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Best Iowa Summer Camps 2024 Directory

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Over 29 Iowa Summer Camps Listed Below with In-Depth Camp Info, including: Videos, Photos, Maps & Detailed Descriptions


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Spring & Spring Break Camps, Programs, Workshops, & Classes in Iowa are Starting in March, 2024

Many of our Iowa Camps offer Spring & Spring Break Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in March, 2024.

Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Camp you're interested in a call to check on Spring & Spring Break dates, times and availability.

Spring & Spring Break 2024 Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Camps will be hosting Spring & Spring Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Spring & Spring Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for March, 2024.

Looking for Iowa Special Interest Camps or Programs?

Like Cheerleading Camps, Tech Camps, or Martial Arts Camps? There is a complete list of our current Special Interest Camp Directories a little farther down this page, and in the black bar at the very bottom of this page.

Best Iowa Spring & Spring Break Day Camps Starting in March, 2024

Looking for a Great Iowa Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Iowa Day Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.

Best Iowa Year-Round
Camps, Classes & Programs

Many of our Best Iowa Summer Camps also offer Year Round Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Programs, too.

Best Iowa Spring & Spring Break Camp Jobs

Searching for Iowa Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Camps are now listing their 2024 Spring & Spring Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Spring & Spring Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

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Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200

Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.

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Falcon Camp
Carrollton, OH
216.991.2489

Ages: 6 - 16 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Widely recognized throughout the midwest as Ohio's premier summer camp since 1959, Falcon Camp offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented experienced staff and a wide variety of activities. Falcon provides an atmosphere that encourages young people to grow in spirit, skills, understanding, relationships, and attitudes. Fun for Now, Skills for Life is not just a catchy logo phrase but truly defines what Falcon is about.

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YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155

Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.

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Brave Arts Theatre Workshop
Weston, Massachusetts
508-314-1792

Ages: 7-15 for day session, 11-18 for overnight session . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Brave Arts is a musical theater summer program for all levels of performers taught by professional actors and musicians. We teach the skills of musical theater on-stage while building community and confidence one child at a time off-stage. Each session ends with a showcase of theater and pop/rock songs and dances, featuring special moments for all of our performers. Don’t be surprised if you hear your child saying, “There's no place like home" - their Brave Arts home!

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iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18
Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
888-709-8324

Ages: 6 - 18 . Coed Campers. All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day Options.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future. 

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Camp Quest North
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our Camp Quest North Website
612-666-9050
contact[AT]campquestnorth.org
1450 Oriole Rd
Boone, Iowa 50036

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Mound, MN
Boone, IA

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Camp Quest North
PO Box 241981
Apple Valley, MN 55124

CAMPER AGES: 8-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. week long overnight session

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Secular, Humanist, Non religious, Freethinkers

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Fun, Friends, and Freethought
Camp Quest is an overnight secular summer camp aimed towards critical thinking, skepticism, and open discussion. While campers partake in traditional camp activities, such as field games, swimming, archery, crafts, and campfires, what sets Camp Quest apart from traditional summer camps is our focus on humanist values and ethics. Our unique activities encourage rational inquiry, free speech, active citizenship, and respect. Camp Quest envisions a world in which children grow up exploring, thinking for themselves, connecting with their communities, and acting to make the most of life for themselves and others.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, and more. Critical Thinking, Humanism.

CAMP LOCATION: Our MN camp is located in Mound, MN (45 minutes west of the Twin Cities). Our Iowa camp is located in Boone, IA (1 hr NE of Des Moines)

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Quest North offers a CIT program each week of camp to campers ages 16-17 that are interested in learning more about what it means to be a counselor at camp and to develop leadership skills.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships applications will be available as part of your camper(s) registration. A deposit of $100 is needed at the time of registration for each camper. If you are in need of a full scholarship please contact us at contact[AT]campquestnorth.org and we will work with you to ensure you can register.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Gender Inclusive Cabins

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2022 Dates:
MN week 1: July 17th-23rd
MN week 2: July 24th-30th
IA: August 7th-13th

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Become a Counselor. Camp Quest North we are always in need of enthusiastic and caring people to be volunteer counselors. As a counselor you will stay in cabins with campers all week, lead and help with activities, and encourage campers to ensure that everyone has an amazing week of camp. To apply, please click on the online application link below. After you apply, you will be contacted regarding an interview. Once, you have completed and interview and been initially approved to be a counselor, we will run a background check for final approval. Please note that counselors arrive to camp one day prior to campers for training.

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Iowa Summer Camps

Please note that our list of 2024 Iowa Summer Camps also includes information on Iowa Summer Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.


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Girl Scout Camp Liberty
New Liberty, Iowa

Visit Our Girl Scout Camp Liberty Website
800-798-0833
info[AT]GirlScoutsToday.org
4415 295th Street
New Liberty, Iowa 52765

CAMPER AGES: 7 to 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nestled on 245 wooded acres in New Liberty, Iowa, Camp Liberty is a special place for all girls to explore the outdoors and just be themselves. Girl Scout summer camp is a unique space where girls with different backgrounds, abilities, and experiences come together to have fun and learn new skills. Our trained and caring staff members support girls in discovering who they are and what they can become.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Girl Scout Camp Liberty is located about 25 miles north-west of Davenport, Iowa on 245 wooded acres in New Liberty, Iowa. Please visit our website for photos of the property and a peek at our amazing facilities.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Liberty’s natural landscape provides the perfect setting for any outdoor adventure or event. At the heart of Camp Liberty sits a new climate-controlled lodge with Wifi and commercial kitchen which accommodates 250 people. Adjoining cabins attached to the lodge sleep 24 each and individual cabin units are found throughout the property as well. Covered pavilions create the perfect location for picnics and activities and fire pits host a special place for any sunset s’mores party. Flint Lake provides canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities as well as a place to relax. A modern swimming pool with diving board and shower house also makes for a fun group or family gathering. Miles of trails are available for hiking and adventure-seekers love the new climbing wall, zip-line and high and low ropes courses.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Liberty was ranked by Newsweek as one of Americas Top Camps 2023.
Our Camp Website Link: www.newsweek.com

The Camp Liberty Progressive equestrian program combines qualified staff, experienced horses and excellent facilities to create an atmosphere where campers can advance their horseback riding skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge and have fun riding with friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: When girls guide or teach others, they act as mentors. Campers who participate in the Teen Mentoring sessions will gain new experiences, develop important skills, and try different leadership roles. At Camp Liberty, campers in these programs will reinforce their understanding of what leadership development means and get excited about guiding others.

