Children can learn about wildlife and the ecosystems around their homes at a brand new series of summer camps hosted by Humane Society Calumet Area’s Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (MRWRC).
MRWRC will offer two Discover Wildlife summer camps this summer. Each session will be held for five consecutive days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Campers will do a daily craft, take hikes, enjoy a snack, make a camp t-shirt and have interactive presentations about animals.
One camp for children ages 5 through 9 will be held July 11 through 15 and will introduce children to local native wildlife. Activities and crafts will be centered on animal homes and habitats.
Children ages 10 through 12 can participate in the session held July 25 through 29. Campers will learn about predator-prey relationships, what it takes to maintain a healthy environment, and how to be stewards for wildlife.
The registration fee is $150 per camper per session. Camp size is limited.
To register or for more information, contact Nicole Harmon at nharmon@mrwildliferehab.org or (219) 299-8027. To learn more about MRWRC, visit mrwildliferehab.org.
About Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
MRWRC was founded in 1997 by a group of wildlife rehabilitators and enthusiasts. Its primary mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and return orphaned and injured wildlife to the wild. In addition, the center provides educational opportunities for the community that promote informed and humane interaction with native wildlife. In 2014, MRWRC partnered with Humane Society Calumet Area, which allowed the center to substantially expand the scope of its mission and delivery of its services. In 2015, MRWRC admitted 1,075 injured and orphaned native wildlife.