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Nature Day Camp
Adventures for ages 3-16
Summer 2021
Online Registration begins Tuesday, March 2 at 8 am
Chippewa Nature Center is excited to
welcome campers back to Nature Day
Camp! More than any other summer in
recent history, our children need to be
immersed in nature to support their health
and well-being. Our staff look forward
to connecting them with their peers and
supporting their growth as individuals.
While some aspects of camp will look
different due to COVID-19 protocols,
the mission of building lifelong, meaningful
relationships with the natural world remains
at our core. The wild, natural ecosystems
Community
mixed with a caring, passionate staff set the
formula to support children to learn and
grow while advocating for happy, healthy
childhood experiences.
Share this brochure with the children
in your life and help them imagine the
opportunities a week at camp might
present for them kayaking the river, frogging
at the pond, stomping in mud puddles and
making new friendships. We look forward
to welcoming your children to camp! If you
have any questions, please contact me at
sfrisbee@chippewanaturecenter.org or by
Exploration
phone at (989) 631-0830.
Sincerely,
Steve Frisbee
Camp Director
Growth
2
Registration Procedure Registration begins
Tues, March 2 • 8 am
Information Needed for Registration
User ID – If you are a CNC member or have registered for
camps or programs, you have a user ID. If you have a family Health Concerns or Special Needs
membership, your child will qualify for a 20% discount; be sure We strive to provide a positive experience for all campers, and
to log in to receive it! If you are don't know your user ID, please are able to accommodate children with most health concerns
call 989-631-0830 prior to registering. (allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc.) and many other special needs.
Camper Information required to complete registration: Our ability to accommodate children depends on their needs,
staff availability and the camp the child is interested in attending.
• Camper's birthdate
Being prepared to serve campers who need a little extra
• Camper's t-shirt size (Youth 2-4, Youth 6-8, Youth 10-12, attention or assistance allows us to provide an even better
Youth 14-16, Adult S, M, L or XL) experience for your child. Please contact Steve Frisbee, Camp
• Contact information (phone, email, address) Director, prior to registering.
Registration Instructions Our Staff
Can be found on the CNC website. Please note: to simplify the Nature Day Camp staff are selected based on experience,
registration process, enter all children you are registering on the maturity and dedication to CNC's mission of 'connecting all
initial registration page; you will then be able to select specific people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural
sessions for each child. experiences.' All staff are screened with a background check,
sex-offender registry check, central registry clearance (for child
abuse/neglect) and a driving record check. Each staff member
Cancellation Policy is certified in First Aid and CPR and has participated in Nature
• Registration canceled prior to 3 weeks before the start of Day Camp Staff Training. We hope you will find our staff to be
the session – Full Refund committed to providing an outstanding experience for your child.
• Cancellations made between 3 weeks to 7 days before the
start of camp – 50% Refund Camp Memories
• Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of the session Each camper receives a camp t-shirt on Monday and a certificate
– No refund at the end of the camp celebrating the completion of their
• Switching sessions – $10 fee unless it is due to a waitlist session.
opening
• You must call 989-631-0830 to receive a refund; it is not Before and After Care will not be available
automatically credited. 2021 summer season.
Wait List
COVID-19 Policies
If the camp you wish to register for is full, we encourage you to
place your child on a wait list. Should a spot become available, • Group sizes will remain small at 10 campers per
you will receive an email notifying you of the opening. You will group.
have 48 hours to make a payment to reserve your child's spot. • Camp groups will operate independently.
• Masks will be worn by campers and staff.
Health Form • Daily health screenings will be completed each
The online health form may be completed during the registration day for campers and staff.
process OR you may come back prior to the start of camp. • Policies may be updated throughout the season.
Completed health forms are required for each camper. Families will be notified of detailed policies and
Once you begin the form, you must complete it. You may not changes in camp communications.
save it and return to it later.
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Online registration begins Tues, March 2 at 8 am!
