Summer Programs

Summer is the perfect time to dive into water – and learn about it, too! The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and our partners offer exciting programs for students and young adults interested in learning about our waterways and environment, and engaging with and serving our communities.

Summer Field Trips

Bring your group for a summer program!  Summer program: TBD. Recommended ages: 5-12 We Drink the River engages older students in the analysis of water samples taken from the Schuylkill River. Students will assess important abiotic factors and view microscopic life from the river under microscopes. Recommended ages: 13-18 Complete the form below and someone from […]

Summer Splash Early Literacy Program

Join us for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works along the Schuylkill River on select Saturday mornings! Explore the area with guided activities and continue the fun with take-home books and kits full of water-themed activities to do in your neighborhood. Check back for details on our 2024 program.

Schuylkill Acts & Impacts-2024 APPLICATION OPEN

An Expedition to Inspire Watershed Action An expedition to inspire watershed action, our Schuylkill Acts & Impacts program engages students from communities within the Schuylkill River Watershed in a hands-on service-learning experience. Our 2024 program will take place Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19. A program made possible by Fairmount Water Works (FWW) and its […]

Internships & Fellowships

Summer or semester-long internships at the Fairmount Water Works are an excellent opportunity for college students and young adults interested in serving their community and our environment, or exploring careers in environmental protection and STEM fields.