Waterman Center Camps

Waterman Center Camps includes Owego Forest Recreation Camp and Waterman EXPLORE for children ages 6 to 11. Waterman EXPLORE is scheduled for July 13th to 17th, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:00pm and costs $200 per week.

Programs

• Owego Forest Recreation Camp — Open to children ages 6 - 11
• Waterman EXPLORE — Open to children ages 6 - 11 · July 13th -17th, 2026, 9:00am - 3:00pm · $200 per week

At a glance

• Ages: 6–11 years old
• Price range: $200 per week
• General schedule: Every summer
• Facility hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm; Saturday: 10am - 4pm; Sunday: CLOSED

About the provider

The Waterman Center’s history described in the source begins in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when local youth might not have had a place to learn about plants and animals. The Fred L. Waterman Center started with volunteers, then later acquired a building and staff and began offering programs to schools and other groups. Its mission is to promote conservation education, outdoor recreation, and environmental literacy, and it serves members, the Twin Tiers community, and all visitors to its collection of nature preserves. The center is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. Leadership includes Executive Director Chris Audette, Executive Assistant and Camp Director Courtney Fitzgerald, and Naturalist Michelle Knuepfer.

Completed registration materials must be received by June 1st. Registration ends June 8th. Payment should be made in full with completed registration materials to secure a spot. Physical copies of the registration form are available at the Waterman Center. For Waterman EXPLORE, register online using the Google form or download the PDF version and mail it with payment. For Owego Forest Recreation Camp, completed materials should be uploaded to the Google Form. Out of town spots are limited and applicants are asked to email [email protected] before registering.

Last updated August 27, 2026.