Overnights
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June 21-25
Aug 16-18
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July 12-16
July 19-23
July 26-30
Aug 9-13
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Camp Sessions
Nature Tots 5
Tiny Trailblazers 5
Half-day
Let’s Explore Nature 5
Nature Builders 5
Nature Artists 5
Nature Chefs 5
Habitat Hunters 6
Critter Encounter 6
Nature Detectives 6
Nature Art 6
Nature Explorers 6
Village 7
Exploring Nature Together* 7
1-week • Full-day
Advanced Village 7
Creature Camp 7 1
NIT: Scientist 7
NIT: Historian 7
NIT: Conservationist 7
Nature Art II 8
Survival and Outdoor Skills 8 1
Survival Village 8
Adventure Camp 8
Leaders-in-Training (LIT) 8 1
Chippewa Rangers 9
2-week
Advanced Chippewa Rangers 9 1
Eco Adventures 9 1
Adventures with Fishing 10 3
Sleeping Bear Dunes Adventure 10 4
Adventure
10 3
Trips*
Big Manistee Backpacking
Canoeing the Big Manistee 10 4
Paddling the Ausable River 10 4
Budding Naturalists 11
Hop, Slither & Crawl 11
Aquatic Adventures 11
Mini-Camp
Hurray for Herps 11
STEM into Nature 11
That’s Gross! 11
Nature Games 11
Adventure Blitz 11
Paddling Camp 11
*Due to families providing transportation for trips and campouts away from CNC,
4 *Application Required many trips are beginning Sunday evenings and ending Wednesday or Thursday evening.
Half-Day Camps Budding Naturalist Series
Three independent early childhood camps created for campers to
develop a deep love and understanding of nature through unique
Nature Tots explorations, dynamic projects and PLAY! Sign up for one week
3-4 year olds with an adult $135 ($108 for CNC Members) or all three! A healthy snack is provided daily.
Date Morning Session Budding Naturalist: Nature Builders
June 14-18 9:30 am-12 pm 4-5 year olds $135 ($108 for CNC Members)
July 19-23 9:30 am-12 pm Date Afternoon Session
Through group time, hands-on activity stations and exploration, June 14-18 1-3:30 pm
you (or another caregiver) and your child will become partners in July 19-23 1-3:30 pm
discovery as you explore the natural world. This camp will be held
at the Nature Preschool building and will be taught by a Nature Campers will explore nature through projects such as engineering
Preschool teacher. beaver dams, designing bird nests and investigating strong natural
structures found in the wild. Campers will have the opportunity
Tiny Trailblazers to try out real tools, while playing with STEM principles.
3-4 year olds $135 ($108 for CNC Members)
Budding Naturalist: Nature Artists
Date Morning Session Afternoon Session 4-5 year olds $135 ($108 for CNC Members)
June 21-25 9:30 am-12 pm 1-3:30 pm Date Afternoon Session
July 5-9 9:30 am-12 pm - June 21-25 1-3:30 pm
July 12-16 9:30 am-12 pm 1-3:30 pm July 26-30 1-3:30 pm
July 26-30 9:30 am-12 pm -
Using art, the Budding Naturalists will connect with the outdoors
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-12 pm -
during a variety of creative experiences. The campers will
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-12 pm - explore concepts in music, drama, photography and the culinary
arts. Whether making gourmet cupcakes in the mud kitchen
If your child is ready for an independent adventure, he or she will
or creating natural instruments for an insect chorus, the young
love this camp! We will explore woods, fields and ponds using our
artists will PLAY with the creative process!
senses to make discoveries in every new place. As we play outdoors,
we will do age-appropriate crafts, play games, enjoy a healthy snack Budding Naturalist: Nature Chefs
and have fun making new friends. This camp will be based at the Nature 4-5 year olds $135 ($108 for CNC Members)
Preschool building and will be taught by a Nature Preschool teacher.
Children attending must be able to use the bathroom independently. Date Afternoon Session
July 5-9 1-3:30 pm
Let’s Explore Nature
4-5 year olds $135 ($108 for CNC Members) Aug 2-6 1-3:30 pm
Date Morning Session Explore food found in nature. The campers will learn who eats
whom and how food is produced. The young chefs will play with
June 14-18 9:30 am-12 pm
culinary concepts while imagining at the mud kitchen, exploring
June 21-25 9:30 am-12 pm the vegetable and herb garden and cooking over a campfire.
