# Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp — Election Day and Veterans Day

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Tue, Nov 3 (+1 more date) · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Ages: Grades K–6
- Price: $80 members / $90 non-members per day; aftercare $20
- Organizer: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
- Official page: https://schuylkillcenter.org/day-off-camps/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

When schools close, educators lead grades K–6 on nature-themed explorations of the science lab, Discovery Center and 365 acres of trails, streams and ponds. Bring a packed lunch, water bottle and spare clothes; aftercare to 6 pm is $20. Limited to 30 campers.

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