Top reasons you should send your child to
Urban Ecology Center Summer Camp
Educated Educators for School Success – Our camps are led by the same excellent, professional environmental educators that teach our school programs. Top-notch naturalists make learning fun!
Kids can lose quite a bit of what they’ve learned in school during the summer break. Full-time, year-round staff lead our summer camps because we want your kids have a fantastic learning experience that will help them retain all they can, making them better prepared for the fall.
Neighborhood Nature – Our campers stay connected to our parks long after summer is over. They bring their grandparents and friends to show them where they found the frogs or how high they climbed. We love this. It’s one of the reasons we’re located in urban parks. Group hug!
In the midst of the city, how do we make sure that our kids are able to meaningfully connect with nature? Well, it turns out that you don’t have to move to the north woods. Research shows that two things make a person environmentally aware: consistent contact with nature early in life and an adult mentor (parent, teacher, friend, Urban Ecology Center naturalist) who demonstrates positive behavior toward the environment. Think of summer camp as the first step towards a greener future.
Active Adventures for Dynamic Development – Your kids are going to be playing outside like you did when you were a kid. Depending on the camp they may get to canoe, swim, paint, sing, search for frogs, and dig in the dirt. You’re going to be so jealous.
All this play has benefits. Outdoor 8playtime enhances and reinforces developmental growth helping children reach significant milestones.
A Plethora of Possibilities – From astronomy to food to zoology, our educators are able to engage your kids by covering topics they are interested in. In our inquiry-based camp, campers help plan the topics to be covered during the week.
Being a part of the learning process builds confidence and gives children a more satisfying experience. Bring on the “why” and “how come,” we’ll be there to help them learn the answer.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available based on need. Priority is given to students attending our partnering schools that participate in the 2009-2010 Neighborhood Environmental Education Project (see the list to the right for qualifing schools). To qualify for a scholarship, families must be eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch program. Call Sarah Rohe at (414) 964-8505, x125, for more information.
Cancellations
If cancellation notice is received at least 30 days prior to the start of a camp, a full refund will be given, less an administrative fee of $25. No refund will be given if notice is received fewer than 30 days before the start of a camp.
Before and After Care 
Look for the butterfly to find a camp featuring Before and After Care.
For your convenience, we offer Before & After Care activities for some of our camps. With this option you can drop off your children early or pick them up late. At Riverside Park you can drop them off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick them up as late as 5:30 p.m. At Washington Park you can drop them off as early as 8 a.m. and pick them up as late as 5 p.m. A staff member will be available to supervise games, reading time, play and activities.
Before & After Care fees (in addition to camp fees) are:
Weekly: $45 members, $55 nonmembers
Daily: $9 members, $12 nonmembers
For more information regarding our Summer Camps, please contact Sarah Rohe at (414) 964-8505, x125.
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