Parents have you ever thought about Summer Camp? Not quite sure how to start the search? Now, it is easy! A camp tailored to the needs of of children who are going for the first time has been created. Swift Nature Camp’s directors, Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz, After listening for years to parents and children, have created a special 12 day program specific to meet the needs of all new campers and their parents.

This Nature Summer Campsis a twelve-day First Timer’s Program offered at the Swift Nature Camp facilities near Minong, Wisconsin. The program utilizes Swift Camp’s highly trained staff at a ratio of two staff members for every cabin of eight new campers. The first time at summer camp will quite possibly be a child’s first extended time away from home. The program acknowledges this by making sure that every new camper will find a staff member on hand at all times. First time campers need to feel special, and the first priority of this program is to foster the sense that camp is there for them and exists for their benefit.

Our staff studies each camper personal profile. We look for specific individual needs as we learn about each child and gain awareness of their wants, needs and fears. If any camper has medical circumstances or special needs these will discussed by the staff in confidence with the camp nurse. By the time a child arrives at camp, the staff will feel as if they already know that new camper. This preparation is immediately beneficial to the first-time camper from the moment he or she steps off the bus and is warmly and personally greeted.

The first day of camp is Orientation Day it is a special day when all New campers get an in-depth tour of Swift Nature Camp. This includes a visit to the Health Center, the Mail Box, and each activity area. Every activity is introduced with a discussion about the importance of safety and the basic safety information for that activity.

The goal of the staff is to promote a caring, nurturing friendship with the children. The first day campers write a Respect List for all to agree to and sign, and each night will end with a bedtime story. The cabin is the place where community begins. First time campers are gently brought into a sense of connection and community with others who begin on equal footing.

Discovery Camp is so special for First Time Campers because it’s a well rounded program with a variety of camp activities. Morning activities are instructional, activities include Swimming, Canoeing, Nature Center, Arts and Crafts, Archery, and more. Campers are encouraged to try new and different activities, giving each of them the opportunity to discover and explore what activities he or she might enjoy and eventually excel in. This challenge by choice and never forced. choice from the Our daily activity board, provides camper many activities to choose from each afternoon.

Often parents want to know ‘What we fee the goals of S.N.C. are?” We encourage each child to learn independence in a safe, age appropriate environment. Often parents ask: “why 12 days?” We have found it to be the optimum time for a first time camper to leave homesickness behind and gain a comfortable sense of autonomy. Their has to be enough time passing that campers can not just count the days till their parents return. Probably, the greatest lesson camp teaches is that one can leave home and return, where very few things will have changed especially your love for them.

Safety is the key word at Swift Nature Camp and Jeff & Lonnie think it’s important that parents know that their children are in a safe, nurturing and secure environment. Parents are encourage to call daily and check in to see how their child is doing, or even stop by for a visit.

Parents who would like to find out if this is the right first-time summer camp experience for their child are encouraged to speak with other parents who have had their children attend Swift Nature Camp. A list of references is readily available for that purpose. Discovery Camp, a special program for the first time summer camp experience, is finally available to suit the needs of campers and parents alike!

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Swift Nature Camp is a Kids Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 6-15. We blend a traditional Camp activities with an appreciation for Nature and Science. Our program is perfect as a First Time Camp or as an Teen Adventure Camp .