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Science Camp Experiments
As the presents of Eurasian watermilfoil increases in the Northern part of Wisconsin Methods have been researched on reducing its population. One way is biological control using an increased population of the native milfoil weevil. Researchers from the University of…
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Eurasian Water Milfoil
Eurasian Water Milfoil Eurasian milfoil first arrived in Wisconsin in the 1960's. During the 1980's, it began to move from southern Wisconsin to lakes and waterways in the northern half of the state. This migration took place mainly by boaters…
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Wisconsin Fishing
We all know how much fun kids have fishing at summer camp. Well, Just because the snow is flying is no reason to think the fish are not biting. Northern pike and panfish have been providing good action; walleye have…
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Mindfulness At Camp
Wiki says Mindfulness: is a state of being in which greed, hatred and delusion have been overcome, abandoned and are absent from the mind. Summer camp is a place where mindfulness is promoted each and every day. When we live…
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Summer Camp Gift Certificates
Swift Nature Camp should be on your gift list! The holidays are coming. And, once again, you're probably wondering what to get your children as a gift. Is your home already filled with every type of electronic item a child…
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National Parks & Christmas
Swift Nature Campers have spent time camping at the local National forests around camp, But, did you know you can make a part of those forrest a part of your Holiday Tradition. The 1.5 million acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National…
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Green Schools
Wisconsin Green & Healthy Schools Program Schools across Wisconsin are demonstrating their commitment to a more sustainable Earth, stronger communities and healthier, more productive learning environments for students by choosing to join the Wisconsin Green and Healthy Schools program. The…
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Wisconsin Environmentalism
As part of the the Environmental Community here is a recent email that was sent my way to encourage Wisconsinites and educators to get involved in current Nature and Science studies. Greetings Environmental Educator! I'm writing with great news for…
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Year of the Turtle
With 2011 almost over did you know that it was the year of the Turtle? If you did...What have you done about it. If not there is still time to save nearly 40% of the turtles that are threatened. Why…
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Finding the Best Camp Length
Gone are the days when most, or even many, camps offered only full sessions of seven or eight weeks. Shrinking summer vacations for all age groups, staggered college start dates for staff populations, and encroachment on dates of availability by…
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Kids and adults
Most adults understand that being a parent is no easy task. Yet few adults study how to be good parents, great teachers or worthwhile mentors to children. Swift Nature Camp works closely to ensure that all of our staff are…
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Wisconsin Environmental Plan
The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) has enthusiastically adopted and supports the implementation of Wisconsin’s Plan for Environmental Literacy and Sustainable Communities . This plan is the latest in a long line of environmental education initiatives in the state .…
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Testimonials
I like learning about Nature and hearing the Loons at night.
Nate