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Iowa Hiking Camps
Teaching Kids About Nature's Beauty and Outdoor Survival
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Iowa parents know that your child will discover so much about themselves, while exploring the wilderness with Iowa Hiking Camps, where safety is always the #1 priority. Iowa Hiking Camps will instill your children with the knowledge necessary to survive in not only a wilderness setting, but in their daily life as well.
With childhood obesity on the rise and video games continuing to take up our children's attention, it is crucial to get them interested in outdoor activities such as Hiking. Iowa Hiking Camps will help your child build confidence and self-esteem while gaining an appreciation of the great outdoors.
Hiking camps throughout the country and especially in Iowa specialize in providing your children with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experiences in the realm of Hiking.
The following are some highly recommended Hiking programs servicing Iowa. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Hiking Camps in the Iowa Region are:
Albrecht Acres of the Midwest Sherrill,IA http://www.albrechtacres.org 563-552-1771
Recreational camp for children and adults with disabilities offering traditional camping activities.
Aldersgate UM Camp Villisca,IA http://www.aldersgateiowa.org 712-826-8121
1 day-1 week Christian community experiences. Overnight at zoo, trips for river canoe, oceans and worlds of fun. Year-round retreat facilities for any group.
Camp Conestoga New Liberty,IA http://www.girlscouts-mvc.org/campconestoga.html 800-798-0833
Girls experience adventure, make discoveries, and have fun in conestoga's caring camp community. Varied program options and lifetime memories.
Camp Courageous of Iowa Monticello,IA http://www.campcourageous.org 319-465-5916
Year-round respite care & recreational program for children & adults with disabilities. Traditional & adventure activities offered. Trip/Travel programs also.
Camp Fire Day Camps Des Moines,IA http://www.campfireusaia.com 515-274-1501
Des Moines, Ames, Boone. Theme weeks. Field trips. Zoo Camp. Middle School Camp.
Camp Little Cloud Epworth,IA http://www.littlecloud.org 563-583-9169
Varied Girl Scout programming in a nurturing environment located in the rolling hills of eastern Iowa. Come, join the fun.
Camp Sacajawea Boone,IA http://www.moingonagirlscouts.org 515-278-2881
Ropes course, horseback riding, swimming, sports, nature. Responsible fun-loving staff help girls set the pace, girls 6-17 welcome.
Camp Shalom, Inc Maquoketa,IA 563-323-2790
A Christ-centered outdoor ministry that inspires all people to live fully in thespirit.
Camp St George Cedar Rapids,IA
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Camp Wyoming Wyoming,IA http://www.campwyoming.net 563-488-3893
All season Christian camp & conf. center. Located east central Iowa. Adult & youth retreat facilities. Full summer program. Programming help available.
Des Moines YMCA Camp Boone,IA http://www.y-camp.org 515-432-7558
Beautiful Des Moines River Valley setting.Rich 80 year history of kids learning and having fun.Come & be a part of it.
Ewalu Camp and Retreat Center Strawberry Point,IA http://www.ewalu.org 563-933-4700
Year-round Lutheran affiliated camp,Christ-centered summer Bible camp program,youth & family retreats, high & low ropes course, environmental education program.
Golden Valley Camp & Rtr Ctr Lockridge,IA http://www.iaumc.org/camps 319-696-2573
Challenge/ropes course, CIT, outdoor skills, swimming, western horseback, music, christian studies, canoeing, and hiking.
Hantesa Boone,IA http://www.hantesa.com 866-254-3660
Noncompetitive, small group activities, decision-making & leadership skills emphasized. Traditional camp.
Iowa 4-H Center Madrid,IA http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hcenter 515-795-3338
1100 ac, woods creeks & prairie. Caring & creative staff for specialty camps, family camps, and rental groups. Pool, challenge course, & shooting sports offered
L-Kee-Ta Danville,IA 319-752-3639
Swimming, horseback riding, tree-houses, huts, cabins, low ropes, canoeing, theatre, arts, archery, community living skills, fun and laughter.
Lakota Camp Dayton,IA 515-573-8141
Girls live in platform tents & tower unit in the Des Moines River Valley. Activities include horseback riding, cook-outs, swimming, crafts & nature activities.
Lutheran Lakeside Camp Spirit Lake,IA http://www.lutheranlakeside.com 712-336-2109
Lake & pool,prairie & woods are ideal setting for spiritual growth & adventure for families & youth of all ages. Climbing wall and tower ideal for team building
Pictured Rocks UM Camp Monticello,IA http://www.picturedrocks.org 319-465-4194
Variety of programs for all ages. Music, archery, rock climbing, Bible studies. Fun, caring, accepting, Christian environment.
Tahigwa Dorchester,IA http://www.girlscouts-conestoga.com 563-232-6601
315 wooded acres. CIT. Campers develop skills in non-competitive, cooperative setting. GS focus. Adventure programs. Outdoor education.
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Indianola,IA http://www.wesleywoods@iowa.org 515-961-4523
Jesus's love experienced through life together in an outdoor atmosphere. Many opportunities for Christian birth, growth, and renewal.
YMCA Camp Wapsie Coggon,IA http://www.crmetroymca.org 319-435-2577
Outstanding & well-trained staff. Self-esteem specialty, friendly, warm, free choice adventures.
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