Camp Director: Nathan Pick, ndpick@iastate.edu

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 summer youth camps with opportunities for kids of a variety of ages to learn, grow, and be active! 
 

Youth Camp registration for Summer 2026 will open Monday, February 2nd at 11:00 a.m.  Click HERE to visit the registration page! 
 

When registering, please register using the parent/guardian’s account, and not the youth’s account. 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. 
 

Iowa State Recreation Services Youth Camps are designed for participants who will be 6 years or older by August 1st, 2026, through age 12 and want to discover new sports, be active, and have fun!  Groups are co-ed and broken out by age at the start of the week. 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). Each week is Monday - Friday from 7:45am to 4:15pm (expanded pick-up time for more flexibility). Registration is week to week (please add each week you would like to sign your dependent up for to your cart before checkout).  Or, new this year, purchase an “all summer pass” that allows your dependent to participate every week at a discounted price! 
 

Pricing: 

Both Youth and Parent/Guardian have a membership: $210/week 

Parent/Guardian has a membership, Youth does not: $230/week 

Neither Parent/Guardian nor Youth have a membership: $265/week 

All Summer Pass: $2,125
 

When: 11 sessions covering all summer (expanded this year!) 

  • Session 1: June 1st – 5th
  • Session 2: June 8th – 12th
  • Session 3: June 15th – 19th
  • Session 4: June 22nd – 26th
  • Session 5: June 29th – July 2nd (4 day week at pro-rated rate)
  • Session 6: July 6th – 10th
  • Session 7: July 13th – 17th
  • Session 8: July 20th – 24th
  • Session 9: July 27th – 31st
  • Session 10: August 3rd – 7th
  • Session 11: August 10th – 14th

Drop-off time: 7:45am – 8am each day 
Pick-up time: 3:55pm – 4:15pm each day (expanded time this year)
 

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.