Leadership Programs include Equestrian Specialist Internship
Counselor-in-Training I
Counselor-in-Training II

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To accommodate all of our families, there are three pricing levels. Choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. Each household makes this decision, and additional financial documents will not be required. We want to make sure every girl has the opportunity to explore the outdoors! When you register, you will be asked to select the tier your family can afford:

Tier A reflects the true cost of camp, including staff
expenses, maintenance, food, program, and supplies.

Tier B is a partially subsidized rate but closely reflects
the costs associated with the camp.

Tier C is our standard subsidized fee, supported by
other revenue sources, donations, and grants.

Additional need based camperships are available. The application can be completed at the time of registration. Proof of income is required.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Girl Scout summer camp is a unique space where girls come together with different backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to have fun and learn new skills. Our trained and caring staff members support campers in discovering who they are and what they can become. Each activity is designed to support the following outcomes in every camper:

Strong Sense of Self - Girls have confidence in themselves and
their abilities, and form positive identities.

Positive Values - Girls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly,
and show concern for others.

Challenge Seeking - Girls take appropriate risks, try things even
if they might fail, and learn from mistakes.

Healthy Relationships - Girls maintain healthy relationships by
communicating their feelings directly and resolving conflicts constructively.

Community Problem Solving - Girls desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems, and create “action plans” to solve them.

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Iowa Day Camps
Offer Extended Day Options

Some Iowa Summer Camps offer Extended Hours, for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick-Up. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours of any Extended Camp Day Options.

If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.


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Camp Scattergood
West Branch, Iowa

Visit Our Camp Scattergood Website
319-519-1860
camp[AT]scattergood.org
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, Iowa 52358

CAMPER AGES: Grades 1-6

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays 7:30am-6:00pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Quaker

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Scattergood provides campers with a day full of exciting outdoor activities! Our program engages campers in age-specific activities taught by professional teachers. We believe in the importance of both nature and community, which are incorporated into our programming. Each day your camper can expect to swim in the pond, engage in imaginative play, grow their creativity through arts and crafts, and snack on farm-fresh organic produce.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Scattergood is located 5 minutes East of downtown West Branch and 20 minutes away from both Iowa City and Tipton.

CAMP FACILITIES: Scattergood is located in rural West Branch, Iowa, in the greater Iowa City area. Our 126-acre campus consists of a 27 acre main campus and 26 acres of restored prairie. The farm includes 8 acres of certified organic vegetable gardens, a greenhouse, various barns, outbuildings, and pastures. Livestock include cows, sheep, pigs, and our donkey, Ned. We have a lovely pond as well as many trees and forests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Scattergood is located on Scattergood Friends School's campus. Scattergood Friends School has been teaching high schoolers since 1890. Scattergood Friends School is a Quaker school that is founded in Quaker principles. At the heart of our camp is a set of Quaker values (or testimonies) that are commonly referred to as the SPICES. Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship serve as the backbone of our shared understanding of how to engage with each other and the land we share. We will also ask campers to begin and end each day with a short period of silent reflection to help us focus and prepare for or let go of the day.

Campers of all faith (or non-faith) backgrounds are welcome to join us and share in the fun and adventure of Camp Scattergood.

Our program is centered around nature and provides campers with a variety of activities to enjoy the outdoors. Campers will get to engage in imaginative play in our forest as they build villages out of the tools that the outdoors provides. They will also get to play games outside, swim each day, and spend time on our farm. Campers get to focus on their creative side through arts and crafts as well.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Scattergood is located at Scattergood Friends School, a progressive and open-minded school for grades 6 through 12.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 14 - June 18
June 21 - June 25
June 28 - July 2
July 12 - July 16
July 19 - July 23
$250 per week

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PGC Basketball
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our PGC Basketball Website
866-338-2308
info[AT]pgcbasketball.com
Choose from over 80 camps across the US and Canada each year
Across the US and Canada

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming

MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<

Canada: Alberta, Ontario

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 2202
Mandeville, LA 70470

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our PGC Basketball Video

CAMPER AGES: Overnight Camps for 7th thru 12th grades; Skills Academy day camps for 4th thru 7th grades.

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION:

PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls entering grades 4 through 12, with locations coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Plus, coaches attend PGC too!

Each summer, 10,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball camp or Skills Academy. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions are welcome!

Any player will benefit from PGC—regardless of position or skills—as long as they want to learn and get better.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more. Beyond The Game. At PGC Basketball Camps, Players Develop A Winning Mindset & Leadership Skills On & Off The Court. There Is No Other Place On The Planet Like PGC To Develop A Player's Basketball IQ, Mindset, Leadership, Playmaking, & Confidence — All At The Same Time.

CAMP LOCATION: PGC partners with schools, universities, and private training facilities in 30+ US states and Canadian provinces providing a wide selection of camp locations to choose from. Visit our schedule & locations page for more details: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

Locations include:

WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming

MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<

Canada: Alberta, Ontario

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.

We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.

At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.

Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.

Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

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Camp Hantesa
Boone, Iowa

Visit Our Camp Hantesa Website
515-432-1417
michael[AT]campfireiowa.org
1450 Oriole Rd.
Boone, Iowa 50036

CAMPER AGES: 5 - 18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Camp Fire

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Football, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located five miles south of downtown Boone, IA adjacent to Ledges State Park. We have over 140 acres of beautiful wooded land. This is the perfect place to experience natures beauty.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have over 25 cabins. The crown jewel of the cabin is the beautiful Clayton Lodge. Camp Hantesa also features a ropes course and climbing wall, an equestrian program featuring 14 horses, 2 riding arenas, and abundant pasture land. We also have a swimming pool with a zero entry section for those not as comfortable in the water.

We are proud of our multiple hiking trails, our archery and riflery ranges, our arts center, our drama building, our star observation deck, and our two science and nature centers. We also have the capabilities of hosting groups for conferences, team building retreats, overnight stays, and weddings.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are an American Camp Association accredited camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a 2 week leadership council program for 9th and 10th graders. We also offer a 4 week apprentice program for 11th and 12th graders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer need-based scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have day camps all 12 months of the year, we also have overnight options in October, December, January, and March.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We have several day camp and sleep-away options for youth grades 1-12, including equestrian day and overnight camp options. Please see our website for more information, at Our Camp Website Link: www.hantesa.com

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Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center
Spirit Lake, Iowa

Visit Our Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center Website
(866) 856-9862
info[AT]okobojicamp.com
21413 154th Street Place
Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center Video

CAMPER AGES: 4-Adult

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. We offer a range of events from day camps to week-long events. Please visit our website, www.okobojicamp.com, for more information.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist Camp.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Amusement Park Camp, Go-Kart Camp, Wild Okoboji Water, Dance Camp, Teen Week.

