Wild Ones Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center

Students entering 1st & 2nd Grade will venture into the wild during this immersive camp experience packed full of outdoor fun like fort building, water exploration, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, & more during Wild Ones at Hitchcock Nature Center, July 22nd - July 24th.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

• What: Wild Ones camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 1st & 2nd grade (students ages 6 to 7).
• Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA.
• When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, July 22nd through Thursday, July 24th.
• Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snacks, and camp materials. 
• Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents, please. 
• Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle.

Friday the 25th will be a backup rain date.

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About 2025 Summer Nature Camps:

Join us in the great outdoors during Pottawattamie Conservation's 2025 Summer Nature Camps! Camps are offered for youth Pre-K through 9th Grade and are designed to get kids outside exploring, building new skills, and having fun all while cultivating a healthy connection to the natural world.

2025 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.

Pottawattamie Conservation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.

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Cancellation Policy

Please note that processing fees will not be refunded. 

• 14 Days (or More) Notice - 50% Refund
• 13 to 8 Days Notice - 25% Refund
• 7 Days or Less Notice - 0% Refund

To cancel your camp registration please call 712-545-3283 extension 1189 or email environmentaleducation@pottcounty-ia.gov.

*Camps with less than 10 registered campers may be canceled at the discretion of Pottawattamie Conservation. Camps canceled by Pottawattamie Conservation will be refunded 100%, including the processing fee.

Registration confirmation and event details, including important updates in the event of weather or other circumstances, will be sent to the email address entered when registering. Make sure to check junk/spam folders. Pottawattamie Conservation is not responsible for missed emails.