Outdoor Adventure Camps
2017
Register online!
www.shakerlakes.org
Explore Nature Inside and Out
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Before you register, join or renew
your membership for exclusive camp
benefits and discounts!
Your Household membership comes with the
following benefits:
• Early registration for Outdoor Adventure Camps
• Discounted prices for all sessions of Outdoor
Adventure Camps
• Free admission and/or benefits to more than 140
nature centers in the U.S. and Canada
• Discounted Building Rentals
• 10% discount in the Duck Pond Gift Shop
• Discounted ticket prices for programs and
events extended to all members of the immediate
household
• $40 discount for B’Earthday Parties
When you become a member of the Nature Center
at Shaker Lakes, you join a community of friends
who are passionate about conserving a natural
area, connecting people with nature and inspiring
environmental stewardship.
We look forward to being a part of your family
this summer and throughout the year. For more
information about the Nature Center’s membership
program, please contact Patty Albrecht, Membership
and Annual Fund Manager, at (216) 321-5935 or
[email protected].
Camp Staff
Excited to share their knowledge and love for nature, the full-time environmental educators are
trained and dedicated professionals with a long-term commitment to environmental education.
Our seasonal camp staff includes school teachers and highly trained naturalists who return year
after year. All staff are CPR and First Aid Certified to ensure your child’s safety. Experience and
observation are the primary tools by which we teach, empower and encourage students of all
ages to explore and learn about the natural world that surrounds them.
Which camp is right for you?
Child’s Age/Grade Group
Grades K through 4
2½ to 7 years with adult
Pre K (3½ to 4½ years)
Entering Kindergarten
Entering Kindergarten
Entering Grade 1 or 2
Entering Grade 3 through 5
Entering Grade 6 through 9
Camp Name Spring Break Camp
Nature Story Time
Nature Nursery
Squirrel Scouts - Half Day
Squirrel Scouts - Full Day
Nature’s Lifeguards
Nature’s Explorers
Eco-Rangers Camp Length
M-F, 9-3
M 10-11
M-Th, 9-noon
M-F, 9-noon
M-F, 9-3
M-F, 9-3
M-F, 9-3
M-F, 9-3
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All camps are held rain or shine but may be modified due to inclement weather. Please be
sure to send campers with rain gear and a change of clothes should we get stuck in a sudden
downpour or just want to have fun splashing around in the puddles! Nature Nursery and up
includes a nut-free snack each day.
Key to Activities:
Archery
Foraging
Cleveland Rock Gym
Ruffing Montessori School Climbing Wall
Join the Outdoor Adventure Camp Volunteer Team!
The Volunteer Program at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is accepting applications
from teens interested in providing a positive experience for the Outdoor Adventure Camp
(OAC) campers. OAC Youth Assistants work with Nature Center Educators to provide
a safe, fun and engaging environment while assisting with hikes, crafts, games and other
activities throughout the week. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated,
reliable and possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to put the camper first.
Contact Jessica Brand, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected], or visit
www.shakerlakes.org for more information.
Nature Center Members
Please have your Member ID number ready when registering. You will find your ID number
on the mailing panel of this brochure. In order to receive your membership discount of $30
per session, you must enter your Member ID number at checkout in the “coupon code” box.
Not a Nature Center member but would like to become one? You can purchase a membership
online. Once you have purchased your membership, you will receive a confirmation email with a
temporary coupon code. That coupon code can be used at checkout to receive the membership
discount of $30 per session when registering. You will receive your permanent Member ID
number in the mail.
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Spring Break Camp
March 27 through March 31
9 am to 3 pm, with extended care available from 3 to 5 pm
Children in Grades K through 4 will enjoy a week filled with adventure and discovery with
themes like Return of the Birds and Imagine That! Through hikes, games, crafts, interactive learning and
a whole lot of fun, your child will gain an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Children can
sign up for one, two, three, four or all five days. Nut-free snacks are provided, but campers should
bring lunch in a reusable container each day. Members: $60/day or $275/week; Non-Members:
$65/day or $300/week; Extended care: $8/hour.
Nature Story Time
Age: 3½ years to 7 years with an adult • 10 to 11 am
Nature Story Time is filled with books, a craft and hike related to the theme of the day.
Space is limited, so please pre-register.
It’s ALL Relative
Homes and Hideaways
Camp Code: NST2 Monday, June 26
C amp Code: NST6
Monday, July 24
Are animal families like your family? How
are they alike? What makes them different?
