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. The registration link will be posted here when it opens.
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 aged 6-12 wanting to discover new sports, be active, and have fun! Age group registration is determined by participants age at the start of the week, for example if participant is turning 10 at the start of week 3, please sign them up for ages 9-12 for weeks 3-7, and ages 6-8 for weeks 1 and 2. Groups are co-ed and broken out by age at the start of the week. Basic instruction in various sports and activities are 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. Registration is week to week (please add each week you would like to sign your dependent up for to your cart before checkout).
Participants need to bring:
-Active Wear (including closed-toed shoes)
-Water bottle
-Sunscreen
-Swimsuit and towel
-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)
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 awards for displaying camp values. To help ensure the safety of our participants, please remind us if your child has any food allergies.
Late Fee:
After 4:15pm, if your child has not been picked up, a $10 fee will be charged. You will be responsible for paying this same day.
Pricing:
Both Youth and Parent/Guardian have a membership: TBD
Parent/Guardian has a membership, Youth does not: TBD
Neither Parent/Guardian nor Youth have a membership: TBD