PEEP Public Programs

Bring your little ones to explore the parks!

Early Adventurers (Children 2 - 5 Years Old Accompanied by Adult Caregiver)

You and your child can discover the natural world in your neighborhood together! Learn what lives in our park through hiking, stories, games and songs. What can we touch, smell, hear and see? Please, no more than two children per adult. Advance registration is required.

Program Cost: $35 per child participant
Price Break: $20 per child participant
Members receive 20% off program fees!

One-day programs. Seasonal (1.5-hour program) are held once per season*:

Spectacular Spring at Riverside Park*
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 10-11:30am
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*Times, dates, and locations are subject to change.

Summer Celebrations:

• Week-long program sessions (2 hours daily on weekdays) – June & August

Early Adventurers June 26 - 30

Early Adventurers August 21 - 25

Forest Adventures: Drop-off programs for Ages 3 – 6 yrs old

Looking for adventure options on the days when kids have off of school? The Urban Ecology Center provides fun drop-off programs for active kindergarteners! Dates vary based on school calendars. Single-day and weeklong adventurers are offered. 

Spring Break Forest Adventures: Week-long, full-day sessions.

Session March 27-31

Session April 2-7

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Summer Forest Camp: Children Ages 4 – 6 yrs old

Inspired by the Forest Kindergartens of Europe, Forest Camp offers children in Milwaukee our most immersive nature experience for the early childhood ages. This full-day, all-outdoor, K4-K5 summer camp is filled with amazing adventures with our nature-based early childhood education team!

Summer Camp Sessions: Multi-week, Full Day programming, All Outdoors - 5 to 10 weeks.

**Currently, only scholarships spots are available**:

2-week Forest Camp: June 19-30

6-week Forest Camp: July 10-Aug 17

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