We’ll explore these questions as we try
to find animal families around the Nature
Center. $8 members, $11 non-members.
A Bug’s Life
Camp Code: NST4 Monday, July 10
We’ll search under rocks and logs around
the Nature Center to see what kind of 6and 8-legged creeping, crawling and flying
bugs we can find. $8 members, $11 nonmembers.
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Each animal makes their home in different
ways and places. How many will we find, and
where will we find them? $8 members, $11
non-members.
Water, Water, Everywhere
C amp Code: NST8
Monday, August 7
Let’s take a walk on the wet side. As we
explore the Doan Brook, we’ll discover why
water is so important and where the water
goes once it flows by the Nature Center.
$8 members, $11 non-members.
Nature Nursery*
Grade: Pre-K (3½ to 4½ years) • 9 am to noon
Bring a backpack, water bottle, a change of clothes and lunch
in a reusable container each day.
Dirt Detectives
Wild About Water
Camp Code: NN1
Monday, June 19 – Thursday, June 22
Camp Code: NN6
Monday, July 24 – Thursday, July 27
Explore all of the life beneath our feet. We’ll
dig through the dirt, make mud pies, and get
an up-close look at all the creatures we find.
$130 members, $160 non-members.
Feathered Friends
C amp Code: NN2
Monday, June 26 – Thursday, June 29
Feathers, beaks, wings, and hollow bones —
come look for birds and learn what makes them
special. $130 members, $160 non-members.
Music & Sounds of Nature
C amp Code: NN3
Wednesday, July 5 – Friday, July 7
(No camp Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4)
Have fun creating art and music with objects
we collect on our hike. We’ll move and
groove as we discover the many ways nature
moves and grooves. $90 members, $120 nonmembers.
Nature Investigation of
Camouflage
Camp Code: NN4
Monday, July 10 – Thursday, July 13
We’ll use our eye-spy skills to try and uncover
nature’s greatest masters of disguise. We’ll
look for animals and insects that use color and
shapes to help them survive. $130 members,
$160 non-members.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Camp Code: NN5
Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 20
Can you think of a reptile or amphibian that
might live at the Nature Center? This week
we will leave no stone unturned as we look
for reptiles and amphibians and investigate
their differences. $130 members, $160 nonmembers.
All living things need water, but where does
it come from? We will be on the lookout
for all the living things that depend on the
Doan Brook and Lower Shaker Lake. $130
members, $160 non-members.
Forest Explorers
C amp Code: NN7
Monday, July31 – Thursday, August 3
Discover! Hike! Explore! Play! Through
hands-on activities, stories and crafts,
campers will learn about forest habitats and
the variety of plants and animals living at the
Nature Center. $130 members, $160 nonmembers.
Feathers, Fins & Furs
C amp Code: NN8
Monday, August 7 – Thursday, August 10
The animal kingdom is the largest and
most diverse of the five kingdoms, but
what features make an animal part of this
kingdom? As we find the answer to this and
other questions, we’ll be on the lookout for
our feathered, finned and furry friends. $130
members, $160 non-members.
Where the Wild Things Are
C amp Code: NN9
Monday, August 14 – Thursday, August 17
We’ll put our imagination to work as we
discover all of the hidden places around the
Nature Center where animals like to make
their homes. $130 members, $160 nonmembers.
* Nature Nursery is a 4-day camp week
except where noted.
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Squirrel Scouts
Grade: Entering Kindergarten
Half Day: 9 am to noon • Full Day: 9 am to 3 pm
All campers should bring a backpack, water bottle and change of clothes each day.
Full day children should bring a lunch in a reusable container each day.
Budding Botanists
C amp Code: SS1-H
C amp Code: SS1-F
Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23
Plants are important for so many reasons. We
will explore all of the different plants around
the Nature Center while discovering what
plants need to survive and how they help us.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
Winging It
C amp Code: SS2-H
C amp Code: SS2-F
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
It’s a bird! It’s a bat! It’s a butterfly! This
week we will focus on creatures of flight.
We will explore the unique characteristics
that enable these animals and insects to soar,
flutter and drift around the many habitats
at the Nature Center.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
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Nature Facts,
Folklores & Fantasies
C amp Code: SS3-H
C amp Code: SS3-F
Wednesday, July 5 – Friday, July 7
(No camp Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4)
This week is all about the whimsical wonder
of the woods. Use your imagination and
creativity to build fairy and gnome homes,
slug hotels and toad abodes out of natural
objects while learning about the plants and
animals of the forest.
