Swift Nature Camp
A Coed Summer Camp
2026

At Swift Nature Camp, a coed children’s summer camp in Wisconsin for boys and girls ages 6–17, every day is packed with outdoor adventure and discovery. Campers enjoy classic summer camp activities like swimming, canoeing, campfires, and exploring nature — all while developing a deeper appreciation for the outdoors. But camp is much more than fun and games. Away from screens, celebrity culture, and academic pressure, children thrive in a supportive, child-centered environment led by caring role models who help them grow in confidence, teamwork, leadership, compassion, and communication. Every moment at Swift Nature Camp is designed with purpose — to help kids become their best selves.

Our small size makes Swift Nature Camp a truly personal and welcoming community. In this coed summer camp, boys and girls learn, laugh, and lead together — gaining real-world social skills and genuine friendships that last far beyond summer. We believe camp should be a place where kids connect as people, not as genders, and where kindness and respect guide every friendship. At Swift Nature Camp, fun and friendship come first — and personal growth naturally follows.

Swift Nature Camp provides independence, and that's a major part of growing up. When campers make friends with adult counselors, who model perseverance, listening, teamwork and appreciation of differences, campers set new and high standards for their own behavior. This in turn brings their new found independence more in line with your at-home teachings. Read more about the benefits of a Coed Summer Camp.

We at Swift Nature Camp view camp as an opportunity for each child to come to a new place and try new things while making new friends. Summer Camp is a new world. Who you were before has no bearing on who you want to be, because camp provides a new beginning. Many of our campers return year after year saying that "Swift allows me to be my real self with real people" As a coed camp we help kids practice making friends with the other gender. With proper supervision, we help get children ready for the real world.

All this happens in the fun and sun of the north woods of Wisconsin. For staff and campers alike, Swift Nature Camp is more than just a place to be: it is their summer home. So why not join our Swift family this summer?

Lonnie & Jeff
630-654-8036
www.SNC.camp

Coed Camp: Parent Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you handle cabin assignments in a coed environment? While our daily activities and meals are coed to foster a community feel, our living arrangements are strictly separated by gender and age. Boys and girls have their own distinct cabin areas, each supervised by trained counselors. This provides campers with a private "home base" while allowing them to socialize and collaborate with all their peers during the day.

2. What are the benefits of a coed summer camp? We believe a coed environment best reflects the real world. By interacting with all genders, campers develop stronger communication skills, empathy, and social confidence. Our non-competitive atmosphere ensures that everyone—regardless of gender—feels comfortable trying new things, whether that’s caring for an animal in the zoo or mastering the climbing wall.

3. Is there a "Brother-Sister" feel to the camp? Absolutely. Many of our families appreciate that their sons and daughters can attend the same camp, share the same stories, and even see each other during the day. This creates a safe, supportive "family" dynamic where older campers often mentor younger ones, and the focus remains on friendship and shared adventure.

4. How is supervision managed during coed activities? Safety and appropriate behavior are our top priorities. All coed activities—from morning nature hikes to evening campfires—are closely supervised by our staff. We maintain a high staff-to-camper ratio to ensure that interactions remain positive, inclusive, and focused on the activity at hand.

5. Can my son and daughter see each other during the day? Yes! Because we are a smaller camp, siblings will see each other during meals, all-camp events, and many activity periods. While they live in separate cabins and follow their specific age-group schedules, there are plenty of "cross-over" moments where they can check in with one another and share a quick update on their day.

6. How do you handle social dynamics and "camp crushes"? Our "Camp Mom" Lonnie and our counselors are highly experienced in managing the social dynamics of 6–17 year olds. We maintain a clear "Friendship First" policy. We emphasize wholesome, group-oriented fun and set clear boundaries to ensure the focus stays on building a broad circle of friends and developing personal independence.

More Parent FAQ's

Swift Nature Camp is an Overnight Coed Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 located in Wisconsin. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment.

Special First Timer Camp
1,2,3 & 6 weeks
Small Size
Non competitive
Science, Nature, Animals
Water & Land Activities
Canoe & Hiking Trips
Non-denominational

Parents, at SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each childs personal development. Campers tell us, that our nurturing atmosphere gives them confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. Yet most rewarding is hearing that SNC allows each camper to truly be themselves. When your SNC camper returns home more Responsible, Resilient and Kinder you will know your decision to send your child to SNC was the right one.