Join us for Carroll University’s Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center and Greene Field Station’s nature-based summer camps. All camps sessions include indoor and outdoor activities and provide a unique combination of content-rich programming and complementary games and crafts. All programs are designed to encourage the curiosity of the natural world, allow exploration of natural areas, and promote a sense of stewardship in the next generation.
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Date: CANCELLED for 2021 SEASON
Time: 9 a.m.–Noon daily
Ages: 6–8
Cost: $75
What to bring: Check out our Preparing for Camp list
Get ready to uncover the natural water wonders of Genesee Creek and the springs of the Greene Field Station as you become a Water Detective! Throughout the week, we will explore what makes freshwater so important for both plants and animals (including humans like us). We’ll investigate wetlands, wade in the creek collecting macroinvertebrates, and discover how we can help to keep our waters clean.
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Date: CANCELLED for 2021 SEASON
Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily
Ages: 9–11
Cost: $175
What to bring: Check out our Preparing for Camp list
Get off the beaten path and join us for this week of outdoor adventures! Learn how to identify the plants and animals that call southeast Wisconsin home. Learn about the uniqueness of Genesee Creek, the impacts of invasive species, and the importance of interconnectedness in our local ecosystems. We’ll explore the Greene Field Station property as well as take a few adventures off-site to make some comparisons and learn how to live more responsibly. It’ll be a week to remember.
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Date: CANCELLED for 2021 SEASON
Time: Time varies per camp
Ages: 12-17
Cost: Free (Limited positions available)
Returning this year, we will be offering the opportunity for students aged 12-17 to serve as mentors and assistants in the Water Detectives and Outdoor Adventurers summer camps. Rangers must commit to helping for at least three days of a camp and will receive instructions and training from the Prairie Springs educators before that camp begins. This is a great option to get to have fun outside while building useful skills.
Todd Levine, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Director of Greene Field Station & Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center
Education Scholar & Certified Senior Ecologist, Ecological Society of America
262.524.7283 | tlevine@carrollu.edu