Reptiles are an important part of the world. What makes them so special? We’ll spend the week meeting the resident reptile Animal Ambassadors and looking for their wild counterparts to learn about their special adaptations for life in the wild. Members $185 | Non-Members $220
Dive into the magical world of creatures at Schlitz Audubon. Young witches and wizards receive their wands, quills, and parchment while searching for creatures around the property to document them, just like the famous Magizoologist, Newt Scamander. Members $210 | Non-Members $245
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 will go on adventures encountering incredible wild animals. Every day we will watch a 25-minute themed episode inside to discover a new...
Spend the week exploring nature and constructing amazing LEGO creations! Begin each day by investigating a different Audubon habitat or meeting a live animal. Following a hike, we’ll use what we observed in nature to complete a LEGO building challenge. Members $210| Non-Members $245
Registration priority for this popular camp will be given to campers who have not been previously enrolled in Raptor Trainer 101. Just for older kids, this camp will get you working and caring for our resident raptors. Campers will learn the basics of captive wildlife care: preparing diets, cleaning enclosures,...
Be ready to hike! Join us to explore the many favorite and magical places at the Center! Each day we will head out on the trails far and wide to climb the Challenge Course, pond at Turtle Pond, hike to Lake Michigan, and more! These camps are designed specifically to...
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. Children must be age...
Get ready to play outside! Splash in the puddles, make recipes with mud, watch bubbles float over the treetops, dig in the sand, and even hold a worm. There is so much for young children to do and explore outdoors. These four-day camps are a wonderful way to experience summer...
Reptiles are an important part of the world. What makes them so special? We’ll spend the week meeting the resident reptile Animal Ambassadors and looking for their wild counterparts to learn about their special adaptations for life in the wild. Members $185 | Non-Members $220
Calling all young muggles! Hawkwarts: School of Magic and Mystery is now enrolling. Find us through Platform 9 ¾. Meet some of Hedwig’s feathered friends. These powerful creatures will be our guides as wizards and muggles alike explore the enchanted forests and fields in search of their homes. Leave the...
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. It is optional that campers can bring along...
Be ready to hike! Join us to explore the many favorite and magical places at the Center! Each day we will head out on the trails far and wide to climb the Challenge Course, pond at Turtle Pond, hike to Lake Michigan, and more! These camps are designed specifically to...
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. Children must be age...
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 been previously enrolled in Raptor Trainer 201. For campers who have had a taste of working with the...
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 a 25-minute themed episode inside to discover a new creature...
Join your teachers/amateur volcanologists on a trip back in time to discover how the glaciers and volcanic fires shaped our planet earth. We will comb the beach, collect rocks and fossils, examine the rock cycle, make an active volcano, blast off rockets, and perform experiments with a cool substance called...
Explore the solar system at Schlitz Audubon! Each day, we’ll 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 astronomic technology. Members $210 | Non-Members $245
Frolic through the forests in search of fairies and their friends. Let’s 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 $210 | Non-Members...
Who is Chippy the Chipmunk? If you come to this camp, you’ll find out! Enjoy sending and receiving letters back and forth with Chippy and checking out chipmunk favorite spots on the trails. Discover what chipmunks like to eat, how they spend their days, and learn all about their fun...
Children have been crafting fairy houses for hundreds of years. This camp blends nature-play with arts and crafts. Some stories and folklore about fairies and other enchanted creatures will be included. Children must be age 4 by June 1, 2025, and fully potty-trained before camp begins. Members $180 | Non-Members $215
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 we learn social and emotional skills to prepare your little...
Join your teachers/amateur volcanologists on a trip back in time to discover how the glaciers and volcanic fires shaped our planet earth. We will comb the beach, collect rocks and fossils, examine the rock cycle, make an active volcano, blast off rockets, and perform experiments with a cool substance called...
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 a 25-minute themed episode inside to discover a new creature...
Delve deep into the world of raptors – birds of prey! Spend the week learning about these specialized predators through bird meet ups, games, and activities. Campers will get an introduction to training, care, and enrichment of the Center’s resident birds and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Schlitz...
Who is Chippy the Chipmunk? If you come to this camp, you’ll find out! Enjoy sending and receiving letters back and forth with Chippy and checking out chipmunk favorite spots on the trails. Discover what chipmunks like to eat, how they spend their days, and learn all about their fun...
Children have been crafting fairy houses for hundreds of years. This camp blends nature-play with arts and crafts. Some stories and folklore about fairies and other enchanted creatures will be included. Children must be age 4 by June 1, 2025, and fully potty-trained before camp begins. Members $180 | Non-Members $215