May 31 - Jun 3
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Caterpillar Camp I
Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world!
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Jun 7-10
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Caterpillar Camp II
Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world!
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Jun 7
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Spear Throwing (June 7)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Jun 8
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Spear Throwing (June 8)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Jun 14-17
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Tadpole Camp: Morning Session
Campers will explore the life cycle of various animals during the week.
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Jun 14-17
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Tadpole Camp: Afternoon Session
Campers will explore the life cycle of various animals during the week.
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Jun 21-22
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Overnight Explorers
Campers will explore the life cycle of various animals during the week.
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Jun 24
Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Bear Creek Geodes
Head to Bear Creek in search of Iowa’s State Rock plus any other rock, fossil or mineral that catches your eye.
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Jun 28 - Jul 1
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nature Detectives
Campers become detectives as they answer the question, which animal has been here!
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Jun 28
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Fire Starting (June 28)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Jun 29
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Fire Starting (June 29)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Jun 30
Thursday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Girl Scout Water Games
This program is for GSEIWI Jefferson County Service Unit.
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Jul 5-7
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Fishing Camp
Campers will learn to rig their own pole, bait their hook, take their catch off the line, and identify the fish!
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Jul 8
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Camp Kyle
Join us for an all-day adventure on Cedar Creek filled with kayaking, fishing, and exploration.
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Jul 12-14
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Amateur Astronomers
Discover the stories of the sky, learn about the moon’s craters, chart the sun’s movement, and stay late at the park!
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Jul 12
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Archery (July 12)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Jul 13
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Archery (July 13)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Jul 19
Tuesday 9:00 AM
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Best of the Best Camp
If you like non-stop action and a whole lot of fun, this camp is for you!
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Jul 26
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Youth Paddle: Van Buren County
Hit the water as we explore the Des Moines River from Bentonsport to Bonaparte.
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Jul 27
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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S'mores and a Scavenger Hunt
Kick off the ‘Old Fashion Fun’ weekend by some s’mores and a scavenger hunt at Jefferson County Park.
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Jul 29
Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Outdoor Adventure Night
Get the family outside and unplugged for a evening of outdoor adventure. Families will be able to move through different activities including kayaking, hiking, fishing, and archery. Pre-registration is requested for this free event.
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Aug 2
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Kayaking (August 2)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Aug 3
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Olympics: Kayaking (August 3)
Turn your child into a nature Olympian!
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Aug 5
Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Geode Paddle
Geodes are nature’s treasure chest! Participants will be paddling this beautiful stretch of river between stops on the sandbars as we search for geodes.
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