Adventure Days

School's out — time to play! Adventure Days are full of fun, learning, and seasonal exploration. Investigate the natural world on an Adventure Day!

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2024 Winter Break Adventures

For Kids in K4 & K5

Your kids will have an active day outdoors hiking, climbing trees, bird watching, bug catching and playing in the park. We’ll explore and question through outdoor play, games, imaginary play and more.

Register for individual dates

For Kids in 1st - 4th Grades

Kids will have an active day exploring and playing outdoors while out of school with the UEC!

Dress for the weather, pack a lunch & water bottle and don't forget your adventurous spirit for a fun day with your friends at the UEC.

Activities may include: sledding, campfires, animal tracking, and group games.

Register for individual dates

February 17, 2025

2025 Spring Break Adventures

For kids in K4 & K5

Your kids will have an active day outdoors hiking, climbing trees, bird watching, bug catching and playing in the park. We’ll explore and question through outdoor play, games, imaginary play and more.

Register for the whole week

March 24-28, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 24, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 25, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 26, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 27, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 28, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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For kids in 1st - 4th grades

Kids will have an active day exploring and playing outdoors while out of school with the UEC!

Dress for the weather, pack a lunch & water bottle and don't forget your adventurous spirit for a fun day with your friends at the UEC.

Activities may include: pond scooping, art in nature, fort building and group games.

Register for the whole week

March 24-28, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 24, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 25, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 26, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 27, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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March 28, 2025

9am - 3:30pm
Washington Park
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April 18, 2025

A view of the Washington Park building from across the Washington Park lagoon

FAQ

Are there scholarships available?

Summer Camp Scholarship discounts do not apply to School Year Adventure Days Programming- please reach out directly to our program director- Cassie Bauer cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8571 if pricing is a barrier for participation.

What should I pack?
  • a healthy lunch & extra snack for afternoon
  • A water bottle
  • extra layers for weather conditions
  • sturdy outdoor shoes or boots for certain days
  • a book to read for some quiet time
What should I leave at home?
  • personal trinkets or small toys
  • mobile devices/phones
  • weapons or tools like pocket knives & multi-tools