CAMP LOCATION: Just off the shores of West Lake Okoboji lies over 100 beautiful acres of camp, conference and retreat opportunities in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes Vacationland! Since 1915, the ministry at Okoboji has changed hearts and lives! All camping events encourage campers to learn, play, experience God's love in the outdoors, grow in faith in a safe atmosphere, and to reach their personal best! Campers and Guests enjoy wonderful food service, air-conditioned/heated facilities, cutting edge programming, the opportunity to grow in faith & leadership, and warm Christian hospitality from trained staff.

CAMP FACILITIES: Whether it's a large group function, a family reunion, a school or church retreat, a youth group lock-in, or just a quiet get-away to the lakes, we offer comfortable accommodations at affordable rates...year-round!

Lake Okoboji United Methodist Camp & Retreat Center can meet all YOUR needs for a stay in the lakes area. If you have any further questions, would like to schedule your retreat, or want to check on availability, please call toll free 1.866.856.9862. or email us.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Okoboji Camp, we are excited to be a place where traditional camp activities like archery, swimming and campfires are blended with exciting adventure activities like go-karts, rock climbing and Rock-A-Boji.

More than just dynamic programs, however, all camping events at Okoboji are designed to create an environment where Christ�s message is shared in word and deed. For many youth and adults, time away at camp is a time where faith can be developed in a safe, comfortable place under the guidance of caring Christian staff.

If you'd like to know more about our summer programs, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.okobojicamp.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camping.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round activities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more complete information about our summer programs, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.okobojicamp.com

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YMCA Camp Wapsie
Coggon, Iowa

Visit Our YMCA Camp Wapsie Website
319-435-2577
camp[AT]crmetroymca.org
2174 Wapsie Y Road
Coggon, Iowa 52218

CAMPER AGES: 6-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): YMCA

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wapsie is the place to help young people build the character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. With our deep tradition in camping, We strive to instill these underlying principles into each camper during their time at camp. Here at YMCA Camp Wapsie, we are: For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, and For Social Development. YMCA Camp Wapsie is an Accredited camp of the ACA, (American Camp Association).

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, and more. Wapsie Offers Outdoor Skills Programs.

YMCA Camp Wapsie is a Top Summer Camp located in Coggon Iowa offering many fun and educational camp activities, including: Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts and more. YMCA Camp Wapsie is a top camp for ages: 6-17.
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CAMP LOCATION: A half hour north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance is available to families needing assistance through a short application process.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): WE also offer Family camps on Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Wapsie is open year round for seasonal camps, Outdoor Environmental Education, Team-building and Retreats.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campwapsie.org for current infomration.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
YMCA Camp Wapsie hires counselors for our day and overnight summer camps along with specialty staff in the areas of Adventure trips. Equestrian, Food Service, Health Aquatics and Leadership programs.

Please contact the camp for complete jobs information.

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Brain Chase: Summer Learning Challenge
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our Brain Chase: Summer Learning Challenge Website
435-901-2734
ivy.portwood[AT]gmail.com
info[AT]brainchase.com
Online Summer Program
Texas

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Brain Chase is an online camp available to students in grades 2-8 across the US. Participants in the following states are eligible to win the buried treasure grand prize: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI and WY.

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Brain Chase: Summer Learning Challenge Video

CAMPER AGES: Grades 2-8

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Math, Technology, Academics, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Brain Chase is online - the participant that guesses the coordinates of the buried treasure first will be flown with one parent to dig up the treasure.

CAMP FACILITIES: NA - Camp is online

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 2014 by Austin parents Allan and Heather Staker, Brain Chase is the product of his filmmaking/tech background and her online education expertise. They are both Harvard-educated and their 5 children were the inspiration behind the creation of this revolutionary new summer program

Brain Chase is a 6-week summer learning challenge disguised as a massive global treasure hunt for 2nd−8th graders. A golden globe has been buried somewhere on earth – and it contains the key to a safe deposit box holding a $10,000 college scholarship fund. Participants who complete an hour of online summer learning activities each day will unlock secret animated webisodes that hold the clues to the globe’s whereabouts. Guess the treasure’s location first, and you’ll be the one on a plane to dig it up.

Enrollment is limited to the first 5,000 entrants.
Kickoff is June 30. Last registration July 18.

- See more at: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Additional children from same household are half off for each registration.

OTHER CAMP INFO: You spend 10 months of every year in school, but much of that hard work likely vanishes during summer break. Who wants to do boring worksheets when school’s out? Brain Chase is a summer enrichment program that’s FUN. Action-packed animations, mysterious packages in the mail, and the hunt for buried treasure turn learning into an adventure. It’s FLEXIBLE. You’ll do the challenge when you want, where you want, and at your own pace. And it’s CUSTOMIZED. You get to work at your own level. - See more at: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info please visit: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

Registration: Our Camp Website Link: brainchase.com

Kickoff is June 30, 2014.

Last chance to register is July 18, 2014.

$199 for first child, $100 for each additional child from the same household.

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Lakeshore Center at Okoboji
Milford, Iowa

Visit Our Lakeshore Center at Okoboji Website
712-337-3313
info[AT]lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org
1864 Hwy 86
Milford, Iowa 51351

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CAMPER AGES: 3 - adult

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day/Overnight/Weekend/Week long

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Open to everyone and all demoninations are welcome!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, and more. Adventure, Musical Camps, Water Activites, Challenge Courses, Family Camp, Grands Camp

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Northwest Iowa. Overlooking over 600 feet of beautiful sand beach on the shores of West Lake Okoboji. Giant oak trees provide serenity and nature abounds on 60 acres of property.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 11 seasonal cabins with A/C and bunk beds, 3 cabins that are available year around. Our new Lakeview Lodge provides deluxe hotel style guest rooms for our adults for reunions, retreats, or personal getaways. We also provide excellent food service.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp activities take place in our Rec Hall/Chapel, Canteen/Art & Crafts buildings. We have High and Low Challenge Courses, Archery, Gaga ball, 9 Sq in the Air, Canoeing, Kayaking, Bike trails, and many more activities. The favorite of course is swimming, canoeing, or kayaking in beautiful West Lake Okoboji. Which is considered one of three blue water lakes in the world. Experience God's creation and beauty outdoors, learn more about God's amazing love for us, and meet new friends.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have scholarships available. Contact by phone, email, or our form is located on our website.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp is a great way to get-a-way from the busyness of life and have fun with your family at the lake. We have lots of activities planned just for you. Very affordable and quality family experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have year-round activities and retreats. We have scrapbook retreats, quilting retreats, meditation retreats, pastor retreats, women's retreats, family reunions, weddings, business conferences, meetings, church youth events, adult church retreats, and personal getaways. Contact us for your next event.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Lakeshore Center at Okoboji is the perfect place for your next event. We have excellent accommodations and food service for year-round family reunions, school or college retreats, church gatherings or youth lock in, weddings, or just for your personal getaway to the lakes. Contact us by email at info[AT] lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org or phone 712-337-3313 to schedule your next event.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For all our summer camps and year around retreat information, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
What a great way to spend your summer is working with children and playing at the lake.  Grow your faith, experience new skills, and meet lots of great people.  Call us at 712-337-3313 or apply online at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org.  We invite you to experience the life-changing love of Christ in the beauty of God's creation.

