Anyone can read a book about ecology or see a film about wild animals. But at Swift Nature Camp, campers dig in to the world of Earth Science. When campers see, they remember. But when campers do, they understand. Through a child's natural curiosity, experimentation and discovery, rather than a classroom lecture, we entice children to learn about and play Outdoors in NATURE.

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Swift Nature Camp can fix your child's Nature Deficit Disorder? "Healing the broken bond between our young and nature is in our self-interest, not only because aesthetics or justice demand it, but also because our mental, physical, and spiritual health depend upon it." ...Richard Louv

Swift Nature Camp places a very strong emphasis not only on developing a desire to know more about nature but also on acquiring a deep respect for it. Our educational philosophy is to engage children in meaningful, fun-filled learning through active participation. We focus on their natural curiosity and self-discovery. This Outdoors Camp is NOT School

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Swift Nature Camp promotes Environmental hands on learning in our Nature Center. This combined with being in nature via canoe and backpack trips foster an appreciation for the natural world.

Many of the science activities are part of Nature Quest, the award-winning environmental program designed by the World Wildlife Federation. Thus creating an amazing Wildlife Science Camp.

Rachael's Zoo A place to keep pets and play with them Our own Nature Center provides a dynamic setting for learning as campers find themselves doing science experiments, conducting environmental testing, learning about the local wildlife, or participating in our camp recycling program, We Use Worms.  A unique pond aquarium, known as Kermit's House, gives kids a chance to see pond life from a frog's point of view, while our Nature's Neighbors live animal collection provides opportunities for up-close study and care of several common northwoods residents as well as a few exotic immigrants. We found a snake! Is your child going to be the last child in the woods? Click to see a short film Campers with their own small animals are encouraged to bring them to camp to share with others. The animals live in the Nature Center, where all campers can enjoy and learn about them.

Working in conjunction with the Wisconsin DNR and the U.S. Park Service, Swift Nature Camp has developed a hands-on environmental learning program which includes field trips, such as visits to a fish hatchery and state parks; Play Video

hands-on field projects, like goose banding and butterfly counts; and exciting camp presentations, ranging from visits with live owls to learning how professionals manage a forest fire. The kids don't just watch the excitement, they are in the middle of it.

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