FAQ

Where is CCEEC?

CCEEC is part of Mauch Chunk Lake Park. We’re just outside beautiful and historic Jim Thorpe, minutes from the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension, and quickly accessible from routes 309, 209, 903, and 902.

Entering our physical address into your GPS will get you here easily.

151 East White Bear Drive, Summit Hill, PA 18250

What will I see there?

Inside

Two classrooms full of touchable nature displays
Live animals including snakes, turtles, and bats
Children's activity table
Restrooms, library, drinking water
Trail maps and other resources

Outside

A boardwalk trail leads past enclosures housing injured, non-releasable hawks, owls, eagles, and other birds
Outdoor trails winding through farm fields, mixed forests, and a spring seep wetland
Picnic pavilion
Children's outdoor play space
Outdoor rest rooms
Lakeshore bird blind

What are your hours?

Outdoor areas are open all daylight hours

The building is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Weekends, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Is there an admission fee?

No.

Donations appreciated, but CCEEC is open free of charge.

How can I arrange a program for my school or group?

Call (570) 645-8597.

How much would a program for my school or group cost?

This depends on where the program is. Fees are higher if we come to you. They are also higher for non-school groups.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

$67 per hour, per class at CCEEC

$100 per hour, per class in Carbon County

$200 per hour, per class in an adjacent county

$300 per hour, per class in a non-adjacent county

(Note: one class = 30 students or fewer)

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES AND EAGLE PROGRAMS

$200 in Carbon County

$350 outside Carbon County

Additional fuel charge may apply

NON-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

$100 per hour at CCEEC

$150 per hour in Carbon County

$250 per hour in an adjacent county

$300 per hour in a non-adjacent county

Additional fuel charge may apply

Adjacent Counties:

Schuylkill, Lehigh, Northampton, Luzerne, Monroe

What do you offer for teachers?

Lessons on a variety of topics, aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education standards.
A lending library of activity guides, DVDs and other resources.
Free owl pellets, as available, for teachers or schools taking out a family-level membership ($35)
Specimens to borrow for multi-modal classroom use, such as bones, feathers, furs, and hides

Can you help with my animal problem?

Maybe. CCEEC is a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, able to accept and care for wildlife in distress.

We can also offer advice on dealing with nuisance wild animals.

We cannot come to pick animals up, but can often advise on safe transport if needed.

In all cases, it’s best to CALL US before touching or interfering with any type of wildlife.

We cannot help with domestic animals.

Do you accept volunteers?

Yes. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, supply current clearances, and comply with CCEEC’s volunteer policy.

CCEEC also accepts school or court-mandated community service volunteers on a case-by-case basis. Individuals seeking court-mandated community service stemming from any kind of violent offense are not accepted.

Volunteer hours are only available during regular weekday business hours.

Where do you get your funding?

Full-time staff are employees of the Carbon Conservation District. Part-time staff and nearly all of CCEEC’s operating expenses are paid for through program fees, memberships, donations, fundraising and, in a few cases, grant money.