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University of Iowa Rowing Camp
Iowa City, IA

Visit Our University of Iowa Rowing Camp Website
319-335-7961
1201 N. Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52242

MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2024 camp info.

CAMPER AGES: HS freshmen � seniors, incoming Iowa freshmen and 2-yr transfers, and 2-yr community college students

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Commuter option.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer Rowing Camp

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
and more. Rowing- Learn To No

CAMP LOCATION: The boathouse is located in Terrill Mill Park.

CAMP FACILITIES: University dorms and dining hall. State of the art training facilities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: The 2013 rowing camp will take place at the P. Sue Beckwithh M.D., Boathouse located in Terill Mill Park. You will receive 2-3 sessions per day and instruction on rowing technique, using the rowing machines, and in the tanks.

Iowa�s rowing camp also offers skilled instruction in sweep boats, individual analysis and video review, along with land-based strength and conditioning training.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I: June 14-16
Session II: June 21-23
Session III: June 28-30

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Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps Website
800-804-3509
Over 500 Locations Nationwide
Mead, WA

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, WI, and WY

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Suite B
Mead, WA 99021

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CAMPER AGES: 3 thru 12. Not all ages available in all areas.

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Hours vary by camp and age level.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Lacrosse, Mini-Hawk, Multi-Sport, Quickstart, Tiny-Hawk, Track & Field, & Volleyball Too!

CAMP LOCATION: Skyhawks Sports Camps are located in cities throughout the state. Please see our website for exact locations near you at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern practice fields and facilites with top-notch training and safety equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1979, Skyhawks sports has led safe, fun and skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3-12.

We offer many different different sports--and countless ways for your child to grow. The camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular mulit-sport camps where kids sample three different sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) in one camp.

Our camps and programs are offered locally throughout over 500 communities. The format includes traditional week-long summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Our progression of camps and programs, led by our expert staff, are generated toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills.

For Detailed Information on ALL of our summer sports camps, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Our coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child's on-field experience. Chosen for their strong personal character, responsibility, and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth, our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on-field/court experience, emphasize teamwork, and learn life skills through sports. Our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid for those families that qualify. Please call 1.800.804.3509 for an application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year round programs in select states, please see our website for complete information on all Skyhawks Sport Camps in your area.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Skyhawks Sports Camps are SAFETY FOCUSED!

At Skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety, and we have a long-standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it. For example, all Skyhawks Sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called "Gate System and Parking Lot Duty." This process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children.

Our staff guide the kids onto the field/court and out of harm's way by funneling them into our gate system. Eye contact is maintained from each one of our staff members until the kids make it onto the field/court where they are grouped by age. This efficient process ensures safety. Additionally, it develops a level of trust between parent, coach, and child that ultimately leads to a fun and skill-focused camp for youth.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Skyhawks Sports Camps are offered throughout the summer, and specific dates and times vary from location to location.

Fees vary depending on age, duration of camp, and location.

You can find a complete list of sessions, times, and fees for ALL the Skyhawks Sports Camps in your area at: Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Or feel free to call us at: 800-804-3509.

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Google's Maker Camp
Available Online

Visit Our Google's Maker Camp Website
Online Camp
Available Online

CAMPER AGES: 13-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Science, Technology, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: The Google Makers Camp is entirely online.

The following participating locations are providing internet access for free as well:

Rhode island
Warwick Public Library

New Hampshire
Keene Public Library
Boys & Girls Club of Nashua

Massachusetts
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Jordan Boys and Girls Club
Boston Museum of Science
Duxbury Free Library
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica
Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A FREE summer camp for building, tinkering and exploring. Online and in your neighborhood!

Register here at Our Camp Website Link: www.makercamp.com

Each weekday morning, Maker will post a new project or activity on their Google+ page—30 things to make over six weeks. Each weekday afternoon at 2 PM, tune in to a live Google+ Hangout On Air to meet expert makers who create amazing things.

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Performing Arts Passport Camp
Ames, Iowa

Visit Our Performing Arts Passport Camp Website
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011

CAMPER AGES: 8-12th Grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. June 9-14

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): 4-H

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: For one week we will dive into the art of storytelling through Devised Theater. This is a collaborative style of theater that uses each ensemble member’s unique skills and interests to create a one-of-a-kind performance experience. Participate in hands-on workshops in character creation, playwriting, movement, and more. Bring stories and topics that are important and interesting to you to inspire the theme of our collaborative project that will be performed outside at the end of the week!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We will be working/staying in a few buildings in the west part of Iowa State's campus, and will be performing on the Parks Library Lawn.

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be using Iowa State University's facilities, including dorms, recreation centers, theatre classrooms, and dining centers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This camp will feature daily workshops throughout the week, led by Iowa State University students and alumni, and will culminate to a student-derived showcase performed on the Iowa State library lawn. We hope to teach that theatre can be done anywhere and with any resources, and hope to help campers become confident leaders within their own theater communities.

Immersed in Iowa State University’s campus, you will be staying within walking distance of the black-box theater and design lab workshop spaces. Come join us for a week of collaboration, creation, and exploration through the performing arts!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid can be attained through the Iowa 4-H website under "Funding for 4-H'ers", or can be found here: Our Camp Website Link: www.iowa4hfoundation.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Final Performance: June 14 at Parks Library, Iowa State University

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.extension.iastate.edu for more information.

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MehtA+ Digital Humanities Machine Learning Bootcamp
Online Camp

Visit Our MehtA+ Digital Humanities Machine Learning Bootcamp Website
847-409-4303
info[AT]mehtaplustutoring.com
300 Howard Ave.
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada.

CAMPER AGES: 13-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekdays (9 am - 1 pm CST)

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: MehtA+ Machine Learning Bootcamp is a six-week interdisciplinary summer bootcamp, which will provide students with expert instruction in cutting edge university-level AI/Machine Learning, which students will then apply to Digital Humanities projects run by professors from top US and International universities.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We will meeting virtually (Zoom).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff is composed MIT, Stanford and Columbia alumni. Our instructors are PhD students, software engineers at FAANG companies and Fulbright scholars. We have won awards for our research.

