Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
5/12/03
Contacts:
Traci Stephens, Iowa 4-H Center, (515) 795-3338, tracis@iastate.edu
Carol Ouverson, Extension Communication Services, (515) 294-9640, couverso@iastate.edu
Camps Teach Water, High Rope Skills
AMES, Iowa -- Youth can expand their skills in the water or on the high ropes during camps offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension this summer at the Iowa 4-H Center in Boone County.
Camp High Adventure runs July 6-11 or July 20-25, during which youth ages 10-13 work to overcome obstacles on the high and low ropes course and the 50-foot climbing tower. Campers learn about ropes, harnesses, helmets and teamwork safety.
Camp Vertical Challenge runs July 27-Aug 1 and challenges the advanced skills of youth ages 13-16 on the 50-foot tower and 20-foot ropes course. Campers learn knot tying, go on a night zip and tower climb, and practice equipment maintenance.
Camp Water World runs June 22-27 or July 13-18 and offers youth ages 9-12 canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving and water games. The 4-H Center features an Olympic-sized pool.
Camp H2O=Fun runs June 29-July 2 and allows youth ages 13-16 to work up to more challenging waters as they kayak in the pool and canoe in the camp pond. Campers also take a three-hour canoe trip down the Des Moines River, pausing to picnic on a sandbar.
Over 20 camping sessions await youth through ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development. Membership in 4-H is not required. For more information, call the 4-H Center at (515) 795-3338, e-mail tracis@iastate.edu, or print a copy of the camp brochure from the Web at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hcenter/. Information also is available at local county offices of ISU Extension.
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Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.