Take a Hike

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

Discover park trails and hidden wonders! Come hike the trails of Renfrew.  Hikers will discover park trails and hidden wonders, accompanied by institute staff member Kathy Seiler and others. As they explore some of the less-traveled areas of the park, participants will learn about the natural world around them.  “We’ll hike trails called Great Blue…

$4 – $5

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Children’s Summer Stories—Summer Institute

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

Children gather under the tree near the Visitors Center in Renfrew Park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. This year, the theme is Oceans! If inclement weather, call Renfrew Institute at 717-762-0373 to confirm. Free. Underwriting support by John & Deb Beck See our Summer Institute schedule publication for more summer fun activities! (PDF…

Free
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Nose to Nose with Nature—Summer Institute

Meet at Visitors Center, Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro

Explore nature’s best spots in the Renfrew Park. Check out those weird, wild, wonderful creatures & plants that help make our life on earth possible. Tools, stories, secret missions, music & games will add to the fun and adventure. Bring old sneakers for wading in the creek. For kids from K–grade 3. Fee: Renfrew Institute…

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Down a Garden Path

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

Step into the four-square garden with Renfrew Institute garden expert, Doris Goldman. Join in the fun as we harvest, plant seeds and discover ladybugs and other garden critters. Take home your own mini-garden and a garden craft, and learn to “make rain” with watering bells. We’ll water, dig, pick and play! Wear shoes and clothes…

$4 – $5

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Nose to Nose and More…EXPLORE! Session #1 ‘Nature Discovery’

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will also dig into the four-square garden with related activities, and each program always ends with wading in the creek for stream play and water adventures!…

$40

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Nose to Nose and More…EXPLORE! Session #2 ‘Textiles and Nature Art’

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

Textiles and Nature Art involves creativity with textiles, and making art from natural materials. Kids will learn how to felt wool and dye their own yarn. They will make a cardboard hand loom and weave their yarn into special projects to take home. Students will also try their hand at weaving on a big floor…

$40
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Nose to Nose and More…EXPLORE! Session #3 ‘Nature Discovery’

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will also dig into the four-square garden with related activities, and each program always ends with wading in the creek for stream play and water adventures!…

$32

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Nose to Nose and More…EXPLORE! Session #1 ‘Nature Discovery’ 3-Day Program

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will also dig into the four-square garden with related activities, and each program always ends with wading in the creek for stream play and water adventures!…

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Nose to Nose EXPLORE! Session #2 Terrific Trees 2-Day Program

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

All program activities are outside. Kids spend time in the trees, learning, doing activities and crafts, enjoying the forested areas of the park. Each day ends with wading in the creek for stream play and water adventures. Safety measures are in place for the session. Download the rules and waiver here. Children must sign up…

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Common Threads: Wonder of Weaving

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA

The Institute Presents New Weaving Program for Kids Grade 4 and Up The Institute is offering a new textile craft program for kids in grade 4 and up. “Wonders of Weaving” will run on four consecutive Tuesdays, July 13 through August 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa.…