2015 Nature Day Camp Brochure

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Nature Day
Camp
Summer 2015
Venture Out!
Nature Day Camp is just around the corner! We have planned a summer filled with fun, adventure, and learning.
Seven- to nine-year-olds can explore life on the Homestead Farm while building their own miniature Village in
the woods. In Eco Adventures, 10- to 12-year-old campers practice Leave No Trace Principles while learning
to work well as a member of a team. Our preschool campers become familiar with different habitats and
get comfortable outdoors as they learn through play and exploration. Magical moments happen every day at
Nature Day Camp and we hope to share the magic with the children in your life.
Please take a moment to thumb through the brochure and see what we have to offer. Check out the“At a
Glance” chart on pages 6-7 to help you coordinate schedules. Registration for camp will begin on Wednesday,
April 8 at 8am. Registration will be via our online system only. Please review the online registration instructions
on page 12 of this brochure.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 989-631-0830 or email jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org.
Sincerely,
Jenn Kirts, Day Camp Director
Our brochure is also available online at:
www.chippewanaturecenter.org/events-programs/nature-day-camp
Venture Out with Your Family!
We invite you to explore the 1,200 acres of forests, fields, and ponds on the 15+ miles of trails here at Chippewa
Nature Center. Our calendar is full of guided hikes, workshops, programs, and adventures for children, adults,
and families all year round. Stop by our Visitor Center to learn what has been seen recently, tour our Ecosystem
Gallery, or play in the Nature Discovery Area.
Trails: Open daily, dawn to dark
Visitor Center: Monday–Saturday, 8–5
Sunday and Holidays, Noon–5
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Afternoon, Christmas Day
Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Rd., Midland, MI 48640
989-631-0830, 989-631-7070 (fax), www.chippewanaturecenter.org
989-631-0830
Table of Contents
Nature Day Camp Sessions ..................................................................................................................2-5, 8
(Camp programs are listed in order of camper age)
Programs At a Glance Chart ..........................................................................................................6-7
Mini-Camps (August 10-12) ...............................................................................................................................9
Adventure Trips....................................................................................................................................10-11
Counselors-in-Training Volunteer Program ....................................................................................... 11
Registration Procedures .................................................................................................12-13
Family All-Camp Picnic at the
Homestead Farm!
All families who register for Nature Day Camp
are invited to join us for the All Camp Picnic on
Tues, Aug 4, 5:30-7:30pm. Wagon rides, face
painting, crafts, camp games, and ice cream will
help us celebrate a summer of fun in the outdoors.
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Nature Day Camp
Nature Tots
3-4 year olds with an adult
$100 ($80 for CNC Members)
This is a great opportunity to share in the wonder and delight
of making natural discoveries with your child. Through group
time, hands-on activity stations, and exploration, you (or
another caregiver) and your child will become partners in
discovery. This camp will be held at the Nature Preschool
building and will be taught by a Nature Preschool teacher.
Snacks will be provided.
Tiny Trailblazers
DatesTime
June 22-26
9:30–12
June 22-26
1–3:30
July 13-17
9:30–12
June 13-17
1–3:30
July 27-31
9:30–12
July 27-31
1–3:30
We’ll explore the lives of animals and plants through short
hikes, stories, games and crafts. A healthy snack is provided
daily. A special family time is held Friday at 11:30am or 3pm.
These sessions will be held at the Nature Preschool Building.
3-4 year olds*
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with independent bathroom skills
DatesTime
July 13-17
9:30–12
July 20-24
9:30–12
Aug 3-7
9:30-12
If your child is ready for an independent adventure, he or
she will love this camp. During the week we will explore
the woods, fields, and ponds of CNC using our senses to
make discoveries in every new place. As we play outdoors,
we will do age appropriate crafts, play games, enjoy a healthy
snack, and have fun making new friends at camp. This camp
will be based at the Nature Preschool building and will be
taught by a Nature Preschool teacher. Children attending
must be able to use the bathroom independently. A special
family time will be held at 11:30am on Friday.
