Get ready for a wild week as we hang out with our reptile Animal Ambassadors and search for reptiles along the Center’s trails. We’ll discover special adaptations that help them slither, climb, swim, and survive in the wild. We’ll also have lots of fun with reptile games, crafty creations, and adventures galore! Members $190 | Non-Members $225
Spend the week discovering the wonders of nature while unleashing your creativity with LEGOs! Each day, we’ll explore a different habitat or meet a live animal up close. After our hike, we’ll use our observations and imagination to tackle a fun LEGO building challenge inspired by the day’s adventure. Come for the animals, stay for 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, campers will 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...
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. By the end of camp, campers will create magical creatures to take home and...
Registration priority for this popular camp will be given to campers who have not previously enrolled in Raptor Trainer 101. Just for older kids, this camp will get you working and caring for our resident raptors. You’ll learn the basics of animal training using positive reinforcement. This experience is hands-on, as campers will actively train and...
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...
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...
Introduce your little one to the joys of birding. We’ll use our eyes and ears to discover the world of birds as we engage in bird themed activities, songs, and stories. There will be plenty of time to play and explore as your little one learns social and emotional skills. This four-day camp is designed especially for three-year-olds...
Get ready for a wild week as we hang out with our reptile Animal Ambassadors and search for reptiles along the Center’s trails. We’ll discover special adaptations that help them slither, climb, swim, and survive in the wild. We’ll also have lots of fun with reptile games, crafty creations, and adventures galore! Members $190 | Non-Members $225
Get ready for a week of nature-inspired creativity! As we explore the land and water at Schlitz Audubon, we’ll collect natural materials and use them—along with clay, paint, and fabric—to create unique works of art. By the end of the week, you’ll head home with beautiful creations and memories to match. Members $215 |...
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 muggle world behind and...
If you're a gamer, this is your camp! Nature’s Gamers gives you a look at how your favorite video game themes connect to the natural world. With game-inspired days like Minecraft Monday and Fortnite Friday, you’ll get to play in real life—no screens needed (or allowed)! We won’t be using devices, but with all the creative challenges, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 |...
Let the games begin! Campers won’t be board here—each day brings a new mix of board games, card games, yard games, and classic camp favorites like charades. Alongside all the gaming fun, we’ll enjoy beloved nature activities such as ponding, hiking the trails, and spending time by beautiful Lake Michigan. By week’s end, every camper is sure to discover...
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...
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...
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...