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Water flows through and around every one of us and we can’t live without it. From the shore of Lake Michigan to the muddy edges of the ponds, we’ll discover, experiment, and play. We’ll meet live animals, catch some pond creatures, and play some fun water games. Enjoy a wacky...
Get the golden ticket and sink your teeth into the natural world of chocolate! We will craft fruit gummies and make fizzy pop with naturally sourced syrups, while creating a nature scene out of chocolate. As the treats set, we will explore the trails in search of Oompa Loompas and...
Explore the solar system at Schlitz Audubon! Each day we will learn about distant planets, discover the stories behind the constellations, and perform our own scientific experiments. Find out what skills you need to survive in space, discover a new planet, or operate a telescope. Members $205 | Non-Members $240
Get ready to embark on outdoor adventures as we learn to identify different bird species by their distinct calls, plumage, and behaviors. Equipped with binoculars and field guides, we’ll embark on exciting excursions within various habitats and participate in citizen science projects. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, campers will...
This camp will focus on learning how to protect the place we love: Schlitz Audubon. We will identify and remove invasive plants and animals, plant native plants and establish a pollinator garden, and test water quality and monitor the diversity of our ponds. We will get our hands dirty as...
Come put your detective skills to use as we follow the tracks and traces animal leave on the trails, including footprints, fur, feathers, and particularly poop (also known as scat). Have fun as you become an expert on animal poop and learn what it reveals about the animals that made...
Jumpy frogs, dabbling ducks, and colorful dragonflies await us as we get a close-up experience of the ponds. These four-day camps are a wonderful way to experience summer side-by-side with your child and prepare them for future preschool experiences. Each day will feature free play, art, songs and stories, and...
Water flows through and around every one of us and we can’t live without it. From the shore of Lake Michigan to the muddy edges of the ponds, we’ll discover, experiment, and play. We’ll meet live animals, catch some pond creatures, and play some fun water games. Enjoy a wacky...
The Center is home to many animals that make up our Animal Ambassador Teaching Team, including snakes, turtles, salamanders and more! Now you can experience first-hand what it takes to care for these animals, and how we train them to interact with people. You will prepare diets, clean enclosures, and...
Inspired by Tolkien’s legendary works, join us as we go on our own epic quest to acquire the one tree ring to rule them all. Journey through new lands, and be the Ranger, Dwarf, Wizard, Elf, or Hobbit you’ve always wanted to be. Through prairie, forest, and pond, learn the...
Frogs, turtles, tadpoles, dragonflies and many other creatures live in our ponds. We’ll learn how to carefully catch pond creatures so we can take a closer look at them. During the week we will visit different ponds to compare what lives in them. We’ll also visit Lake Michigan just to...
This camp will focus on learning how to protect the place we love: Schlitz Audubon. We will identify and remove invasive plants and animals, plant native plants and establish a pollinator garden, and test water quality and monitor the diversity of our ponds. We will get our hands dirty as...
Come put your detective skills to use as we follow the tracks and traces animal leave on the trails, including footprints, fur, feathers, and particularly poop (also known as scat). Have fun as you become an expert on animal poop and learn what it reveals about the animals that made...