Camp Center

Iowa 4-H Center 2009 Update

 
2009 Summer Camp Information Is Now On-line at www.iowa4hcamp.com/summercamp

  • Twelve new camps for 2009!
  • Discounts available for 4-H members, siblings, and early-registrations.
  • Camp registrations must be postmarked by April 1 to receive the early registration discount.
  • Financial aid forms for Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships are due to county extension offices by May 1.


New Camps for 2009!

  • Secret Agents (Ages 7-9) solve mysteries, explore, find clues, hidden treasures, & surprises
  • Inside Out Camp (Ages 7-9) sleep inside a lodge one night and sleep under the stars or in tents another night
  • Rail Camp (Ages 9-12) explore the Kate Shelly historical site and ride the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad
  • Short Creativity Camp (Ages 9-12) combination art & drama – art show & short play performance
  • First Iowans Camp (Ages 10-12) Native American sites, flint knapping, archery, pottery, and local museums
  • High Adventure (Ages 10-12)Three hours daily on our climbing tower, zip line, and high ropes course
  • Military Heritage Camp (Ages 10-13) historic uniforms, weapons, artifacts, and tactics from Iowa's past wars
  • Splash Camp (Ages 10-14) swimming, creek walks, pool slide, slip ‘n slide, snorkeling, and kayaking
  • Sports Zone (Ages 11-13) basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, kickball, ultimate Frisbee, international sports, tips on healthy living, good nutrition, and sportsmanship. Also tour the ISU athletic department
  • Archeology Camp (Ages 11-14) explore areas of cultural activity to find new sites, get basic museum cataloguing skills, learn about artifacts types found in the area, talk about American Indian burial grounds
  • Express Yourself (Ages 12-14) paint, draw, act, sing, and have lots of fun with other creative camp friends. Plus visit the Des Moines Art Center, ISU College of Design, and the ISU theater department
  • Dad & Me Camp for dads (or grandpas or uncles, etc.) and their sons/daughters ages 6-11


4-H Center Open House - Wednesday, June 3, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us for a BBQ picnic dinner, try out the climbing tower and archery range, make a camp craft, take a wagon tour of camp, visit the overnight camp cabins and day camp lodge, and meet the camp staff and directors. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions about camp.
 
Volunteer as a 4-H Center Camp Nurse!
The Iowa 4-H Center is seeking adults professionally trained and certified with a minimum certification as a Registered Nurse (RN) to volunteer as a camp nurse and live on-site for a week of camp. Nurses need to arrive at camp between 1:00pm and 2:00pm on the Sunday of the week they will volunteer and they will live on-site in the Health Hut until after closing ceremonies end that week. Meals are provided. Nurses who volunteer during our half-week camps (Week 4) will receive one free week-long resident camp registration OR two free half-week resident camp registrations. Nurses who volunteer during our week-long camp sessions (Weeks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9) will receive two free week-long resident camp registrations OR four free half-week resident camp registrations OR one free week-long and two free half-week registrations. Sorry, family members are NOT allowed to live in the Health Hut with you. Volunteer Camp Nurses MUST also complete a driving record check, a criminal background check, and attend the nurse training on Saturday, May 30th from 1-4:00pm before volunteering during the summer: For more information, please call (515) 795-3338 or email tracidh@iastate.edu.
 
The Great Camp Getaway Give-Away
This summer we are offering families an opportunity for a free family vacation at camp – staying in our family-sized air-conditioned cabin for a week with all meals and daily camp activities such as swimming included. What we ask in exchange is for the family members to volunteer part of their day to help us around camp with some basic tasks, such as cleaning cabins, washing dishes, delivering firewood, driving camp vans, etc. Weeks would begin at Noon on Sunday and end anytime between Friday evening and Saturday at Noon. Families can also choose to split the week with other families or 4-H club members. This getaway giveaway is only good during the 9 weeks of summer camp between June 7th and August 8th. If you are interested, or would like more details, please call the camp manager, John Roosa, at 515-795-3338.
 
