Water flows through and around every one of us, and we can’t live without it. Come explore four great days of water fun with us. 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 fun water games. Come enjoy a wacky week of water! Members...
Calling all raptor fans! Join us for a week of adventure as we discover what makes a raptor a raptor. Each day, we’ll meet live Raptor Ambassadors and explore their survival skills through hands-on crafts, fun activities, and exciting games. Members $225 | Non-Members $260
Discover the amazing adaptations of Wisconsin’s magnificent mammals! Throughout the week, we’ll learn what makes mammals unique, search for them out in the wild, and record our observations and discoveries in nature journals. From tracks and trails to fur and features, we’ll explore it all! By the end of the week, you’ll take home your very own nature...
In this immersive camp, participants get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be an Environmental Educator at a nature center. Campers will learn the basics of reptile handling and interpretation, plant and animal identification, kayaking, and public speaking. They’ll also meet professionals working in the nature field and discover pathways to becoming a naturalist...
Fairies, gnomes, dragons, and mermaids are popular play characters. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they play and learn about magical creatures, even some of their own creations. Campers can create their own enchanted worlds through building fairy homes, concocting magical potions, and weaving leafy crowns. We will also hike to marvel...
The early summer pond is teaming with life and activity. Each pond has its own features and inhabitants. We will grab our nets and head out to the ponds each day to explore pond life from the tiny macroinvertebrates and frogs in the water to the dragonflies and birds flying...
Yellow flowers, 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? We will play and explore as your little one learns social and emotional skills. This four-day camp is designed especially for three-year-olds to experience extended sensory play time in...
Water flows through and around every one of us, and we can’t live without it. Come explore four great days of water fun with us. 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 fun water games. Come enjoy a wacky week of water! Members...
Campers will have a chance to choose their own adventures throughout the week. Activities include, but are not limited to, arts and crafts, field games, hiking the trails, and visiting the beach. With so many exciting options, there’s endless fun to be had at summer camp—what will your camper choose? Members $215 |...
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 skills of the Fellowship to aid...
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...
Fairies, gnomes, dragons, and mermaids are popular play characters. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they play and learn about magical creatures, even some of their own creations. Campers can create their own enchanted worlds through building fairy homes, concocting magical potions, and weaving leafy crowns. We will also hike to marvel...
The early summer pond is teaming with life and activity. Each pond has its own features and inhabitants. We will grab our nets and head out to the ponds each day to explore pond life from the tiny macroinvertebrates and frogs in the water to the dragonflies and birds flying...
Inspired by the popular book series, campers will spend the week adventuring over, under, above, below, and all-around Schlitz Audubon! Each day, we’ll dive into a new habitat through the story, then explore it firsthand, discovering the animals and plants that call it home. We’ll even compare some of Wisconsin’s habitats to those from other parts of the world, making...
Dig into the fascinating world of insects! We’ll explore underground and under logs, pond dip, and net our tiny neighbors, recording our discoveries in nature journals. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to create your own entomology collection with detailed drawings—and even learn how to pin an insect to take home! Members $215 | Non-Members...
Chills and thrills are all around Schlitz Audubon! Campers get to celebrate the spooky season of Halloween early by creating their own cryptids, sharing scary stories around a fire, and ending the camp with a trick or treat scavenger hunt. Ghosts, skeletons, and creepy crawlies will come out to play during Summerween! Members...
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...
Butterflies are both beautiful and magical! Explore the wonders of metamorphosis as we observe the butterfly life cycle and get an up-close view of their wings under magnification. Learn about the connection between these magical insects and their dependence on specific plants both as caterpillar hosts and pollinator food sources. Each camp...
Let’s explore the science of nature with fun seasonal and sensory activities. Nature is our inspiration as we play with science to explore shadows and solar art, test buoyancy predictions with sink and float experiments, and create our own foaming, fizzing, and color changing mixtures. These camps are designed specifically to extend...
Singing, tapping in rhythm, and moving our bodies to music is not just fun but sets the foundation for learning other skills. We will listen to the music of nature through bird songs and other nature sounds. We will play and explore as your little one learns social and emotional skills. This four-day camp is designed especially for three-year-olds...
Inspired by the popular book series, campers will spend the week adventuring over, under, above, below, and all-around Schlitz Audubon! Each day, we’ll dive into a new habitat through the story, then explore it firsthand, discovering the animals and plants that call it home. We’ll even compare some of Wisconsin’s habitats to those from other parts of the world, making...
Ever dream of being a superhero? Come to Schlitz Audubon and practice your hero skills in nature! We’ll protect wildlife, create our own superhero identities, and embark on exciting rescue missions. On the final day, everyone will get to dress up as their favorite heroes! Members $215 | Non-Members $250
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...
Calling all critter and nature enthusiasts! Ever dream of working with animals? This week, we’ll explore careers that let you care for animals and protect the natural environments they call home. Spend time with some of the Center’s Animal Ambassadors, learn about schooling and career paths, practice team building with fellow animal lovers, and so much more. Members...
Butterflies are both beautiful and magical! Explore the wonders of metamorphosis as we observe the butterfly life cycle and get an up-close view of their wings under magnification. Learn about the connection between these magical insects and their dependence on specific plants both as caterpillar hosts and pollinator food sources. Each camp...
