Outdoor

Our fall service project with Bucks County Parks and Recreation is set for Saturday, November 14, back at Tohickon Valley Park where we worked last year. Please RSVP so we can give the county a headcount, and tell us if you can bring a shovel or a mini-sledgehammer. 📝 RSVP Now Register by Wednesday, November 11 Event Details Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Deer Wood Campground, Tohickon Valley Park, 171 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947 (same area as last year) Cost: Free Who: Dads and kids Register by: Wednesday, November 11 Service Project The afternoon comes in two parts. First we clear invasive species from the work area, which is the county’s biggest need, then we plant trees in the space we’ve cleared. The group is also looking at helping fund some of the trees; more on that once the county tells us how many are already covered. ...

⚠️ Date not set yet. A few of us have gone to the Valley of Fear the past few Octobers. It’s not an official Adventure Guides event, just Firebirds families going together. The interest survey closed Tuesday, October 13, and we’re picking the night now. Check back here for the date. A haunted hayride, a haunted house and a walk-through, about 15 minutes away in Feasterville. Best for kids who like a good scare. ...

⏰ This weekend. We’re back at Tinicum Park for October 16-18. It’s $30 per family. RSVPs closed Tuesday; the meal & gear sign-up closes Wednesday, October 14, and most slots are still open. Our annual fall rustic tent camping weekend returns to Tinicum Park, where we camped last fall. Three days in the outdoors with the whole circle. 📝 Registration Closed 🍳 Meal & Gear Sign-up Closed Event Details Date: Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026 Location: Tinicum Park, 963 River Rd, Erwinna, PA 18920, along the Delaware River in Upper Bucks Cost: $30 per family (cash at camp, or Venmo @David-Henderson-195) Who: Dads and kids Register by: Tuesday, October 13 How to Sign Up RSVP with how many are coming: RSVP for Fall Rustic. Pick a meal or gear slot so the weekend comes together: Meal & Gear Sign-up. Meals take two families each, so say what you’re making. Pay $30 per family: cash at camp, or Venmo Dave at @David-Henderson-195. Put “Fall Rustic” and your family name in the note. Dad and Child Event A weekend of rustic tent camping with the classic fall lineup of outdoor activities and competitions. Last year’s lineup included an archery competition, a dodgeball tournament, biking, disc golf, and rocketry. ...

Kick off the new Adventure Guides year with the opening ceremonies, a bonfire, and a hayride. This one is for the whole family, moms included. 📝 Registration Closed Event Details Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Winding Brook Farm, 3014 Bristol Rd, Warrington, PA Cost: Cash only, paid on site to your Navigator Haunted hayride: $20 per person Regular (non-haunted) hayride: $10 per person Who: Whole family event The Evening The welcome ceremony is where we kick off the season as a whole program. New families are introduced and circles come together around the bonfire, then it’s out to the hayrides. ...

The biggest adventure of the year: whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River paired with a full weekend of camping at Hickory Run State Park. 📝 Registration Closed Event Details Rafting: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM Camping: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13, 2026 Camp Location: Hickory Run State Park - Organized Group Tent (OGT) sites H, I and J Rafting Location: Pocono Whitewater, 1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Rafting Cost: $70.00 per person Camping Cost: $20.00 per dad Eligibility: Blossoms and Blazers - child must be entering 4th grade for the 2026-2027 school year or older You Don’t Have to Camp Camping is optional! If you’d rather just raft, you can drive up for the day and meet everyone at Pocono Whitewater. ...

Ya-Ta-Hey! Grab your tube and join us for the annual Summer Tubing Trip down the Delaware River! A lazy 2-3 hour float from Frenchtown, NJ to Stockton, NJ followed by a packed lunch at Tinicum Park. This is a relaxed family day on the river - bring the whole crew. 📝 Registration Closed Event Details Date: Saturday, July 26, 2026 Time: Meet at 7:30 AM sharp at the Main Entrance / Put-in Lot (Kingwood Access Boat Launch, Frenchtown) Float Duration: 2-3 hours Lunch Location: Erwin-Stover House in Tinicum Park, Uhlerstown, Erwinna, PA 18920 Ages: All ages welcome with a parent/guardian Cost: Free (bring your own tube and food) Important Note This is a family event - wives, siblings, friends are all welcome to come along. Please note this is not an official Adventure Guides event and is not covered under their umbrella. This is an at-your-own-risk type event. ...

End the year with an amazing summer camp experience! 📝 Registration Closed Event Details Date: Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7, 2026 Location: Camp Canadensis (199 Camp Canadensis Rd, Canadensis, PA 18325) Cost: $86.00 per person Camp T-shirt: $13.00 per shirt Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 21 Dad and Child Event Circles will be assigned cabins for this multi-day adventure. Activities Gaga Tourney Dodgeball Tourney Fishing Derby Boating/Kayaking Gymnastics Swimming Waterfall Hike Volleyball And much more! The perfect way to cap off an amazing year of Adventure Guides activities! ...

This trip is going to be extra special because it will only be our circle, without any interference from the larger federation! 📝 Registration Closed Event Details Dates: Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park Address: Near Park’s Main Office - 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054 Sign Up for Meals and equipment Please sign up for any empty slots to help with event coordination! ...

Spring Camp is next weekend (April 24-26) at French Creek State Park in Elverson, PA. We have Group Tent Camping Sites 14-17. The forecast looks great for tent camping, hiking, and a tour of Hopewell Furnace. We will also have the Spring Camp Scavenger Hunt on Saturday afternoon! It is a beautiful park with lots of activities. There are great hiking trails and lakes nearby. Plus, we have better, flatter campgrounds this year. ...

Celebrate 100 Years of Adventure Guides! Winter Camp at Fairview Lake is one of the best weekends of the year! Thanks to our Pretzel & Popcorn sales, we are keeping the fee the same as last year and we’re reducing the cost of the camp t-shirt. 📝 Registration Closed Event Details Date: Friday, February 6 - Sunday, February 8, 2026 Location: [Fairview Lake YMCA Camp] (https://fairviewlakeymca.org) 1035 Fairview Lake Road, Newton, NJ 07860 Cost: $169 per person Camp Long-sleeved T-shirt (optional): $10 per shirt Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22nd Activities Get ready for an action-packed weekend including: ...