Half Day: $90 members, $120 non-members.
Full Day: $150 members, $180 non-members.
Water Wonders
C amp Code: SS4-H
C amp Code: SS4-F
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
Splish Splash as we have fun and experiment
with water from the Doan Brook. Who needs
water? Is all water the same? We’ll answer
these questions and many more this week.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
Squirrel Scouts
(continued)
Artful Antics
Mammal Mania
C amp Code: SS5-H
C amp Code: SS5-F
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21
Camp Code: SS8-H
Camp Code: SS8-F
Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11
Did you know that scientists use art? Come
find out the many ways we can connect to
nature through art and discovery.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
Underground, Underfoot
C amp Code: SS6-H
C amp Code: SS6-F
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28
There is a whole world of creatures that live
underground and often go unnoticed. This
week we’ll dig into the ground to explore the
world beneath our feet.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
Summer Scientist
C amp Code: SS7-H
C amp Code: SS7-F
Monday, 31 – Friday, August 4
Have fun being a scientist! What happens if
you dig a hole and pour water into it? If you
throw something in the water, will it float or
sink? We will conduct experiments to find
these and other answers.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
How can you tell if an animal is a mammal?
We will figure out what features all mammals
have and be on the lookout for some of our
warm-blooded friends.
Half Day: $140 members, $170 non-members.
Full Day: $245 members, $275 non-members.
Sounds of Nature
Camp Code: SS9-H
Camp Code: SS9-F
Monday, August 14 – Thursday, August 17
(No camp Friday, August 18)
If we stop and listen, there is a cacophony
of sounds in nature. This week we will use
nature to create magnificent music. Full Day
campers will perform for the rest of the
camp and parents at 2 pm on Thursday,
August 17, followed by a popsicle
reception.
Half Day: $115 members, $145 non-members.
Full Day: $195 members, $225 non-members.
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Nature’s Lifeguards
Grade: Entering Grades 1 or 2 • 9 am to 3 pm
Bring a backpack, water bottle, change of clothes and lunch in a
reusable container each day.
Habitat Heroes
Animal Architects
Camp Code: NL1
Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23
Camp Code: NL4
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
Grossology
Everything Rocks!
Camp Code: NL2
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
Camp Code: NL5
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21
Worms, bees, squirrels, spiders and bats are
just a few of the animals that have vital roles
in creating a healthy ecosystem. This week,
we’ll learn about our “backyard workforce”
and the jobs that these creatures do to
make our environment a better place! $275
members, $305 non-members.
This week is all about celebrating the notso-pleasant, but necessary, animal habits
that people usually try to avoid. We’ll
dissect owl pellets, conduct experiments
on decomposition, learn about natural
slime defenses and how to track using scat!
Join us as we explore the gross (but totally
awesome) side of nature. $275 members,
$305 non-members. Please note: Pickup
on Friday, June 30 will be at Horseshoe
Lake Park at 2:55 PM.
Water Safari
C amp Code: NL3
Wednesday, July 5 – Friday, July 7
(No camp Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4)
Have fun and get wet while learning about
how the water cycle works and the different
aquatic ecosystems that can be found around
the Nature Center. $165 members, $195
non-members.
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Discover how animals shape the world
around them. From beehives and bird
nests to burrows, we’ll learn about nature’s
construction crew and the habitats where
they build their homes. Then, we will build
one of our own. $285 members, $315 nonmembers (includes archery lesson).
Rocks come in all different shapes, sizes,
textures and colors. What are rocks made of
and how are they created? We will answer
these questions and also experience rock
climbing at Ruffing Montesssori’s rock wall!
$275 members, $305 non-members. Please
note: Pickup on Friday, July 21 will be
at Horseshoe Lake Park at 2:55 PM.
Eco Experiments
Camp Code: NL6
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28
This week is all about thinking like a scientist.
How can we create our own crystals? What
makes a volcano erupt? We’ll make predictions
and perform experiments as we explore the
exciting world of scientific inquiry. $285
members, $315 non-members (includes
archery lesson).
Nature’s Lifeguards
(continued)
Eco-Superhero Academy
Naturepiece Theatre
Camp Code: NL7
Monday, July31 – Friday, August 4
Camp Code: NL9
Monday, August 14 – Thursday, August 17
(No camp Friday, August 18)
Nearly all super powers (good or evil) were
inspired by nature and science. Campers will
be challenged to think about how ecology
and adaptations influence the supernatural
as we explore a variety of ecosystems. Once
we know more about our environment, we’ll
engineer our own superheroes that will help us
during an environmental stewardship project.
