Tag: Nature camp
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Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across America celebrated the first Earth Day. It was a time when cities were buried under their own smog and polluted rivers caught fire. Now Earth Day is celebrated annually around the globe.…
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Nature Pictures
Do you enjoy Nature? Do you like to take pictures? Now it’s your chance to make the call! The National Wildlife Federation needs your vote! Their Magazine has selected the finalists for this Photo Contest. The theme is “Nature in…
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Winter at Camp
When most folks think of Camp they think of warm sunny days and long swims out to Sally the water slide. However, the northwoods of Wisconsin only boast of these traits a few short month per year. Recently, we went…
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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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Eagles at Camp
Swift Nature Camp is known for our eagles. Daily we see eagles in the air, in nests and even swooping down to catch a fish in the lake. But how many knew that once it started to get a little…
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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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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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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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Environmental Camp
When most folks think of a science they think of school and all those books and studying. However, Swift Nature Camp is all about having Fun while helps children to learn how and why to become good stewards of the…
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Horse Camp
Horses! Enough said. Today’s children often have their first interactions with a horse at summer camp. For most of us living the urban dream it is hard to have enough time in a day or space to own a horse.…
Published in Horse Camp
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Testimonials
When we went hiking it was hard but the sites from the hill were breathtaking.
Zach