Camp Promotions
This spring we are looking for a variety of opportunities to promote the Iowa 4-H Center programs. If you would like to have a 4-H camp staff member visit your area, please contact tracidh@iastate.edu.
 
Schedule a Work Day or Attend Spring Volunteer Day at the Iowa 4-H Center
Gather some friends and call the camp to schedule a workday. We have lots of projects for all skill levels! The 4-H Center has scheduled our Spring Volunteer Day for Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or shine! Volunteer as a family for some great bonding time outdoors, volunteer hours toward your school class requirements, or use the experience for a citizenship write-up in your 4-H record book or as a fair exhibit. Come for the morning, or the afternoon, or stay the whole day! A continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and a lunch will be provided. Overnight lodging is available for 4-H Clubs at $3 per person in Birch or Hickory Villages Friday or Saturday night. Come to volunteer and stay to enjoy the camp facilities. Call the camp office at (515)795-3338 to sign up your group.

Camp Leadership Opportunities for Senior Members
The Iowa 4-H Center is looking for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in gaining some leadership and citizenship hours while volunteering as leaders-in-training (LIT) and counselors-in-training (CIT) this summer. Current freshmen will work as LITs with our day camp program for 6-10 year olds. Current sophomores and juniors will serve as CITs and assistant cabin counselors for a week. LITs and CITs are required to attend one of our leadership camps on the following weekends: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2 to noon Sunday May 3, or 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to noon Sunday , May 17, or 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 5 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Following their training, they may select any week of the summer to return to camp for their fieldwork. For more information on these opportunities, visit: www.iowa4hcamp.com/summercamp.
 
Schedule a Retreat, Meeting, or Family Reunion
Did you know the Iowa 4-H Center is open year-round and 4-H membership is NOT required to rent our facilities! The Iowa 4-H Center is a perfect setting for your adult conferences or retreats, professional meetings, youth groups, church groups, family reunions, and other recreational and educational events. The Iowa 4–H Center offers a variety of lodging, meal, and programming options year-round to meet the needs of any group! For more information, call the camp office to request a Retreat Brochure with details on year-round retreat group options and information on fees, activities, and other amenities.
 
4-H Club Coupon
2009 will be the fifth year that we have offered the 4-H Club Free Rental Coupon at the Iowa 4-H Center. We have been excited to see 4-H clubs from all across the state come out to visit the camp, have retreats or meetings, participate in camp programs, and enjoy the camps natural setting. If you know of a club that has not heard of this offer, encourage them to visit our camp website (www.iowa4hcamp.com) and click on the coupon link at the top of the main page for more information.
 
Wanted: Summer Camp Staff
Caring young adults are needed to work as counselors, lifeguards, activity leaders, day camp staff, and office workers to make a positive difference in the life of campers this summer. We are currently taking applications to fill our 2009 camp staff positions. Applications and job descriptions are available on www.iowa4hcamp.com/summer employment. If you know a college-age student who would be the perfect addition to our staff please direct them to the Iowa 4-H Center website. Positions are open till filled. Salaries with room, board, training, and certifications provided. Staff need to be age 18+.
 
Give a Camp Gift Certificate
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 may 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.
 
Donate Items from the Camp Wish List
We have a wish list of needed items posted on the front page of our camp website (www.iowa4hcamp.com). These items are big and small, new and used, could be purchased or donated. We are currently raising money to replace our pool diving board ($1700), muzzleloader/air rifle/atlatl shooting sports equipment ($2000), and a replacement of our old intercom phone system ($5000). If you have any questions call the camp office: (515) 795-3338.
 
Iowa 4-H Photography Camp (Grades 7-12)
The 4-H Photography Camp is dedicated to exploring the creative art of photography. No matter whether you use film or digital, you'll learn new and exciting techniques to improve your photos and get the chance to try them first hand! To register, contact David Entriken at dfe1943@yahoo.com or (515) 832-2647 by May 15. 11:00 a.m. June 17 to 3:30 p.m. June 19: $160 if paid by April 1 or $180 if paid May 15.


6/9/2009