Jasper

Upper Iowa Overnight Camp (ages 10-16)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Pre-trip: July 17-18 Quarry Springs Park, Colfax

Upper Iowa Trip: July 23-25

Join the Jasper County Conservation staff for a fun adventure in beautiful Northeast Iowa. You will experience a three-day trip that will challenge you both mentally and physically. Our adventure will consist of a 16-mile kayak trip on the Upper Iowa River spanning two days. Previous paddling and tent camping experience is preferred but not required. A pre-trip workshop will be held the week before our departure and is required for camp participants. This workshop will cover basic water safety, river navigation by kayak, and tent camping basics. Participants will be selected using an application process. Applications are due May 24. For more information about the camp please contact goldsen@jasperia.org. Application for this camp can be found here. 

Campers are allowed to sign up for only 2 Jasper County Conservation camps total.

Refund Policy: Refunds will only be given in the case of a documented medical emergency or funeral. If your child is no longer attend for a reason other than this the program fee becomes a donation to Jasper County Conservation. If a program is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen reasons, then a similar program will be offered in its place. 

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