$275 members, $305 non-members.
Embark on a theatrical adventure as we
create costumes and props and perform
nature-themed skits. Campers will perform
for the rest of the camp and parents at 2
pm on Thursday, August 17, followed by
a popsicle reception. $220 members, $250
non-members.
Jaws, Paws & Claws
C amp Code: NL8
Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11
Who eats what out in the wild? How do
predators capture their prey? We will
explore different predator-prey relationships
and the food chain through games, stories
and activities. $285 members, $315 nonmembers (includes archery lesson).
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Nature’s Explorers
Grade: Entering Grades 3 through 5 • 9 am to 3 pm
Campers travel by van to off-site locations on days indicated below.
Bring a backpack, water bottle, change of clothes and lunch in a
reusable container each day.
Junior Naturalists
Poisonous and Proud
Camp Code: NE1
Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23
Field trips: Wednesday & Thursday
Camp Code: NE3
Wednesday, July 5 – Friday, July 7
Field trip: Friday
(No camp Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4)
Do you like hiking, bird watching, following
tracks, getting your feet wet and identifying
plants and animals? If so, then this camp is
for you! All week we will practice developing
our naturalist skills through the exploration
of plant and animal ecology at the Nature
Center, the Cleveland Lakefront Nature
Preserve and Penitentiary Glen. $300
members, $330 non-members.
Ready! Set! Invent!
Camp Code: NE2
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
Field trips: Thursday & Friday
This week will be filled with STEM-related
design challenges using nature and recycled
objects as our inspiration. We’ll visit Lake
Erie Nature and Science Center and one
of one of Northeast Ohio’s beaches to
engineer sandcastles and kites. What feats
of engineering awesomeness will you create?
$315 members, $345 non-members (includes
climbing fees and rental gear from the
Cleveland Rock Gym).
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Some plants and animals depend on poison
as a natural defense against their predators.
Which of those plants and animals live
in Ohio? How can we tell the difference
between poisonous and non-poisonous
organisms? Each day we’ll explore the role
that poison plays in protecting prey and
we’ll learn about how people impact the
environment through toxic pollution. $180
members, $210 non-members.
Survival Skills
Camp Code: NE4
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
Field trips: Wednesday & Thursday
Do you know how long you can survive
without water, food or shelter? Gain
important wilderness know-how through
shelter building, fire building, orienteering
and wildlife tracking. We’ll go fishing at Bass
Lake Preserve in Geauga County and have
an archery lesson at the Nature Center. $310
members, $340 non-members (includes
archery lesson).
Nature’s Explorers
(continued)
Geology Rocks!
Leapin’ Lakeshores
C amp Code: NE5
Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21
Field trips: Thursday & Friday
C amp Code: NE8
Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11
Field trips: Thursday & Friday
This week we will discover many different rock
formations as we explore the geology around
the Nature Center and at Mary Campbell
Cave at Gorge Metropark in Summit County.
On Friday, campers will experience indoor
rock climbing at the Cleveland Rock Gym.
$315 members, $345 non-members (includes
climbing fees and rental gear from the
Cleveland Rock Gym).
Blast from the Past
Camp Code: NE6
Monday, July 24– Friday, July 28
Field trips: Thursday & Friday
This week we will travel back in time to
discover how Native Americans, pioneers
and past generations connected to nature.
We’ll explore these connections and learn
how to shoot a bow and arrow, make our own
ice cream and tie-dye with natural materials.
Campers will also explore historical sites
at The West Woods in the Geauga Park
District and the Hinckley Reservation. $310
members, $340 non-members. (includes
archery lesson).
How does recreation affect ecosystems?
Bathing suits and water shoes are a must for this
shoreline adventure as we visit several lakefront
habitats to test water quality. How does Lake
Erie’s water quality compare to the water
quality of the Doan Brook? $310 members,
$340 non-members (includes archery lesson).
Transforming Tomorrow
Camp Code: NE9
Monday, August 14 – Thursday, August 17
Field trip: Tuesday & Wednesday
(No camp Friday, August 18)
This week we will explore some ways we
can help protect our planet. Campers will
work together to brainstorm and create an
earth-friendly product. At the end of the
week, they will present their product to the
rest of the camp and parents, demonstrating
how everyone can think of ways to make our
planet a better place. Campers will perform
for the rest of the camp and parents at 2
pm on Thursday, August 17, followed by
a popsicle reception. $240 members, $270
non-members.
