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Young Pioneers Summer Day Camp Summer 2008
Registration Form
- 2008 Pioneer Village Day Camp Registration (144.4 KB)
- 2008 Pioneer Village Day Camp Registration (170.0 KB)
Details
- Where: Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
18817 - 290th Street
Long Grove, Iowa 52756
North edge of Scott County Park - Who: Children 6 - 11 years old who love to explore, learn about nature, and make lots of new friends.
- When: Eight, one-week sessions, from June to August, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Cost: Only $90.00 for one session, each additional session for same child is $85.00. Each child will receive a Young Pioneer T-shirt and souvenir.
Notes
- There is early drop off of 7:30 am and late pick up of 4:30 p.m. for an additional $3.00/hour per child. Payment of this must be made by the first day of camp. To make arrangements, please call (563) 328-3283.
- Each child should bring a sack lunch (refrigeration available) Monday through Thursday. Friday is our cookout, lunch is provided. Dress should be casual and weather appropriate.
- The last day of camp, the Young Pioneers will swim at Scott County Park Pool! On the last day, please pick up your child at the pool. All other days drop off and pick up is at the Pioneer Village.
- Reservations are limited to 40 children per week.
Any questions please call the Site Coordinator at (563) 328-3283
Download and print registration form located on the right column. Complete and mail in to Coordinator. Please register early. Registration is first come, first serve.
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Week Themes
Laura Ingalls Wilder Week
- JUNE 9 - JUNE 13 (Session A)
- JULY 21 - JULY 25 (Session B)
Learn what life was like for Laura Ingalls. Experience how she lived by spending time in an 1830's cabin and a one-room schoolhouse. Enjoy making crafts such as soap decorating, candle dipping, and much more. We have two weeks available due to popularity.
Nature Week
- JUNE 16 - JUNE 20
This is one week where you can actually camp out under the stars for one night! Enjoy lots of nature crafts, hikes, learn about deer & other wildlife in the park. Plus take a trip to the Wapsi Environmental Education Center.
Wild West Week
- JUNE 23 - JUNE 27
Spend a week doing what the cowboys and cowgirls did. We will visit the buffalo at Cody Homestead and tour the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa. Welcome a visit from the Wapsi Wranglers and take a pony ride. Enjoy many fun crafts, games, plus much more!
Ecology Week
- JULY 7 - JUNE 11 = FULL
Learn about the land, the water, and wildlife. Visit Maquoketa Caves and explore. Nature and recycling crafts, plant and wildlife identification, and many more activities involving recycling and our role with ecology.
Native American Week
- JULY 14 - JULY 18
Visit the Hauberg Indian Museum, discover Native American sign language, make a mandella and dream catcher, plus many other crafts. Learn Indian dance and have a Pow Wow. Also take a canoe ride at West Lake Park (life jackets provided)!
Frontier Week
- JULY 28 - AUGUST 1
Enjoy a week doing what the Pioneers did in the 1800's. Enjoy many activities such as a wagon ride, frontier cooking, pioneer games and much more. This week we will visit the Niabi Zoo and learn about animals.
Mark Twain Week
- AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 8
Enjoy paddleboating at West Lake Park and a tour at Lock & Dam 15 on the Mississippi. Hike trails, carve soap, and do many crafts and activities! Explore and learn what life was like for Mark Twain.
For more information about this event or other Walnut Grove Pioneer Village events, please email Pioneer Village Site Coordinator at pioneervillage@scottcountyiowa.com or call (563) 328-3283.
Pioneer Village is located on the north edge of Scott County Park.
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