July 5-9 9:30 am-12 pm
July 19-23 9:30 am-12 pm
July 26-30 9:30 am-12 pm
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-12 pm
We’ll explore the lives of animals and plants through short hikes,
stories, games and crafts. Engaging in hands-on activities and
exploration will help nature come to life for your young explorer.
A healthy snack is provided daily. These sessions will be held at the
Nature Preschool building.
Members save 20% off camp registration!
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Full-Day Camps-1 week
Habitat Hunters Nature Detectives
5-6 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members) 6-7 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members)
Date Time Date Time
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Campers will venture out to the forests, meadows, ponds and the Campers will work as a team to decipher clues and get to the
Homestead Farm as they learn about who lives in each place. Stories, bottom of daily nature mysteries. After going through Detective
hikes, exploration and crafts will help teach campers what every Academy on Monday, campers will use their sleuthing skills to
animal needs to survive. This session will be held at the Nature Preschool explore nature, discovering amazing things about the plants, animals,
building. rocks and weather in our own backyards.
Critter Encounter Nature Art
6-7 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members) 7-9 year olds $210 ($168 for CNC Members)
Date Time Date Time
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm
June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm
It’s time to get creative! Campers will explore the natural world
July 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm through a variety of arts and crafts projects. Each day will be spent in
July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm a different ecosystem using materials and gaining inspiration from the
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm things that make each place special.
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm Nature Explorers
There are so many cool critters hiding all around the Nature Center. 7-9 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members)
Campers will search for birds, chase insects and jump after frogs. We Date Time
will have the opportunity to see animals face-to-face as we explore
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
their habitats, while others will be encountered through stories,
games and crafts. June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm
It’s time to get down and dirty and learn about the natural treasures
in the woods, fields and ponds. Campers will become explorers as
they discover the elements of the food web all around them. Beginning
with the sun, campers will complete challenges as they move through
the energy cycle.
*For overnight experiences, all COVID-19 policies will be followed, including providing an individual tent for each camp. Detailed
6 confirmation letters with campout information and policies will be shared at least three weeks prior to the start of each session.
Village Creature Camp
7-9 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members) 9-11 year olds $215 ($172 for CNC Members)
Date Time Date Time Campout*
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm June 17
June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 29
July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm If rolling logs, wading through water and outsmarting chipmunks
July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm sounds like fun, then this is the camp for you! We will spend our
days (and one night) walking, stalking and wading through the
July 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Nature Center in search of a variety of critters. Dragonfly nymphs,
July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm salamanders, crayfish and more will be fair game as we search high
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm and low for as many creatures as we can find.
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Using our imagination and natural materials, we will bring a miniature Naturalists-in-Training Series
village to life as we explore country life in the 1870s.Visits to the The Naturalists-in-Training (NIT) Series are created for campers
Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse help campers learn about to explore the profession of a naturalist.
the challenges and resources available to early Midland residents.
Campers will love the opportunity to work as individuals and teams
NIT: Scientist
9-12 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members)
to create their own community.
Date Time
Exploring Nature Together
June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm
8-12 year olds - Application Required
$60 ($48 for CNC Members) NITs will explore science through projects such as researching an
Date Time ecosystems’ biodiversity using citizen science, performing a stream
study in the river and training with a CNC naturalist on the care
Aug 23-26 9:30 am-3:30 pm and handling of native animals.The week culminates with the group
An evening program ends at 8 pm on Thursday, August 26
interpreting a live animal demonstration for their families online.
This unique session of camp is designed to be an amazing and
powerful experience for children on the autism spectrum and NIT: Historian
their typical peers. Campers will kayak or canoe, walk in the 9-12 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members)
river, build forts, do crafts, sing songs and participate in an evening
Date Time
program at the Homestead Farm, concluding with a campfire treat.
