Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can canoe Wisconsin’s waters, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! ALNC’s action-packed summer camps will provide your youngster with exciting, hands-on experiences to explore, learn and enjoy the wonders of nature.
Remember, in addition to early Summer Camp registration, ALNC Members also receive 10% off all summer camps – visit the Member Page now to join or renew!
SUMMER CAMP MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th
Registration opens to the public on Friday, March 13th
Look for the 2020 Summer Camp Brochure mid-February!
Click here to view our previous Summer Camp brochure (for Summer 2019)
For flexibility for your busy family, ALNC offers more than 150 camp sessions for kids ages 2-16, including half day sessions, full day options, full week packages and much more, including extended day options from 8 am to 5:30 pm.
Please see individual pages below for specific camp details.
Wonder Bugs (2-3 year olds) Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to a wonderful natural world. This program is specifically designed for children ages 2-3 and their parent/caregiver. Each session is offered 5 times/week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Sign up for a package to attend weekly for the whole summer or choose your favorite sessions!
Sprouts (4 year olds) Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can hike the trails, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! Nature Discovery Summer Camp sessions are available in combinations of 1 day (Fri), 4 days (Mon-Thu), or 5 days (Mon-Fri), and either half or full days. Extended Day options are available from 8 to 9 am and 4 to 5:30 pm.
Tadpoles (5-6 year olds) Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can hike the trails, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! Nature Discovery Summer Camp sessions are available in combinations of 1 day (Fri), 4 days (Mon-Thu), or 5 days (Mon-Fri), and either half or full days. Extended Day options are available from 8 to 9 am and 4 to 5:30 pm.
Explorers (7-9 year olds) Treat your child to a summer they’ll never forget with ALNC’s summer camps where young adventure-seekers can hike the trails, budding scientists can discover pond critters, and future archaeologists can unearth ancient artifacts on a dig site! Sign up for a full-week package Nature Discovery SummerCamp or choose your favorite individual session(s). Extended Day options are available from 8 to 9 am and 4 to 5:30 pm. Westside Pope Farm Explorers camps meet at Blackhawk Ski Club, and will spend their days exploring Blackhawk and Pope Farm Conservancy.
Adventurers I (10-12 year olds) Looking for an exciting, affordable, and educational experience this summer? Check out the Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Adventure Summer Camps! These camps will give your child hands-on opportunities to experience and enjoy the best of the outdoors as they backpack local trails, learn to canoe, camp, and more!
Adventurers II (13-16 year olds) Looking for an exciting, affordable, and educational experience this summer? Check out the Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Adventure Summer Camps! These camps will give your teen hands-on opportunities to experience and enjoy the best of the outdoors with week-long canoeing or backpacking trips!
