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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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Challenge/Rope Courses
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.
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 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 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:
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
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.
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.
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