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Urban Ecology Center Summer Camps are

definitely fun, but there’s so much more to it than that.

Summer Camp helps your child build self esteem, outdoor

skills and ecological intelligence. Campers make new

friends as they explore the natural world together.

The same professional environmental educators that teach our school programs are ready to engage

your kids in topics and activities that interest them.

With one staff per 6 campers, your child is assured a

personal, inclusive experience at camp.

Research shows that two things make a person

environmentally aware: consistent contact with

nature early in life and an adult mentor (parent, teacher,

friend, Urban Ecology Center educator) who demonstrates

positive behavior toward the environment. Think of

summer camp as the first step toward a greener future.

But enough with the serious stuff, your

kids are really here for the fun! Rock climbing, science

experiments, art projects, gardening -- playing in dirt

and water -- that’s what your children will remember.

We’ll keep it between us that summer camp will help

them be better prepared for school in the fall.

How to register

Camps fill quickly. Your child’s spot will be reserved on a first come, first served basis once payment or scholarship information is received. If your choice of camp/session is full, we will notify you. You can choose a diferent session or we can put your name on our waiting list.

Camp prices are determined, in part, by the duration of the session. Look for our 4-day and 2-day camps if you’re seeking a more affordable option.

New — Register online!

Visit www.urbanecologycenter.org/summercamp for a convenient and easy way to sign your kids up for camp! Online registrations receive priority enrollment.

Unfortunately, we aren’t yet able to handle scholarship registrations online. If you are requesting a scholarship for your camper please register by mail or in person. For more information please call Sarah at (414) 964-8505, x125.

To register for summer camp by mail or in person, please complete the form included with this book and return it to: Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211.

Before and After Care

For your convenience, we offer Before & After Care activities for our full-day camps. With this option you can drop off your children early or pick them up late. At Riverside Park you can drop your camper(s)off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m. At Washington Park you can drop off is as early as 8 a.m. and pick up is as late as 5 p.m. Staff members will supervise games, reading time, play and activities.

Before & After Care fees (in addition to camp fees) are: Weekly: $45, Daily: $9

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Scholarships

Thanks to generous donors we are able to offer need-based scholarships for children to attend camp. Students attending our 2011-2012 Neighborhood Environmental Education Project partner schools are given scholarship priority (see the list to the right for qualifying schools). Scholarships include a one-year family membership.

To qualify for a scholarship, families must be eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch program.

Cancellations

We know things change. If they do, we request that you inform us of your cancellation 30 days or more before the start date of the camp so we can give the opportunity to another child. We will provide refunds on the following schedule:

30 days or more: full refund less $25 administration fee

15 days – 30 days: half refund

14 days or less: no refund

Carpool to Summer Camp!

Be kind to the environment and save time by carpooling to summer camp! Visit http://www.carpoolworld.com/urbanecologycenter to find others who are interested in offering or sharing rides to Riverside Park or Washington Park. Registration is free and secure.

Students from the schools below receive priority enrollment in

our scholarship program

Atwater Elementary School u BEAM u Brown St.

Academy u Carver Academy u Clarke Street School u

Downtown Montessori Academy u Elm Creative Arts

School u Emmaus Lutheran School u Escuela Fratney

u French Immersion School u Gaenslen Elementary

School u Golda Meir School u Gwen T. Jackson School

u Hartford Avenue School u Hawley Environmental

School u Highland Community School u Hi-Mount

Community School u Hopkins Lloyd Community

School u Lake Bluff Elementary School u Lincoln Center

of the Arts u MacDowell Montessori u Maryland Ave.

Montessori School u Milwaukee Academy of Science

u Milwaukee College Prep, Lloyd Street Campus u

Milwaukee Math and Science Academy u Mount Olive

Lutheran Grade School u Neeskara Elementary School

u O. W. Holmes School u Pierce Elementary School

u Roosevelt Middle School u Saint Sebastian Grade

School u St Catherine School u St Coletta Day School

of Milwaukee u St Marcus School u St. Robert School u

Story Elementary School u Tamarack Waldorf School

New -- Family Camping Trip!

Spend three days camping, swimming, rock climbing and hiking at Devil’s Lake State Park — join us for our Family Camping Trip! First time campers welcome! We will provide all food and cooking supplies, tents and equipment for kids and adults. Campers will need to bring sleeping bags and personal items. We will get back in time for the 4th of July fireworks!

Family Camping Trip Meet at Riverside Park July 2, 9:30 a.m. - July 4, noon Members - $100 per child, ages 3-17, ages 2 and under are free, $150 per adult, (Nonmembers - $125 per child, ages 3-17, ages 2 and under are free), $175 per adult

For more information regarding our Summer Camps, please contact Sarah Rohe at (414) 964-8505, x125.

