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Iowa Recreational Swimming
Teaching Kids Water Orientation, Swim Lessons, and Personal Water Safety
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Iowa parents know that Iowa swim camps will enhance your child's overall body coordination through confidence boosting water games, activities and organized swim lessons. With a focus on fun and safety, Iowa swim camps tailor your child's swim lessons to meet their specific needs based on their age and ability.
Swimming is one of the best overall physical fitness activities out there and your child will learn not only stroke development but also water safety around a pool and for all water sports. At Iowa swim camps, your child will learn an important skill that could save not only their own life but the life of another.
Summer camps through out the country and especially in Iowa continue to embraced this important need to learn to swim and constantly strive to improve their summer recreational swim programs.
The following are some highly recommended recreational swim camps servicing Iowa. These camps have passed 300 stringent standards and are thus accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Recreational Swimming Camps in the Iowa Region are:
Abe Lincoln Blue Grass,IA http://www.ymcacampabelincoln.org 563-381-3053
In addition to fun learning and enhancing self esteem skills Camp Abe Lincolns major focus is character development.
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 ChildServe Ames,IA http://www.childserve.org 515-727-2350
Residential and/or Day Camp:
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 Hertko Hollow Boone,IA http://www.camphertkohollow.com 352-750-6759
Our mission is to provide a quality educational and recreational experience at camp for youth ages 6-18 who have diabetes. View photos at CampHertkoHollow.com
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 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.
Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside Des Moines,IA http://www.eastersealsia.org 515-289-1933
Providing the standard of excellence in recreation and respite services to children & adults with disabilities in Iowa.
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.
Foster YMCA Spirit Lake,IA http://www.campfoster.org 712-336-3272
Mission driven YMCA camp. Values of honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring. 60 college-age staff. Traditional yet progressive programming.
Girl Scout Camp Tanglefoot Clear Lake,IA http://www.niowagirlscouts.org 641-357-2481
Celebrating 60 yrs. of outdoor excellence. Sail, canoe, ropes course, CIT, campires, music, fun. Strong traditions and super staff make the Tanglefoot magic.
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.
Lake Okoboji UM Camp Spirit Lake,IA http://www.okobojicamp.com 712-336-2936
Participants grow in faith as they swim, boat, do high/low ropes, ride go-karts archery, disc golf & more. Safe, comfortable facilities & caring staff.
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.
Presbyterian Camp On Okoboji Milford,IA 712-337-3313
Christian emphasis. Facility on lake. Music, performance, nature, low challenge course. Singles, adult, and youth camping.
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.
YMCA Greater Des Moines Day Ca Waukee,IA 515-471-8581
Residential and/or Day Camp:
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