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Activities Lets Play Campers Why we are here Science Doing is Understanding Cabins And much more Counselors We are the best Health and Safety Sign Up and additional policies Enrollment Application Discovery Camp a program for first time campers [click on splats]   click to learn what ACA means	At Swift Nature Camp, we carry on the tradition of Ernie Swift, who strove to preserve and teach environmental awareness. Ernie began as a Conservation Department Warden who eventually rose to serve as the department's director. He was appointed by President Eisenhower as assistant director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and later became Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation. Meet the Directors The Wisconsin summer camp was founded in 1964 by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as part of the Youth Conservation Corp. Today, under the guidance of Directors Jeff & Lonnie Lorenz, the nature camp offers boys and girls traditional summer camp activities along with an environmental focus. While the property and facilities are still owned and managed by the Wisconsin DNR, Lorenz and their team have developed a Fun, active and educational program within a camp setting. An active Nature Center, Pet Zoo and DNR sponsored programs along with host of recreational activities including: Canoe & Backpack Trips, Horses, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Team Course, Archery, Sailing, Skiing, Tubing and Sports Activities create a well-rounded summer camp experience for children ages 6-15. click on the frog to read why a parent thinks camp is so important "Our goal is give children the opportunity to BE in nature first hand and ultimately develop a heart felt reason to preserve and protect it." Jeff says. "Thereby continuing the legacy of Ernie Swift".
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