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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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Come visit a very special Animal Crossing Island in real life! We’ll spend the week filling our Critterpedia by catching bugs, ponding, and searching for animals all around us. We’ll also work on our museum collection, discovering fossils for Blathers on our beach! Isabelle will provide us with some unique...
Who’s that by the birdfeeder? Birds brighten up the world around us, bringing color and song wherever they go. Join us in discovering the secrets of our feathered friends. Campers will create their own birdfeeders, and design crafts meant to keep our skies wild and free. Get ready to take...
Calling all critter enthusiasts! Do you want to work with animals when you grow up? This week, we’ll meet people in the Milwaukee area that professionally work with animals in lots of different capacities. Join us to spend time with some of the Center’s animals, learn about further schooling to...
It’s Fantastic Four! Enjoy four memorable days of summer camp with us. We’ll hike to less traveled places, explore the beach and try to catch some frogs! Each day will be fun-filled, and adventure packed. The week wouldn’t be complete without making s’mores over a fire. Expect to have fun,...
Our students love our resident Raptors, and now they get a camp devoted to learning more about them! Alumni campers will meet a different bird-of-prey each day and will get an introduction to training, care, and enrichment of the Center’s resident birds by one of our Raptor Educators. As a...
Nature is full of wonder, including the amazing transformation known as metamorphosis. Each day, we will perform the metamorphosis magic trick as we learn how certain creatures develop from eggs into adults, in a process that seems almost magical! Each camp includes hiking, playing, hands-on activities, and exploration. Children must...
Who made that nest? Who is singing that song? We will use our eyes and ears to discover birds in the woods, prairie, and 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...
It’s Fantastic Four! Enjoy four memorable days of summer camp with us. We’ll hike to less traveled places, explore the beach and try to catch some frogs! Each day will be fun-filled, and adventure packed. The week wouldn’t be complete without making s’mores over a fire. Expect to have fun,...
Frolic through the forests in search of fairies and their friends. Campers will build fairy houses, make stellar wands, and create mystical potions. Each day we will learn about a magical friend and visit them in their habitat. Bring your wings and flutter around at Schlitz Audubon! Members $205 |...
Dig into dinos with our Raptor Ambassadors! Our understanding of dinosaurs progresses as we discover more and more. Campers will spend the week exploring dinosaur traits, practicing evidence-based paleontology, and meeting the surviving relatives of dinosaurs: modern birds! Members $215 | Non-Members $250
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, campers will go on adventures encountering incredible wild animals. Every day we will discover a new creature and their awesome creature power. See...
Journey to the ancient world of Greek and Roman mythology right here at Schlitz Audubon! Each day we will learn the stories of mythic figures like Zeus, Artemis, and Poseidon, hike to locations related to each god or goddess, and play games or complete challenges of epic proportions. Prepare yourselves,...
Spend the week unearthing treasures along our Lake Michigan beautiful beach. You’ll learn about the plentiful rocks, fossils, and beach glass we find in the sandy Schlitz Audubon oasis. Each day the waves bring us something new and sometimes unusual. Bring your explorer skills and join us for a week...
Let your imagination run wild! We will create our own enchanted worlds by creating potions, building forts and create leafy crowns. We will also hike to marvel at the many enchanted places here at Schlitz Audubon. Each camp includes hiking, playing, hands-on activities, and exploration. Children must be age 4...
Join us for a celebration of water! We will spend our days visiting ponds, exploring the Lake Michigan shore, and blending learning with summertime fun as we explore wet, wonderful, and watery worlds. These four-day camps are a wonderful way to experience summer side-by-side with your child and prepare them...
Nature is filled with natural climbing structures, jungle gyms, and obstacle courses. Join us as we spend the day climbing trees, balancing on logs, and finding fun, safe, and creative ways to enjoy nature’s playground! This two-day class is designed especially for three-year-olds to experience extended sensory play time in...
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, campers will go on adventures encountering incredible wild animals. Every day we will discover a new creature and their awesome creature power. See...
Create a feature stop-motion video with nature as your inspiration! During the week we will watch clips of different animation styles, create our own characters and stories, and film your artwork. Let the magic of animation inspire your summer! Members $205 | Non-Members $240
Spend the week unearthing treasures along our Lake Michigan beautiful beach. You’ll learn about the plentiful rocks, fossils, and beach glass we find in the sandy Schlitz Audubon oasis. Each day the waves bring us something new and sometimes unusual. Bring your explorer skills and join us for a week...
Let your imagination run wild! We will create our own enchanted worlds by creating potions, building forts and create leafy crowns. We will also hike to marvel at the many enchanted places here at Schlitz Audubon. Each camp includes hiking, playing, hands-on activities, and exploration. Children must be age 4...
Herps is short for herptiles: reptiles and amphibians. Our students love to meet and learn more about all the frogs, turtles, snakes, and salamanders we find on the land. We will take time each day to meet a different resident Animal Ambassador and learn more about their care. These camps...
Nature is filled with natural climbing structures, jungle gyms, and obstacle courses. Join us as we spend the day climbing trees, balancing on logs, and finding fun, safe, and creative ways to enjoy nature’s playground! This two-day class is designed especially for three-year-olds to experience extended sensory play time in...
Are you fascinated with things that take to the air and fly? Come “cruise” for a week of discovering the amazing world of animals that can fly. You’ll learn about bats, birds, insects, and humans in the sky too. It will be a blast to study wings, feathers, aerodynamics, and...
Travel the trails with our custom animal-themed story coloring books! Campers will receive a different story each day and we will hike around the property following the animal’s adventure that takes place in the story. At the end of our journey, campers will get to meet the animal ambassador that...
This camp is all about having fun with water: we’ll scoop it, pour it, and stomp in it as we create art, experiment with bubbles, and see what sinks and what floats. Come prepared to get your hands and feet wet as we splish, splash, and splunk. Each camp includes...
Fossils are like stories; they tell us about a time long ago. In this camp, we will explore ancient words by exploring the traces they left behind. We will search for “living fossils”, plants and insects still around from ancient times and explore the remains of the Silurian Sea though...
Yellow sunflowers, red Cardinals and green frogs are just a few of the colorful plants and animals we find in nature. Where will you find your favorite color? 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...
Campers won’t be “board” in this camp! We’ll be doing our favorite nature activities like ponding, hiking and visiting Lake Michigan! In addition to this, campers will get a chance to play a variety of board games, card games, yard games, and other camp classics like charades. By the end...
Have you ever been told that you play video games too much? What are you supposed to do without technology? Nature’s Gamers offers a glimpse of how video game themes and nature can be combined. Themed days like Minecraft Monday and Fortnite Friday will have you wanting to put down...
Travel the trails with our custom animal-themed story coloring books! Campers will receive a different story each day and we will hike around the property following the animal’s adventure that takes place in the story. At the end of our journey, campers will get to meet the animal ambassador that...
This camp is all about having fun with water: we’ll scoop it, pour it, and stomp in it as we create art, experiment with bubbles, and see what sinks and what floats. Come prepared to get your hands and feet wet as we splish, splash, and splunk. Each camp includes...
Fossils are like stories; they tell us about a time long ago. In this camp, we will explore ancient words by exploring the traces they left behind. We will search for “living fossils”, plants and insects still around from ancient times and explore the remains of the Silurian Sea though...