Wild Seekers at Hitchcock Nature Center
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade will expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Seekers at Hitchcock Nature Center July 7th through 9th. Campers will discover news skills & explore the wild side of Iowa during this hands on camp. Campers will enjoy beginning archery lessons, shelter building challenges, hiking, plant & animals identification, & nature crafts.
Wild Seekers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 3rd & 4th grade. Camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA & will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. July 7th through 9th. Cost for this three day camp is $75.00 per camper & includes park admission, snack, camp materials, & three take-home activity packets. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock & insect repellent, also recommended are a hat, sunglasses, long pants, & closed toe shoes. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Due to Covid-19 our staff has altered the hours & organization of our annual Summer Nature Camps to keep our campers and staff as safe as possible while still providing a fun and engaging summer camp experience for your child.
- Wild Seekers Camp hours have been adjusted to 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Camp registration will be capped at 12 campers daily
- Campers will receive a special take-home activity packet each day of camp
- Camp staff have structured the day and activities to maintain 6’ of social distancing to the extent possible
- Campers will not be required to wear masks, however we highly encourage each camper to have a mask to wear in situations where social distancing is difficult or impossible
- Staff will wear masks when not able to maintain 6’ of distance
- Staff will regularly disinfect the facilities and frequently touched surfaces
- Daily temperature checks will be required of all staff and campers
- Each camper will have their own set of supplies to use for the week including their own bottle of sanitizer and individually packaged snacks
A pre-camp meeting via Zoom will be offered to parents the Friday before camp to go over procedures and to answer questions. Each registered family will receive an email with a link to join this informational meeting, watch your email & make sure to check your spam folder.
COVID-19 CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to the material needs of each camp we observe the following cancellation policy.
Cancellations made prior to the end of day on June 12th will receive 100% refund
14 Days (or More) Notice - 50% Refund
13 to 8 Days Notice - 25% Refund
7 Days or Less Notice - 0% Refund
For more information or to cancel your camp registration please call 712-545-3283 extension 1189 or email environmentaleducation@pottcounty-ia.gov.
*Camps cancelled by Pottawattamie Conservation will be refunded 100%.
Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge
2020 Programming Sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation
The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
