Camp details and registration information below. Please contact the º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ Jones County Regional Center at 319-465-2302 or email Kimberly.Shoop@kirkwood.edu to apply for scholarships. To be eligible for a scholarship, the child must qualify for Title 19/HAWK-I, or free and reduced lunch.
Wednesday, June 10
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Summertime Slime
Tuition: $35
1 – 3 p.m.
Slide into summer with new slime projects to take home! We will be creating summertime slimes using different ingredients to mash together, just like on the YouTube channels. You will leave with your own gooey creations!
Thursday, June 11
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Mini Makers
Tuition: $35
1 – 3 p.m.
Get ready for an exciting summer camp where your child can unleash their creativity and inventiveness! Our Mini Makers Summer Camp offers hands-on experiences, challenges, and fun activities that will spark their curiosity and ignite their passion for innovation.
Thursday, June 18
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Artistic Creations
Tuition: $35
12 – 1:30 p.m.
This is a creative and supportive environment where kids can express themselves freely through art. The emphasis should be on the process and exploration rather than the end result.
Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Beginning Spanish & Hispanic Heritage
Tuition: $39
8 – 10 a.m.
(NOTE: This is a two-day camp.) Students will be introduced to basic Spanish language skills while exploring the rich history of Hispanic culture.
Wednesday, June 17
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Awesome Animal Art
Tuition: $35
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Students learn how to make various art projects inspired by animals.
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Career: Little Sous Chefs
Tuition: $35
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Learn the basics in the kitchen.
Tuesday, June 23
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Career: Discover the Journey of Cattle Production
Tuition: $15
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Kids will explore where beef comes from, what cattle eat, and the dedicated daily care beef producers provide for their animals. Through interactive activities and real-life examples, campers will dive into the world of cattle rations, discover cattle by-products, and learn the essentials of animal husbandry.
Tuesday, June 23 & Wednesday, June 24
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Outdoor Survival Skills
Tuition: $35
9 – 11 a.m.
(NOTE: This is a two-day camp.) Join the Jones Co. Naturalist as you discover how to use your most important tool to survive! You'll learn how to navigate, create a shelter, start a fire, identify area poisonous and edible plants, find and purify water, and signal for help.
Wednesday, June 10 & Thursday, June 11
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Career: 3D Modeling & 3D Printing
Tuition: $55
8 – 10 a.m.
(NOTE: This is a two-day camp.) This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing through hands-on, creative learning. Students will learn how to use AutoCAD to create simple 2D drawings and basic 3D models while developing problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and design thinking skills.
Monday, June 22
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Staying Fit & Active
Tuition: $35
9 – 11 a.m.
Join a one-day fitness class to learn more about health and wellness. This camp will cover healthy habits such as water intake, prioritizing sleep, the effects of screen time, and how to stay active, whether you are involved in a sport or not. We will also include physical activity to get us up and moving through a variety of exercises to help explore your personal fitness interests.
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: Trash to Treasure
Tuition: $35
1 – 3 p.m.
Join this up-cycle camp! Students can bring an old t-shirt to be used for one of the activities.
Tuesday, June 23
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: BeYOUtiful
Tuition: $35
9 – 11 a.m.
This camp is all about understanding self-worth and healthy living. Build self-esteem, explore inner beauty, and learn about healthy food choices.
Wednesday, June 24
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Career: Banking Bash
Tuition: $15
1 – 3 p.m.
Before you know it, you will need to learn how to do your own banking! Whether you already have a savings account, or just rely on a piggy bank, this class will teach you the important aspects of money and what all you can do to prepare for your life. Have you ever wondered where money comes from and how banks work? You'll become a money mastermind! Learn how banks keep money safe and how money is important with banking professionals who will help you make "cents" of it all!
Thursday, June 25
º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ for Kids Discovery: All About Me
Tuition: $35
9 – 11 a.m.
A fun-filled camp designed to help little learners celebrate what makes them unique while building confidence and friendships! Children will discover more about themselves, their interests, and the world around them through creativity, exploration, and play.