Events

Jul
22
Mon
Summer Camp – Girls Go Wild About STEM
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day

In this special interest camp we will engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and nature inspired activities and experiments. Nature exploration with modern technology opens the door for real-world applications and exciting adventures. July 22-26. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 4th-8th grade.

Before April 15:
$235 Members
$255 Non-members

After April 15:
$250 Members
$270 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Polliwogs Full Day
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day

Here’s a way to open the eyes of young ones to the wonders of nature. Budding naturalists will enjoy nature-filled activities using all of their senses. They will explore the natural world around them through play, walks, stories, games and crafts. Half and full day sessions available. August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering K-1st grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Pond Paradise
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day

What creatures lurk in the waters of Cedar Run? Campers will explore the puddles, ponds and swamps of the Refuge. We will follow a frog’s footsteps, find bug-eating plants and see what else awaits us. It will be a wild and wet week of mysterious creatures and water wonders. July 22-26, August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 2nd-3rd grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Jul
29
Mon
Summer Camp – Awesome Adventurers
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day

Are your campers ready for this adventure? With their team they will explore the Refuge and find themselves challenged to “survive” a week in the Pines. Campers will build a survival shelter in the woods, use a map and compass, go in search of the Jersey Devil and see some animals too! July 8-12, July 29-August 2. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.. Entering 4th-5th grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Forest Frolic
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day

Campers discover what it feels like to be animals surviving in the woods. They’ll look for the things that make the Refuge special. Flip over rocks and logs as we look for hidden wild treasures. Campers will be shocked by the exciting creatures we will find. July 8-12 & July 29-August 2. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 2nd-3rd grade.

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Polliwogs Full Day
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day

Here’s a way to open the eyes of young ones to the wonders of nature. Budding naturalists will enjoy nature-filled activities using all of their senses. They will explore the natural world around them through play, walks, stories, games and crafts. Half and full day sessions available. August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering K-1st grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Aug
5
Mon
Summer Camp – Fledglings
Aug 5 – Aug 9 all-day

For these little ones, we begin to investigate the woods through games, hikes, animal encounters, crafts and song. Possibilities for fun are endless! Campers MUST be potty trained. June 24-28 & August 5-9 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 3-4 (preK)

Before April 15:
$135 Members
$155 Non-members

After April 15:
$150 Members
$170 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Polliwogs Half Day
Aug 5 – Aug 9 all-day

Here’s a way to open the eyes of young ones to the wonders of nature. Budding naturalists will enjoy nature-filled activities using all of their senses. They will explore the natural world around them through play, walks, stories, games and crafts. Half and full day sessions available. August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entering K-1st grade.

Before April 15:
$135 Members
$155 Non-members

After April 15:
$150 Members
$170 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Summer Camp – Pond Paradise
Aug 5 – Aug 9 all-day

What creatures lurk in the waters of Cedar Run? Campers will explore the puddles, ponds and swamps of the Refuge. We will follow a frog’s footsteps, find bug-eating plants and see what else awaits us. It will be a wild and wet week of mysterious creatures and water wonders. July 22-26, August 5-9. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 2nd-3rd grade.

Before April 15:
$225 Members
$245 Non-members

After April 15:
$240 Members
$260 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Aug
12
Mon
Summer Camp – Kids Go Wild About STEM
Aug 12 – Aug 16 all-day

In this special interest camp we will engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and nature inspired activities and experiments. Nature exploration with modern technology opens the door for real-world applications and exciting adventures. August 12-16. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Entering 4th-8th grade.

Before April 15:
$235 Members
$255 Non-members

After April 15:
$250 Members
$270 Non-members

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Aug
19
Mon
Summer Camp – Discovery by the Day
Aug 19 – Aug 23 all-day

Cedar Run offers week-long camp sessions, but understands that some families can’t commit to a full week. With our “Discovery by the Day” sessions you can sign-up for whichever days you’d like to accommodate your scheduling needs. New activities are planned each day so each child can participate. Camp days run 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Campers entering grades K-5th only. $55/day or regular full day pricing for all 5 days.

Daily themes:

  • Monday-Wildlife Wanderings
  • Tuesday- Wild About Art and Experiments
  • Wednesday- Eww Bugs!
  • Thursday- Survival Adventures
  • Friday- Water, Water Everywhere

Ready to Sign-Up?

Or fill out our Registration Form (PDF). Completed forms may be submitted by mail or simply dropped off.

Nov
8
Fri
Day-Off Adventures
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy a full day of fun at Cedar Run. Activities include hiking, games, live animals, crafts and more. Children in K-6th can join us from 9am-3pm. $60/day per child. Register for both days and save. Advanced registration required.

