Chippewa Nature Center
Nature Day Camp

2008 Brochure

Member and public registration are now open!

"I just wanted to let the staff of nature day camp know that they do a wonderful job! My boys have been in Nature Day Camp the last several years and they love it. They look forward to going to the camp every summer. Thank you for teaching my boys all about nature, and making it fun in the process.  Good Job!"

~ Colleen Weinert
a.k.a. Eric and Dylan's mom


The following sessions for Nature Day Camp are full as of May 9, 2008.  If you are interested in one of these camps, please call to be placed on the Wait List, as openings sometimes become available.

Full sessions:

Session #

Session Name Dates
C100 Let's Explore Nature June 23-27 morning sess
C102 Let's Explore Nature July 7-11 morning sess
C103 Let's Explore Nature July 7-11 afternoon sess
C104 Let's Explore Nature July 21-25 morning sess
C105 Let's Explore Nature Aug. 4-8 morning session
C200 Have to Have a Habitat June 16-20 morning sess
C201 Have to Have a Habitat June 16-20 afternoon sess
C202 Have to Have a Habitat Aug. 4-8 morning session
C203 Have to Have a Habitat Aug. 4-8 afternoon sess
C300 Critter Encounters June 16-20
C301 Critter Encounters July 7-11
C302 Critter Encounters July 14-18
C303 Critter Encounters July 21-25
C304 Critter Encounters July 28 - August 1
C305 Critter Encounters August 4-8
C400 Village June 23-27
C401 Village July 7-11

C404

Village July 28-August 1
C501 Chippewa Rangers July 14-18, July 21-25
C701 Eco Adventures July 21-25, July 28-Aug.1
C800 Leaders in Training July 7-11
CM01 Mammal Mania August 11-13
CM05 Back in Time August 11-13
CS01 Habitat Hunters June 23-27
CS02 Habitat Hunters July 28-August 1
CS03 Nature Art June 23-27
CS05 Nature Explorers June 16-20
CS06 Nature Explorers   June 23-27
CS07 Nature Explorers July 7-11
CS08 Nature Explorers   July 28-August 1
CS09 Nature Explorers August 4-8
CS11 Sun, Soil, and Sprouts June 16-20
CS19 South Manitou Island Adv. June 16-20
CS20 South Manitou Island Adv. July 21-25
CS21 Canoeing the U.P. June 23-27
CS22 Fishing Frenzy July 28-August 1

Nature Day Camp, for preschoolers to 12th graders, provides children with the opportunity to explore the 1,150 acres of Nature Center property. Programs are geared toward specific age levels, and small group sizes allow campers to receive individual attention. We think learning should be fun and challenging and our program is designed with that in mind.

Volunteer Opportunities: Enthusiastic teens who enjoy working with young children in an outdoor setting can volunteer as Counselors-in-Training (CITs)! CITs assist a counselor with their group of campers throughout the day by leading games, helping with crafts and supervising lunchtime activities. Preference is given to teens that have completed the 9th grade and are available from 9–4, Monday–Friday. We ask that CITs commit to at least two weeks of volunteer work.

For more information about Nature Day Camp, please contact Jenn Kirts, Nature Day Camp Director at 989-631-0830 or jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org.