Field Trips for Public School Groups

Woodcrest’s School of Wonder is a great destination for school groups looking for a safe, outdoor field trip. Woodcrest offers 110 acres of classroom space that allows students to explore and experience the wonder of creation. Whether you use one of our pre-existing programs or customize your own, you will find that Woodcrest offers an interactive and memorable time for both students and adults.

A field trip at Woodcrest provides:

Engaging Outdoor Activities that will get your students excited about learning and appreciating creation
Trained and Caring Staff who know their areas of study and are able to clearly communicate with students
A Wide Variety of Quality Programs that can be arranged to match what is being taught in school
A Beautiful Wooded Setting on top of Ephrata Mountain offers the perfect outdoor classroom
Chaperones and Teachers are always free for programs

To schedule your field trip or to learn more information, email info@woodcrestretreat or call 717-738-2233. We look forward to serving you soon.

Available Programs

Aquatic Life — Specialized programs include pond studies, aquatic invertebrates, water chemistry, and microscope labs. Students should expect to get wet for most aquatic classes as they capture critters and collect water samples in one of our ponds.
Plant Life — Atop Ephrata Mountain, Woodcrest Retreat offers a diverse and varied canopy. Learn about forestry, tree identification, botany, and soil studies.
Animal Life — With 110 acres and most of that forest and fields, there is abundant animal life. Our animal studies includes animal tracking, bones, dissection, ecology (food chain studies), adaptation & habitats, insects, birds, and more. The School of Wonder has a great collection of skins, mounts and other displays for hands on viewing and study.
Earth Studies — Woodcrest offers a unique environment for studies in geology, rocketry, astronomy, orienteering, topography (map reading), and more.
Sensory Studies — A special series of classes for our younger students (kindergarten through third grade), our sensory studies will equip students to use their five senses to learn about their surroundings and themselves. Through one-of-a-kind activities, students learn about their senses, camouflage, and even how animals use their senses to survive.
Leadership Activities — Come and experience a unique way to learn about leadership. Using Woodcrest’s low ropes course and other original activities, students learn about problem solving, team work, leadership qualities, and more. Programs can be geared for small groups or large groups. Our staff can even travel to your school to do leadership-based programming. Learn more about our leadership program by clicking here.
Other Activities — Combine your time with a bonfire, snack, hay ride, or field games. We can help you plan the perfect field trip adventure, school picnic, or other special event. To discuss the various options, please call the camp office.