The home school classes are offered in 4 week intervals at the Dunwood Center in Fox Point. The classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. over a 4 week period for a total of 8 hours of instruction. Classes are offered in a format to allow for families who have children across more than one age group. *Class sizes range from 12 to 20 students. We do not over enroll classes. *Jr. classes must have a minimum of 8 students. All other classes must have a minimum of 10 students.

Boy Scout Badge Fest Saturday, October 25 – 9:00am-4:00pm $12 half day / $20 full day Attention all Bears, Webelos and Boy Scouts! Come to PEEC for a fun day of badge work. Call for details on specific badges. Payment is required at registration. Space is limited - call early!

Ecozone Discovery Room! Sunday, October 19 – 1:00-4:00pm $2 per person Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration required.

Nature at Night Saturday, October 18 – 6:00-8:00pm $5 A cool fall evening is the perfect time to head outside. Take a walk in the woods to listen for owls, look at stars, and enjoy the music of the night. Enjoy fun activities that test your night vision.

Girl Scout Badge Fest Saturday, October 18 – 9:00am-4:00pm $12 half day / $20 full day Attention all Girl Scouts! Come to PEEC for a fun day of badge work. Earn badges while working outside in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Payment is required at registration. Space is limited - call early!

Fall Photography w/ John Barclay Weekend or week-long option! October 13-17 -- $750 / $700 commuter October 17-19 -- $290 / $240 commuter Capture the beautiful fall colors with world renowned photographer, John Barclay. Learn about exposure, composition and more. Geared towards DSLR type cameras. A tripod is recommended, but not required. Includes lodging and meals. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity – capture the beauty of autumn under the guidance of an amazing teacher!

“Falling Leaves” Family Nature Getaway Weekend Columbus Day Weekend: October 10-13 Adults $210 / Child, Commuter, Day Rates Bring your friends and family to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, square dance, canoeing, campfire and more! Includes 3 nights lodging & meals from Friday dinner - Monday lunch.

Math in Nature: Fractal Hike Sunday, October 5 – 1:00-3:00pm $5 Enjoy a hike along one of PEEC’s trails and discover the mathematical patterns in nature! Bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. All ages welcome.

Fall Photography Weekend w/Del Morgan October 3-5 $260 / $210 commuter rate Join Del Morgan, Professional Fine Art Photographer and Educator, for a fun-filled weekend dedicated to understanding and developing the skills necessary for creating visually stunning images. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity – To explore and learn about visual design, composition, exposure and more as we explore and photograph the natural beauty of PEEC’s Fall Foliage Season and surrounding Pocono Mountain areas. A tripod is recommended but not required. Includes lodging and meals.

Harvest Festival Saturday, September 27 – 10:00am-4:00pm $5 per car Celebrate Fall at PEEC’s 4th annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy animal presenters, arts & crafts, hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, old-timey activities, & more! Bring your family & friends to this great event!