Let’s explore the science of nature with fun seasonal and sensory activities. Nature is our inspiration as we play with science to explore shadows and solar art, test buoyancy predictions with sink and float experiments, and create our own foaming, fizzing, and color changing mixtures. These camps are designed specifically to extend...
Spend a week blending nature and creativity as we become artists in the wild! We’ll explore a variety of habitats, discover what makes each one unique, and create artwork inspired by the plants and animals that call them home. Join us for a week of outdoor adventures, imaginative projects, and artful exploration! Members...
Explore the wonders of the solar system at Schlitz Audubon! Each day, we’ll journey to distant planets, uncover the stories behind the constellations, and conduct hands-on scientific experiments. Learn what it takes to survive in space, discover a new planet, and operate amazing astronomical technology! Members $215 | Non-Members $250
Ever wonder what makes owls so silent in flight? Or how Cowbirds earned their curious name? Join us as we unlock the mysteries of Wisconsin’s native birds and discover the amazing adaptations that help them thrive. Campers will create their own birding journals, learn skills to spot and observe birds in the wild, and...
Welcome to the Enchanted Musical Forest where we create music and sound in nature together. We will sing as a group and learn nature songs as we try out rhythms with various musical instruments. Try painting along to music, experiment with water in jars to make a "nature xylophone”, or create your own...
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 adventures! These camps...
This camp celebrates some of our favorite book characters and fictional locations. Join us as we spend our days reading books, playing with puppets, and building small worlds where we can let our imaginations soar to create our own stories. We will play and explore as your little one learns social...
Spend a week blending nature and creativity as we become artists in the wild! We’ll explore a variety of habitats, discover what makes each one unique, and create artwork inspired by the plants and animals that call them home. Join us for a week of outdoor adventures, imaginative projects, and artful exploration! Members...
Dig into the world of dinosaurs with our Raptor Ambassadors! As we uncover new discoveries, our understanding of dinosaurs keeps growing. Campers will spend the week exploring dinosaur traits, practicing evidence-based paleontology, and meeting the living relatives of dinosaurs: modern birds! Members $225 | Non-Members $260
Bring your imagination to life—one frame at a time! Create your very own stop-motion feature film with nature as your inspiration. Throughout the week, we’ll spend most of our time inside watching clips from different animation styles, dreaming up original characters and stories, and bringing your artwork to life on camera. At the end, campers will roll out the red...
Welcome to the Enchanted Musical Forest where we create music and sound in nature together. We will sing as a group and learn nature songs as we try out rhythms with various musical instruments. Try painting along to music, experiment with water in jars to make a "nature xylophone”, or create your own...
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 adventures! These camps...
Embark on a wild adventure with our animal story coloring books! Campers will receive a brand-new story each day, featuring a different animal friend. As the story unfolds, we’ll hike around the property, following the animal’s adventure! At the end of the journey, campers will get to meet the real-life animal ambassador that inspired the story. Creativity, exploration, and nature come together in this...
Treasure isn’t just marked by an X on a map—it’s all around us! This week, we’ll explore ponds, beaches, forests, and more to discover the plants and animals that call these places home. Each day, we’ll follow our map on an adventure to find fascinating trinkets to collect in our very own treasure boxes to take home! ...
Let the nature games begin! All week long, campers will take on exciting Audubon challenges—everything from scavenger hunts to creature ID at Mystery Lake, trivia competitions, and surprises along the way. In teams, you’ll design your own banners, choose team names, and create anthems to rally behind. Come find out which teams will rise...
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 hiking, playing, hands-on activities, and exploration. Children...
Nature sets the stage for young authors and actors as we get creative to retell familiar stories and create some of our own. We will use nature as our inspiration to create stories using puppets, props, and dress-ups. Simple drama games and story prompts will inspire own storytelling ideas. Imagine you’re a dancing frog, a Chickadee superhero, or a...
Water: it cools us, nourishes us, and is so much fun to play with! Pour, fill, splash, mix it into mud, and create rainbow bubbles all using this magical resource. Be ready to get messy and have fun doing it! Explore water themed activities, songs, and stories. We will play and explore...
Embark on a wild adventure with our animal story coloring books! Campers will receive a brand-new story each day, featuring a different animal friend. As the story unfolds, we’ll hike around the property, following the animal’s adventure! At the end of the journey, campers will get to meet the real-life animal ambassador that inspired the story. Creativity, exploration, and nature come together in this...
Let the nature games begin! All week long, campers will take on exciting Schlitz Audubon challenges—everything from scavenger hunts to creature ID at Mystery Lake, trivia competitions, and surprises along the way. In teams, you’ll design your own banners, choose team names, and create anthems to rally behind. Come find out which teams will rise to...
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 DIY recipes for building tools and items. Along the way, we’ll meet...
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 hiking, playing, hands-on activities, and exploration. Children...
Nature sets the stage for young authors and actors as we get creative to retell familiar stories and create some of our own. We will use nature as our inspiration to create stories using puppets, props, and dress-ups. Simple drama games and story prompts will inspire own storytelling ideas. Imagine you’re a dancing frog, a Chickadee superhero, or a...