Conservation Education Center
Waterman Center Camps
Every summer we offer two camp programs, Owego Forest Rec Camp and Waterman EXPLORE. Both camps are held primarily outdoors and include daily hikes, crafts, games, and more. Join us for a summer of fun and learning about the nature around us!
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Campers should be prepared with appropriate closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant, and adequate attire for the day. Campers will need to bring water, snacks, and lunch every day. Other helpful, but not required materials include a sketch pad, notebook, journal, water shoes, a cheap magnifying glass, or cheap binoculars.
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This year we are offering early drop-off (8:30 am) and late pick-up (4:00 pm). These will be at an additional cost. $25 for early drop-off and $50 for late pick-up or combined $60 per week.
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Summer Camp Schedule​
OFRC Week 1 June 30th - July 3rd
OFRC Week 2 July 7th - July 11th
Waterman EXPLORE July 14th - July 18th
OFRC Week 3 July 21st - July 25th
OFRC Week 4 July 28th - August 1st
OFRC Week 5 August 4th - August 8th
Learn more about our different camps below!
Waterman EXPLORE Camp
Waterman EXPLORE is our themed environmental education camp. Examine the power of flight and hone your birdwatching skills as you learn all bout our native feathered friends! Learn all about our native bird species and how they adapt to our environment through hiking, science experiments, games, and crafts!
July 14th -18th, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Early drop-off and late pick-up are available with an additional fee.
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Tuition is $200 for the week and includes a Waterman EXPLORE
t-shirt. Open to children ages 6 - 11. Payment should be made in full with completed registration materials to secure your child’s spot. ​
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Register online using our google form or download the pdf version and mail it with your payment.
Completed materials below must be received by June 1st. You will not be registered for camp until all materials are received.
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Must Include:
1. Legible Application Form (PDF or Google Form)
2. PDF of Immunization Forms
3. Epi-Pen/Inhaler Form (if applicable)
4. $200 tuition (mailed/dropped off)
5. Early Drop-Off/Late Pick-Up Fee (if applicable)
Physical copies of the registration form are available at the Waterman Center
Owego Forest Recreation Camp
The Owego Forest Recreation Camp is your typical summer rec program with some environmental themes and education sprinkled in. Join us for up to four weeks of summer fun!
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This program is funded by the Town of Owego Recreation Dept. and the Tioga County Youth Bureau allowing for residents of the Town of Owego or a hamlet within its borders to attend for free.
This year we will be opening registration to out of town residents for $165/week. Limited out of town spots are available please email camps@watermancetner.org before registering
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Register online using our google form or download the pdf version and mail it with your payment.
Completed materials should be uploaded to the Google Form below.
Must Include:
1. Legible Application Form
2. PDF of Immunization Forms
3. Epi-Pen/Inhaler Form (if applicable)
4. $25 Deposit per family(mailed/dropped off)
5. Early Drop-Off/Late Pick-Up Fee (if applicable)
Physical copies of the registration form are available at the Waterman Center