Register online at
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4-5 year olds
DatesTime
June 22-26
9:30–11:30
July 27-31
9:30–11:30
Let’s Explore Nature
Have to Have a Habitat
5-6 year olds
DatesTime
July 6-10
9:30–12
July 6-10
1–3:30
July 20-24
9:30–12
July 20-24
1–3:30
Aug 3-7
9:30-12
Aug. 3-7
1-3:30
Campers will discover the ecosystems of the Nature Center
and learn what an animal needs in its habitat. Games, crafts,
stories, and exploration will keep campers active and
engaged throughout this half-day program. A snack will be
provided and camp will be based at the Nature Preschool
Building. A special family time will be held Friday at 11:30am
or 3pm.
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Chippewa Nature Center
Habitat Hunters
5-6 year olds
6-7 year olds
DatesTime
June 8-12
9:30–3:30
June 15-19
9:30–3:30
June 22-26
9:30–3:30
July 13-17
9:30–3:30
July 27-31
9:30-3:30
Aug 3-7
9:30-3:30
This camp is designed for 5 and 6 year olds who are ready
to spend a full day at camp. Each day they will venture out
to the forests, meadows, ponds, or the Homestead Farm as
they learn about who lives in each place. Stories, games,
crafts, and exploration time will fill the hours with fun and
friendships. A special family time will be held on Friday at
3pm.
Critter Encounters
Nature Detectives
6-7 year olds
DatesTime
June 15-19
9:30–3:30
June 22-26
9:30–3:30
July 6-10
9:30–3:30
July 20-24
9:30–3:30
July 27-31
9:30–3:30
Aug 3-7
9:30–3:30
DatesTime
June 15-19
9:30–3:30
June 22-26
9:30–3:30
July 6-10
9:30–3:30
July 13-17
9:30–3:30
Aug 3-7
9:30-3:30
Campers will work as a team to decipher clues and get to the
bottom of daily nature mysteries.Through exploration, crafts,
games, and hands-on experiments, campers will connect with
the natural world and discover amazing things about the plants,
animals, rocks, and weather in our own backyards. This is a
camp you won't want to miss!
Nature Art
7-9 year olds
DatesTime
June 15-19
9:30–3:30
July 20-24
9:30-3:30
Get creative! Campers will explore the natural world through
a variety of arts and crafts projects. Each day will be spent in
a different habitat using materials and gaining inspiration from
the things that make each place special. Families are invited to
an Art Show on Friday afternoon.
There are so many cool critters hiding all around the Nature
Center. During this session, campers will search for birds, chase
insects, and jump after frogs.We will have the opportunity to
meet some animals face-to-face as we explore their habitats,
while others will be encountered through stories, games, and
crafts.
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Nature Day Camp
Nature Explorers
7-9 year olds
DatesTime
June 15-19, 22-26
9:30–3:30
Campout: June 24-25*
July 6-10, 13-17
9:30–3:30
Campout: July 15-16*
DatesTime
June 8-12
9:30–3:30
June 15-19
9:30–3:30
June 22-26
9:30–3:30
July 6-10
9:30-3:30
July 20-24
9:30–3:30
August 3-7
9:30-3:30
It’s time to get down and dirty and learn about the natural
treasures in the woods, fields, and ponds. Campers will
become explorers as they discover the elements of the food
web all around them. Beginning with the sun, campers will
complete challenges as they move through the energy cycle.
This is a week of fun that can’t be missed!
Village
7-9 year olds
8-10 year olds
Come experience camp at its best.This program gives you the
opportunity to spend two weeks exploring nature, building
friendships and choosing which activities interest you the
most. An all-day hike near Mt. Pleasant, a canoe trip under
the Tridge, and an overnight campout at the Homestead
Farm are some of the highlights of this session.
*Please note: Drop off for the campout will be noon
Wednesday and pick up will be noon Thursday.
