Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
5/23/03
For immediate release
Contacts:
Traci Stephens, Iowa 4-H Center, (515) 795-3338, tracis@iastate.edu
Carol Ouverson, Extension Communication Services, (515) 294-9640, couverso@iastate.edu
Youth Activities Abound at Iowa 4-H Center This Summer
AMES, Iowa--Youth looking for fun and adventure this summer will find a bounteous supply at the Iowa 4-H Center located near Madrid in Boone County. Camp sessions are open to all youth; 4-H membership is not required.
Youth can pursue interests in archery, backpacking, canoeing, fishing or Frisbee. They can sign up for horseback riding, photography, quilting, rappelling or art. They might choose kayaking, nature study, night hikes, star study or eating ice cream for breakfast.
Camp sessions include:
Aerospace and DNA
Camp Travel Your Universe takes campers ages 9 to 12 into the world of
motion and mystery. They can build and launch rockets, design and program
robots, learn to fly from a real pilot and explore the universe from their
DNA to the stars. Session is June 15-18. Cost is $155.
Complete Camping
Camp Everything allows youth ages 9 to 12 to discover a little bit of
everything such as climbing, archery, crafts, pond studies, nature hikes,
canoeing and swimming. They can choose from five sessions that run June
22-27, July 6-11, July 13-18, July 20-25 or July 27-Aug 1. Cost is $265.
Camp Discovery offers first-time campers ages 8 to 10 fun and adventure through nature hikes, creek stomping, pond studies, swimming, games, and campfires. Shortened session is June 29-July 2. Cost is $155.
Camp Bring a Big Person gives youth ages 6 to 11 quality time with an over-18 adult. Campers stay in an air-conditioned lodge and can swim, hike, make crafts, canoe, creek walk, play games and sing by the campfire. Shortened session is July 27-29. Cost is youth $95, adult $100.
Water
Camp Water World offers a week in the water for 9- to 12-year-olds who
want to play water games, use water balloons, canoe, kayak and swim in
the junior Olympic-size pool. Four sessions run June 22-27, July 13-18,
July 20-25 and July 27-Aug 1. Cost is $265.
Camp H20 = Fun offers youth ages 13 to 16 similar experiences to Camp Water World and a river canoe trip down the Des Moines River where they will picnic on a sand bar. The session runs June 29-July 2. Cost is $165.
Horses
Camp Horse'n Around is for horse-lovers ages 12 to 16 from beginners to
accomplished riders. Three hours each day is spent with instructors at
Stage Coach Stables in Ames. In addition to working on skill levels, campers
learn horse grooming and tack skills, posting and lunging. Two sessions
run June 22-27 and July 13-18. Cost is $395.
Art, Frisbee, Photography, Quilting
Shutterbugs Camp brings youth ages 12 to 16 hands-on training with professional
photographers. They work on indoor, outdoor, motion and night shots using
black lights, tripods, video and dark room equipment. Session runs June
22-27 and costs $290.
Camp Ultimate Frisbee offers youth ages 12 to 16 a chance to learn the rules, skills, equipment and drills all ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee golf fans want to know. Session runs June 29-July 2 and $165.
Camp Wanna-Quilt-A is for youth ages 10 to 14. They will machine-stitch a pieced quilt top and have time left over for swimming and other camp activities. Sewing machines and fabrics are provided and no experience is needed. Session runs June 29-July 2 and costs $200.
Camp Art-rageous is open to youth ages 10 to 13 who will explore the elements of design and work on art projects with Iowa State University and camp professionals. Session runs July 20-25 and costs $275.
Nature Study, Outdoor Survival Skills, Rappelling
At Nature Detective Camp youth ages 10 to 13 can become nature detectives
as they track animals and discover their secrets. Youth learn about trees,
go fishing, catch critters in the creek, fix birdhouses and go on nature
hikes. Two sessions run July 6-11 and July 27-Aug. 1 and cost $265.
Camp High Adventure, also for youth ages 10 to 13, offers teamwork as campers overcome obstacles on the high and low ropes course and the 50-foot climbing tower. They learn about ropes, harnesses, helmets and how a belay team works together to keep everyone safe. Session runs July 6-11 and costs. $265.
Camp Outdoor Adventure is for youth ages 12 to 14 who want to set up an outdoor shelter for an overnight stay, prepare their own food over an open campfire and find their way with a global positioning system. They will canoe down the river and have time for swimming and other camp activities. Session runs July 13-18 and costs $275.
Camp Vertical Challenge is for youth ages 13 to 16 with advanced climbing skills. They will rappel the 50-foot climbing wall and take on the 20-foot ropes course. Campers experience a night zip, learn knot tying and practice safety measures. Session runs July 27-Aug. 1 and costs $265.
Off the Beaten Track
At Invaders of the Darkness, campers ages 13 to 16 gradually stay up later
until they can sleep all day. They go on night hikes, study the stars,
take a night zip and solve nightly mysteries. Session runs July 6-11 and
costs $290.
Camp You Can't Do That lets youth ages 12 to 16 relax the rules. They can order pizza, eat ice cream for breakfast, raid the kitchen, sleep-in mornings and have extra pool time. Session runs July 20-25 and costs $290.
Registrations and camp fees need to be received two weeks before camps begin. For more information, call 515-795-3338 or e-mail: tracis@iastate.edu. Also visit the Web site at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hcenter.
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