We are mentoring the next generation of computational thinkers, interdisciplinary researchers and changemakers. Our advanced theory and application based curriculum is student-led and covers all the hottest topics in research and industry. We provide the tools for students so that they can get accepted to their dream colleges and thrive in college and beyond.

We expect the same discipline, dedication and determination from our instructors, as we do from our students. Our A+ instruction not only prepares students to get accepted to their dream colleges, but also more importantly thrive in their dream colleges. The MehtA+ Tutoring teaching team has taught more than 300 students who have received 30+ scores on their ACT, perfect scores on SAT subject tests, learned some of the most in-demand skills in the job market and have been admitted to some of the top most universities in the countries such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, UPenn, Carnegie Mellon, University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins and UIUC.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Up to $2,000 for students whose family income is less than $100,000

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At MehtA+, we ignite student passion for engineering. Our offerings are catered towards students from Kindergarten to College Freshman and involve a fusion of the humanities and the sciences. We believe the best way to learn something is to apply it and as such, all of our opportunities are application-based.

Our bootcamps give students an in-depth opportunity to learn concepts that are normally taught at the university level, while our workshops serve as a fantastic introduction to a new subject. In order to make engineering education more accessible, our digital kits are always free to everyone and allow students to create something awesome. Volunteerships are offered to former students who are looking to volunteer their time and apply what they have learned for social good, as they intern for one of our clients.

Our college preparatory services, which involve subject tutoring, standardized test preparation and college consulting, provide students the resources they need to be ready for college.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates of the camp: June 21 - July 30, 2021
Cost: $3,000 (scholarships of up to $2,000 will be provided to students who exhibit financial need)

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The Learnatory STEAM Summer Camps
Online Camp

Visit Our The Learnatory STEAM Summer Camps Website
347-787-0435
Register[AT]thelearnatory.org
Brooklyn, New York 11215

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico.

CAMPER AGES: 7 years - 17 years old

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Learnatory Esports & Coding STEAM Camps are for those passionate about video games and excited to code! National Esports Champions teach rising 3rd thru 11th graders proven strategies and provide personal VOD analyses of their gameplay in: Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League. Coding & Game Design STEAM Summer Camps include: SCRATCH, JavaScript, Python, C# thru Unity.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Team Sports, Computers, Technology, Academics, and more. Esports, Coding & Game Design.

CAMP LOCATION: We offer live instructors online.

CAMP FACILITIES: Virtual

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1978, The Learnatory has provided exceptionally robust summer camps as the perfect blend of academic development and recreational fun! Our goal is always to help young people develop the curiosity to explore, the confidence to discover, and the character to grow with excellence. Our small group ratio of 6:1 ensures each camper gets personal attention and enthusiastic support to address their passions and interests.

The Learnatory Esports & Coding STEAM Camps are for those passionate about video games and excited to code! National Esports Champions teach rising 3rd thru 11th graders proven strategies and provide personal VOD analyses of their gameplay in: Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League. Coding & Game Design STEAM Summer Camps include: SCRATCH, JavaScript, Python, C# thru Unity.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarship grants are awarded as needed and when available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Through The Learnatory In-School, After-School, Home-School, Weekend, Summer Camps, and online programs, The Learnatory, has served over 12,000 college-bound youth and teens in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City effectively and significantly boost their academic, personal, and career development. We offer over 50 various STEAM courses and programs. Our virtual program began in the Summer, 2020 and will continue to operate to serve more young people nationwide.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Esports camps are coached by actual top National Esports Champions.

Each camper receives a proprietary PEP (Prescribed Educational Plan) for every class they take that states exactly what skills they will learn and documents at the end how well they learned them.

Esports camps are designed for those passionate about video games because research shows “Gamers are more likely to pursue high-paying careers in the lucrative STEM/STEAM fields than non-gamers.”

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it is important for kids to understand and be able to work with and understand the technology around them.

Tutoring to help students catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three 1-week camps offered from June 28 through July 31, 2021.

Three classes offered daily:

8:30 am – 10:30 am
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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American Legion Boys State of Iowa
Johnston, Iowa

Visit Our American Legion Boys State of Iowa Website
(800) 365-8387
programs[AT]ialegion.org
Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, Iowa 50131

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

CAMPER AGES: 17-19

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): American Legion of Iowa

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Provide experiential civics education and leadership training so young men can return to their communities, share the knowledge, participate in local government, and promote Americanism in their cities, schools and networks.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: No specific programs for special needs, we address on an ad hoc basis

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Academics, and more. Civics & Leadership.

CAMP LOCATION: We host the camp at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa

CAMP FACILITIES: The boys stay overnight in the Camp Dodge barracks hosted by the Iowa National Guard, we use the Camp Dodge facilities to administer the day to day activities of the camp

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The American Legion of Iowa Boys State is a week-long, hands-on youth civics leadership experience in the operation of the democratic form of government. Students learn more in one week than they would in a semester of high school civics. In addition, there are opportunities to win scholarships and earn college credit to applicable schools.

Through the local American Legion Post, delegates or citizens of Boys State are selected and sponsored to participate. Find your local post to learn more and get involved. For more information and criteria, check out our FAQ section.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The entire week is a leadership training camp for high school boys entering their senior year. Most of the military academies for example expect entering freshmen to have attended Boys State

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Boys State Delegate Scholarship Opportunities
Boys State awards and scholarships are made available to those students who have exemplified “statesmanship” in their qualities of character, scholarship, citizenship, patriotism,
and leadership. Some of them include:
• Donald E. Johnson Outstanding Citizen Scholarship — $6,000. The American Legion of Iowa Foundation gives this award annually to the Outstanding Citizen of Boys State.
• American Legion of Iowa Boys State Governor Scholarship – $1,000. Awarded to the elected Boys State Governor. NOTE: If he is also the Outstanding Citizen, he only receives
the Donald E. Johnson Scholarship, not both. This scholarship is paid by The American Legion of Iowa and The American Legion of Iowa Foundation.
• Andy Haverman Scholarship – $500. In memory of Andy Haverman, 1996 Boys State Citizen. Based on staff recommendations and performance during the Boys State session. This scholarship is provided by the Haverman family and Dedham Post #20.
• Keith Baker Scholarship – $500. Based on staff recommendations and performance during Boys State. Provided by the American Legion of Iowa Foundation.
• Legal Merit Award – $500. Presented to the delegate who scores the highest on The Boys State “Bar Exam,” administered to those delegates who become part of the law school at
Boys State. Provided by The American Legion of Iowa Boys State.
• Boys Nation Senators. All travel and expenses are funded by the National organization. Two Boys Nation Senators will be invited to attend The American Legion of Iowa’s Mid-Winter
Conference, to report on their experiences at Boys Nation.
• Boys Nation Senators (Alternates) – $750. Given to the two alternates chosen as Boys Nation Senators, if they are not called upon to attend Boys Nation. This is provided by the
American Legion of Iowa Boys State and The American Legion of Iowa Foundation.
• Sons of The American Legion Highway Patrol Award – $500. Presented to the delegate who completes the examination process of the Boys State Highway Patrol and is promoted to the rank of “Colonel” as a result.
• Sons of The American Legion Second in Command Award – $500. Presented to the delegate who is elected Lt. Governor of Boys State.
• Sons of The American Legion Outstanding Band Member – $500. Presented to the delegate who participates in The Boys State Band, and excels, as chosen by the Boys State Band
Director.
• Sons of The American Legion Outstanding Chorus Member – $500. Presented to the delegate who participates in The Boys State Chorus, and excels, as chosen by the Boys State Chorus Director.
• Samsung Scholarship Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea’s aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. To date, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $5.2 million to nearly 1,800 applicants. Ten (10) national recipients, known as “Samsung American Legion Scholars,” are anticipated.

