DUBUQUE COUNTY CONSERVATION SUMMER CAMPS - AGES 3-4 - AGES 5-6 - E.B. Lyons Interpertive Center
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
CONSERVATION SUMMER CAMPS
E.B. Lyons Interpertive Center
AGES 3-4
Winnie the Pooh-6/23 & 6/24, 9-11 AM
Explore the Hundred Acre Woods with Winnie the Pooh
and his friends at the Mines of Spain. You will have a
bouncing good time with Tiger as we find out what big
adventure they will get into next. Adult must stay with
child.
Cost: $10
Wild Kratts-8/8 & 8/9, 9-11 AM
Help the Wild Kratt Brothers as they protect the Mines of
Spain against Zach Bots and others. Get the chance to
learn all about the cool creatures that live in our area!
Adult must stay with child .
Cost: $10
AGES 5-6
Night Owls-6/21 & 6/22, 8:30-11:30 AM
Once the sun goes down the fun begins for many
animals. Come learn about the nocturnal animals that
hide in the dark of the night. Although we might not get
a chance to see these animals out during the day, we
can still search for signs of their activity!
Cost: $15
Creepy Crawlies-7/6 & 7/7, 8:30-11:30 AM
Worms, bugs, and slugs! If you enjoy getting down and
dirty with the creepy crawlies that roam these areas
I have been coming to Swiss Valley
then this camp is for you! Come learn about all the
Camps since I was 3. It's one of my
different “creepy crawlies” and discover how they are
favorite things to do all summer! My
not creepy at all.
cousins do it with me every year.
Cost: $15
Bugs, mud, kayaking, and exploring
is what I am about. ~Jack
Reptile Safari-8/1 - 8/3, 8:30-11:30 AM
Wilderness & Survival Camp-7/28 & 7/29, 9 AM
Grab your hat and let’s head out on a safari -2 PM
adventure in prairies, woodlands and waterways of Learn about the wilderness and how to survive in
the Mines of Spain. Discover the different reptiles it. You will learn everything from shelter building,
from snakes to turtles that are lurking about in these fire making, orienteering, and first aid. Become
skilled in mastering the unknowns that nature
different habitats.
could throw at you.
Cost: $25
Magic School Bus-8/11 & 8/12, 9 AM-12 PM Cost: $30
Ms. Frizzle is excited to have you climb aboard her
bus as we set off exploring the lands of Dubuque
AGES 8-12
County. Join us on this journey with a chance to
Water Treasure Camp-7/18 - 7/20, 8:30 AM-1:30
discover locations, creatures, time periods and more!
PM
Cost: $15 Get ready for some splishy, splashy fun as we
AGES 7-9
uncover the hidden treasures in our waterways.
Get the chance to catch small critters living below
Reptile Safari-7/11 -7/13, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM the water surface, kayak the creek, and more. Fun
awaits!
Grab your hat and let’s head out on a safari
Cost:$30
adventure in prairies, woodlands and waterways of
the Mines of Spain. Discover the different reptiles
Becoming an Outdoor Girl (BOG)-8/18 & 8/19, 9
from snakes to turtles that are lurking about in these
AM-2 PM
different habitats.
Interested in building your outdoor skills and
Cost: $25
discovering what it took to live out on the prairie?
The Lorax-7/25 & 7/26, 9 AM-2 PM Join us in becoming confident girls in exploring the
“I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees, and unless outdoors. We will learn how to cook outside,
someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is identify plants, and much more!
going to get better, it’s not.” Come learn about the Cost: $45
Trufflia Forrest and the importance of trees with the
Oncler and Lorax, while wearing your thneed! AGES 10-14
Cost: $20
Challenge Camp-8/8 - 8/10, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Driftless Discoveries-8/15 - 8/17, 9 AM-2 PM Fishing, knot tying, orienteering, and kayaking are
just a few of the possible challenges that could
Come discover the driftless area. Not sure what that
means? We live in a unique area that was untouched come up at this adventurous camp! Each day you
by the last glaciers leaving us with a beautiful will have a chance to earn badges with new skills
landscape. Learn about the cool plants and animals that you learn.
found nowhere else in the world as a result! Cost: $45
Cost: $25
AGES 12-16
AGES 7-14
Junior Naturalist-8/4 - 8/5, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Talon Camp-6/8 - 6/10, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Learn what being a naturalist is all about. Learn
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! Join us in a birding more about plants, animals, and the environment
expedition and learning all about bird and their around you. Being a naturalist also involves
neat adaptations. Being along the Mississippi River getting to do fun recreational activities such as
can bring some unique bird spotting opportunities. hiking, geocaching, archery, and more!
Cost: $30
Cost: $30
Swiss Valley Nature Center
AGES 3-4 Mountain Biking Adventure-6/24, 8:30-11:30 AM
Wild Kratts-6/8 & 6/9, 9-11 AM
Let’s get those tires rolling as we discover the
Help the Wild Kratt Brothers as they protect Swiss thrill of mountain biking. Along with enjoying the
Valley Nature Preserve against Zach Bots and ride, you will also get to explore all the fun
others. Get the chance to learn all about the cool activities there are at Proving Grounds. Please
creatures that live in our area! Adult must stay pack your own bike and helmet .
with child. Cost: $15
Cost: $10
Critter Connection-8/9 -8/11, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
Winnie the Pooh-8/1 & 8/2, 9-11 AM
Do you have a great love for animals? Then this
Explore the Hundred Acre Woods with Winnie the camp will be perfect for you. Come learn how to
Pooh and his friends at the Swiss Valley Nature care for our educational animals at Swiss Valley
Preserve. You will have a bouncing good time with Nature Center and get the chance to discover
Tiger as we find out what big adventure they will what other critters roam around the area!