Advanced Village: A Fur Trade Adventure
9-11 year olds
DatesTime
July 6-10
9:30–3:30
August 3-7
9:30-3:30
DatesTime
June 22-26
9:30–3:30
July 6-10
9:30–3:30
July 13-17
9:30–3:30
July 27-31
9:30–3:30
Aug 3-7
9:30–3:30
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of our most popular
camp. Step back in time to experience the lives of 1870
homesteaders! We’ll create our own characters, decide
how each will make a living, and then build homes in our
own miniature village. Using our imagination and natural
materials, we’ll bring this village to life. Families are invited
to visit the Village on Friday afternoon.
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Chippewa Rangers
If you loved Village, have a good imagination, and enjoy an
adventure, this camp is for you! You and your crew will set out
into the wild to meet with Native Americans in the uncharted
wilderness. You will face many obstacles and challenges as you
attempt to complete a trade of European goods for pelts and
foods. (Okay, your miniature character will actually be having
the adventures, just like Village, but there will be plenty of
adventure for you too.)
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Online registration begins
Wednesday, April 8!
Chippewa Nature Center
Creature Camp 9-11 year olds
DatesTime
June 8-12
9:30–3:30
Campout: June 11-12
June 22-26
9:30-3:30
Campout: June 25-26
If rolling logs, wading through water and outsmarting
chipmunks sounds like fun, then this is the camp for you! We
will spend our days, and one night, walking, stalking, and wading
through the Nature Center in search of a wide variety of
critters. Everything including dragonfly nymphs, salamanders,
and chipmunks will be fair game as we search high and low
for as many creatures as we can find.
Advanced Chippewa Rangers
9-11 year olds
DatesTime
July 13-17, 20-24
9:30–3:30
Campout: July 23-24
July 27-31, Aug 3-7
9:30–3:30
Campout: Aug. 6-7
Filled with special field trips and new experiences, this is a
camp you have to try! Each day we’ll take an in-depth and
hands-on look at the group's favorite topics including birds,
reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects, and Native American
life at the Ziibiwing Cultural Center. Besides exploring these
topics we’ll spend a day kayaking the Chippewa River and
camping overnight at Hartwick Pines State Park. Come be
part of the fun!
Eco Adventures
10-12 year olds
DatesTime
June 15-19, 22-26 9:30–3:30
Campout: June 24-26
July 6-10, 13-17
9:30–3:30
Campout: July 15-17
Wilderness survival, wildlife ecology and leave no trace skills
are all part of this adventure program! Spend two weeks
learning more about the environment and how to care for
it—all while having fun kayaking down the river, visiting
local parks, exploring the woods, and using your new skills!
The camp experience culminates in a three-day, two-night
campout at a Pigeon River State Forest campground.
Survival Village
10-12 year olds
DatesTime
June 15-19
9:30–3:30
July 20-24
9:30-3:30
July 27-31
9:30-3:30
Each day you will slip into the wilderness of CNC to live in a
life-sized village built by your own hands. Assuming a character
role of your own creation, you will use your imagination and
the skills you learn to work as a community. The days will be
spent building forts, forging rivers, and seeking adventure as
you solve challenges and learn to survive by relying on each
other.
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Advanced Chippewa Rangers p. 5
Advanced Village p. 4
Adventure Camp p. 8
Backpacking the Manistee River Trail p. 11
Backpacking the Porcupine Mts. p. 11
Canoeing the Big Manistee p. 10
Chippewa Rangers p. 4
Creature Camp p. 5
Critter Encounter p. 3
Eco Adventures p. 5
Eco-Heroes p. 9
Habitat Hunters p.3
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Hop, Slither and Crawl p. 9
Hurray for Herps! p. 9
Leaders in Training p. 8
Let’s Explore Nature p. 2
Nature Art p. 3
Nature Art II p. 8
Nature Detectives p. 3
Nature Explorers p. 4
Nature Games p. 9
Nature Tots p. 2
North Manitou Island Backpacking p. 10
Outdoor Skills and Survival p. 8
Paddling Camp p. 9
Sensational Senses p. 9
South Manitou Island Adventure p. 10
Survival Village p. 5
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Village p. 4
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Campers say this is a place
where they make friends, feel
respected, and learn cool things
about nature. They enjoy getting
dirty, playing games, and having
staff play along with them.
We work hard every day to make
sure each camper is physically
and emotionally safe while in our
care. We try to create meaningful
experiences and connections to
the natural world that will last a
lifetime. We do this by offering
a variety of age-appropriate
activities throughout each camp
session.
Want to learn more? Explore this
brochure or contact Jenn Kirts,
Day Camp Director at
jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org.
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*Backpacking the Porcupine Mountains
runs from July 28 - August 5
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Nature Day Camp
Exploring Nature Together
10-12 year olds
$60 - Admission by application only*
DatesTime
August 24-28
9:30–3:30
Campout begins at noon on Thursday, August 27 and
ends at 9am on Friday, August 28.
This unique session of camp is designed to be an amazing and
powerful camp experience for children on the autism spectrum
and their typical peers. Campers will have the opportunity to
kayak or canoe, walk in the river, build forts, do crafts, sing
songs, and participate in a campout at our Homestead Farm.
Each camper will be encouraged and challenged at their own
pace in a supportive, fun atmosphere.
*The cost of this camp is subsidized through grants and
supportive funding. If the cost is prohibitive for your family,
scholarships are available for this session.For application
materials please contact Jenn Kirts, Day Camp Director at
jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org or 989-631-0830. Spots are
limited and applications, including a teacher recommendation,
are due by May 1.
Adventure Camp
DatesTime
June 8-12
9:30–3:30
July 27-31
9:30-3:30
Each day of this camp will provide a unique opportunity
for campers to challenge themselves or learn new skills.
Campers will have the chance to kayak, bike (with their own
bicycle), hike, explore a tree-top zipline, and develop strong
outdoor skills all week long.
Outdoor Skills & Survival
10-13 year olds
Spend the week learning what it takes to feel comfortable in
the wilds of Michigan. Learn orienteering skills, build shelters
in the woods, and practice some traditional skills such as
fire by friction, cordage making, and cooking over an open
fire. The campout will be a great opportunity to practice
what we’ve been learning all week long!
12-14 year olds
DatesTime
July 6-10
9:30–3:30
Campout & High Ropes Course: July 8-9
DatesTime
July 20-24
9:30–3:30
In this second-level nature art program, campers will have an
opportunity to explore a variety of media while also exploring the Nature Center. Games and activities will break up
the day, but most of our time will be spent being creative
with paints, charcoals, clay, gourds, and much more. An Art
Show will be held Friday afternoon.
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11-14 year olds
DatesTime
July 20-24
9:30–3:30
Campout: July 23-24
Leaders‑in‑Training (LIT)
Nature Art II
11-14 year olds
In this program, LITs learn leadership skills and methods of
working with younger children. The overnight will provide
LITs the opportunity to challenge themselves on a ropes
course and improve communication skills, problem-solving,
and teamwork. The week culminates in being a “CIT for a
day” helping counselors with their groups. LITs completing
this program will be eligible to apply to volunteer as a
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) for Summer 2016.
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Mini-Camps August 10-12
Sensational Senses
5-6 year olds
Dates
August 10-12
Time
9:30–3:30
Eco-Heroes
Dates
August 10-12
6-7 year olds
Dates
August 10-12
Imaginations will soar as campers choose their own Ecohero name and the group works together to protect nature
from harm. Through secret missions, craft projects, and
imaginative play, campers will learn about caring for the
natural world in a fun, dynamic way.
Hop, Slither & Crawl
7-9 year olds
Time
9:30–3:30
That's Gross!
Are the games your favorite part of camp? Do you love to
run, jump, outsmart the other team, and challenge yourself?
This camp will focus on learning about elements of nature
through games and having some plain old fun playing camp
classics like Camouflage and Smelly Fungus Ball.