 

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Sep
4
Fri
ReDiscovery Weekends: Kick-Off Day!
Sep 4 all-day
ReDiscovery Weekends: Kick-Off Day!

Cedar Run is putting a new twist on an old favorite. Instead of one family fun-filled day in September, we’re introducing Re-Discovery Weekends all month long for nature lovers of all ages! Visitors can join us for Friday night campfires and storytelling, Saturday nature days and guest speakers, and Sunday canoeing, tours and guided hikes. Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or see it all!

$10/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $5/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
Event Sponsors Register Here!

Events scheduled for Friday, September 4th

  • Ongoing, 10am-4pm: Trivia Treasure Hunt – How well do you know Cedar Run? Come try our Trivia Treasure Hunt! Get a question sheet from the front desk and search Cedar Run for the answers. Come back with all the right answers and win a prize!
  • Ongoing, 10am-4pm: Landscape Nature Art – Create some beautiful, simple land art using natural materials! Use all natural objects such as pebbles, twigs, branches, pine cones, mud, leaves and petals. Photograph your sculpture and “tag” us on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win a prize! Self-guided.
  • Ongoing, 5-7pm: Canoeing – Don’t miss this limited experience to paddle on Cedar Run Lake! 20-minute timeslots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 7pm: Sunset Storytelling & Campfire – Come join us for an evening of Pinelands stories around the campfire. Stories are for all ages and we will roast marshmallows after.

By registering, you can attend any or all sessions throughout the day. While you are signed up for the day’s events, some sessions have limited capacities so be sure to check your email for information after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check out the Nature Center for any added activities like crafts and make-and-takes too!

**Online registration for this event has ended. Tickets can purchased “at the door.”

Sep
5
Sat
ReDiscovery Weekends: Raptors
Sep 5 all-day
ReDiscovery Weekends: Raptors

Cedar Run is putting a new twist on an old favorite. Instead of one family fun-filled day in September, we’re introducing Re-Discovery Weekends all month long for nature lovers of all ages! Visitors can join us for Friday night campfires and storytelling, Saturday nature days and guest speakers, and Sunday canoeing, tours and guided hikes. Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or see it all!

$10/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $5/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
Event Sponsors Register Here!

Events scheduled for Saturday, September 5th – Celebrate Raptors on “International Vulture Awareness Day”

  • 10am or 11am: Raptor Rendezvous – Ever wonder what it is like to care for our resident raptors? What do they eat? How do we keep them from getting bored? Join us for a rare glimpse into the world of raptor feeding, care, and enrichment during this exciting and engaging program.
  • 11:30am: Vulture Culture – Bones, Skulls and Skins, Oh My! Come check out the different animal artifacts Cedar Run has in their collection and get hands on with this “Vulture Culture.” Who’s teeth are those? Where’d that fur come from? Learn about how artifacts such as these are preserved and more. Explore the refuge in search of animal evidence and test your investigation skills.
  • 1pm: Resident Animal Meet & Greet – Get up-close and personal with some mystery resident animals. Questions and photos welcome!

By registering, you can attend any or all sessions throughout the day. While you are signed up for the day’s events, some sessions have limited capacities so be sure to check your email for information after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check out the Nature Center for any added activities like crafts and make-and-takes too!

**Online registration for this event has ended. Tickets can purchased “at the door.”

Sep
6
Sun
ReDiscovery Weekends: Family Sunday
Sep 6 all-day
ReDiscovery Weekends: Family Sunday

Cedar Run is putting a new twist on an old favorite. Instead of one family fun-filled day in September, we’re introducing Re-Discovery Weekends all month long for nature lovers of all ages! Visitors can join us for Friday night campfires and storytelling, Saturday nature days and guest speakers, and Sunday canoeing, tours and guided hikes. Fees cover a full day of activities. Come for one thing, or see it all!

$10/person, ages 3 and up (non-members); $5/person, ages 3 and up (members)
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
Event Sponsors Register Here!

Events scheduled for Sunday, September 6th

  • Ongoing, 10am-2pm: Canoeing – Don’t miss this limited experience to paddle on Cedar Run Lake! 20-minute timeslots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 2:30pm: Resident Animal Tour – Been to visit before? First time? Join us for a guided tour of our Wildlife Housing Area and see what you may learn about our resident animals. Sessions begin on the half hour and last about 40 minutes
  • 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm or 2:30pm: Family Nature Hike – Join us for a hike through the Refuge with the family! What will we find along the way?

By registering, you can attend any or all sessions throughout the day. While you are signed up for the day’s events, some sessions have limited capacities so be sure to check your email for information after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check out the Nature Center for any added activities like crafts and make-and-takes too.

**Online registration for this event has ended. Tickets can purchased “at the door.”