Summer Camps
2024 Backpack Adventure Camp
Throughout the summer we invite campers ages 4-6 and 7-11 to join us for weeks filled with adventure, exploration, and discovery. Camps are held Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon. * Children will engage in thoughtfully planned, supervised outdoor learning activities. On Fridays, campers will enjoy “Friday Fun Day” at the beach! Space is limited per session to 15 campers for ages 4-6 and 16 campers for ages 7-11. Each child receives a Ridges Adventure Pack that they will use throughout the week and take home at the end.
Register early, camp fills quickly.
Register online below or call the Nature Center at 920-839-2802
Cost per week: Members: $185, Public $215
Monday – Friday, 9 am to noon
Capacity per week: 15 Campers for 4-6, 16 Campers for 7-11
Camp Schedule
Week 1: June 24 – June 28
Critters Club: Ages 4-6: Learn about the variety of critters that live at The Ridges, their adaptations, and the habitats in which they live.
Trail Trekkers: Ages 7-11: Explore and trek through the Family Discovery Trail and the many things it has to offer.
Week 2: July 8 – July 12
Nature Detectives: Ages 4-6: Investigate the habitats of The Ridges and use scientific tools to make discoveries.
Boreal Pioneers: Ages 7-11: Learn what makes the boreal forest unique and why rare plants grow in the Sanctuary.
Week 3: July 15 – July 19
Happy Hikers: Ages 4-6: The Ridges is home to many different habitats. Learn about the different habitats and explore what plants and animals live in each.
Mucky Ducks: Ages 7-11: It’s time to get muddy and muck through the water habitats of The Ridges.
Week 4: July 22 – July 26
Tiny Twigs: Ages 4-6: Discover what types of trees live at The Ridges and how they support the different wildlife that call this place home.
Ridges Rangers: Ages 7-11: Spend the week learning how to explore, navigate and survive the great outdoors.
Week 5: July 29 – August 2
Climbing Caterpillars: Ages 4-6: Learn about the importance of Monarch butterflies and what makes them so magical. Study the Monarch’s habitat and learn how to raise this beautiful insect at home!
Mighty Monarchs: Ages 7-11: Become a citizen scientist and discover what it takes to help restore a population.
*Both camps previously called Monarch Madness
Week 6: August 5 – August 9
Bug Me: Ages 4-6: Make friends with nature’s six-legged wonders.
6-Legged Science: Ages 7-11: Discover the secrets of the six-legged kingdom.
Resources for Registered Families
We are now using JotForm for our camp forms! Our hope is to streamline the form process for camp and make filling out camp forms easier for camp families. To complete your child’s camp forms, click the appropriate links below. Be sure to fill out the required forms for each child and complete them before the start of camp. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@ridgessanctuary.org or call us at 920-839-2802.
Please review the following documents before completing camp forms:
Please complete the following REQUIRED JotForm Documents by June 13th:
- Enrollment Form BAC 2024
- Health History and Emergency Care Plan Form BAC 2024
- Parent Agreement Form BAC 2024
Additional Forms:
On the first day of camp, please bring a completed Immunization Form for your child. If your child’s doctor has their own immunization records, you can print those out and bring them in substitution of the form below.
In addition, if your child uses an EpiPen or inhaler, please fill out the Medication Authorization Form and bring it with you on the first day of camp, along with your child’s EpiPen/inhaler.
We understand these forms may be repetitive and time consuming. However, we are required to have these forms for each child for licensing purposes. Your child’s safety is our top priority.
If you are having trouble accessing the required forms on JotForm, or if you need assistance, please contact Anna Foster at anna@ridgessanctuary.org or call 920-839-2802, ext. 115.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 20 days prior to the start of the session are subject to a full refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Cancellations made 14 days prior to the start of the session are subject to a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 13 days prior to the start of the session are subject to no refund. Please contact Katie Krouse at 920-839-2802, x 101 to manage cancellations.
