All Programs offered by the Barn Nature Center

Please scroll through to view all programs we offer and follow links to other pages with more detailed information

Birthday Parties

 Please visit our Birthday party tab for more information and pricing

Activities Options

All Tours and Events are by Appointment Only!!

Please schedule an appointment in advance by calling 267-421-4818 or emailing chandly@youthservicesagency.org

Tours - Barn Nature Center 
Staff Guided Tour
  • $10 per person
  • Includes animal interactions and education with tour guide.
  • Individuals or large groups. 
  • No participant minimum
  • 1 hour duration​
Unguided Tour
  • $5 per person
  • Includes access to walk through the Nature Center independently 
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Rock Climbing Gym/Game Room  
  • $15/hr. per person
  • Rock Climbing
  • Game Room Usage which includes: pool table, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball, basketball and board games. 
  • **NOT COIN/TOKEN OPERATED**

Team Building 
  • $10/hr. per person 
  • Our fun and challenging team building activities which develop communication, cooperation, problem solving, and promote working together. 

​High Ropes
  • $20 per person for 1.5 hours of programming
  • ​Access to several of our high ropes elements
  • Game room usage
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Stream Study
  • ​$15 per person, 4 person minimum.
  • Hour long program
  • Study the health of a local stream by looking for macro invertebrates 
  • All Equipment provided
  • Transportation can be provided from the Nature Center (attendance levels permitting)


Nature Hike​
  • ​$15 per person, 4 person minimum.
  • Hour long program
  • Explore nature using all your senses at 
  • Equipment provided for fun and educational games
  • Transportation can be provided from the Nature Center(attendance levels permitting)
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Kayaking 
  • Enjoy a guided kayaking excursion on beautiful Lake Nockamixon with the Barn Nature Center!
  • ​Equipment, water bottles, and snacks are provided.
  • $20/1.5 hr. per person; 5 person minimum.
  • Contact Lizzy Schechner at 484-239-3880 or Lschechner@youthservicesagency.org to schedule your kayaking adventure
  • Transportation can be provided from the Nature Center (attendance levels permitting)​

​​​Combined Event
  • $2 discount off combined price for any 2 of activities listed above.
  • $5 discount off combined price for 3 activities listed above     ​
Click here to visit our Group Activities Page to help plan an event for any kind of group of people!  You will also find more details about each of the activities we offer there!

Traveling Animal Options

​Educational, Live-Animal Presentations
  • Our fun and educational Traveling Animal Presentations allow us to bring our animals to your school, event, or organization. 
  • Options of shows for 30 minutes and up. 
  • Discount for multiple shows at the same location on the same day.
  • Travel fee added over 30 miles

Table Event
  • Includes a few of our live animals, interactive table displays, and information about the Barn Nature Center.
  • Pricing for events lasting 2 hours or longer
  • Travel fee added over 30 miles​
Find out pricing and more details by going to our Outreach tab.

Special Event Programs

Participants must be registered in advance for special events. To register for a special event please call 267-421-4818 or email chandly@youthservicesagency.org
Toddler Time 
  • $15 for parent/ child pair, and $10 for any additional "participating" children (does not include infants)
  • Every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am (classes subject to change or cancellation due to attendance) 
  • This class can include close encounters with friendly animal ambassadors,  story time, music, crafts, movement, and snacks.
  • To register (in advance please) or for questions, please contact Molly Bell at 570-249-1935 or mbell@youthservicesagency.org
For more info visit our Toddler Time tab
Nature Explorers Workshops
  • $55 Per Child (may be subject to change due to activities offered that day)
  • Includes a full day of camp programs with animals, rock climbing, team building, and more.
  • These workshops are scheduled from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on days that local public schools are closed.
  • Workshops are subject to change or cancellation by the Barn Nature Center ​
Please visit our Workshops tab for detailed information about each workshop, and information on how to register your child today!
A Night at The Barn
  • This exciting program offers groups a unique opportunity to spend the night at the Barn Nature Center! 
  • Choose your favorite activities 
  • Appropriate for Birthday parties, scout troops, club/sports teams, and many more types of groups!
Visit our Overnight Program tab for more details and information!
Senior Safari 
The Barn Nature Center's exciting Senior Safari program allows seniors to personally meet, touch, and learn about fascinating animals from around the world.  Our friendly and diverse animal ambassadors are sure to fascinate, intrigue, and bring smiles to your mature audience! Come visit us for a personalized animal adventure at our beautiful facility located in the historical Doylestown Barn, or leave the driving to us, and we can bring the Senior Safari to you!  Senior Safaris are fun, educational, and therapeutic! Enjoy our discounted senior pricing, and contact Christine at 267-421-4818 or chandly@youthservicesagency.org to schedule a Senior Safari adventure today!