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Early Adventurers

Ages 3 & 4 accompanied by an adult

Not quite ready for summer camp alone? Join a parent, grandparent or other adult for some marvelous mornings. What lives in our park? What can we touch, smell, hear and see? Activities include hiking, stories, games and songs. Please, no more than two children per adult. Daycare is available for siblings 2 years and under for an additional fee.

Session 1: Washington Park, June 25 - 29, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Members - $85, Nonmembers - $120

Session 2: Riverside Park July 23 - 27, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m.Members - $85, Nonmembers - $120

Session 3: Riverside Park July 30 - August 3, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Members - $85, Nonmembers - $120

EcoKids

Ages 4 & 5 and completed at least one year of preschool by the start of camp

Experience a new adventure every day in our forest and on the habitat playground. Learn games, songs and hands-on projects with new friends, both human and otherwise! Activities include hiking, stories, games, songs and crafts.

Session 1: Riverside Park June 25 - 29, 9:30 a.m. - noon Members - $90, Nonmembers - $125

Session 2: Riverside Park June 25 - 29, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Members - $90, Nonmembers - $125

Session 3: Riverside Park July 2 - 6 (no camp on Wed, July 4), 9:30 a.m. - noon Members - $70, Nonmembers - $105

Session 4: Riverside Park July 9 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - noonMembers - $90, Nonmembers - $125

Session 5: Riverside Park July 9 - 13, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Members - $90, Nonmembers - $125

Session 6: Washington ParkJuly 23 - 27, 9:30 a.m. - noon Members - $90, Nonmembers - $125

Preschool & KindergartenTrailblazers

Completed 5 year old kindergarten Before and After Care available for sessions 3 and 4

Journey on the trails to a new habitat each day and discover the animals and plants that make it their home. Use your creativity to extend your learning with music, stories and visual art. Parents have the option of a morning or full-day experience for their

child. Activities include hiking, stories, games, songs and crafts.

Session 1 (half day): Riverside Park, July 2-6 (no camp on July 4), 9:30 a.m. - noon Members - $70, Nonmembers - $105

Session 2 (half day): Washington Park, July 23 - 27, 9:30 a.m. - noon Members - $90, Nonmembers - $125

Session 3 (full day): Riverside Park, July 23 - 27, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Session 4 (full day): Riverside Park, July 30 - August 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

The following camp is a partnership between the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the Urban Ecology Center. Contact the Conservatory at (414) 276-5760 for fee information or to register.

Instruments & Nature Exploration Camp

Grades K4 - 3

Campers receive instruction in guitar, voice, violin and hand drumming and learn how to portray the natural world in their music. Each day camp starts at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and ends at the Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park location.

Session 1: Riverside Park, July 30 - August 3, 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Session 2: Riverside Park, August 6 - 10, 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

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Camper-Directed Adventure Camps

Camper-Directed Adventure Camps allow kids to explore their own interests in nature and science with the guidance of our knowledgeable and creative staff. Campers may canoe, rock climb, kayak, hike, bike and fish during an action-packed week of camp. Since activities are tailored to the interests of each group, no two sessions are the same.

Nature Explorers

Completed grades 1 or 2 Before and After Care available for all sessions

Session 1: Riverside Park, August 6 - 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Session 2: Riverside Park August 13 - 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Outdoor Detectives

Completed grades 3 or 4 Before and After Care available

Session: Riverside Park, June 25 - 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Young Naturalists

Completed grades 5 or 6 Before and After Care available

Session: Riverside Park, June 25 - 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Nature Play Camps Do your kids love to spend all day catching bugs or building a shelter in the woods? This type of outdoor play enhances a child’s curiosity about the world around them. Under the watchful eye of our professional educators, your kids will help decide how to spend the week exploring and playing in natural areas. Climbing trees safely, catching tadpoles, creating nature art or stomping in the mud— this will be the best play date they’ll have all summer!

Play to Discover

Completed grades 1 or 2 Before and After Care available for all sessions

Session 1: Riverside Park, June 25 - 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Session 2: Riverside Park, July 2-6 (no camp on July 4), 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $160, Nonmembers - $190

Session 3: Riverside Park, July 9 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200 Nonmembers - $235

Session 4: Washington Park, August 13 - 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Go Outside and Play

Completed grades 3 or 4 Before and After Care available for all sessions

Session 1: Washington Park, July 9 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Session 2: Riverside Park, August 6 - 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Session 3: Riverside Park August 13 - 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

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EcoArt

Completed grades 1 or 2 Before and After Care available

Have you ever thought about how many artists are influenced by their love of the outdoors? Be inspired by nature to create awesome nature-related art during a week of outdoor exploration. Using various media (drawing, sculpture, natural items and recycled materials), create projects to take home and ephemeral art that will blow away with the wind!