8-10 year olds
Time
9:30–3:30
If things that slither, slime or sludge along are the things your
camper loves best, then you've got to check out this camp.
We'll study scat, sleuth out slugs, find insect-eating plants,
and explore countless gross, but amazing abilities of plants
and animals right here in Michigan.
10-12 year olds
Dates
Time
August 10-12
9:30–3:30
Campout August 11-12
Paddling Camp
Frogs, turtles, and snakes! Learn all about hopping, slithering,
and crawling amphibians and reptiles during this mini-camp.
Campers will explore the woods, fields, and ponds of CNC
in search of these critters.
Time
9:30–3:30
We'll spend three days searching for snakes, frogs, toads,
turtles, and salamanders all over the Nature Center. When
we get tired of rolling logs and searching the river, we'll
play games and make a few crafts as we learn about these
amazing critters.
Nature Games
Time
9:30–3:30
Dates
August 10-12
9-11 year olds
Smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight are the senses we use
to learn about our world. Do the animals use the same
senses? We will explore nature using our own senses while
we learn about the senses of the animals around us.
Dates
August 10-12
Hurray for Herps!
12-14 year olds
Dates
Time
August 10-12
9:30–3:30
Campout August 11-12
Grab a paddle and let’s hit the river! On Monday we’ll
take the canoes out on a local river or lake and learn to
work together. Tuesday morning we'll go to Mt. Pleasant
and spend the day paddling the Chippewa River. Tuesday
night we'll camp on the bank of the river before continuing
downstream on Wednesday.We'll leave plenty of time for fun
and exploration as we travel the beautiful Chippewa River.
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Adventure Trips
A note about adventure trips...
Each adventure trip is designed to take campers into the
backcountry of Michigan where they will experience the
natural wonders of our beautiful state. Adventure camps
are staffed by trip leaders who have experience backpacking
and canoeing. They are passionate about teaching campers
respectful ways of enjoying the natural world and opening
campers’ eyes to their own abilities and strengths. Trip
leaders are trained in First Aid and CPR, and at least one is
certified as a Wilderness First Responder and Lifeguard.
Backpacks and all group gear (including tents, cookware,
water filters, and food) will be provided. Campers will
be responsible for their own clothing, footwear, sleeping
bags, personal utensils, and toiletries. A packing list as well
as suggestions for preparing physically for the trip will be
provided. No previous backpacking experience is needed,
but campers should be in good physical condition, have a
positive attitude, and want to learn wilderness skills.
North Manitou Island Backpacking
Dates
June 22-26
Sessions begin at 9:30am Monday & end at 10:30pm Friday.
Please note: Weather delays can occasionally result in the ferry
returning up to 24 hours late.
If you loved South Manitou Island, but are ready for more,
this is the trip for you. After spending Monday night camping
on the mainland, we’ll head to the island on Tuesday. Each
day we’ll backpack to a different part of the island, playing
games, exploring, and enjoying what nature has to offer.
This beautiful island has miles of shoreline, dunes, forests,
meadows, and two inland lakes.
Canoeing the Big Manistee $310 ($248 for CNC Members)
South Manitou Island Adventure
11-13 year olds
Dates
June 15-19
July 6-10
Sessions begin at 9:30am Monday. June session ends at
10:30pm Friday. July session ends at 6pm Friday.
Please note: Weather delays can occasionally result in the ferry
returning up to 24 hours late.
This island adventure is sure to be the highlight of your
summer. After spending Monday night camping at Sleeping
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore,we will take the ferry to
South Manitou Island. There we’ll set up base camp from
which we will explore the rest of the island. The days will
be filled with fun and adventure as the group discovers
abandoned farmsteads, giant sand dunes, and awesome
sunsets.Teambuilding, natural art, games, and other activities
will help round out the days.
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11-13 year olds
12-14 year olds
Dates
July 20-24
Session begins 9:30am, July20 & ends 4pm, July 24
Join us for an amazing trip down the Big Manistee River.
