• Alumni Camp: Lake Michigan Explorers PM

    • Nature School Alumni
    • 4 & 5 Years
    • Entering 1st Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    We love our Great Lake and all the enchanting things we can do at the beach. We will spend our camp time collecting colorful beach glass, designing a beach museum with rocks and fossils, exploring music with the rhythm of the waves, and creating ephemeral beach art and small worlds...

  • Mud Kitchen Play PM

    • 4 & 5 Years
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come and spend a wonderful week getting messy while cooking up funny, muddy treats! We’ll make mud pies and stone soups, construct nature salads and “pinecone upside down cake,” and even write our own recipe books. Be prepared for mud-licious fun, without actually eating the mudpies.  Each camp includes hiking, playing, hands-on activities, and exploration. Children must be age 4 by June...

  • Wild Kidds: Cool Critters AM

    • Entering 1st Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Have you ever imagined what it would be like to experience never-before-seen wildlife moments, asking yourself “what if?”. Based on the popular TV show Wild Kratts, we’ll go on adventures, encountering incredible wild animals. Every day we will watch an episode to discover a new creature and their awesome creature power before heading out on our trails to explore....

  • Fire & Ice (2nd-3rd grade)

    • Entering 2nd - 3rd Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Become an amateur volcanologist as we journey back in time to explore how glaciers and volcanic forces shaped our planet! We will search for living fossils (species alive today that looks nearly identical to ancient relatives in the fossil record),  investigate the rock cycle and visit the beach to collect rocks and fossils, That’s not all; we will...

  • Fossils & Bones AM

    • Entering 2nd - 3rd Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of fossils and bones! This week, we’ll explore the mysteries of the past by dissecting owl pellets, conducting our very own dinosaur dig, examining real animal skulls, and more. Plus, you’ll get the chance to create your own fossil to take home!  Members $215 |...

  • Gotta Catch ‘Em

    • Entering 4th - 6th Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Gotta catch ‘em all at Schlitz Audubon! Discover real-world Pokémon and register them in our Pokédex. We will identify strengths and weaknesses of the different types each day and by the end of the week, campers will create their very own Pokémon. Campers will have the option to bring their Pokémon GO games, but it will only be played at specified times.  Members...

  • Raptor Trainer 201

    • Entering 7th - 12th Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Pre-requisite to this camp: participants must have completed Raptor Trainer 101 camp either this year or previous years. Registration priority for this popular camp will be given to campers who have not previously enrolled in Raptor Trainer 201.  For campers who’ve had a taste of working with the birds and are hungry for more!  You will...

  • Life at the Ponds AM

    • 4 & 5 Years
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    What is it like living in or near a pond? Whether the animals hop, swim, fly, or twirl in tiny circles, lots of different creatures call the pond home. We will wonder and learn firsthand about various pond creatures and their life cycles to find out what it takes to grow and...

  • Alumni Camp: Nature Art AM

    • Nature School Alumni
    • 4 & 5 Years
    • Entering 1st Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Many artists take their inspiration from nature. Just like them, we’ll create nature-inspired art using intriguing materials from nature. We’ll spend our days painting and noticing patterns, creating ephemeral sculptures, exploring loose parts work, and recognizing the beauty that surrounds us. Our studio classroom is all outdoors!    These camps are designed specifically to extend the learning, sense of...

  • Nature’s Playground

    • 3 Years (Play Group)
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Playing in nature is fun and enriching for young children. Your little one will spend the day jumping in puddles, balancing on logs, and finding fun, safe, and creative ways to enjoy nature’s playground!  We will play and explore as your little one learns social and emotional skills to prepare them...

  • Wild Kidds: Cool Critters PM

    • Entering 1st Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Have you ever imagined what it would be like to experience never-before-seen wildlife moments, asking yourself “what if?”. Based on the popular TV show Wild Kratts, we’ll go on adventures, encountering incredible wild animals. Every day we will watch an episode to discover a new creature and their awesome creature power before heading out on our trails to explore....

  • Fossils & Bones PM

    • Entering 2nd - 3rd Grade
    Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of fossils and bones! This week, we’ll explore the mysteries of the past by dissecting owl pellets, conducting our very own dinosaur dig, examining real animal skulls, and more. Plus, you’ll get the chance to create your own fossil to take home!  Members $215 |...