get into next. Adult must stay with child. Cost: $25
AGES 7-14
Cost: $10
AGES 5-6 Bike Heritage Trail -6/13 & 6/14, 9 AM-2 PM
Magic School Bus-7/18 & 7/19, 9 AM-12 PM (Overnight)
Dyersville to Heritage Pond take this chance to
Ms. Frizzle is excited to have you climb aboard her
bike the whole Heritage Trail in two days! Take a
bus as we set off exploring the lands of Dubuque
break, by camping overnight along the trail and
County. Join us on this journey with a chance to
learn proper bike maintenance and trail etiquette
discover locations, creatures, time periods and
when biking this area. Please pack your own
more!
bike and helmet.
Cost: $15
Cost: $50
Creepy Crawlies-8/17 & 8/18, 8:30-11:30 AM
Out of this World -7/21 & 7/22, 9 AM-12 PM
Worms, bugs, and slugs! If you enjoy getting down (Overnight)
and dirty with the creepy crawlies that roam these
3, 2, 1 take off! Blast out of this world as we
areas then this camp is for you! Come learn about
explore elements outside of our world and area.
all the different “creepy crawlies” and discover
Take the chance to camp overnight with us and
how they are not creepy at all.
discover the mysteries of the starry night sky. You
Cost: $15
will also get to cook your own food over a fire.
AGES 7-9 Cost: $50
The Lorax-6/15 & 6/16, 9 AM-2 PM
Cave Exploring-8/3 & 8/4, 9 AM-2 PM
“I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees, and unless
Grab your flashlights and let’s explore
someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing
underneath the earth. Learn about the formation
is going to get better, it’s not.” Come learn about
of caves and their hidden secrets of the dark. We
the Trufflia Forrest and the importance of trees
will visit various locations and climb into the
with the Oncler and Lorax, while wearing your
unknown.
thneed!
Cost: $30
Cost: $20
Swiss Valley Nature Center
AGES 8-12 AGES 11+
Buzz Like A Bee- Hunters Safety Camp-7/12 - 7/14, 9 AM-2 PM
Session 1: 6/21 & 6/22, 9 AM-2 PM
Join Dubuque County Hunters Safety instructors
Session 2: 6/29 & 6/30, 9 AM-2 PM
and Conservation Officers from the Iowa DNR for
The bees are buzzing and the flowers are
a multi-day hunter’s safety experience.
blooming. Come be part of the hive, playing games
Participants gain extensive hands-on instruction
and learning what it really means to be as busy as
on firearms, fishing, and many other outdoor skills
a bee. Talk to a real beekeeper, for a chance to
including learning about camouflage, gun-
see a hive up close.
carrying techniques, shot sizes, decoys, archery,
Cost: $35
animal calls, and more! Participants will shoot a
.22 rifle and a 20-gauge shotgun. They will also
AGES 10-14 earn their Iowa DNR Firearms Safety Certificate.
Cost: $50
Mountain Biking and Adventures-
Session 1: 6/23, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Session 2: 7/15, 9 AM-2 PM
AGES 12-16
Let’s get those tires rolling as we discover the thrill
Compass & Maps-6/17, 9 AM-2 PM
of mountain biking. Along with enjoying the ride, Join us in a true wilderness experience as we
you will also get to explore all the fun activities head out to White Pine Hallow at the Northwest
there are at different Dubuque County side of Dubuque County. At this camp, you will
Conservation Parks. Please pack your own bike get to learn how to read a compass and maps to
and helmet. make your way through this undeveloped wooded
Cost: $15 area.
Cost: $25
Forage & Feed-7/6 - 7/8, 9 AM-2 PM
Learn what tasty treats nature has to offer and
participate in harvesting, preparing, and cooking
with wild edibles. You will also get a chance to
practice your archery skills and learn about the
different wild games found here in Iowa.
Cost: $50
Explore Your Rivers-
Session 1: 6/27 & 6/28, 8 AM-3 PM
Session 2: 7/28 & 7/29, 8 AM-3 PM
Join Naturalists on beginner-friendly rivers. Join us
for water fun and kayaking adventures. Learn how
to navigate rivers and kayaking techniques!
Cost: $50
OVERNIGHT OUT OF COUNTY CAMPS
Partners: Jackson & Clinton County
ADULTS (18+)
Mississippi River Voyageur Camp-6/20 - 6/22
Spend two nights and three days paddling the mighty
Mississippi aboard 10-passenger voyageur canoes! This
trip will involve paddling with our camping gear, cooking
over camp stoves, and sleeping on sand bars along the
river. Mandatory pre-trip meeting: June 5
Cost: $50
AGES 14-17
Yellow River State Forest Backpacking-6/28 - 6/30
Explore the stunning woodland views and meandering
trout streams as we hike through the Yellow River
State Forest. This will be a two-night three-day
backpacking trip where you will discover what it is
like to carry your possessions on your back, filter
water, sleep in a tent and more! Mandatory pre-trip
meeting: June 23
Cost: $50
AGES 12-17
Kickapoo Backpacking-7/12 - 7/14
Youth looking for an adventure are invited to
join us as we go on a backpacking trip to the
Kickapoo Valley Reserve! We will embark on this
3 day, 2 night backpacking trip as we hike the
prairies and wooded hills of the Kickapoo Valley
Reserve in Wisconsin.
Mandatory pre-trip meeting: July 7
Cost: $50
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