Quotes From Our Summer Camp Parents
“The 3 day/2 night option (Little Wall Climbers) was a PERFECT introduction for our daughter, a reluctant camper. She is very much interested in returning next year for a full week.”
“He absolutely loves camp. I really think it's the quality staff that makes a difference. Last year he had “the coolest counselor and CIT ever!”
“Connor and Drake were ready to come back before we even left. They had a great time there.”
“As a parent, I love the themes for the camps. It helps me feel like my child is learning something specific that week. It also helps get kids with similar interests together.”
“I was VERY impressed with the different camp options all going on at the same time. It seems like there's something available for every type of camper.”
“You coordinate an outstanding program”
“We have always thought the Iowa 4-H Center summer camp sessions were a lot of fun, a positive experience for our kids, and well planned out -- thank you!”
“My daughter was so impressed with your staff and the fun they shared with the campers.”
“I am so glad both my kids (an overnighter and a day camper) took part in 4-H camp this summer. They had a blast and will definitely be back next year!”
“I was very happy with the camp this past summer. It was a positive experience for my son and he had an opportunity to learn new things. I also really liked being able to see the pictures of camp throughout the week he was there. Thanks.”
“You run a nice camp and I've been impressed with the check in/out procedures you've used. You all do a great job!!!”
Quotes from Summer Campers
“This was my first time at camp, you guys made me think it might be fun to go to another one”
“I think this was my most fun summer at 4-H Camp yet! And I've been coming for 8 years”
“It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot I also make new friends”
“It was so fun I just wish I would have come earlier so I could stay longer”
“It's quality – the counselors were always exciting and encouraged us to do things we hadn't done before.”
"If I could, I would live here, but I can't, so I have to wait for a whole long year to come back."
"All of us enjoyed camp a lot. There were so many fun things to do that all of us wish we could have stayed a whole week at the LEAST! Actually 2 weeks at the least!"
"They showed me how to do stuff I didn't know how to do."
"They listened to me and that felt good."
"The staff let us create, explore and discover things for ourselves."
"I liked that we were challenged to do things we thought we would never get the chance to do, or were too scared to do (rock wall, high ropes, etc)."
"I liked that you could talk a lot and be yourself."
"It is a whole week and you really get to know everyone."
"I liked that we were always doing something."
"Everybody was very helpful and nice and I respect that a lot."