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Jun 8-9
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Noisy Nature Camp (Session 1)
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of us exploring nature and its many sounds! Join us as we listen and create our own sounds using materials we find in nature.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 10
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Adult Summer Camp Retreat
That’s right, this is summer camp, but for the grown-ups. Sign-up with your friend, your partner in crime, your family, or just by yourself.
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Jester Park
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Jun 12-16
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Explorers Camp
Five days of explorations in nature…what could be better than that!?! Come and spend a week at Jester Park hiking, playing games, working on projects, and getting to be part of the nature that is all around us.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 12-14
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Junior Naturalist Camp (Session 1)
Do you know a child who loves the outdoors? Campers will spend the week fishing, canoeing, hiking, geocaching, building campfires and more while exploring the outdoors. On the last day of camp, campers will receive a badge and certificate.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 13-14
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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River Rats Camp
If you have a young experience paddler looking for a challenge, then this camp is for them. We will explore two different Central Iowa rivers and test their paddling skills.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 14
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Western Iowa Wonders Eco Bus trip
Join us for a day of discovery in Western Iowa, including the oldest barn in the U.S. and a live birds of prey program.
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Polk County Education Programs
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Jun 20-21
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Shooting Camp
This camp will introduce participants to the lifelong sport of target shooting. We'll learn the basics of archery, air rifle and even throw Atlatls.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 21-22
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Nature Discovery Camp (Session 1)
Discover the wonders of nature and unlock some of nature’s mysteries. How does a snake catch it’s food? Can a lizard really regrow its tail? Whose footprints were left in the mud? Bring your nature detective skills for two days of discovery.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 22
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Survival Camp (session 1)
Set your child’s imagination and adventurous spirit free as they learn about the natural environment and important survival skills.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 26-27
Monday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Frogs, Toads and Snakes (9-11:30)
We will explore the world of reptiles and amphibians while hiking the trails, playing games, making crafts and meeting special guests. Campers are sure to discover everything that makes these creatures ‘toad’ally cool!
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jun 28-30
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Mad Scientist Camp (Session 1)
Embark on a series of science adventures like no other during mad scientist camp! Using a combination of games, science discovery, and hands-on fun campers will explore different sciences in nature and conduct their very own experiments.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 5-7
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Water Detectives Camp
Get ready to uncover the wonders of water as you become a Water Detective! Throughout the week, we will explore what makes freshwater so important for both plants and animals (including humans like us).
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 6-7
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Noisy Nature Camp (Session 2)
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of us exploring nature and its many sounds! Join us as we listen and create our own sounds using materials we find in nature.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 10-11
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Botany Camp
It's time to geek out about plants! We’ll take a hike to uncover the amazing diversity of plants and trees in the park, discover what flowers look like under a microscope, press a few flowers, and even try painting plants with watercolors.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 11-12
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Paddle Camp
Learn the basics of both canoeing and kayaking, including self and assisted rescues. Then try out your new skills on an adventurous paddling trip through the Chichaqua Oxbows. B
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 12-13
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Mississippi River Cruise & Field of Dreams 2-day Eco bus trip
Explore eastern Iowa in this two day extravaganza!
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Polk County Education Programs
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Jul 12-14
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Spaceship Earth Camp
Volcanoes, glaciers, ecosystems, black holes, and constellations. Learn about what makes planet Earth and the space around us so amazing.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 18-20
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Junior Naturalist Camp (Session 2)
Do you know a child who loves the outdoors? Campers will spend the week fishing, canoeing, hiking, geocaching, building campfires and more while exploring the outdoors. On the last day of camp, campers will receive a badge and certificate.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 19-20
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Nature Discovery Camp (Session 2)
Discover the wonders of nature and unlock some of nature’s mysteries. How does a snake catch it’s food? Can a lizard really regrow its tail? Whose footprints were left in the mud? Bring your nature detective skills for two days of discovery.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 19-21
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pathfinder Exploration Camp
Lions, tigers, and bears…nope, we don’t have any of those, but we do have two and a half days of adventures for students aged 12-16 looking for a unique summer experience.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 25
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Survival Camp (session 2)
Set your child’s imagination and adventurous spirit free as they learn about the natural environment and important survival skills.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Jul 26-28
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Mad Scientist Camp (Session 2)
Embark on a series of science adventures like no other during mad scientist camp! Using a combination of games, science discovery, and hands-on fun campers will explore different sciences in nature and conduct their very own experiments.
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Aug 8-9
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Can You Dig It? Camp
There are billions of interesting things to discover underground, let’s explore the world of soil and learn how important it is!
| Youth Camps |
Jester Park
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Aug 12
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Adult Summer Camp Retreat (Session 2)
That’s right, this is summer camp, but for the grown-ups. Sign-up with your friend, your partner in crime, your family, or just by yourself.
| Programs |
Jester Park
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Aug 15
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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On Safari! Eco Bus trip
Go on Safari with Polk County Conservation westward to Omaha and the Lauritzen Gardens.
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Polk County Education Programs
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