Recreation
For groups with participants 19 years and older. Most offered year-round, weather permitting
Basketball, Volleyball, Ball Fields: Courts are open to all groups at no charge. If you would like to reserve for a special event, please call ahead. Bring your own equipment or rent ours for $5.00 per day.
Campfire: Wood provided. Campfires built at no charge. Please call ahead to arrange. Additional wood may be purchased by the armload.
Cross Country Skiing: Equipment rental only. Available with 6" of snow. Cut your own trails at the 4–H Center. $5.50 per person per calendar day.
Day Hike: Enter the cool shade of the woodlands. Search for signs of wildlife and identify tracts. $25 per hour for up to 20 people.
Horse Shoes: Courts open to all groups at no charge. Shoes are provided in the BBQ Shelter. If you would like to reserve for a special event, please call ahead.
Night Hike: Learn how animals live in the darkness. For a time of sensory awareness, leave the lights behind! $30 per hour for up to 20 people.
Archery: Certified instructors will teach the basics of shooting and safety allowing each participant to shoot in rotation. $30 per hour for up to 15 people.
Pond Canoeing: Instructional and recreational experience on the small camp pond. $30 per hour for up to 15 people.
River Canoeing: Let us take you away to explore the scenic Des Moines River Valley on a 3-hour out-of-camp canoeing trip. $120 per group of 20 or less.
Swimming: Cool off in the beautiful Jr. Olympic size pool. Must be reserved in advance. Lifeguards are provided by the 4–H Center.
$40 per hr. for group size 1- 25 persons.
$60 per hr. for group size 26-50 persons.
$85 per hr. for group size 51-75 persons.
Leadership & Teambuilding
Most offered April thru October, weather permitting. Each program is tailored to your individual group goals. Please call the office for information.
Teams Course: Challenge your group to solve initiatives using the collective resources of the whole. Can be done indoors or out with a group size of 20 or less.
$100 per group for 2 hours.
$150 per group for up to 4 hrs.
$200 per group for up to 6 hrs.
High Ropes: Take the challenge 20-30 feet up into the trees. Groups must first complete the Teams Course. Our High Ropes Course has 4 elements plus the Zip Line. $150 covers a group of 20 or less for up to 3 hours in length.
NIGHT ZIP: Personally challenging, and an unforgettable ride - try our Zip Line at night using headlamps. Must complete High Ropes first. $150 covers a group of 20 or less for up to 3 hours in length.
Teams/High Combo: Each program is tailored to meet specific group goals. Call for details. $200 per group of 20 or less for a 6-hour program.
Climbing Wall: Scale the fifty-foot wall as your group members man the ropes below. Groups must first complete teams course. $100 covers a group of 20 or less for 2 hours.
NIGHT Climb: Add to the challenge - scale the wall at night using headlamps! Groups must first try a day climb. $150 per group of 20 for up to 3 hours.
Rappelling: Drop off the 46ft platform into a free rappel. Groups must first complete high ropes or climbing. $150 per group of 20 for up to 3 hours.