Each camper will be encouraged and challenged at their own pace July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm
in a supportive, fun atmosphere. *For more details including staffing,
application and questions, please contact Steve Frisbee, Camp Director, at Attempt to start a fire using your own hand-made fire-by-friction
sfrisbee@chippewanaturecenter.org or 989-631-0830. Spots are limited and kit, paddle the river in a 14-person Voyageur canoe and work on
applications, including a teacher recommendation, are required. a historical farm as you learn how to make history come alive. At
times throughout the week, NITs will train with CNC’s Historical
Advanced Village: A Fur Trade Adventure Interpreter to discover tips and tricks of the trade. The group will
9-11 year olds $205 ($164 for CNC Members) end the week by interpreting dynamic historical experiences for
their families virtually.
Date Time
NIT: Conservationist
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm 9-12 year olds $200 ($160 for CNC Members)
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Date Time
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm
If you have a good imagination and enjoy adventure, this camp is In this program, NITs will learn skills and methods to inspire
for you! You and your crew will set out into the wild to meet with people to protect the natural world. Experiences like habitat
Native Americans in the uncharted wilderness.You will navigate a restoration, river clean-ups and designing inspirational
river with your hand-made canoe, design a homestead and establish programming with a CNC Naturalist will ignite campers’ passion
a trading post. (Okay, your miniature character will actually be having for conservation. As the capstone of the week, the NITs will
the adventures, just like Village, but there will be plenty of adventure share their stewardship-oriented service projects with their
for you, too – including paddling a Voyageur canoe under the Tridge!) families virtually.
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Full-Day Camps-1 week - Continued
Nature Art II Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
10-13 year olds $215 ($172 for CNC Members) 12-14 year olds $275 ($220 for CNC Members)
Date Time Date Time Campout*
July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 14 at CNC
Inspiration can be found at every turn as we explore nature and use In this program, LITs learn leadership skills and methods of
it to inform our art. Using a variety of media including paints, clay, working with younger children. The campout will provide LITs
colored pencils and more, we will express ourselves through various the opportunity to challenge themselves with nature-based group
projects as we develop our own portfolio for our art show to be initiatives and improve communication skills, problem-solving and
shared with families virtually. teamwork. The week culminates in being a “CIT for a day” helping
counselors with their groups. LITs completing this program will be
Survival and Outdoor Skills eligible to apply to volunteer as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) for
10-12 year olds $215 ($172 for CNC Members)
the remaining weeks of camp, in addition to Summer 2022.
Date Time Campout*
June 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm June 24
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm Aug 12
Spend the week learning what it takes to feel comfortable in the
wilds of Michigan. Learn orienteering skills, build shelters in the
woods and practice traditional skills such as fire by friction, cordage
making and cooking over an open fire. The campout will be a great
opportunity to practice what we’ve been learning all week long!
Survival Village
10-12 year olds $205 ($164 for CNC Members)
Date Time
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Each day, you will slip into the wilderness to live in a life-sized village
built by your own hands. Assuming a character role of your own
creation, you will use your imagination and the skills you learn to
work as a community. The days will be spent building forts, forging
rivers and seeking adventure as you solve challenges and learn to
survive by relying on each other.
Adventure Camp
11-14 year olds $300 ($240 for CNC Members)
Date Time
June 14-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 5-9 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Aug 9-13 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Each day this camp will provide opportunities for campers to
challenge themselves and learn new skills. Kayaking, biking, hiking,
and other outdoor skills will fill the days with fun and adventure.
Campers must provide their own bike and helmet.
*For overnight experiences, all COVID-19 policies will be followed, including providing an individual tent for each camp. Detailed
8 confirmation letters with campout information and policies will be shared at least three weeks prior to the start of each session.
Full-Day Camps-2 Weeks
Chippewa Rangers
8-10 year olds $380 ($304 for CNC Members)
Date Time
June 14-18 & 21-25 9:30 am-3:30 pm
July 12-16 & 19-23 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Come experience camp at its best! Campers will spend two
weeks exploring nature, building friendships and choosing which
activities interest them the most. An all-day hike, a canoe trip
under the Tridge and an evening program at the Homestead Farm
are some of the highlights of this session. *Please note: Pick up will
be at 8 pm on Wednesday of the second week.