Nature’s Kitchen
C amp Code: NE7
Monday, July 31– Friday, August 4
Field trips: Wednesday & Thursday
Have you ever wondered what kinds of wild
plants are safe (and tasty!) to eat? What
plants serve medicinal purposes? We’ll
answer these questions and many more
this week as we learn how to cook using a
campfire, participate in a foraging workshop,
visit the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
Herb Garden and make natural poison ivy
remedies. $300 members, $330 non-members
(includes foraging workshop).
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Eco-Rangers
Grade: Entering Grades 6 through 9 • 9 am to 3 pm
Eco-Rangers is a perfect fit for older campers who are looking for more in-depth adventure
and activity. Campers travel by van to off-site locations as indicated below. Each week campers
will explore a variety of outdoor recreation activities while learning about the delicate balance
between outdoor recreation and conservation. Bring a backpack, change of clothes, water
bottle and lunch in a reusable container each day. Please note that all activity waivers need to
be submitted or completed by pickup on Monday for participation in activities.
Operation Adventure
Rec-ology
C amp Code: ER2
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
Field Trips: Tuesday-Friday
Camp Code: ER6
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28
Field Trips: Tuesday-Friday
Adventure is the name of the game for this
week! After settling in to camp on Monday
and learning about best conservation
practices for outdoor enthusiasts, campers
will spend the rest of the week exploring their
adventurous side. We’ll try archery at an
offsite archery range, work on team building
challenges at the Common Ground High
Ropes course in Oberlin, practice urban
Parkour at FMU Fitness in Avon, and hike
in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. $370
members, $400 non-members (includes all
activity fees)
River Riders
C amp Code: ER4
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
Field Trips: Tuesday-Friday
Come on in — the water’s fine! All week
we will explore some of the many ways
we can get out and enjoy our hometown
lakes, rivers and streams while gaining a
better understanding of how recreationists
impact (positively and negatively) our
water resources. On Monday, we will stay
at the Nature Center and work on teambuilding activities before we head out to the
open water for the remainder of the week.
We’ll try standup paddleboarding on Lake
Erie, go boating, fishing and hiking at Mill
Stream Run Reservation of the Cleveland
Metroparks and swimming at Fairport
Harbor. $350 members, $380 non-members
(includes all activity fees)
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This week we’ll combine outdoor adventure
with science by exploring the delicate
balance between ecology, biology, and
recreation activities. Campers will do this by
participating in a wide variety of recreation
activities, such as rock climbing at the
Hinckley Reservation, kayaking at Mentor
Lagoons, cliff jumping and swimming at
Penninsula Quarry, and archery at an offsite
archery range. During these activities
campers will test water quality, assess
biodiversity, and examine signs of human
impact on the ecosystem. $370 members,
$400 non-members (includes all activity fees)
General Information
Financial Aid
Financial aid packages are available. Need-based financial aid covers 25-75% of the cost of one
week of camp. Visit www.shakerlakes.org or call the Camps and Special Programs Coordinator
at (216) 321-5935, ext. 226 for more information and application materials. Applications are due
March 1, 2017. Award recipients will be notified in April.
Policies And Frequently Asked Questions
•Full payment is due at the time of registration. Member registration begins Monday, January
9, 2017. Non-member registration begins Monday, January 23, 2017.
•Space is limited, so please register early. Each camp typically has a maximum of 12 campers per
session, unless it’s a double session, then a maximum of 24 campers split into two groups of 12.
•All registrations require a valid email address for important and timely camp
correspondence. Registered campers will receive a confirmation email with forms that
are required to be completed for participation. Please be sure to check your spam or
promotions folder for these emails.
•Emergency medical and behavioral expectations agreement forms must be completed
and submitted by June 12.
•Early-Bird Discount — Register by March 1, 2017 to receive $5 off per week of camp.
•Sibling Discount — $5 off for each additional child registered at the same time.
•Cancellation Policy — Cancellations made before June 5, 2017 will be refunded (minus a
$50 processing fee per week). Camp fees may be forfeited if cancellation is not made by June
5. The Nature Center reserves the right to cancel a camp if enrollment is low; in which case,
you will receive a full refund. Any camp cancellations are determined two weeks before the
start date of each individual camp week.
•Switching sessions will incur a $25 change fee.
•To ensure a safe camp environment, the classroom entrance remains locked. Doors open five
minutes before camp begins and ends.