On Monday we’ll head north and camp on the river bank
before hopping into our canoes Tuesday morning. Each day
we’ll paddle downriver, stopping at a different spot each
night. With lots of wildlife and excellent fishing, there
will be plenty of time for exploration and fun. You’ll learn
teamwork and communication skills while gaining a sense
of accomplishment as we travel downriver each day.
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Adventure Trips & CITs
Backpacking the Manistee River Trail
12-14 year olds
Are you ready to be a Counselor-in-Training?
Dates
July 13-17
Session begins 9:30am, July 13 & ends 4pm July 17
Strap on a pack and set out for adventure with this unique
backpacking trip in the Northern Lower Peninsula. We’ll
spend the week backpacking along the shores of the
Manistee River northwest of Cadillac. Sharing meals,
laughter, and fun along the trail, you will remember this
adventure for years to come.
Backpacking Porcupine Mountains
Counselor-in-Training Volunteers
14-16 year olds
Dates
July 28-August 5
Session begins 9:30am, Tuesday, July 28 and ends 6pm,
Wednesday, Aug. 5
On this extended backpacking trip you will have the
opportunity to spend seven days exploring Porcupine
Mountains State Park. We will travel through the
backcountry enjoying vistas of Lake Superior and exploring
the north woods. We’ll enjoy new friendships, learn new
skills, and gain confidence as we successfully complete our
route. The first day of this trip will include teambuilding,
planning, and organizing for the trip. Join us for this amazing
adventure, perhaps we will catch a glimpse of the Northern
Lights dancing over Lake Superior.
Counselors-in-Training, or CITs, are volunteers, 13- to
17-years old, who spend two weeks at camp assisting
counselors with campers. CITs must have a positive
attitude, be flexible, enjoy working with kids, be creative,
and be willing to learn alongside the campers. Being a CIT
is a lot of fun, it may even be the highlight of your summer,
but it is also a big responsibility and requires commitment
and dedication.
What does a CIT do?
Each CIT works with a counselor and a group of 10
campers. CITs help with crafts, sing songs, lead lunchtime
activities, are positive role models and help each camper
feel welcome and respected at camp. CITs are very
important members of the Nature Day Camp team.
CITs must be at least 13 years old by the week they
volunteer. Preference is given to teens that have completed
the 9th grade or have completed the Leaders-in-Training
program. CITs are expected to volunteer two weeks out of
the summer, but the weeks do not need to be consecutive.
CITs are expected to arrive at camp by 8:30am each
morning and may leave by 4pm.
How do I apply?
Counselor-in-Training applications are on our website at
chippewanaturecenter.org/events-programs/nature-daycamp. You may also email jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.
org or call 989-631-0830 to request that we mail one to
you. Applications are due no later than Friday, April
11.
Important Dates
Fri, April 11 — CIT Applications Due
Sat, April 25 — New CIT Orientation from 10am-12pm
Sat, May 16 — CIT Training from 9am-12:30pm
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Registration Procedures
Online registration begins Wednesday, April 8 at 8am
Registration Instructions
1. Know your user name
6. Finish that Session.
If you registered for camp in 2014 or are a Chippewa
Nature Center member, you have a user name that we
have provided. If you do not know your user name, please
contact us at 989-631-0830 prior to registration. If you
do not use the pre-assigned user name which is
associated with your membership, you will not
receive the member discount.
Once all participants for that session have been added,
click Continue at the bottom of the page.
2. Go to our website and log in.
Go to www.chippewanaturecenter.org. In the upper
right corner of the page, click the orange Log In button.
Enter your user name and password.
3. Get to the Camp Webpage.
From the homepage, either click on the Nature Day
Camp banner or choose Events and Programs from
the top tabs and then select Nature Day Camp on the
side bar.
4. Select a Session
Click on the words Register for Camp. From the list of
camp sessions, click on the session for which you wish to
register.This will open a new page specific to that session.
5. Add Participants to the Session
At the bottom of the session page, click the Register
button. (This button will not become available until 8am
on Wednesday, April 8).