Selection Criteria for The Samsung Scholarship: Eligibility – The student must be a descendant of an U.S. veteran who served honorably during one or more of the wartime periods. Descendant is defined as a “direct lineage, i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc., and legally adopted children. The student must attend an accredited U.S. college or university. The scholarship is for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees (normal and customary) and room and board (university housing or its equivalent).

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round activities include staff activities to prepare for, recruit and seek funding for boys state

OTHER CAMP INFO: The American Legion of Iowa Boys State is a week-long, hands-on youth civics leadership experience in the operation of the democratic form of government. Students learn more in one week than they would in a semester of high school civics. In addition, there are opportunities to win scholarships and earn college credit to applicable schools.

Through the local American Legion Post, delegates or citizens of Boys State are selected and sponosored to participate. Find your local post to learn more and get involved. For more information and criteria, check out our FAQ section.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Boys state is typically held in June each summer

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We employ counselors for the week of Boys State and administration staff is needed year round on an ad hoc basis

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Camp High Hopes
Sioux City, Iowa

Visit Our Camp High Hopes Website
712-224-2267
info[AT]camphighhopes.com
Camp High Hopes
5806 Correctionville Rd
Sioux City, Iowa 51106

CAMPER AGES: 6-18, 18-80

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Spring and Fall Weekends

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp High Hopes offers fun, safe, and adaptive recreational experiences to children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Camp sessions may be geared to the specific needs of a targeted disability or designed as inclusive for all campers attending.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
and more. Camp For Children & Adults With Disabilities.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp High Hopes is located on edge of Sioux City, IA in the tri-state region of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp High Hopes provides financial assistance when needed to cover the session fee.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp High Hopes operates camp sessions during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. These include weekends and day camps during the Spring and Fall plus Sleep Away and Day Camps during the Summer

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Jewish UnCamp
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our Jewish UnCamp Website
718.604.0088
teens[AT]jewishuncamp.org
Tahigwa Drive
Dorchester, Iowa 52140

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Morristown, NJ and St Paul, MN

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Bais Chana Women Int'l 383 Kingston Avenue,#248 Brooklyn, NY 11213

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Jewish UnCamp Video

CAMPER AGES: 15-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the Jewish UnCamp, for independent-thinking Jewish high school girls. Come for straight talk about the things that matter most with your new best friends from all around the world. Eye-opening Jewish learning. Creative workshops for the non-conformist in you. Outdoor trips for fun-lovers. This isn't your mother's summer camp - it's UnCamp.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: This summer the Jewish Un-Camp will be at Camp Tahigwa in Dorchester, Iowa, on 315 acres of stunning wooded land with rolling hills, native prairies and peaceful waterways. Fly into Minneapolis, meet your counselors and take our chartered bus to the property.

CAMP FACILITIES: Cabin rooms, dining hall, meeting and hang-out space, a pristine creek for water tubing, a frisbee course, zipline, rappeling tower, canoeing and miles of biking trails nearby.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Candid discussion about the things that matter most with your independent-thinking Jewish peers from around the world. Creative workshops for the non-conformist in you. Hiking, biking, water-tubing, kayaking and owl watching. We have thousands of years of Jewish wisdom to tap into so ask any question you want � about true love, Jewish medical ethics, the human psyche, the nature of the soul, what do Jews believe, where does morality come from, why kosher, what do dreams mean, faith, free will, reincarnation, where was G-d during the Holocaust, what�s Shabbat for, what's the key to happiness, what about other religions, why do bad things happen to good people...and anything else on your mind. This isn't someone else's agenda, it's yours.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Generous SCHOLARSHIPS through One Happy Camper, and Bais Chana Women International.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Jewish Un-Camp has weekends during the school year that are mini-versions of the summer program, and reunions for alum.

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Jewish UnCamp is your chance to explore Judaism's take on life's big questions. What does it mean to be a Jew today and why should we care? How should we respond to anti-semitism? What does Jewish wisdom contribute to discussions on technology, social issues, interpersonal relationships, world peace? What, if anything, should we do with that information - and how?

Meet girls from all over the world! Generous SCHOLARSHIPS.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 28-July 19, 2017. Email us if you can't attend the full session.

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Breakthrough Basketball Camps
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our Breakthrough Basketball Camps Website
866-846-7892 x 1
camps[AT]breakthroughbasketball.com
Various Cities Across the US and Canada
Various Locations

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
WEST: Alaska. California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont

CANADA: Alberta, Ontario

OTHER: Scotland

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
5001 1st Ave. SE, Ste 105 #254, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

CAMPER AGES: K - 12th grades

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Basketball camps for boys and girls, grades K thru 12, with locations across the US, Canada and Scotland.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more.

Breakthrough Basketball Camps is a Top Summer Camp located in  Iowa offering many fun and educational camp activities, including: Basketball and more. Breakthrough Basketball Camps is a top camp for ages: K - 12th grades.
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Henderson Basketball Training: Summer Skills Camp
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Visit Our Henderson Basketball Training: Summer Skills Camp Website
duez[AT]hendersonbasketballtraining.com
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

CAMPER AGES: 3rd-7th Graders

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This 5 day camp is focused on training basketball skills & having fun in a positive environment. Each day your child will get fundamental training along with fun competitions. In addition to skills training, each session will have a "word" of the day geared toward life and leadership skills we will integrate into our teaching.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Henderson Basketball Training is led by Duez Henderson. Duez has a history of high level, competitive basketball. As a player for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1998-2002, he was a two-year starter and team captain. As a freshman, the Hawkeyes advanced to the Sweet Sixteen where they were beaten by eventual NCAA Champion, University of Connecticut. As a junior, Duez helped Iowa to a 23-12 overall record and the 2001 Big Ten Tournament Championship. The Hawkeyes received an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament and eventually lost to Kentucky in the second round. Following an outstanding college career, Duez played professionally in Germany for six years. As a professional player in Germany, he led the league in scoring and rebounding four times. During his final year in Germany, Duez served as head coach for Basketball Club USC Leipzig.

