Pennsylvania American Water will host its 2026 Wonderful World of Water Camp from July 13 to 16 at Wilkes University and Aug. 3 to 6 at the Valley Community Library in Peckville,offering free educational programs for children of company customers.
First introduced in Northeast Pennsylvania in 2011, the camps give children ages 7 to 11 an opportunity to explore the outdoors while learning about the importance of clean water. Campers participate in hands-on activities focused on watershed basics, how land use affects rivers and streams and ways to reduce water pollution. The program also highlights the importance of watershed protection along the banks of the Susquehanna and Lackawanna Rivers.
“For 15 years, this program has been offering a unique experience that takes children into the environment for hands-on learning about one of our most precious resources,” said John Maday, executive director, Riverfront Parks Committee. “We’re so fortunate to have our local rivers as the focal points of these camps, allowing campers to learn how they can help protect them while learning from local environmentalists.”
Pennsylvania American Water partners with Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Stewards and the Riverfront Parks Committee to host the camps. Registration for the Luzerne County camp opened June 1, followed by registration for the Lackawanna County camp on July 1. Each camp is limited to 25 participants, and a $10 deposit is required to reserve a spot, which will be refunded at the conclusion of camp. To register, contact Penn State Extension at 570-825-1701.