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Wildlings Camp | Afternoon Session

Member registration opens on January 15th. Not a member? Join us today!

General registration opens on February 3rd.

Wildlings Camp: Young learners will step into a world of wonder where each day is filled with opportunities to nurture their natural curiosity while exploring the great outdoors.

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.

  • What: Wildings Camp is designed for unaccompanied campers who are ages 3 to 5. 
  • Where: Camps will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA
  • When: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29th through Thursday, July 31st.
  • Pricing: The cost for this camp is $30 per camper and includes park admission, snacks, and camp materials for each day.
  • Camps may be attended by students who are ages 3 to 5.
  • We request campers bring a refillable water bottle, and have sunblock and insect repellent applied beforehand.     

Rain Date is Friday, Aug 1st

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About 2025 Summer Nature Camps:

Join us in the great outdoors during Pottawattamie Conservation's Summer Nature Camps! Camps are offered for youth Pre-K through 9th Grade. Camps 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.

2025 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.

The 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.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to
Thursday, July 31, 2025

1:00pm to 3:00pm

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Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, Iowa 51542

Ages
Ages 3 to 5

Cost
$30

Registration Dates
Member Registration: January 15
Registration Opens: February 3

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227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600
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