Location: Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park (1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
Title: Wisconsin Winter Extravaganza
Date: Monday, December 27, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Description: School's out! Join us for a whole day of winter fun outdoors as we learn what makes Wisconsin special in the winter. Learn about native animals, discover new winter games and activities, and even build your own shelter!
Location: Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park (1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
Title: Wilderness Exploration
Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Description: Make new friends as you venture into the woods, learn how to snowshoe, and complete a scavenger hunt.
Location: Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park (1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211)
Title: Winter Survival Challenge
Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Description: Would you know how to survive a Wisconsin winter in the wild? Spend time making your own shelter, building a fire, and learning how to find your way in the woods.
Location: Urban Ecology Center at Menomonee Valley (3700 W. Pierce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215)
Title: Animals in Winter
Date: Thursday, December 30, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Description: We'll learn about different ways that animals survive the winter, from staying warm to hiding food. We'll explore the various habits of winter animals and the shelters that they use — and perhaps build some of our own.
Location: Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park (1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208)
Title: Outdoor Sports
Date: Monday, January 3, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Description: Snow or no snow, we'll have a blast enjoying the cold! From cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to completing a scavenger hunt, we'll do it all!
Location: Wehr Nature Center (9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132)
Title: Winter Nature Detectives
Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Description: Campers will become nature detectives as we discover what animals do in the winter. We will practice our sleuthing skills when we hunt for animal tracks, nibbles, and crumbs along Wehr's trails and learn about adaptations that help animals survive our Wisconsin winters. Children will make plaster track casts, become hibernating bears, and try to create the best winter coat in a design challenge.
Location: Students will need a technology device at home to participate in this virtual camp.
Title: Virtual Music Technology Camp
Date: Thursday, December 23, 2021, and Monday, January 3, 2022 — Students must commit to both days to attend.
Time: 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Description: Join Wisconsin Conservatory of Music faculty for two days of creating and composing music with digital audio workstations to sample, record, mix, and master. This two-day winter camp is an introduction to the rapidly growing industry of music production and technology. There is no need for any musical background to participate, and software subscriptions will be provided with registration. Headphones are recommended for this camp.
Location: Wisconsin Humane Society (4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208)
Title: Bow Wow Blizzard Camp
Date: Thursday, December 30, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Description: Come in from the cold and warm up with some fuzzy friends at the Wisconsin Humane Society–Milwaukee Campus "Bow Wow Blizzard Camp," a one-day winter camp for kids in grades 1–6. Camp provides a wonderful way for kids to learn all about the Wisconsin Humane Society. We'll explore ways that kids can make a difference for animals and the people who love them. There will be fun activities, including an Adoption Avenue tour, crafts, games, and even a chance to meet some animal guests!