Week #1 August 8th - 12th Bugs and Butterflies It’s really buzzing out there! During this week of exploration, learn about bugs and butterflies. Discover how they live, where they can be found and the benefit or harm they can do. Tune in your antennae and hike, play creepy crawly games, and make 6 legged crafts. We’ll see insects for the miniature marvels they are. They are the earth’s most diverse creatures.

Week #2 August 15th - 19th Hiawatha Island Adventure Set a course for adventure. Climb aboard the Waterman boat and catch a ride to Hiawatha Island. This will be a week of exploration with all 5 days on the Island. Learn to build shelters, learn trail signs and safety as you roam the forest. It will be a time of nature discovery, games and just plain fun.

Week #3 August 22nd - 26th Wet and Wild ‘Wet’ your appetite with water exploration, crafts, and games. Spend the week learning about rivers, creeks & wetlands and see who lives there and why. You can get wet every day. Nature exploration and hikes round out this exciting week! So grab your water bottle and let’s hit the trail!

 

Our Day Camp hours are from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Early drop-off (from 8:00am to 9:00am) and late pick-up (3:00pm to 4:00pm) are available for additional fees. Campers must be between the ages of 6 and 12.

Camp fee is $125per week for Waterman Center members and $145per week for non-members. Memberships must be valid as of July 1st and no later!

*Limited Scholarships are available to qualified families. 

Due to limited space, no registrations will be accepted if they are incomplete or without payment.

Waterman Conservation Summer Camp Refund Policy:

Summer Camp starts deep in the winter months, with planning, preparation, acquisition of supplies, and finding the most qualified staff available to teach your children. For this reason, it is not possible for us to issue full refunds. All refunds are assessed a minimum $50 expense fee.

Qualifying refund requests:

Summer School: Documentation from the school must be provided with the request in writing, and must be submitted before the check-in day of camp week selected.

Medical: Documentation from the physician must be provided with the request in writing, and must be submitted before the check-in day of the selected camp week.

Death in the family: Please send a letter with your request.

Non-qualifying requests: Sports practice, vacation, homesickness, failure to show, transportation, change of mind, travel events, and/or transportation.

Refund checks will be issued after September 17.

 

* Weeks fill up quickly. Print and send your registration today!

What to Wear & Bring to Camp

• Comfortable clothing and shoes you can hike in
• A packed lunch and drinks
• Your water cup or bottle, with your name on it
• Spending money for the Nature Store
• Swimsuit, towel, and water shoes
• Imagination and a sense of adventure
• Smiles!