Outdoor Adventure Camp at The Nature Center
Summer Address:
- 4 day camps for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 year olds plus an adult. 1 hour per day. On-site. 8 morning sessions and 4 afternoon sessions.
- 4 and 5 half day sessions for children 3 1/2 to 4 years old. 8 morning sessions and 4 afternoon sessions, 2 hours per day. On-site.
- 4 and 5 half day camps for children 4 1/2 to 5 years old. 8 morning sessions and 4 afternoon sessions, 2 hours per day. On-site.
- 4 and 5 half day camps for children 5 to 6 years old. 8 morning sessions and 8 afternoon sessions, 2 hours per day. On-site.
- 4 and 5 full day camps for children 6 to 7 years old. 2 half day sessions, 2 hours per day. 6 full day sessions, 5 1/2 hours per day. 4 sessions have an option extended care program. On-site.
- 4 and 5 full day camps for children 8 to 10 years old. 2 half day sessions, 2 hours per day. 6 full day sessions, 5 1/2 hours per day. 2 off-site field trips a week. 4 sessions have an optional extended care program.
- 4 and 5 full day camp for children 11 to 12 years old. 2 full day sessions, 5 1/2 hours per day. Extended care available. 2 off-site field trips and 1 overnight per week.
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: 1966 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 2 to 12 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Camp Director(s): Denise Natoli Brooks
Nearest Large City: Cleveland, Ohio Off Season Rental: Yes |
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Adventure Camps: Environmental Adventure Camps: Hiking Adventure Camps: Orienteering |
- Arts and Crafts
- Drawing and Painting
Adventure Activities:
- Assorted Adventures
- Environmental
- Hiking
- Orienteering
- Primitive Skills
- Survival Skills
Academic Activities:
- Animals
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Winter/Spring Break Programs
Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2007 Outdoor Adventure Camp Program at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. This year we have added a number of new and exciting options. If you have any questions, please call us and we will be happy to help you register your child for an extraordinary camp experience.
TO REGISTER: Call the nature center at 216 321 5935 to request a registration form. Register by mail, phone, fax or in person. Pay by cash, check or credit card.
MEMBERSHIP: If you are not already a member of the Nature Center, please consider membership. Signing up for two camp sessions will pay for the Family Membership.
REFUNDS & FEES: Cancellations made prior to 14 days before the start of a session will be refunded (minus a $5 processing fee per session). Switches will be charged a $5 processing fee per session. The NC reserves the right to cancel a session if enrollment is low; in that case, we will give you a full refund. That determination will be made 2 weeks prior to the session. We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue an individuals participation if his or her welfare or the welfare of others is in jeopardy.
Classes are coded A, B, C or D. For example, program code CP1-C is a C class while NL7-A is an A class.
Big/Little
Ages: 2-1/2 to 3 1/2 plus an Adult
Fee: members $40; non-members $60
Times: A classes: 9:30 am-10:30 am B classes: 1:00 pm-2:00pm
6/18-6/21 Natures Colors BL1-A or BL1-B
6/25-6/28 Noisy Nature BL2-A
7/9-7/12 Bumpy Stuff BL3-A or BL3-B
7/16-7/19 Motion Commotion BL4-A
7/23-7/26 Fun Flyers BL5-A or BL5-B
7/30-8/2 Crawling Critters BL6-A
8/6-8/9 You Live Where? BL7-A or BL7-B
8/13-8/16 Super Senses BL8-A
Nature Nursery
Ages: 3-1/2 to 4 year olds
Times and Fees:
*A classes: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
fee: members $65; non-members $85
*B classes: Monday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
fee: members $65; non-members $85
*C classes: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
fee: members $75; non-members $95
*D classes: Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
fee: members $75; non-members $95
*Classes are coded A, B, C or D.
For example, CP1-C is a C class while NL7-A is an A class.
6/18-6/22 Homes & Habitats NN1-C or NN1-D
6/25-6/28 Its Herp to be Square NN2-A
7/9-7/13 Marvelous Mammals NN3-C or NN3-D
7/16-7/19 Eric Carles Nature NN4-A
7/23-7/26 Predator Prey NN5-A or NN5-B
7/30-8/3 Feathered Friends NN6-C
8/6-8/9 Rainbow Adventures NN7-A or NN7-B
8/13-8/17 Bug Huggers NN8-C
CHIPMUNK PATROL
Ages: 4-1/2 to 5 year olds
Times and Fees:
*A classes: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
fee: members $65; non-members $85
*B classes: Monday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
fee: members $65; non-members $85
*C classes: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
fee: members $75; non-members $95
*D classes: Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
fee: members $75; non-members $95
*Classes are coded A, B, C or D.
For example, CP1-C is a C class while NL7-A is an A class.
6/18-6/22 Secret Underground CP1-C
6/25-6/28 Magnificent Marsh CP2-A or CP2-B
7/9-7/13 Day & Night CP3-C
7/16-7/19 Beautiful Birds CP4-A or CP4-B
7/23-7/26 Lakes Alive CP5-A
7/30-8/3 Fantastic Field CP6-C or CP6-D
8/6-8/9 Incredible Insects CP7-A
8/13-8/17 Fun in the Forest CP8-C or CP8-D
Squirrel Scouts
Ages: 5-6 year oldsentering kindergarten
Times and Fees:
*A classes: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
fee: members $65; non-members $85
*B classes: Monday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
fee: members $65; non-members $85
*C classes: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.;
fee: members $75; non-members $95
*D classes: Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
fee: members $75; non-members $95
*Classes are coded A, B, C or D.
For example, CP1-C is a C class while NL7-A is an A class.
6/18-6/22 Inside Out SS1-C or SS1-D
6/25-6/28 Endangered Species SS2-A or SS2-B
7/9-7/13 Animal Architects SS3-C or SS3-D
7/16-7/19 Games Animals Play SS4-A or SS4-B
7/23-7/26 Nature Speaks SS5-A or SS5-B
7/30-8/3 Recyclers & Reusers SS6-C or SS7-D
8/6-8/9 Amazing Adaptations SS7-A or SS7-B
8/13-8/17 Summer Scientists SS8-C or SS8-
