Our Environmental Education team is hard at work planning another summer of fun. Registration for these amazing camps will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1st so mark your calendars.
Don't forget, Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation members will receive early registration benefits as a thank you for your support. Summer camp registration for all PCF members will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22nd! Purchase your membership at any Pottawattamie Conservation park or online at www.pottawattamieconservationfoundation.com.
Wildlings Camp - For Students Age 3 to 5
Our youngest learners will get to know the animals that call southwest Iowa home. With a new animal focus each day campers are sure to learn a lot about the natural world around them. All Wildlings camps are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center. Cost is $15 per camper, per day & you may register for for as many Wildlings camps as you like.
Wild Ones - For Students Entering 1st & 2nd Grade (Age 6 to 7)
Our 1st & 2nd grade learners will walk on the wild side during this immersive camp experience packed full of fort building, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more. Wild Ones is a three day camp & is offered twice at two locations. Camp will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day & campers are welcome to attend both camps. Cost is $75 per camper, per camp.
Wild Seekers - For Students Entering 3rd & 4th Grade (age 8 to 9)
Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade 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 & animal identification, & nature crafts. Wild Seekers is a three day camp & is offered twice at two locations. Camp will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day & campers are welcome to attend both camps. Cost is $75 per camper, per camp.
Wild Wanderers - For Students Entering 5th & 6th Grade (age 10 to 11)
Students entering 5th & 6th grade will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through archery lessons, advanced shelter building, & fire building during this hands-on camp. Wild Wanderers is a three day camp & is offered twice at two locations. Camp will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day & campers are welcome to attend both camps. Cost is $75 per camper, per camp.
Into the Wild - For Students Entering 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade (age 12 to 14)
Older students will put their outdoor skills to use during this three day outdoor adventure which includes a canoe trip on the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail & an overnight campout at Botna Bend Park. This three day event begins with a refresher course on canoe skills and water safety at Arrowhead Park from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & follows up the next day as we set off on our overnight adventure. Cost is $100 per student.
