Join the Louisa County Conservation Board for a great time this summer at six different nature camps for kids entering grades pre-school through 8th grade.  There is a limit of ten campers at each camp. 

 All camps, unless otherwise specified, will be held at Langwood Education Center & Camp.  There will be hikes, stories, games, crafts, nature exploration, snacks and lots of outdoor fun every day.  Fees include a t-shirt and a group photo.

Cricket Camp
June 8-10, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
 3-4 years old
Cost: $30
Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area

This camp is sure to get the attention of your pre-schooler with lots of hands-on fun exploring nature.

Polliwog Camp - FULL!
June 20-24, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Entering grades K-1
Cost: $35 

Polliwog campers will explore the life of bugs, fish, frogs, birds and furry critters that live at Langwood Education Center.

Nature Detectives Camp
June 27 - July 1, 8:30 - noon
Entering grades 2-3
Cost: $40 

Campers will learn about tracks and other animal signs through a variety of games and activities.

Junior Naturalist Camp
August 1-3, 8:30-noon and August 4, 8:30-2:30
Entering grades 4-6
Cost: $45

Campers can expect to learn about stewardship, use a GPS unit, go fishing, canoeing, hiking and complete a service learning project. Participants will receive a state Junior Naturalist patch and certificate. 

Fishing Camp   
June 13-17, 8:30-noon
Entering grades 3-5
Cost: $40

This camp, cosponsored by Louisa County Extension, will turn campers into expert anglers by the end of the week.  They will learn to attach their own bait and tackle, fix tangled line and clean fish.  Campers can expect to go fishing every day of camp. 15 participants total.

River Raiders
July 27, 8:30-noon (training) and  August 10-12 (trip)
Entering grades 7-8
cost: $75

This three-day trip explores the scenic Upper Iowa River from Kendallville to Decorah. Campers will canoe, camp and cook outdoors as well as learn other wilderness skills. The two-night, three-day trek will be spent mostly in canoes and kayaks, winding around bends, through rapids and past scenic waterfalls, cold springs and 200-foot chimney bluffs.

The training day will focus on paddling strokes, waterproofing gear, tent set-up and trip planning details. The trip includes the use of tents, food, canoes, lifejackets, paddles and other outdoor gear.

Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Trek   

June 25-July 2
Ages 14-18
Cost: $400 (scholarships available)

Katie Hammond from Louisa County Conservation Board will be leading another wilderness trip through Iowa Sate 4-H. This trip explores the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeast Minnesota.  If you have a bit of canoeing experience and the strength and spirit to explore, this trip may be for you!  You will paddle across wilderness lakes, portage canoes and packs, fish for fun and food, read maps and use compasses, live in tents without leaving a trace, cook meals in wilderness areas, and learn about the ecology of this magnificent area.  Tents, backpacks, canoes, cooking gear, food, and transportation from the Iowa 4-H Center are all provided. 

Registration for this program is through Iowa 4-H. Please visit their website for more information: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/center/4HWildernessTrips.htm

Scholarships are available for this trip. Contact Katie Hammond (319-523-8381) for more information on the scholarship.

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Louisa County Conservation Board
12635 County Rd G56, Suite 101
Wapello, Iowa 52653-0261

Phone: (319)-523-8381
Fax: (319)-527-2131
Email: lccb@lccb.org