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Iowa Camps
Providing Unique Settings and Activities For Children To Expand Their Horizons
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From beautiful Backbone State Park to the mighty Mississippi River, Iowa camps have the qualities that both parents and kids are looking for. Iowa camps specialize in providing your child with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experience in a variety of themes.
The following are some highly recommended camps within the state of 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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Camping Skills/Outdoor Living
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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