Session: Riverside Park, July 30 - August 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Play With Your Food

Completed grades 1 or 2 Before and After Care available

Where does your food come from? Where do animals and plants in nature find their food? Find out as we garden, visit a farm and a farmer’s market, explore natural areas of the park, make fun new snacks and more!

Session: Washington Park, July 30 - August 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Incredible Insects

Completed grades 3 or 4 Before and After Care available

Explore the incredible world of insects during this 2-day camp. We will search for bugs in the water and on land while exploring different habitats. Learn about honey bees, bug identification and adaptations of these amazing creatures.

Session: Riverside Park, July 5 - 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $80, Nonmembers - $115

Wet n’ Wild at Riverside Park

Completed grades 3 or 4 Before and After Care available

Explore the vast world of water by canoeing, swimming and more! Become a hydrologist (water scientist) and investigate Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River to discover why water is such an amazing resource.

Session 1: Riverside Park, July 9 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Wet n’ Wild at Washington Park

Completed grades 1 - 4 Before and After Care available

We will have swimming lessons each day in the pool, explore the lagoon and wetland ecosystems in Washington Park, canoe and visit the beaches of Lake Michigan. Be sure to bring your swimming suit each day. All levels of swimmers are welcome!

Session 2: Washington Park, August 6 - 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Rocks and Climbing

Completed grades 3 or 4 Before and After Care available

Spend this 2-day camp rock and fossil hunting in unique areas of our city, and climbing our tower and rock walls along the Oak Leaf Trail.

Session: Riverside Park, July 2 - 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $80, Nonmembers - $115

I Spy…Birds!

Completed grades 3 - 6 Before and After Care available

Did you know that birds are the descendants of dinosaurs and that more than 350 different kinds of birds have been found in Milwaukee County? Armed with binoculars and field guides, campers will search land and water ecosystems by foot and canoe to find and learn about the secret lives of birds. We will also help ornithologists catch, band and release birds at the Washington Park Island Field Station. Each camper will receive his or her own binoculars and bird field guide to keep after the camp is over.

Session: Washington Park, June 25 - 29, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

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Adventure Quest

Completed grades 5 or 6 Before and After Care available for all sessions

Who doesn’t like a good scavenger hunt? Use clues, maps, compasses and GPS units to find hidden treasures in parks throughout Milwaukee. Try your hand at Letterboxing and Geocaching while exploring a different park each day. Session 1 is a 2-day camp.

Session 1: Riverside Park (2-day camp), July 2 - 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $80, Nonmembers - $115

Session 2: Riverside Park (week-long camp), August 6 - 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Fishing Camp

Completed grades 5 or 6 Before and After Care available for all sessions

Attention anglers! Would you like to explore fishing hot spots in and around Milwaukee? Each day of camp you will fish in a different body of water as you learn fishing safety, fish ID and how to clean what you catch. We will provide equipment or you can bring your own.

Session 1: Riverside Park (2-day camp), July 5 - 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Members - $80, Nonmembers - $115

Session 2: Washington Park (week-long camp), July 9 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Biking Adventures

Completed grades 6-8 Before and After Care available for all sessions

Use your own power to explore and have adventures all around Milwaukee. Learn bicycle safety for the streets and trails and then bike throughout the city as we travel to intriguing destinations of your own choosing. We will provide bikes and equipment or you can bring your own.

Session 1: Riverside Park, July 9 - 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Session 2: Washington Park, July 30 - August 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Members - $200, Nonmembers - $235

Young Naturalists Overnight Adventure

Completed grades 5 or 6 Before and After Care available

Spend the first part of the week learning camping, wilderness survival and outdoor skills. Then put your new skills to the test during a two-day, one-night tent camping trip out of the city. Campers should bring a sleeping bag and day pack; we will provide food and equipment.

Session: Riverside Park, July 23 - 25, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and July 26, 9:30 a.m. - July 27, 3:30 p.m. Members - $225, Nonmembers - $260

Parent/camper orientation: Monday, July 23, 8:30 a.m.

Middle School Overnight Expedition

Completed grades 7 or 8 Before and After Care available

Looking for an adventure? After two days of forming friendships and building basic camping and kayaking skills, campers travel out of the city for a tent camping expedition. Campers should bring a sleeping bag and day pack; we will provide food and equipment.

