Camp Director: Nathan Pick, ndpick@iastate.edu
Register: Click HERE to visit the registration page!
Iowa State University Recreation Services is dedicated to promoting health and wellness through recreational activities for individuals of all ages. Our youth camps are designed to engage children in a variety of sports, games, and outdoor adventures while fostering personal growth and development. We offer youth camps with opportunities for kids of a variety of ages to learn, grow, and be active!
Iowa State Recreation Services Youth Camps are designed for participants who are ages 6-12 and want to discover new sports, be active, and have fun! Basic instruction in various sports and activities is given at State Gym, Beyer Hall, or outdoor locations on campus (these camps are not associated with Iowa State Athletics).
Youth Camp registration for individual days will open 1 month prior to the camp date at 10am. We only have a limited number of spots for these day camps.
Only dependents of members, ISU Employees, those who have an ISU Affiliation, or students are eligible at this time. To register for Youth Camps, please click the “sign-in” button, then select “ISU Net ID” to login.
Pricing: $60/day
When: 16 dates covering the school calendar “off” days of Ames & Gilbert districts:
- September 14
- September 21
- October 5
- October 19
- November 2
- November 13
- November 16
- January 15
- February 8
- February 15
- February 26
- March 1
- March 12
- March 29
- April 19
- May 3
Drop-off time: 7:45am – 8am
Pick-up time: 4:55pm – 5:15pm
Refund Policy: Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable. Refunds will not be given unless there are extenuating circumstances regarding a family or medical emergency.
Participants need to bring:
-Sack Lunch (every camper will need to provide their own lunch - items that need to stay cool must be kept in a lunch container, and they will not have access to a refrigerator or microwave)
-Active Wear (including closed-toed shoes)
-Water bottle
-Sunscreen
-Swimsuit and towel (only on pool day)
Safety:
Keeping each participant safe is our top priority. Parents/guardians will be immediately notified in case of serious accidents/incidents. For all accidents/incidents, the Youth Camp Supervisor will document the situation to discuss with the parent/guardian upon pick-up. Please note that our camp staff will not be allowed to administer medication to campers. Should a participant require medication during camp, a note should be provided to the supervisor at drop-off. Participants will be responsible for keeping and taking their own medication with oversight from camp staff. Occasionally, treats/candy may be given as rewards for displaying camp values. To help ensure the safety of our participants, please remind us if your child has any food allergies.