Duez has a passion for helping athletes become the best leaders and basketball players possible.

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US Sports/Nike Camps
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)

webmaster[AT]ussportscamps.com
Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, CANADA

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video

CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.

CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

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Pictured Rocks United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center
Monticello, IA

Visit Our Pictured Rocks United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center Website
866-651-1223
picturedrocks.camp[AT]iaumc.org
12004 190th Street
Monticello, IA 52310

MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2024 camp info.

CAMPER AGES: 0-99

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential Camping (1 night, 3 night, and 5 night Programs)

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Junior Staff, Mission Camps, Night Vision-Experience Camp At Night

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Eastern Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Dubuque (35 miles away from either city), on 70+ acres of forest bordered by the Maquoketa River.

CAMP FACILITIES: 120 Beds, Heated and Air Conditioned Cabins and Lodge, Dining Hall, Yurts, 7 Outdoor Chapels, Natural Rock Bluffs for Climbing, a variety of Hiking Trails, Campground with spots for RV and tent camping. (Check out our website for pictures)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Pictured Rocks is an ACA camp and our goal is to provide intentional summer programs and year round support for any individual or group looking to have a unique and meaningful experience. Campers will encounter a staff dedicated to creating the best possible experience. Our summer programs balance a number of growth areas including; faith, community, confidence, leadership, and of course fun. At camp each person matters, is accepted, and has something to contribute.

Our staff take safety (emotional, physical, spiritual) very seriously and each of our staff members receive intensive and continual training throughout the summer to ensure that every camper is cared for and leaves knowing they are more than just a number to us.

Please see our website for more information on specific programs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We have a variety camps for all ages, including family camps. Please see our website for more detailed information.

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Camp Tanager Day Camp
Mount Vernon, Iowa

Visit Our Camp Tanager Day Camp Website
319-286-4510
319-363-0681

campmail[AT]tanagerplace.org
1614 West Mount Vernon Road
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2309 C Street SW
Cedar Rapids,  IA. 52314

CAMPER AGES: 6-11

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Tanager offers 9 one-week themed day camp programs for kids 6-11 years! Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities while learning new skills and making new friends. Our highly trained staff put kids first helping them build skills and gain confidence in a safe and nurturing environment. Our 'Free to Choose' Electives program gives kids programming choice throughout the camp week.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Technology, and more. Gaga Ball, 9 Square

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Tanager is located 10 minutes from Cedar Rapids.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Tanager features 8 traditional wooden cabins for overnight campers, a heated outdoor pool, recreation/dining hall, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball field, sand volleyball court, gaga ball pits, wooded trail with creek and an archery range.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tanager is celebrating it's 90th year. Our goal is to provide the best possible camp experience for our campers. Camp Tanager staff work with our campers to help them gain skill and independence, become better teammates and build on friendships within the cabin group. All staff go through a rigorous 6 day residential training program, are background checked and have completed CPR and First Aid prior to the campers arrival.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly sessions begin June 12, 2017. Cost per camp session is $175/week. Early bird pricing through March 31 - save $15 per week.

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Iowa Leadership Training Camp
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Visit Our Iowa Leadership Training Camp Website
1-712-560-6804
bruce.maffit[AT]gmail.com
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa

CAMPER AGES: Grades 8 - 11

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Iowa Association of Student Councils

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The week-long Iowa Leadership Training Camp focuses on developing the leadership traits of high school student leaders. Students develop valuable skills that will set them apart on college and scholarship applications. Businesses are constantly seeking students with leadership potential. Students attending ILTC will learn valuable communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, flexibility, adaptability, and productivity and accountability skills that employers are seeking. The curriculum focuses on team-building techniques, self-awareness, self esteem, communication skills, goal setting, leadership styles, organization, problem-solving, decision making, and evaluation.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
and more. Leadership

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the University or Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

CAMP FACILITIES: Students are housed in air-conditioned college dorm rooms.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Iowa Association of Student Councils will offer one scholarship to a student attending from any school who has never sent a student to this camp. If one high school sends three or more students, each student from that school will receive a $25 discount per student.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 - 16, 2016

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Camp Wego
Iowa Location(s)

Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783

info[AT]campwego.com
Florida Locations

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

CAMPER AGES: 14-65

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.

Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.

We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.

Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture

CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

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Breakthrough Basketball
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Visit Our Breakthrough Basketball Website
(866) 846-7892
5001 1st Ave. SE, Ste 105 #254
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

CAMPER AGES: 1st grade-12th grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Breakthrough Basketball offers a wide range of camps across the country throughout the year. These camps cater to various age groups and focus on different aspects of the game, such as Shooting and Offensive Skills, Essential Skills, Overnight camps, and more. Our goal is to help you find the ideal camp where you can enhance your skills and acquire valuable knowledge. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, our camps provide a platform for learning and growth. Get ready to elevate your game and gain a wealth of new skills at Breakthrough Basketball camps.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We have camps locations all over the state of Illinois, and the country so every body gets an opportunity to attend a Breakthrough Basketball camp.

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Camp Courageous
Montciello, IA

Visit Our Camp Courageous Website
319-465-5916
program[AT]campcourageous.org
12007 190th Street
P.O. Box 418
Montciello, IA 52310

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Courageous Video

CAMPER AGES: 3-85

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Weekends and travel programs

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Courageous is an amazing year round recreational and respite care facility for children and adults with varying ability levels. We hope to inspire a world where individuals are able to go beyond their current comfort zones and expand their imaginations.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care program for children and adults with disabilities. Campers with intellectual & physical disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, autism, brain injuries and other distinct groups are served.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Special Needs.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Courageous is in the beautiful Pictured Rocks area of Jones County, 5 miles southeast of Monticello, IA. The camp lies on 400 acres of wooded land surrounded by thousands of acres of state primitive land and the Maquoketa River.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Courageous has a lodge, nature center, barn, 3 large cabins, gym, office, nursing area, 3 staff dorms, arts and crafts building, 2 indoor pools, a lake, 1 pavilion, 8 staff houses, 200 new acres to be remodeled.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care program for children and adults with disabilities. Campers with intellectual & physical disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, autism, brain injuries and other distinct groups are served.

