Tag: Children's Summer Camp
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Super Tom at SNC
On our recent trip to Swift Nature Camp we had a chance to meet up with Tom Nilcen aka SUPER TOM. Most of the campers know him as the kind , friendly caretaker at SNC. Yet, Tom is so much…
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Animal Camp
When Swift Campers think of camp they think of playing outdoors in Nature but they automatically think of the animals in our camp zoo and Nature Center. Our campers are crazy for critters and nature and critters. Not only do…
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Pottery at Camp
This year we are so excited that our pottery program will get a blast at camp. Our new Arts & Crafts Director Laura has years of experience in pottery and working with clay. So this year more than ever before…
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Family Values
Swift nature Camp is so much more than FUN. Our tree of Values helps campers concentrate on the importance of group living skills. The life skills that are so important to yourself and to others. The tree has 12 branches…
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Make a Contribution
The Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund was established by Russell W. Hogrefe during his tenure as Executive Director of the American Camp Association, Illinois Section. He served in that position from 1979 until his retirement in 1996. Russ spent…
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Camp Rankings
you are looking for a children's summer camp!After you have watched all the camp DVDs and read the brochures, you need references! CampRating is an independent website that allows campers and parents alike to post a note about their summer…
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Midwest Summer Camps
Over the past few years I have been happy to act as the Vice President of the Midwest Association of Independent Camps (M.A.I.C.).We represent the very best independently owned and operated summer camps in the Midwest. MAIC includes kids' summer…
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Lets Play
LET’S PLAY Being a kid is all about having FUN! Yet, many of todays children do not get enough time outside to just play. Unstructured and without parental supervision. That’s right, without adults. Remember when you were a child out…
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Lake Swims at Camp
Charter into new waters this summer. For many kids, coming to camp is a big adventure! One of the biggest challenges is swimming in a lake. We all have had experience swimming in a nice blue pool. There is security…
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Catch Frogs
Catching frogs from camps own beaver pond is a huge camp sport at Swift Nature Camp. it is a challenge too. The big Bull Frogs put up a big battle to free them selves. We even have a favorite bull…
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Benefits of a Kid's Camp
When a child goes off to camp for the first time, your courageous camper grows but so does everyone else in the family. At Swift Nature Camp we widen their horizons, help them make new and lasting friends, and discover…
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What is the ACA
ACA Accreditation means that the summer camp you are considering has voluntarily agreed to undergo a thorough review of over 300 standards; from safety procedures to staff training and qualifications. The American Camp Association does not stand alone but works…
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Testimonials
Their is something Magical about SNC, Friends, Activities, Nature, It's all Great.
Derrick