Swift Nature Camp
Swift Nature Camp is a co-ed overnight summer camp for children ages 6-15, located in Minong, Wisconsin with a focus on nature, science and the environment.[1] Named after Ernest (Ernie) Swift[2], former Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation, camp strives to continue his legacy of environmental awareness and education. Today the camp is run by Directors Jeff & Lonnie Lorenz, and is accredited by the American Camp Association.[3] The 80 acres of lush pine, oak, and birch is a perfect place for those who love to be outside. Bordering the camp is another 1,500 acres of the Washburn County Forest, a sandy beach and an open lake front on the Minong Flowage. This 1500 acre lake provides the setting for water skiing, canoeing, fishing and sailing.
History[edit]
The Swift Nature Camp originally began as a part of the State of Wisconsin Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) in 1964. The camp had students from 15-18 perform a work-learn experience for high schoolers at a summer residential camp and a unique summer job working for the Department of Natural Resources on various projects.
In 1966 The Department of Natural Resources dedicated the YCC camp in honor of Ernie Swift as a Conservation Summer Camp. However, as time went on the camp became less popular and with imposing state budget over runs Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson's decision to shut down all YCC branches in 1992. In 1996 Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz took over the premises and renamed the camp Swift Nature Camp.[4]
Activities[edit]
The camp features a wide array of athletic and educational activities: [5]
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In Media[edit]
The camp was the subject of the 2006 documentary Summercamp![6] and included material from the perspective of campers as well as counselors.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Swift Nature Camp Home Page". Swift Nature Camp. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ↑ Perry, M. C, C. S. Bond, and E. J .R. Lohnes. (2007). "ERNEST FREMONT SWIFT". Washington Biologists’ Field Club. Retrieved 20 February 2018.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
- ↑ "Swift Nature Camp". American Camp Association, Inc. 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ↑ Jerry Laudon (Dec 15, 1991). "DNR to offer youth conservation camps". Journal Times. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ↑ "Activities". Swift Nature Camp. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ↑ "Summercamp!". IMDb. 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
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