Summer Day Camps – For Kids!!!

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Conservation Center, Russell Wildlife Area

The Mahaska County Conservation Board is hosting a variety of summer day camps for kids. The camps will take place at the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area. Check out the camp options for your kids!!!

– Pre-register for each camp by calling MCCB (641)673-9327.
– Fees are due by the first day of camp.
– Informational letters will be sent prior to camp so you will know the schedule for each day and what to bring.

The Russell Wildlife Area is located at 2254 – 200th Street, New Sharon, which is 4 miles north of Oskaloosa on Hwy. 63 and one mile east on 200th Street.

June 21-23 CHALLENGE CAMP
Ages 10 & older
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$20.00 per camper
Campers will experience many outdoor activities on a more in- depth level than Jr. Naturalist Camp. We will go fishing, hiking, archery, campfire cooking and lots of exploring! We will also be making our own fishing lures for fishing. Campers will be asked to bring a t-shirt to decorate for camp and a water bottle and lunch each day.

June 28-30 DISCOVERY CAMP
Ages 5 and younger
10:00 a.m. – Noon
$10.00 per camper
Parents are encouraged to attend.
Kids will participate in indoor and outdoor activities to explore nature and insect life cycles. This camp’s theme will be “The Hungry Caterpillar”. Campers will be asked to bring a t-shirt to decorate for camp and a water bottle each day.

July 6-8 JR. NATURALIST CAMP I
Ages 6-12
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$20.00 per camper
Campers will learn about nature around us through exploring. We will go hiking, fishing and more! Campers will be asked to bring a t-shirt to decorate for camp, and a water bottle and lunch each day.

July 12-14 JR. NATURALIST CAMP II
Ages 6-12
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$20.00 per camper
This camp is a repeat from the previous week. Campers will learn about nature around us through exploring. We will go hiking, fishing and more! Campers will be asked to bring a t-shirt to decorate for camp, and a water bottle and lunch each day.