Camp Allegany, Allegany State Park

Pack your pajamas and outdoor clothes for a weekend of adventure. Share the magic of winter as we explore the wonders of this special time of year through guided hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, learning how to build a snow shelter, discovering the science of snow, enjoying a campfire and much more. In the event there is no snow, exciting alternative programs will take place.

Snow might be on the ground, but Spring's in the air! Time for you and your family to make fresh maple syrup, perfect for pancakes! We'll familiarize you with the people – from the Native Americans to the early settlers to the modern day syrup producers with visits to our sugar house and sugar camps. Hikes to the sugar bush, nature activities, a campfire and nature crafts will round out this year's fun-filled weekend.

Join us at Allegany State Park for a weekend of wildflower walks and folklore, fossil hunting, stream studies and star watches. Add games, a campfire, good food and the sense of freedom of being “out in the woods” and you have an unforgettable experience. Ideal for families with young children.

Instead of sending the kids off to summer camp, bring the whole family for a weekend at Camp Allegany and know the joy of a summer camp experience. Spend your time together relaxing, exploring, learning and having fun! Hike, build and launch a rocket, create a forest shelter, investigate insects, make nature crafts and eat s’mores around the campfire plus much more. Make this a summer weekend full of memories not soon to be forgotten.

Looking for some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of your busy schedule? Camp Allegany is the place to be! Again this year, we'll prepare the meals, do the dishes and let you pick what you want to do from a variety of program offerings. Activities include nature hikes, star gazing, outdoor skills, self-defense, aromatherapy, massages, and much more. So enjoy quality time with old friends and new as we create a special weekend for you “in the woods!” Contact us for a complete packet of information.

Register early for this extremely popular Halloween-themed weekend! Pumpkins, apples, cornhusk dolls, bat and owls, and other special Halloween surprises will be part of this year's spooky weekend for families with children of all ages.

Fees for the family weekends are as follows:
$80 for ages 5+
$40 for 2-4 year olds
Under 2 free

Fee includes comfortable indoor accommodations with showers, three home-cooked meals, and all program materials and activities.

Nature Ed-Ventures has been the recipient of grants to work with underserved audiences in the WNY community. At the present time we are actively involved with community centers on Buffalo's east and west sides as well as with Girl Scouts that are part of our identified audience.

We would be pleased to work with other organizations to secure grant funding that would bring natural and cultural history experiences to the youth and families you serve. Please contact us directly for additional information.