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Penn's Adventurers guides children to develop knowledge and problem solving skills with hiking and more in-depth activities. This year’s theme: Wildlife Detectives Learn to track footprints, identify animal calls, and solve nature's mysteries. Find more information HERE. To register for camp, please call 717-486-5031.
Immerse yourself in guided forest bathing within the serene natural embrace of a Kings Gap, fostering deep connection & mindful relaxation. Facilitated by longtime certified forest therapy guide, PA Master Naturalist and educator Sue Schiemer, this program offers a guided wellness experience designed to connect participants with nature through all five senses. This slow-paced walk...
Training Opportunity for Outdoor Enthusiasts & History Buffs! Do you love the outdoors and care about preserving Pennsylvania’s past? Join us for: Saving the Past for the Future: Historic Resources Monitors Training📍 Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Cumberland County, PA📅 Saturday, July 26th | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM This free, one-day workshop will train...
Investigators campers increase their awareness of the natural world through hands-on investigations in the woods. This year’s theme: Circle of Life From seed to sapling, egg to insect, tadpole to toad, investigate life cycles and unlock nature's hidden transformations. Find more information HERE. To register for camp, please call 717-486-5031.
Observers camp includes hands-on outdoor explorations that emphasize sensory experiences and scientific observations of our natural world. This year’s theme: Weather or Not Discover the everyday magic of sunshine and raindrops, plus the powerful wonders of wind and storms. Find more information HERE. To register for camp, please call 717-486-5031.
Ambassador campers dive-in to action pacted days. These all-day experiences combine recreation and outdoor learning in a dynamic program for teens. This year's theme: Data Decoders and Avid Adventurers Experience the best of both worlds by doing vital scientific research investigating pollinators, frogs and salamanders at seasonal ponds, and checking bird boxes for hatchlings - plus...
Save the Date for this year's Heritage Day! Live Music from Shippensburg Swing BandHistorical Society: Costumed InterpretationLog Sawing DemonstrationsHorse-drawn RidesWagon RidesHistoric GamesBeekeepingCanning and Herb DryingCrafts:Clothespin Doll MakingBasket WeavingBurlap SewingScavenger HuntsMansion ToursCarriage House ToursSpecial History ExhibitsIce Cream Making & TastingButter Making Food Vendors:B&L DogzPretzel SpotJack & Joan's Kettle Corn And More to come! FREE Admission! Come...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for this free summer concert series the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the mountain to enjoy an evening of great music. Food vendors will be ready to serve you. All summer concerts begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Don't...
Join us to experience the wonders of a forest pool. Before exploring, we’ll learn about some of the amphibians that call these habitats home. Bring red flashlights, wear long pants and footwear suitable for walking in wet areas. This free program is recommended for ages 10 and older. Find more information and register HERE.
Bring your furry friends out for this hike where we will learn the B.A.R.K. principles that help everyone have an enjoyable time out on the trails with pets. Meet at the Mansion Pavilion. Bring pet waste bags and dress for the weather. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. Find more information and register HERE.
Join the Friends of Kings Gap and Park Staff for a celebration of PA Native Species. Learn about native plants and make a seed ball to take home! Pop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. If you missed the plant sale on May 10 & 11, this is an extra opportunity to pick up...
Mothers are invited to get outdoors and learn a recreational activity with your family! Learn the basics of archery technique, safety, and perfecting your skills. Equipment is provided Pre-registration is required for this free program. Participants must be aged 10 or older. Intended for new or novice archers. Register HERE.