Campers choose from traditional camp activities as well as many adventure activities such as high and low ropes courses and caving.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Campership funds are available for those that need assistance.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Winter week long program for adultes. Spring school camping program. Summer week long program for children, youth and adults. Fall weeklong program for adults. 23 Respite care weekends each year. 23 trips both weekend and weeklong each year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer: May 17- August 14, 2020

Respite: First full weekend of every month

Travel: Vary

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Courageous is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides year-round recreational and respite care for individuals with a variety of disabilities/ability levels. Our campers served come from nursing homes, group homes, and independent/single homes, many with mild, moderate, and profound intellectual and physical disabilities. At camp we hope to inspire a world where individuals with special needs are empowered with courage, to look beyond their current capabilities and explore the world with confidence.

As a camp counselor you will be responsible for the care of these individuals, whether it be with personal care, eating, adapting activities to their ability levels, and overall providing them with an exceptional vacation from their usual routines.
Working with children and adults with different ability levels can often come with some challenges but they come with even greater results. Campers may require additional assistance with personal care including feeding, dressing, and bathroom needs, and others may require behavioral redirection. The hours required are long but by the end of the week you have made many best friends. Many campers are unable to acquire these unique experiences except at camp, so even with these additional needs, you are able to experience the special moments in these individual’s lives.

Volunteer, internships, and paid positions are all available. Volunteers and Interns can receive an optional stipend of $50.00/week plus room and board. Paid counselors and activity specialists receive the best employment package around with a base pay of $490/week with possible additions, and room and board being provided, which includes air-conditioned staff dormitories affording the staff separate living quarters from the campers. (Staff do share nightly cabin duty on a rotating basis.) Other benefits include a health insurance plan and one week of paid vacation for year-round staff. Camp provides a bonus for returning seasonal summer staff and a monetary incentive for recruiting additional summer staff. Candidates for year- round positions must have experience working with individuals of varying ability levels. Seasonal positions are for one or more season.

YR-ROUND: Starts the first day of the season requiring a one year commitment.
SUMMER: May 17- August 14, 2020
POSITIONS: Respite Care Weekends Counselors, $/hour. Adventure Specialist/ Recreation Specialist/ Canoeing Specialist/ Outdoor Living Skills/ Music Specialist/ Kitchen Staff/ Health Staff Assistant/ Crafts Specialist/ Seasonal Counselors

For more information:
Program:
Amy Kurth : akurth[AT]campcourageous.org
Nursing: Sharon Roller: sharon[AT]campcourageous.org
Dietary: Julie O'Connor: julie[AT]campcourageous.org
Non-smokers please.

Feel free to apply online by accessing the camp’s Web site at Our Camp Website Link: campcourageous.org

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Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center
Montour, IA

Visit Our Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center Website
641.492.6165
contactus[AT]pilgrimheights.org
3005 E Ave
Montour, IA 50173

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center Video

CAMPER AGES: ALL

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center, a non-profit which provides an opportunity for personal growth. Secluded timber setting located on over 120 acres in the bluffs of the Iowa River. We border an 80-acre recreational lake which provides spectacular views and loads of adventure (hiking, canoeing, swimming, Nature Explore Classroom, arts and crafts). ACA accredited. Camps for all ages.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center is a Top Summer Camp located in Montour Iowa offering many fun and educational camp activities, including: Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Waterfront/Aquatics, Swimming and more. Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center is a top camp for ages: ALL.
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CAMP LOCATION: Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center is located in the heart of Iowa, off Highway 30, 12 miles east of Marshalltown, 5 miles west of Toledo. Turn north (E Ave. north is a .5 mile east of E Ave. south), onto E Avenue .5 miles west of the Meskwaki Casino. Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center is at the end of the gravel road.

CAMP FACILITIES: Pilgrim Heights is a space to get away from the fast-paced daily demands of everyday life. A space to reflect and rejuvenate yourself. A space to enjoy and explore your relationship with your family, faith, or business community. Day-use visitors and over-night guests are invited to enjoy the wilderness resort gathering place. Rental of meeting spaces and overnight accommodations from tent camping, to rustic cabins, to retreat suites with private bathrooms are also available. Located on over 120 acres in the bluffs of the Iowa River, Pilgrim Heights borders an 80-acre recreational lake, provides spectacular views and loads of adventure. Within 1 hour's drive of 4 major metropolitan areas and 2 airports, Pilgrim Heights sits 1/2 mile north of Hwy 30 on the outskirts of Montour, IA.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, hard working people of all ages, to become Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center Volunteers. There are many ways you can give back, be good stewards, and get involved at Pilgrim Heights. Here are just a few ways you can help out and have fun: Summer Camp Volunteer Counselor – age 16 & older (summer only) Work Service Volunteer – all ages (year-round) Pilgrim Heights Program Volunteer – age 16 & older (program specific)

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Whether you are a returning counselor or first-timer, 10th - 12th grade high school students and adults interested in counseling for at least one session this summer... Come to CIT camp this year! We'll spend 24 hours together preparing for campers. Then, campers will join us for 3 days of on-the-job training.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families come in all kinds of forms and each person is unique. So, we've given you options to fit your family: Sleep in the air-conditioned comfort of Autumn House or in a tent under the stars. Come for a day ($75) or two or the whole week. Join in activities or just relax. Everyone is invited to check out what God is doing at Pilgrim Heights!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are available to host your group throughout the year. Please contact us if you are looking for that perfect place to hold your meeting, team building retreat, family reunion or just need to have some quiet get away.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.pilgrimheights.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please see our website for positions available. 

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The Community Academy
Ames, Iowa

Visit Our The Community Academy Website
515-203-3438
SarahM[AT]thecommunityacademy.org
2901 South Loop Drive
Suite 3410
Ames, Iowa 50010

CAMPER AGES: 5-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: TCA Summer Experience is offered on a weekly basis all summer long. Students may attend one, some or all nine weeks. Registration fees are offered at 5 different price tiers based on family income. Although the daily and weekly tasks may vary, students will always participate in field trips; gardening and prairie plant maintenance, including planting natives and removing invasive species; species monitoring with trail cameras, butterfly nets and small mammal traps; skill building such as building a fire, indoor and outdoor food prep and cooking; woodworking and electronics; water activities; and more!

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are open to all children. Please reach out with specific questions or needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Science, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Ames and open to students from across Story County and central Iowa.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: In addition to our Summer Experience, we offer additional programming during the school year.

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Iowa Boy Scouts Camps
Summer Camps in Iowa

http://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/
Mid-Iowa Council
6123 Scout Trail
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
515-266-2135
800-999-7268
midiowa.councilbsa[AT]bsamail.org

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