The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Take It Outside camps for families living near Walnut Woods, Maquoketa Caves and Ledges state parks.
Take It Outside State Park Camps are 5-day immersive adventures where campers explore what makes each park unique and amazing, from its habitats to its history, plants and animals, and the interconnectedness of it all.
The camps are for students entering 3rd-6th grade. Activities incorporate STREAM (science, technology, research, engineering, the arts and math) concepts through exciting adventures focused on forestry, fisheries, wildlife and ecology.
Dates of each day camp are:
- Walnut Woods State Park (West Des Moines): June 23-27
- Maquoketa Caves State Park (Maquoketa): July 14-18
- Ledges State Park (Madrid): July 21-25
Camp instructors and group leaders include licensed teachers and DNR professionals. Outdoor skills sessions will foster confidence, teamwork and a desire to spend more time outside.
Registration is open until May 30. Enrollment is limited to 30 students per camp. Register and learn more about the camps.