Swift Nature Camp

A Wisconsin Summer Camp for children

FUN is how we choose to live! Forget about summer boredom, Because there is fun in everything we do, you’ll be smiling no matter what the activity is! From swimming, jumping on our water trampoline, shooting at archery, boating, fishing, singing, crazy craft making, or playing with animals - you’ll have a blast. Who knows, maybe you’ll even discover a new talent or passion at our Wisconsin summer camp!

FRIENDSHIPS are true and lasting! Because our camp family is filled with kindness and caring towards everyone, you will make new friends easily! From day one you’ll have an entire cabin of new friends. Your counselors will be a understanding, and unbelievably crazy and energetic. Campers find that SNC is a place where you can be yourself. It’s a place where friends are sure to love and appreciate the true you! In no time at all you’ll have more friendship bracelets than you can count!

ADVENTURE TRIPS await you! Whether you are a novice or an expert, you’ll find that camping trips will be some of your fondest memories! SNC’s awesome counselors are there to help you every step of the way while you canoe down scenic rivers, hike through forests, and even take bike trips. We can’t wait to explore the world with you. Camping under millions of stars, singing songs around a fire, and jumping into waterfalls are just more of the fun you will have at SNC.

NATURE is bursting with life! At SNC, there are islands that need exploring, frogs that need catching, and ice cream to taste made from wild berries picked by you! Our Nature Center is filled with amazing animals to learn about and play with! Whether you’re a nature nut or someone a little nervous about the woods, we’ll help you find the best sunsets, spot highflying eagles, and discover what makes our planet worth protecting!

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We’ve got it all! Come to the place you'll never forget. Come to Swift Nature Camp, your summer home is waiting!

"Swift Nature Camp is an Overnight Children's Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 located in Wisconsin. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment."

Special First Timer Camp
2,3 & 6 weeks
Small Size
Non competitive
Science, Nature, Animals
Water & Land Activities
Canoe & Hiking Trips
Non-denominational

"Parents, at SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each childs personal development. Campers tell us, that our nurturing atmosphere gives them confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. yet most rewarding is hearing that SNC allows each camper to truly be themselves. When your SNC camper returns home more Responsible, Resilient and Kinder you will know your decision to send your child to SNC was the right one."

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Why Illinois Families Adore Swift Nature Camp – The Ultimate Sleepaway Experience for Chicagoland Kids
By Lonnie, Camp Director at Swift Nature Camp

KIDScabin As a dedicated Illinois parent and director of Swift Nature Camp, I truly understand how tough it can be to find the *perfect* summer camp ( I sent my child to another summer camp). Finding the camp that meets your child's needs while striking the right balance between fun, safety, and genuine personal growth. If you’re diving into the world of overnight summer camps in Illinois or on the lookout for sleepaway camps near Chicago for Summer 2025, I’m excited to share a hidden treasure that’s been delighting Illinois families for thirty years: Swift Nature Camp.

What Makes Swift Nature Camp So Unique? Swift Nature Camp isn’t just any camp. We’re a small, nurturing, overnight camp that truly believes in the magic of nature, friendships, and exploration. As the Director for 30 years our mission for being one of the top choices for Illinois kids summer camps for kids—especially for those first-time campers.
Our mission is to help kids:
- Build confidence and independence
- Forge new friendships in a screen-free, unplugged setting
- Discover nature, science, and animal care
- Develop responsibility, resilience, and leadership skills
- Simply be themselves and have fun while being kind to others

We cap our camper numbers to maintain a low staff-to-camper ratio, so no child gets lost in the crowd. Every counselor is carefully selected and trained for 2.5 weeks to create a kind, encouraging, and silly (yes, silly!) atmosphere where kids feel safe to be themselves.

The SNC Experience

Whether your child loves animals, nature, science, or just being active and outdoors, we’ve got something for them. Our campers can:

Care for animals in our camp zoo
Explore science through hands-on experiments
Go on canoe trips, swim in the lake, and roast marshmallows
Try archery, arts & crafts, Lego and silly camp games & songs
With Over 55 land and water activities campers are never bored or miss their screens
Discovery Camp is the perfect introduction to overnight camping for younger children, especially first-time campers aged 6–11. Designed with extra care and attention, Discovery Camp offers a shorter, more nurturing experience filled with hands-on learning, nature exploration, and age-appropriate activities. Kids build confidence as they make friends, try new things, and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and supportive environment. With smaller group sizes and highly trained counselors, campers receive personalized attention that helps ease them into the camp routine. It's a magical way to spark a lifelong love of nature, independence, and adventure! Plus it comes with a money back guarantee.

While we may not be physically be an Illinois Summer Camp, our hearts—Like us many of our campers—are rooted right here. Each summer, we provide a motor-coach from Chicago to summer camp, making it super convenient for families all over the USA and the world to send their kids off on a safe, thrilling adventure in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods.

Are you thinking about Summer Camps for 2025?
It’s time to get started! The most sought-after sleep-away camps near Chicago and beyond tend to fill up quickly, especially those like ours that offer a very limited number of spots. If you’re on the lookout for a camp that values a smaller community, personal connections, and genuine growth, now is the perfect moment to start your search.

We’d love for you to visit our website www.snc.camp, join our Meet & Greet April 27th, or drop us an email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) we’re always here to help! And remember, our Chicago motor-coach makes getting to camp a breeze, so you can focus on having fun without the hassle.

Please Reach Out Anytime

Lonnie & Jeff

630-654-8036

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