Session: Riverside Park, August 6 - 7, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and August 8, 9:30 a.m. - August 10, 3:30 p.m. Members - $250, Nonmembers - $285

Parent/camper orientation: Monday, August 6, 8:30 a.m.

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REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 17TH!

2012

SUMMER

CAMPS

Riverside Park1500 E. Park PlaceMilwaukee, WI 53211

Urban Ecology Center day camps are a fun and active way for your kids to learn about the outdoors this summer! Experienced environmental educators guide your kids on scienti�c and recreational explorations throughout Riverside and Washington Parks.

New -- Register Online! Visit www.urbanecologycenter.org/ summercamp.html for details.

We o�er camps for kids in preschool - 10th grade. For 9 - 11th grade internship applications, contact Jamie at jferschinger@urbanecologycenter.org.

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for details. Online registrations receive priority enrollment.

To register by mail or in person, please complete

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Camps fill quickly. Please note: your child’s spot

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Camp name Session Location Start date Member Non Campers Total

Preschool & Kindergarten

Early Adventurers (ages 3 & 4 accompanied by adult) 1 Washington Park June 25 $85 $120

2 Riverside Park July 23 $85 $120

3 Riverside Park July 30 $85 $120

EcoKids (ages 4 & 5, completed at least 1 yr preschool) 1 (morning) Riverside Park June 25 $90 $125

2 (afternoon) Riverside Park June 25 $90 $125

3 (4 day camp, morning) Riverside Park July 2 $70 $105

4 (morning) Riverside Park July 9 $90 $125

5 (afternoon) Riverside Park July 9 $90 $125

6 (morning) Washington Park July 23 $90 $125

Trailblazers (completed 5 year old Kindergarten) 1 (4 day camp, morning) Riverside Park July 2 $70 $105

2 (morning) Washington Park July 23 $90 $125

3 (full day)* Riverside Park July 23 $200 $235

4 (full day)* Riverside Park July 30 $200 $235

Grades 1-8

Adventure Quest (completed grades 5 or 6) 1 (2-day camp)* Riverside Park July 2 $80 $115

2* Riverside Park August 6 $200 $235

Biking Adventures (completed grades 6-8) 1* Riverside Park July 9 $200 $235

2* Washington Park July 30 $200 $235

EcoArt (completed grades 1 or 2) 1* Riverside Park July 30 $200 $235

Fishing Camp (completed grades 5 or 6) 1 (2-day camp)* Riverside Park July 5 $80 $115

2* Washington Park July 9 $200 $235

Go Outside and Play (completed grades 3 or 4) 1* Washington Park July 9 $200 $235

2* Riverside Park August 6 $200 $235

3* Riverside Park August 13 $200 $235

Incredible Insects (completed grades 3 or 4) 1 (2-day camp)* Riverside Park July 5 $80 $115

I Spy…Birds! (completed grades 3 - 6) 1* Washington Park June 25 $200 $235

Nature Explorers (completed grades 1 or 2) 1* Riverside Park August 6 $200 $235

2* Riverside Park August 13 $200 $235

Outdoor Detectives (completed grades 3 or 4) 1* Riverside Park June 25 $200 $235

Play to Discover (completed grades 1 or 2) 1* Riverside Park June 25 $200 $235

2 (4-day camp)* Riverside Park July 2 $160 $190

3* Riverside Park July 9 $200 $235

4* Washington Park August 13 $200 $235

Play With Your Food (completed grades 1 or 2) 1* Washington Park July 30 $200 $235

Rocks and Climbing (completed grades 3 or 4) 1 (2-day camp)* Riverside Park July 2 $80 $115

Young Naturalists (completed grades 5 or 6) 1* Riverside Park June 25 $200 $235

Wet n’ Wild Riverside (completed grades 3 or 4) 1* Riverside Park July 9 $200 $235

Wet n’ Wild Washington (completed grades 1 - 4) 2* Washington Park August 6 $200 $235

Overnight Camps

Middle School Overnight (completed grades 7 or 8) 1* Riverside Park August 6 $250 $285

Young Naturalists Overnight (completed grades 5 or 6) 1* Riverside Park July 23 $225 $260

Family Camping Trip July 2 Kids ages 3-17 (ages 2 and under are free)

$100 $125

Adults $150 $175

* Before & After Care is available for this camp Weekly: $45 x ____ weeks Daily: $9 x ____ days

Get an Urban Ecology Center Family Membership and pay member prices today! $35

Ensure that all kids can participate in camp this summer. Please donate to our summer camp scholarship fund!

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