•The Nature Center reserves the right to refuse or discontinue an individual’s participation if
his or her welfare or the welfare of others is in jeopardy.
•Each camp has one environmental educator and at least one teen volunteer. To receive
more information about volunteering, contact Jessica Brand, Volunteer Coordinator, at
(216) 321-5935, ext. 237.
•All campers receive one t-shirt and a camp photo. Please select shirt size when registering.
•Field trip days and locations are subject to change.
•All campers must bring a reusable water bottle, lunch in a reusable container and backpack as
access to trash cans and drinking fountains are limited during hikes.
•Membership — If you are not already a member of the Nature Center, please consider
joining. Signing up for a household membership nearly pays for itself when you register for
two camp sessions and saves you $25 when you register for three camp sessions! To learn
more, call Patty Albrecht, Membership and Annual Fund Manager, at (216) 321-5935 ext. 232.
•If you are picking your child up early please sign them out at the Welcome Desk. An
educator or volunteer will bring your camper down to you, unless prior arrangements have
been made with the educator.
Register online! www.shakerlakes.org
Have your membership ID number ready to receive your discount. Your ID number and
expiration date can be found on the address block of this brochure. Please call the Nature
Center Welcome Desk at (216) 321-5935, ext. 235, if you do not have your number.
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Budding Botanist Winging It
SS1-H SS1-F
SS2-H SS2-F
Ready. Set.
Junior Naturalists
Invent!
NE1
NE2
Operation
Adventure
ER2
Habitat Heroes
NL1
Squirrel Scouts
Page 6 & 7
Nature’s
Lifeguards
Page 8 & 9
Nature’s
Explorers
Page 10 & 11
Eco-Rangers
Page 12
Poisonous and
Proud
NE3
Water Safari
NL3
Still have questions? Visit our website at www.shakerlakes.org
to review our FAQ or call the Nature Center at (216) 321-5935, ext. 235.
Members, have your ID number ready to receive your discount.
River Riders
ER4
Survival Skills
NE4
Geology Rocks
NE5
Rec-ology
ER6
Blast from the
Past
NE6
Animal Architects Everything Rocks Eco Experiments
NL4
NL5
NL6
Underground,
Underfoot
SS6-H SS6-F
Water Wonders
SS4-H SS4-F
Nature Facts,
Folklores &
Fantasies
SS3-H SS3-F
Artful Antics
SS5-H SS5-F
Wild About
Water
NN6
Reptiles &
Amphibians
NN5
Nature
Investigation of
Camouflage
NN4
July 24 – 28
Music & Sounds
of Nature
NN3
July 17– 21
Homes and
Hideaways
NST6
July 10 – 14
A Bug’s Life
NST4
July 5 – 7
no camp
July 3 or July 4
Registration Opens January 9.
Register online! www.shakerlakes.org
Grossology
NL2
Feathered Friends
NN2
Dirt Detectives
NN1
Nature Nursery
Page 5
June 26 – June 30
It’s ALL Relative
NST2
June 19 –23
Feathers, Fins
& Fur
NN8
Water, Water,
Everywhere
NST8
August 7-11
Nature’s Kitchen
NE7
Eco-Superhero
Academy
NL7
Leapin’
Lakeshores
NE8
Jaws, Paws &
Claws
NL8
Summer Scientist Mammal Mania
SS7-H SS7-F
SS8-H SS8-F
Forest Explorers
NN7
July 31 – August 4
Camps-at-a-Glance
Nature
Story Time
Page 4
14
Transforming
Tomorrow
NE9
Naturepiece
Theater
NL9
Sounds of Nature
SS9-H SS9-F
Where the Wild
Things Are
NN9
August 14 – 17
no camp
August 18
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44120
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Less Discounts
Sibling Discount: $5 off for each additional child —
Early Bird: Enroll by 3/6/17 for $5 off each week —
 Aug 14-17
 Aug 7-11
 Jul 31-Aug 4
 Jul 24-28
 Jul 17-21
 Jul 10-14
 Jul 5-7
 Jun 26-30
 Jun 19-23
Use Camp Code
when registering
Register online! Visit www.shakerlakes.org
Registration Dates: Members — January 9
Non-members — January 23
Early Bird Registration closes March 1
Please complete a separate registration form for each child you are registering.
Return completed form to:
2017 Outdoor Adventure Camp Registration
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Register online at
www.shakerlakes.org
2600 South Park Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 4010
Cleveland, OH