Names of family members who have been registered for
prevous programs will appear on the left side bar. Click the
green plus sign to add one or more of these participants
to the session.
If the name of the child you wish to register is not listed
there, look for the Add New Participant button
located above the Participant box on the page. Click the
Add New Participant button and complete the requested
information.
It is very important that the Participant name is
the name of the child attending the camp session,
not the parent's name.
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7. Registering for Additional Sessions
If you would like to register multicple children for different
sessions, click Keep Shopping at the bottom of that page.
Follow steps 4 through 6 for the additional sessions.
8. Complete Required Forms
Before you check out, complete the T-shirt Size and
Attend With Request form for each registration. The
Health Form can be completed at a later date if you like.
9. Complete Payment
Once all campers are in their sessions and the t-shirt forms
are completed, click Check Out. Enter your payment
information and click Submit. We accept Visa, Mastercard,
Discover, Paypal and Electronic Check.
10. Receipt and Confirmation
You will receive a receipt via email confirming your
registration.Three weeks prior to your child's session, you
will receive an email with session-specific information. In
addition, you will receive a parent newsletter approximately
one month before your child's session.
Camper Information Needed for Registration
The following information will be required to complete the
online registration:
• Session choice
• Camper's birthdate
• Camper's t-shirt size (Youth 2-4,Youth 6-8,Youth 10-12,
Youth 14-16, Adult S, M, L, or XL)
• Contact information (address, phone number, email)
Member Discount
Chippewa Nature Center members receive a 20% discount
for Nature Day Camp.
.
Registration Procedures
Cancellation Policy
There is a $10 fee for each registration cancelled prior
to June 1. Cancellations after June 1 will receive a 50%
refund. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of
the session will receive no refund. There is a $10 fee for
switching sessions unless it is due to a waitlist opening.
Wait List
If the session you wish to register for is full, you may place
your child on a wait list for that session. Should a spot
become available, you will receive an email notifying you
of the opening. You will have 48 hours to make a payment
and therefore reserve and confirm your child's spot in the
session. If, after being placed on a wait list, you would no
longer be able to accept a spot should one become available,
please let us know so we can remove you from the list.
Health Form
The health form is online and may be completed during the
registration process or you may come back to it at another
time. Completed health forms are required for a
camper to attend his/her session. Once you begin the
form, you must complete it.You may not save it and return
to it later.
Information you will need to complete the health form
includes:
• Weight and Height
• Allergies
• Current medications including Epi Pen or Inhaler
• Date of last tetnus shot
• Information on special needs, medical conditions or accomodations needed at camp
• Contact information for three emergency contacts
who will be available during camp hours (this may include
parents).
• Permission to treat in case of emergency
• List of people (other than emergency contacts) to whom
we may release the camper at pick-up
Campers with Health Concerns or Special Needs
We strive to provide a postivie experience for all campers.
We are able to accommodate children with most health
concerns (allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc.) and many other
special needs. Our ability to accommodate children depends
on their needs, our staff availability, and the program the
child is interested in attending. We strive to give each child
an excellent outdoor experience, so please contact Jenn
Kirts, Day Camp Director, prior to registering to discuss
the needs of your child. Being prepared to serve campers
who need a little extra attention or assistance allows us to
provide an even better experience for your child.
Our Staff
Nature Day Camp staff are selected based on experience,
maturity, and dedication to our mission of connecting kids
to nature through positive outdoor experiences. All staff
are screened with a background check, sex-offender registry
check, central registry clearance (for child abuse/neglect),
and a driving record check. Each staff member is certified
in First Aid and CPR and have participated in Nature Day
Camp Staff Training. We hope you will find our staff to be
committed to providing an outstanding experience for your
child.
Camp Memories
Each camper will receive a t-shirt with this years camp
critter on it. (We can't tell you what it is yet, it's a surprise!)
Each camper will also receive a certificate signed by his/her
counselor with a photo of the camp group.
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Midland, MI 48640
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