Advanced Chippewa Rangers
9-11 year olds $390 ($312 for CNC Members)
Date Time Campout*
July 5-9 & 12-16 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 15
July 26-30 & Aug 2-6 9:30 am-3:30 pm Aug 5
This one-of-a-kind camp gives kids the opportunity to dive into
many topics at CNC with special adventurous experiences. A live
raptor presentation, astronomical activities, exploration of Native
American culture, a river trip in kayaks and overnight camp out at
CNC’s Homestead Farm make this two-week adventure one you
won’t want to miss!
Eco Adventures
10-12 year olds $395 ($316 for CNC Members)
Date Time Campout*
July 19-23 & 26-30 9:30 am-3:30 pm July 28
Wilderness survival, wildlife ecology and Leave No Trace skills are
all part of this adventure program! Spend two weeks learning more
about the environment and how to care for it, all while having fun
kayaking down the river, exploring the far off areas of CNC, and
using your new outdoor skills! The camp experience culminates in
a two-day paddling trip and campout upstream on the Chippewa
River. Please note: Parents will be required to drop campers from
8-9 am on July 28 and pick up from 4-5 pm on July 29 just west Mt.
Pleasant, MI.
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Adventure Trips
Adventure Trips provide important opportunities for campers to learn Canoeing the B ig Manistee
new skills, explore new places, and build friendships under the care of 12-14 year olds $430 ($344 for CNC Members)
professional, supportive trip leaders. COVID policies will be followed on
Date
trips, including the use of individual tents (provided by CNC). Parents
will drop off and pick up their child at the trip location. Confirmation Sun, July 25- Drop off will be 5-7 pm on July 25 and pick-
Thurs, July 29 up will be 5-7 pm on July 29. Location is 30
letters with trip-specific COVID policies, packing lists, and logistical
minutes north of Cadillac, MI.
information will be provided at least 3 weeks prior to each time.
Join us for a fantastic trip down the Big Manistee River. Sunday
Adventures with Fishing evening, we will welcome you all to Chippewa Landing to camp on
12-15 year olds $340 ($272 for CNC Members) the river bank before hopping into our canoes Monday morning.
Each day, we’ll paddle downriver, stopping at a different spot each
Date
night. With lots of wildlife and excellent fishing, there will be
Sun, June 20- Drop off will be 5-7 pm Sunday and pick-up plenty of time for exploration and fun.You’ll learn teamwork and
Wed, June 23 will be 5-7 pm Wednesday near Lupton, MI. communication skills while gaining a sense of accomplishment.
Whether you have a ton of fishing experience, or you’d like to try it
for the first time, you’ll have a fishtastic adventure! We’ll pitch tents Paddling the Au Sable River
at Rifle River State Recreation Area and explore the Au Sable State 14-16 year olds $430 ($344/CNC Members)
Forest while fishing many beautiful lakes and ponds. We will also try Date
our luck as we canoe the Rifle River. Fishing equipment is available
for loan, and all group gear is provided for the campout. Sun, July 11- Drop off will be 5-7 pm on July 11 and pick up
Thurs, July 15 will be 5-7 pm on July 15. Location is 20 miles
west of Oscoda, MI.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Adventure
11-13 year olds $430 ($344 for CNC Members) On this paddling trip, you will have the opportunity to spend five
days exploring the beauty of the Huron National Forest on the Au
Date Sable River. We will kayak and canoe through the backcountry, enjoy
Sun, Aug 1- Thurs, Aug 5 Drop off will be 5-7 pm Sunday and the scenic views from the high bluffs at Rollway, explore the colorful
pick-up will be 5-7 pm Thursday near logging history at Lumberman’s Monument and pitch our tents using
Sun, Aug 8- Thurs, Aug 12 Glen Arbor, MI. boat-in campsites. We’ll build new friendships, learn new skills and
gain confidence as we successfully complete our route. Join us for
This Sleeping Bear Dunes Adventure is sure to be the highlight of this amazing adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime!
your summer! After setting up base camp, we will explore the dune
wilderness using our bikes on the Heritage Trail. Build friendships as you
conquer the Dune Climb, explore the lakeshore wilderness and enjoy
Lake Michigan. Adventures await that include teambuilding, natural
art, games and epic sunsets. *Participants will be required to provide
their own bicycles and helmets.
