Registration Link for day camps: https://go.iastate.edu/AKVMPN

1. Please read everything thoroughly when registering your child for the camps. 
2. When signing your child up, you will select the grade they were in for the 2022-2023 School year. 
3. No refunds will be given unless the camp is cancelled. 
4. Most camps are $30, except the 2 state fair camps, they are $65. 

Kindergarten through Third grade camps:

Delicious Dough

• FULL-Contact to be put on waitlist
• Tuesday, June 20
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Do you like bread? Have you ever thought about making your own bread? This camp is all about bread and you will learn about bread, bake bread, and taste a variety of breads! You will also learn basic kitchen safety and how to properly read a recipe. 

Chef for a Day

• FULL-contact to be put on waitlist
• Tuesday, June 27
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Come be a chef for the day! At this culinary themed camp you will learn basic kitchen skills, cook delicious dishes, and participate in many cooking activities. Do you know where some of your food comes from and how to best prepare those items? You will get to learn all of that at this camp and so much more! So come be a chef for a day and take your knowledge and skills to your very own kitchen at home!

Heart day at the Expo

• FULL-contact to be put on waitlist
• Friday, July 14
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Come join us for a day during our favorite week of the summer…EXPO WEEK! At this fun and exciting day camp, you are going to get to explore all the fun activities that happen during our Expo. You will get to participate in the activities, see all the animals, and taste some yummy fair foods! We will also be talking about having a happy and healthy heart with fun activities that help keep us happy and healthy. We will get to enjoy a fun nature walk around the grounds and enjoy healthy, but delicious snacks.

Nature in the Night

• FULL-contact to be put on waitlist
• Tuesday, July 18
• 2:00 PM-8:00 PM
• Location: Pioneer Ridge
• Join us for a fun evening AT Pioneer Ridge with our Naturalist Sara and Sunshine exploring Nature in the Night.  We will learn about what happens in nature at night, make our own meal, and have lots of fun.

Pets Day Camp

• FULL-contact to be put on waitlist
• Tuesday, July 25
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Do you love animals as much as we do? Did you know that some pets have jobs? Did you know that pets can be more than just cats and dogs? This pet day camp is going to be all about pets, taking care of pets, and meeting interesting pets. You will also get to meet some of the people who help take care of our animals for us. So, if you love pets, you will want to come to this camp!

Up, Down, Spin Around

• FULL-contact to be put on waitlist
• Tuesday, August 1
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Have you ever been to a fair, festival or amusement park with rides?  Step right up and try your hand at midway games, roller coaster challenges and more during this fun-filled amusement park themed day camp!

A Day at the State Fair

• Wednesday, August 16
• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
• We will spend a fun-filled day at the Iowa State Fair, many hands on activities as well as yummy snacks. We will even meet some animals from Ottumwa who will be at the fair!  THE RATIO FOR THIS CAMP IS 2 KIDS TO 1 VOLUNTEER. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE BACKGROUND SCREENED, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

Fourth through Sixth Grade Camps:

Explore Wapello County

• Wednesday, June 21
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• I bet you didn’t know all the of fun and interesting things there are to do in Wapello County! Come spend a fun filled day traveling and exploring Wapello County! You will spend the day learning and experiencing so many things, you won’t be able to wait to tell your family all about it! Lunch will be included!

Outdoor Adventures

• Wednesday, June 28
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Fresh air and sunshine! A whole day of exploring Pioneer Ridge Nature Center. At this outdoor day camp, you will get to fish, kayak, enjoy the great outdoors, and learn so much!

Babysitting Basics

• Almost Full...
• Wednesday, July 5
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• This camp will teach the responsibilities of a babysitter, what employers expect, caring for infants and toddlers, age-appropriate toys, how to handle emergencies and basic first aid.   Participants will receive a babysitting starter bag Full of goodies. 

Heat Day at the Expo

• FULL-Contact to be put on waitlist
• Friday, July 14
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Come join us for a day during our favorite week of the summer…EXPO WEEK! At this fun and exciting day camp, you are going to get to explore all the fun activities that happen during our Expo. You will get to participate in the activities, see all the animals, and taste some yummy fair foods! We will also be talking about having a happy and healthy heart with fun activities that help keep us happy and healthy. We will get to enjoy a fun nature walk around the grounds and enjoy healthy, but delicious snacks.

Calling all Actors

• Wednesday, July 19
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Lights! Camera! Action! At this theater camp you will tap into your imagination, practice techniques, and create a showcase for our friends at the end of the day. You will learn how to use body language, different voice techniques, and character development! Crack out your acting skills and join us for an exciting day!

Everybody Kneads Bread

• Wednesday, August 2
• 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Do you like bread? Have you ever thought about making your own bread? This camp is all about bread and you will learn about bread, bake bread, and taste a variety of breads from our very own baking experts! You will also learn basic kitchen safety and how to properly read a recipe.

Day at the State Fair

• Monday, August 14
• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Spend a day at the great Iowa State Fair with us! We will have a fun filled day at the fair, we will get to experience the fair and also get a backstage pass to several activities and even get to hang out with some Wapello County animals that will be at the fair representing us! THE RATIO FOR THIS CAMP IS 2 KIDS TO 1 VOLUNTEER. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE BACKGROUND SCREENED, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW!