

To register click here

Welcome to our Free Hike Friday series! A Strawberry Hill Naturalist will lead a guided hike through one of our various-level trails.

Fall schedule:

Friday, August 21st - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, September 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Friday, October 16th - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, November 20th - 10am-12pm - Pink Trail (2 miles)

Friday, December 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Register Here

Join us for a holiday wreath-making class with Heather, a seasoned floral designer who can show you how to make your own bows and add your own flair! We will provide the wreath-making supplies such as greens, ribbons, wire, and more. Have your own beautiful ribbon you've been wanting to use? Bring it along and any other decorations you'd like to add. Ribbons should be at least 2 inch or wider and 3-5 yards long.

Please bring gloves, hand cutters for greens, and water. And don't forget to dress for the weather as we will be outside in the pavilion.

$40/person

To register, click here

Bundle up and head outdoors for a day of winter exploration, adventure, and discovery. Campers will become winter wildlife detectives, forest explorers, and snow scientists as they discover how plants, animals, and people survive—and thrive—in the cold.

We'll investigate animal homes, experiment with snow and ice, learn winter survival skills, play frosty outdoor games, explore frozen habitats, and discover the amazing adaptations that help Pennsylvania wildlife make it through winter.

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Welcome to our Free Hike Friday series! A Strawberry Hill Naturalist will lead a guided hike through one of our various-level trails.

Fall schedule:

Friday, August 21st - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, September 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Friday, October 16th - 10-11am - Orange Trail (1 mile)

Friday, November 20th - 10am-12pm - Pink Trail (2 miles)

Friday, December 18th - 10am-12pm - Mt. Hope Trail (3.5 miles)

Register Here

What does the solstice mean for the forest? Join us for a day of wintery fun as we discover how the frosty days help the forest rest before the spring. Participants will hike, play winter games, and warm up by the campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa. We’ll also make bird treats and tree decorations as we explore the history and science behind the solstice. *please note this day is shorter than our other camp days

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Can you unlock nature’s secrets before it’s too late? Join us for a day of mystery and intrigue as campers encounter question after question: Who left these tracks? Who chewed this leaf? Why did this tree fall? We’ll will become detectives, solving mysteries using clues hidden throughout the forest.

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

Who doesn’t love stuffing their pockets with cool rocks? Join us for a day of science and fun as we learn how to identify rocks and minerals by using observations and experiments. We’ll learn the basics of the rock cycle and how these natural resources influence and affect our daily lives. Participants will make rock crafts and take home the beginnings of their very own rock collection!

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.

From catching crayfish to testing streams, Water Warriors become real freshwater scientists while exploring Pennsylvania's waterways. We’ll search for signs of spring in our waterways and discover different ways we can protect our most valuable resource – water!

$55/child/day Sibling discount available

About our Day Camps

Every day is a new adventure at Strawberry Hill! Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–8, this drop-off day camp invites young naturalists to discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration, creative play, and unforgettable adventures with a different theme each day!

Click here to register

A minimum of 5 participants is required to hold each Day Camp days. If the minimum number of participants for each day is not met, Strawberry Hill reserves the right to cancel that day’s program. Parents will be notified no less than two weeks ahead of time.