Day Camps
These themed daylong camps give youth the opportunity to be outside exploring, learning about, and connecting with the natural world.
Camp starts at 8:30am and ends at 4:00pm each day. The day includes learning activities, nature games, crafts, hikes, swimming and/or canoeing and a closing celebration, which adults are invited to attend.
Campers can register by downloading the 2010 Day Camp Registration Packet . Age range for campers is 5-12 years. Children are divided into age appropriate groups of 8-12 children.
Cost:
Day camp is $35/child/day.
Preregister at least two weeks in advance of camp attending and get a preregistration price of $30/day per child.
Preregister at least two weeks ahead for five days or more of camp and pay $25/day per child. Scholarships are available.
JUNE
FISHERMAN’S FANTASY – Monday, June 28
Grab your own fishing pole or borrow one of ours as we head down to our Twin Lakes to check out the fishing! Spend the day learning a bit about lures and fish, practicing casting and getting the chance to catch a trophy fish!
NAUGHTY, NASTY, NOXIOUS LIVING THINGS – Tuesday, June 29
Ouch! A mosquito just bit me! Oww! I was just stung by a bee. Ugh! I rolled around in poison ivy! Join Hunt Hill as we investigate and understand the NAUGHTY plants that burn, itch and sting us; the NASTY insects that bite, suck and attack us; and many more obNOXIOUS living things that seem to be out to get us!
MAD SCIENTIST CAMP – Thursday, June 30
Have you ever watched the top of a film canister blow off, wondered how lightening is formed, or made sparks in your mouth? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you may be a ‘mad scientist’! This camp will explore and experiment to answer these and many other questions.
JULY
PEG LEG PIRATE CAMP – Thursday, July 1
Aarrr there matey! Bring yer parrot and yer pirate outfits and hop into our pirate adventure to explore thee open sea and hunt for treasures! Along the way we’ll learn all about the lives of these sea lubbers!
FROG AND SALAMANDER – Monday, July 5
Join us as we go on the prowl for our amphibious friends that are found in the woods, wetlands and along the lakeshores. What frogs can you find? Test your frog wrangling skills, find out why salamanders are slippery and discover the wonders of metamorphosis.
SURVIVOR – Tuesday, July 6
Head into the woods as we attempt to stay calm and use our heads to survive! Campers will use their own imaginations and natural materials at hand to build shelters, start fires and find food and water.
BUGS – Thursday, July 8
From crickets to butterflies, bees to ‘baby’ dragonflies, join in the hunt for those flying, crawling, swimming, and buzzing animals known as bugs! Campers will learn how to tell a ‘bug’ apart from other animals, create their own bugs, and even catch bugs.
WATER WONDERLAND – Friday, July, 9
Slide down a hill like an otter, muck around for hidden animals and water game your way through this wet and wild day! Campers will learn about water animals and enjoy a series of wet and wild games and activities.
CANOEING AND KAYAKING – Monday, July 12
Whether it is your first time or hundredth time paddling, join Hunt Hill as we explore our chain of lakes. Hands on paddle experience and guidance from our educators will help you gain the confidence to explore the world from the water’s surface. Not recommended for campers under age 8. There is a $5 additional fee for kayak rental.
BUTTERFLIES – Tuesday, July 13
Discover the beauty of butterflies close up! Spend the day learning how to raise your own butterfly, catch and identify a wide range of colorful butterflies and even create your own!
DINOSAURS – Wednesday, July 14
Transport yourself back in time and explore the wonders of dinosaurs! Join our educators as we go on a hunt for these extinct animals. Learn to excavate dinosaur bones, rebuild a T-Rex skeleton, discover the lives of dinosaurs and cool features that made them so great!
NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES – Thursday, July 15
Spend the day reliving the hardships and adventures of young Native Americans. Step back into time as we learn traditional and skill games that helped youth become skilled hunters and gatherers. A fun way to understand the historic lives of Native American youth!
ANIMAL BUILDERS – Friday, July 16
Explore Hunt Hill for dens, dams, nests and other construction sites developed by animals of the area. Campers will discover areas where animals have created and destroyed for food, shelter and protection. We’ll take a closer look at beavers, birds and porcupines.
SPONGE-BOG SQUARE-PLANTS – Monday, July 26 Join Patrick, Squidward, Sandy and the rest of the crew as you explore a different water habitat, our bog! Through silly antics learn about the fun features of the bog all the way through the insect-eating, Krabby-Patty-loving carnivorous plants!
CSI – WILDLIFE – Tuesday, July 27
Put on your observation glasses and join us as we hit the trails for signs of our wild friends! Discover tracks, scat and signs along the trails of Hunt Hill. We’ll use our collected clues and detective skills to identify the animals that left them behind.
ROCKIN’ ROCKS – Wednesday, July 28
Do you enjoy searching for rocks of different shapes, sizes, and beautiful colors? If so, then join us as we scour Hunt Hill looking for the most unique and colorful rocks! In the process, we’ll also learn how each one is different and special.
NATURE ART – Thursday, July 29
If you’re looking to unleash your artistic flair, join Hunt Hill as we explore the natural canvas called the environment. Campers will get to discover the beauty in nature and through a series of original craft projects, create art with the materials they find along the way!
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY – Friday, July 30
Are you interested in photographing the beauties of nature and the secret lives of forest animals? Practice with hands-on assistance from our educators and learn the tips that will help you get those memorable images. Bring your own camera and extra batteries.
AUGUST
HOWL, GROWL and HISS – Monday, August 2
Campers will howl, growl and hiss their way through this ferocious day! Our adventure will include bear claws, wolf paws and badger meals.
BATS, BIRDS, BUGS – OH MY – Tuesday, August 3
Campers will discover birds of every color, uncover myths about bats and see bugs up close.
WORLD WILDLIFE ADVENTURE – Wednesday, August 4
Go on a worldwide adventure to discover some of the most amazing animals from around the globe. Learn about deadly adaptations of deep-water fish, hold a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, discover beautiful insect eating plants and much, much more.
NATURE EXPLORERS – Thursday, August 5
Pack up your observation skills because we’re going on a hunt! Campers will tweak their 5 senses in a series of activities, then hit the trails to investigate and search for smells, textures, sights, sounds and even tastes!
FIESTA FUN – Friday, August 6
Join Hunt Hill as we fiesta the day away! Try your chance at cracking open a piñata, creating your own maraca and learning a few fun Spanish nature words and games.
REPTILES – Monday, August 9
Ssssssaaaayyyyy there, join usssss as we sssslither, crawl and hisss around camp. Become a sssnake, learn about the legged reptile found in Wisconsin and cool features that make reptiles ssso neat.
FANTASTIC FLOWERS – Tuesday, August 10
Hike through our prairie and get lost among the flowers! Identify some of our most showy flowers, create your own bouquet, compete in a leafy relay and find special flower features in our scavenger hunt.
CLAWS, QUILLS AND FANGS – Thursday, August 12
Nun chucks, karate chops and cannons don’t scare these tough animals. Campers will explore the frightening, ferocious and impressive weapons animals use to protect themselves.
NATURE’S CHALLENGE COURSE – Friday, August 13
This camp is for the energetic and game oriented. Campers will spend the day learning new games and making new friendships. They’ll attempt to survive as predators and prey, compete in a challenge course and even test their skills in a scavenger hunt.
