Kids form a connection to nature through hands-on adventures and healthy outdoor fun!
Browse CampsCampers will
Look under logs
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Hike in the woods
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Climb trees
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Build forts
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Create art
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Take pictures
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Learn to fish
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Build science & engineering skills
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Be better prepared for the school year
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Look under logs
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Hike in the woods
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Climb trees
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Build forts
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Create art
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Take pictures
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Learn to fish
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Build science & engineering skills
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Be better prepared for the school year
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b033/656a3e089ec2adfcd831b068_acorn-web.webp)
Important Notes
Online Registrations
Register through this site and receive priority enrollment. Check out these Registration Pro-tips and make online registration easier.
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Wait Lists
If a camp session is full, you can add your child to the wait list or choose a different session.
Grade Completed
Any reference to your child’s grade is referring to the grade completed by June 2024.
Need Email & Health Info
You will need an email address and your child’s current health information to complete registration.
First-come, First-served
Camp spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis after the registration form is completed and payment is received.
To Register by Mail
Please request the hard copy registration form by contacting tbahe@urbanecologycenter.org and return it to: Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211.
Create an Account
or sign in during the registration process. Find the sign in link in the above right corner of the registration page.
This user account allows you to save registration receipts and check out faster!
This user account allows you to save registration receipts and check out faster!
Why are there Two Prices Listed?
We know that personal financial situations vary widely so we provide multiple pricing options to make our programs accessible. Use the price that best suits your family.
Daily Schedule
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Before & After Care Fees:
$20 per day
NO Before and After Care on dates when there are no camps.
8:00 - 9:15 am
Before Care — Activities available for an additional fee
9:15 - 9:30 am
Camp Drop Off — All campers can be dropped off as early as 9:15 am.
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Camp Day
3:30 - 3:45 pm
Camp Pick Up — For campers not attending After Care
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
After Care — Activities available for an additional fee. Kid(s) must be picked up no later than 5 pm. Late fees will apply for each child per 15 minutes or portion thereof.
Registration Pro-tips
We recommend registering online using a computer or tablet rather than a mobile device, if possible.
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Sign in / Create Account
When viewing camp offerings, please sign in to the registration system using the “Sign in” button at the top of the program description or registration screen before adding any items to your cart. If you have not registered for a program in our system yet, please “Create an Account” and use the same email address at which you receive any messages from the Urban Ecology Center (if applicable).
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Register for multiple camps in one purchase
When completing registration information, the system will retain information you have already entered during that session. So, if you’d like to register for multiple camp sessions and/or for multiple children, we recommend doing so in the same order session. Then, you’ll have an option that appears to auto-fill the lengthy registration form, which can be edited as needed.
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Before and After Care
Before and After Care may be added for the week at a time, or by individual days. These are also available to add later. To add individual days, select your preferred week, then the link for “Show individual events”.
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Scholarship Discounts
You may also qualify for a scholarship. Recipients can expect to see their scholarship discount.
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Cart Timeout
Carts will time out after 24 hours and empty of all items added.