Best Iowa Band Camps Summer 2020-21 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Pilgrim Heights is a space to get away from the fast-paced daily demands of everyday life. A space to reflect and rejuvenate yourself. A space to enjoy and explore your relationship with your family, faith, or business community. Day-use visitors and over-night guests are invited to enjoy the wilderness resort gathering place. Rental of meeting spaces and overnight accommodations from tent camping, to rustic cabins, to retreat suites with private bathrooms are also available. Located on over 120 acres in the bluffs of the Iowa River, Pilgrim Heights borders an 80-acre recreational lake, provides spectacular views and loads of adventure. Within 1 hour's drive of 4 major metropolitan areas and 2 airports, Pilgrim Heights sits 1/2 mile north of Hwy 30 on the outskirts of Montour, IA.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, hard working people of all ages, to become Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center Volunteers. There are many ways you can give back, be good stewards, and get involved at Pilgrim Heights. Here are just a few ways you can help out and have fun: Summer Camp Volunteer Counselor – age 16 & older (summer only) Work Service Volunteer – all ages (year-round) Pilgrim Heights Program Volunteer – age 16 & older (program specific)

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Whether you are a returning counselor or first-timer, 10th - 12th grade high school students and adults interested in counseling for at least one session this summer... Come to CIT camp this year! We'll spend 24 hours together preparing for campers. Then, campers will join us for 3 days of on-the-job training.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families come in all kinds of forms and each person is unique. So, we've given you options to fit your family: Sleep in the air-conditioned comfort of Autumn House or in a tent under the stars. Come for a day ($75) or two or the whole week. Join in activities or just relax. Everyone is invited to check out what God is doing at Pilgrim Heights!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are available to host your group throughout the year. Please contact us if you are looking for that perfect place to hold your meeting, team building retreat, family reunion or just need to have some quiet get away.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.pilgrimheights.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please see our website for positions available. 

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be using Iowa State University's facilities, including dorms, recreation centers, theatre classrooms, and dining centers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This camp will feature daily workshops throughout the week, led by Iowa State University students and alumni, and will culminate to a student-derived showcase performed on the Iowa State library lawn. We hope to teach that theatre can be done anywhere and with any resources, and hope to help campers become confident leaders within their own theater communities.

Immersed in Iowa State University’s campus, you will be staying within walking distance of the black-box theater and design lab workshop spaces. Come join us for a week of collaboration, creation, and exploration through the performing arts!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid can be attained through the Iowa 4-H website under "Funding for 4-H'ers", or can be found here: Our Camp Website Link: www.iowa4hfoundation.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Final Performance: June 14 at Parks Library, Iowa State University

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.extension.iastate.edu for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have over 25 cabins. The crown jewel of the cabin is the beautiful Clayton Lodge. Camp Hantesa also features a ropes course and climbing wall, an equestrian program featuring 14 horses, 2 riding arenas, and abundant pasture land. We also have a swimming pool with a zero entry section for those not as comfortable in the water.

We are proud of our multiple hiking trails, our archery and riflery ranges, our arts center, our drama building, our star observation deck, and our two science and nature centers. We also have the capabilities of hosting groups for conferences, team building retreats, overnight stays, and weddings.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are an American Camp Association accredited camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a 2 week leadership council program for 9th and 10th graders. We also offer a 4 week apprentice program for 11th and 12th graders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer need-based scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have day camps all 12 months of the year, we also have overnight options in October, December, January, and March.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We have several day camp and sleep-away options for youth grades 1-12, including equestrian day and overnight camp options. Please see our website for more information, at Our Camp Website Link: www.hantesa.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance is available to families needing assistance through a short application process.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): WE also offer Family camps on Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Wapsie is open year round for seasonal camps, Outdoor Environmental Education, Team-building and Retreats.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campwapsie.org for current infomration.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
YMCA Camp Wapsie hires counselors for our day and overnight summer camps along with specialty staff in the areas of Adventure trips. Equestrian, Food Service, Health Aquatics and Leadership programs.

Please contact the camp for complete jobs information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 11 seasonal cabins with A/C and bunk beds, 3 cabins that are available year around. Our new Lakeview Lodge provides deluxe hotel style guest rooms for our adults for reunions, retreats, or personal getaways. We also provide excellent food service.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp activities take place in our Rec Hall/Chapel, Canteen/Art & Crafts buildings. We have High and Low Challenge Courses, Archery, Gaga ball, 9 Sq in the Air, Canoeing, Kayaking, Bike trails, and many more activities. The favorite of course is swimming, canoeing, or kayaking in beautiful West Lake Okoboji. Which is considered one of three blue water lakes in the world. Experience God's creation and beauty outdoors, learn more about God's amazing love for us, and meet new friends.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have scholarships available. Contact by phone, email, or our form is located on our website.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp is a great way to get-a-way from the busyness of life and have fun with your family at the lake. We have lots of activities planned just for you. Very affordable and quality family experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have year-round activities and retreats. We have scrapbook retreats, quilting retreats, meditation retreats, pastor retreats, women's retreats, family reunions, weddings, business conferences, meetings, church youth events, adult church retreats, and personal getaways. Contact us for your next event.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Lakeshore Center at Okoboji is the perfect place for your next event. We have excellent accommodations and food service for year-round family reunions, school or college retreats, church gatherings or youth lock in, weddings, or just for your personal getaway to the lakes. Contact us by email at info[AT] lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org or phone 712-337-3313 to schedule your next event.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For all our summer camps and year around retreat information, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
What a great way to spend your summer is working with children and playing at the lake.  Grow your faith, experience new skills, and meet lots of great people.  Call us at 712-337-3313 or apply online at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org.  We invite you to experience the life-changing love of Christ in the beauty of God's creation.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each student will participate in:

• A large ensemble—which will workshop and give the world premiere of a new work by one of the mentor composers
• A small ensemble—which will co-create, rehearse, and premiere new work(s) by the student participants
• A small home group—which will feature games and social activities
• (Optional) Two, hour-long private composition les- sons—which will give students professional feedback on their music and personalized instruction
• A final, virtual concert—on Friday, July 31, 2 PM EDT

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We desire to make it possible for everyone who wants to join us to be able to participate regardless of family finances. We have a limited amount of funds available. Please email for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Technology Requirements:

• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac preferred)
• A separate device to record audio/video (such as a tablet or smartphone)
• Headphones or earbuds
• An external microphone and audio interface would provide a better experience, but are not mandatory
• All enrolled students will receive a FREE, 90-day license for Dorico Pro 3.5

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
• No audition or prior composition experience required.
• Base Tuition: $450
• Registration Deadline: July 1, 2020

To learn more and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.musiccreatorsacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Tanager features 8 traditional wooden cabins for overnight campers, a heated outdoor pool, recreation/dining hall, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball field, sand volleyball court, gaga ball pits, wooded trail with creek and an archery range.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tanager is celebrating it's 90th year. Our goal is to provide the best possible camp experience for our campers. Camp Tanager staff work with our campers to help them gain skill and independence, become better teammates and build on friendships within the cabin group. All staff go through a rigorous 6 day residential training program, are background checked and have completed CPR and First Aid prior to the campers arrival.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly sessions begin June 12, 2017. Cost per camp session is $175/week. Early bird pricing through March 31 - save $15 per week.