Iowa 4-H Center
2009 Summer Camps
"Just 4 You!"

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Iowa 4-H Mission

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

ISU Extension Camps Are for Everyone!

4-H camps are open to ALL YOUTH – membership in a 4-H club is not a requirement – so bring a friend to share the experience!

What We Are All About

Iowa 4-H is a youth development program with over 100 years of experience fostering positive life skills in Iowa youth. The Iowa 4-H Center gives all campers the opportunity to participate in experiences that strengthen their sense of belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery. Iowa 4-H camping follows the principals of experiential learning, and draws on the knowledge base of Iowa State University and competent professional and student staff. We care about your children!

Head: 4-H Camp focuses on Mastery

At the Iowa 4-H Center, campers feel and believe they are capable, and experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges to develop their self-confidence. Through the exploration of activities related to their interests, campers learn to develop & master life-long skills.

Heart: 4-H Camp focuses on Belonging

4-H camp gives campers the opportunity to feel physically and emotionally safe while actively participating in an inclusive environment. Our cabin groups make new friends, feel a sense of connection to each other, encourage each other, and know they are cared about by others.

Hands: 4-H Camp focuses on Generosity

By exploring 4-H camp service and citizenship activities, campers can connect to the larger community and learn to give back to others. Serving on Kitchen Patrol or morning cabin clean-up, and caring for animals in the nature center are just a few ways campers develop character and a sense of service while at camp.

Health: 4-H Camp focuses on Independence

Being at camp – away from home – gives campers an amazing opportunity to experience a sense of Independence . Through a week of camp activities, campers work on decision-making, responsibility, self-determination, healthy choices, leadership, self-discipline, and ultimately learn to better understand themselves.

The Iowa 4-H Center offers a progression of age-appropriate activities for mastering skills in a wide variety of interests:

Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Rappelling, Team Challenge Course, Swimming, Outdoor Cooking, Kayaking, Archery, Arts & Crafts, Canoeing, Shooting Sports, Zip Line, Creek Walk, Nature Center, Outdoor Camping Skills, Paper Rockets, GPS, Sports, Recreation Room

Updated Facilities

Adhering to the guidelines set in place by the American Camp Association, from the carefully constructed bunks in our cabins to the nutritious meals served in Linden Lodge, our facilities are well equipped and maintained with children in mind. Our summer camp cabins are cozy and inviting with air-conditioning and carpet in each cabin that sleeps 8-10 people comfortably. New showers and bathroom facilities are located in the centralized main lodge.

Caring Adults

Much time is spent searching for staff with just the right qualities to give campers the best possible experience. Our staff are carefully selected for their ability to be advisors, guides, and mentors. After passing a criminal background check they undergo 14 days of in-depth training, along with additional certification in special program areas.

Health, Safety, and Fun - all ACA Accredited

We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Our ACA Accreditation assures you that camp practices have been measured against rigorous national standards and go a step beyond a state's basic licensing requirements.

Camp Gift Certificates

Iowa 4-H Center gift certificates are a great way to recognize others! Consider them for awards, birthday presents, or special occasion gifts! Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount and are redeemable for either store items or registration fees. To order call the camp office at 515-795-3338 or download an Order Form.

Map & Directions to camp

For more information about Iowa 4-H Center summer camps contact Traci Haselhuhn: 515-795-3338, tracidh@iastate.edu

Iowa 4-H Center 2009 Summer Camps "Just 4 You!"