Backpacking the Manistee River Trail
12-14 year olds $340 ($272 for CNC Members)
Date
Tue, July 6-Fri, July 9 Drop off will be 5-7 pm on July 6 and pick-up
will be 5-7 pm on July 9 between Cadillac and
Manistee, MI.
Strap on a pack and set out for adventure with this unique backpacking
trip in the Northern Lower Peninsula.We’ll spend the week along the
high banks of the Big Manistee River searching for signs of animals,
listening for wildlife and learning many outdoor skills. Each day, we will
backpack to a new campsite, sharing riddles, stories and laughter along
the trail.You will remember this adventure for years to come!
10Mini-Camps
Budding Naturalists - Full Day Option! That’s Gross!
5-6 year olds $130 ($104 for CNC Members) 8-10 year olds $130 ($104 for CNC Members)
Date Time Date Time
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
The very successful Budding Naturalist Series is scaling up! Campers If things that slither, slime or sludge along are the things your camper
will spend three full days becoming nature builders, artists and loves best, then check out this camp. We’ll study scat, sleuth out
chefs. They will engage with nature in the best play provocations, slugs, find insect-eating plants and explore countless gross, but
projects and experiences that the series has to offer! amazing abilities of plants and animals right here in Michigan.
Hop, Slither & Crawl Nature Games
6-7 year olds $130 ($104 for CNC Members) 10-12 year olds $150 ($120 for CNC Members)
Date Time Date Time Evening Program
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm August 17
Frogs, turtles and snakes! Learn all about hopping, slithering and Are games your favorite part of camp? Do you love to run, jump
crawling amphibians and reptiles during this mini-camp. Campers will and outsmart the other team and challenge yourself? This camp
explore the woods, fields and ponds of CNC in search of these will focus on learning about elements of nature through games and
critters. having some plain old fun playing camp classics like Camouflage! and
Capture the Flag.
Aquatic Adventures
6-7 year olds $130 ($104 for CNC Members) Adventure Blitz
11-14 year olds $150 ($120 for CNC Members)
Date Time
Date Time
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Come explore the wonders of water! From full-body investigations
A shortened version of the classic Adventure Camp, campers will
of mud puddles to creature studies of the Wetlands’ wildlife,
have the opportunity to paddle the river, bike the local trails (with
campers will fall in love with the aquatic world. It is sure to be both
their own bicycle) and fish the native waters. While traversing the
wet n’ wild!
natural elements, the group will learn outdoor skills, conquer natural
challenges and capture wild creatures.
Hurray for Herps!
7-9 year olds $130 ($104 for CNC Members)
Paddling Camp
Date Time 13-15 year olds $150 ($120 for CNC Members)
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm Date Time
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
We’ll spend three days searching for snakes, frogs, toads, turtles
and salamanders all over the Nature Center. When we get tired Grab a paddle and let’s try three unique ways to travel the local
of rolling logs and searching the river, we’ll play games and make a rivers! Workings as individuals and as teams, we will spend as much
few crafts as we learn about these amazing critters. time on and in the water as possible during this three day camp.
You’ll have the opportunity to paddle kayaks, canoes, and more.
STEM into Nature
7-9 year olds $130 ($104 for CNC Members)
Date Time
August 16-18 9:30 am-3:30 pm
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is a natural
fit for the outdoors. Investigate bird flight by conducting
flight experiments, design the perfect small mammal trap to
study animal behavior or engineer a solution to some of the
environment’s most cumbersome problems using teamwork and
creative ingenuity.You’ve heard of makerspace, now it’s time to
visit Naturespace!
www.chippewanaturecenter.org | 989.631.0830 | 11400 S Badour Rd
Midland, MI 48640
Counselor-in-Training (CIT)
Volunteer Opportunity Ages 13-17
Spend two weeks of your summer helping kids
have an amazing experience!
Applications and more information available
online. Deadline for applications is Fri, April 10
Come join the fun!
Trail Hours: www.chippewanaturecenter.org
19 miles of trails open year-round, dawn-to-dark daily! 400 S Badour Rd • Midland, MI 48640 • 989.631.0830 •
MISSION: To connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences.You can also read
