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Run by the Dane County Humane Society, these one-week daycamp sessions cater to kids with an interest in animals. This year, the camp is running three different programs rotating from June 12 through Aug. 25. "Wild World of Animals" (ages 7-11) focuses on animal lifestyles, habitat and diet. "Companion Keepers" (7-11) explores issues such as being responsible for pets and pet overpopulation. "Animals and Society" (11-14) takes an in-depth look at such issues as vegetarianism, the fur trade and careers with animals. Each camp features indoor and outdoor games, guest speakers and horseback riding. Each camp's enrollment is limited to 40. Camp runs $155 if the camper is a member of the Humane Society, $180 with a new membership and $195 if not a member.
"Camp Invention is an alternative type of day camp," says regional coordinator Kirn Williams. "It's loud. It's messy. It's creative. It's high energy. Kids learn so much, but they don't realize it until they go back to school." The week-long daycamp is open to kids going into grades 1-6, with locations in Cross Plains, McFarland, Oregon, Stoughton, Sun Prairie and east and west Madison. Cost is $179 before March 15; $199 thereafter. From March 16 to May 31, there's a "bring a buddy" discount.The UW-Stevens Point research station is the perfect site for an environmentally conscious summer camp. A beautiful 55-acre lake with no-wake status makes for a great swimming hole. And there's 200 acres of forest to explore, too. "Earth Explorers" (ages 6-9) focuses on exploring the environment; "Nature's Canvas" (10-12) and "Nature's Canvas Advanced" (13-15) blend art with nature through pottery, painting, weaving and woodworking. "Outdoor Skills Camp" (10-12) teaches mountaineering skills like map-reading and using a compass as well as how to build a shelter. Traditional camp fare is not slighted as campers enjoy campfires and songs and stay in Scandinavian lodges and cabins. Families can camp together during Family Camp.See the full content of this document
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Summer camp - it's a staple of childhood as much as tree forts, popscicles and bike riding. And despite the snow, it's time to book spots now.
Today's camps can be as traditional as Kumbaya or as contemporary as aeronautics. With so many to choose from, start by narrowing down what type of camp your child should attend. What size? What sort of scheduling method: rigid, or activity choices each day? What level of competition...See the full content of this document
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