Swift Nature Camp

A Wisconsin Summer Camp for children

FUN is how we choose to live! Forget about summer boredom, Because there is fun in everything we do, you’ll be smiling no matter what the activity is! From swimming, jumping on our water trampoline, shooting at archery, boating, fishing, singing, crazy craft making, or playing with animals - you’ll have a blast. Who knows, maybe you’ll even discover a new talent or passion at our Wisconsin summer camp!

FRIENDSHIPS are true and lasting! Because our camp family is filled with kindness and caring towards everyone, you will make new friends easily! From day one you’ll have an entire cabin of new friends. Your counselors will be a understanding, and unbelievably crazy and energetic. Campers find that SNC is a place where you can be yourself. It’s a place where friends are sure to love and appreciate the true you! In no time at all you’ll have more friendship bracelets than you can count!

ADVENTURE TRIPS await you! Whether you are a novice or an expert, you’ll find that camping trips will be some of your fondest memories! SNC’s awesome counselors are there to help you every step of the way while you canoe down scenic rivers, hike through forests, and even take bike trips. We can’t wait to explore the world with you. Camping under millions of stars, singing songs around a fire, and jumping into waterfalls are just more of the fun you will have at SNC.

NATURE is bursting with life! At SNC, there are islands that need exploring, frogs that need catching, and ice cream to taste made from wild berries picked by you! Our Nature Center is filled with amazing animals to learn about and play with! Whether you’re a nature nut or someone a little nervous about the woods, we’ll help you find the best sunsets, spot highflying eagles, and discover what makes our planet worth protecting!

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We’ve got it all! Come to the place you'll never forget. Come to Swift Nature Camp, your summer home is waiting!

"Swift Nature Camp is an Overnight Children's 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
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."

Parent Information

Camper Information

Why Does Summer Camp cost so much? In this day and age when everyone is looking to save a penny this question must be answered. Obviously not all camps are expensive. One of the best ways to save money is to go to a camp that is sponsored by a church or scouts or YMCA. Here are a few other helpful hints....

With summer costing usually costing between $600-1000 per week we alll are looking for ways to save. This list is just a few of the ways to lower your cost for summer camp.

Pick a Day Camp

It is easy to see why a day camp option would save your family money, you are responsible for your children 12 hours or so a day. Much of this time may be sleeping and eating time but it is time when camps do not need to employ counselors to watch your children. Having said this a day camp program is very different than overnight and often a child will not mature in the same way but it does save money.

Camperships

Often camps will offer some sort of scholarship to help children attend camp. Rarely are they 100% Free so check scholarship's rules for each individual camp. Often you may need to ask because they are not always on the website.

Defer Payments

Credit cards have long been a way for parents to spread out the camp tuition payment. Lately more camps are letting families not Pay in Full prior to camp but are instead having families pay some before camp starts and some when camp is over.

Bargaining

Lets face it haggling has been a way of buying goods and services for 1000’s of years. It is important that camp is not only about price and not all camps are equal. So get a list of your favorite camps and start from that point and see how you do.

Early Bird Rates

Often camps will give some sort of discount when you sign up closer to the end of last summers camp.

Brother or Sister Discount

Summer camps are often willing to give a discount to your family if you have a sibling come along as well. So be sure to ask for this it is a no brainier.

Website Enrollment

On occasion you might see this discount but it seems to be going away as most camps do online registration.

Trade

Swapping service or products can make camp nearly free. These can be from things the camp may need to your services. Always good to get in a conversation with the director for this.

Affordability

This is a newer idea, camps give you a choice of prices and you pick the one that you can pay. Camps are hoping your honesty will shine through and if possible you will not just select the lower price for the same service.

Dependent Care

Some employers offer the ability to help pay for day care or other child care expenses. So check with your employer if a dependent care flex account can work for you.

Tax Deductions

Many parents view overnight camp as day care and recently the so has the government. So be sure to check with your accountant, you might just be able to take a deduction.

To learn more about choosing the right summer camp for your child see SUMMER CAMP ADVICE