Summer Camp registration ends soon - This year's camps include two of our most popular camps, Angler's Adventure (June 17 - 21, 2013, for ages 7 - 12) and River Camp with Carnegie Science Center (July 8 - 12, 2013 for ages 8 - 12).

For information on how to register for camps, click here or call 412-231-2712.

RiverQuest Saturday Sails - Thanks to the support of The Buhl Foundation, weekend sails will soon feature new early learner-friendly activities joining our popular environmental science and sightseeing activities for all ages.  Look for our new additions this fall! For more information on Saturday Sails, click here.

Teacher Workshops - Through the support of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, RiverQuest will develop a new teacher workshop focused on strategies for teaching energy literacy. For more information on RiverQuest Teacher Workshops, click here.

In addition to science activities onboard RiverQuest Explorer docked at the Fox Chapel Marina, you'll be able to take part in activities from our partner agencies along the Marina's Esplanade. Joining the festivities will be:

• 3 Rivers Wet Weather
• ALCOSAN Scholastic Outreach
• Carnegie Mellon Solar Splash
• Carnegie Science Center
• Chatham University, School of Sustainability & Environment
• Climb Pittsburgh! Climbing Wall, a project of Venture Outdoors
• Creek Connections of Allegheny College
• Duquesne University, Center for Environmental Research & Education
• PA DCNR, Bureau of State Parks
• PA Fish & Boat Commission
• Port of Pittsburgh Commission
• Three Rivers Rowing Association

RiverQuest is pleased to acknowledge RiverFest sponsor Peoples Natural Gas for its generous support of RiverQuest School Programs.

Peoples Natural Gas and Peoples TWP provide safe and reliable service to approximately 420,000 homes and businesses in 18 western Pennsylvania counties.

Peoples been providing Western Pennsylvania with clean, safe and reliable natural gas for over 125 years. From the industrial age to the technology era, Peoples has been an integral part of the fabric that makes up this region.

We are your hometown natural gas company fully focused on our neighborhoods and Western Pennsylvania’s future growth. Our vision is to help Western Pennsylvania move forward by serving our customers well, creating jobs and supporting economic development in the region.

With the support of Peoples Natural Gas and other community partners, RiverQuest is on track to serve 8,000 students on board this school year. On behalf of those 8,000 students climbing aboard EXPLORER: Thank you!