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Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:00am to 1:00pm Add to Calendar

Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536

Ages
Entering 3rd and 4th Grade

Cost
$75

Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade will engage in epic adventures exploring Iowa’s wild side and unlock newfound talents through hands-on experiences like archery, primitive fire starting, orienteering, nature crafting, and more during Wild Seekers at Botna Bend Park June 11th-13th

Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. 

  • What: Wild Seekers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 3rd & 4th grade (students ages 8 to 9).
  • Where: The camp will be held at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, IA
  • When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, June 11th through Thursday, June 13th.
  • Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snacks, and camp materials.
  • Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents, please. 
  • Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock, and insect repellent. 

Friday the 14th will be a backup rain date.

This camp is a collaboration between Pottawattamie Conservation and the East & West Pottawattamie Soil and Water Conservation District

About 2024 Summer Nature Camps:

Join us in the great outdoors during Pottawattamie Conservation's 2024 Summer Nature Camps! Camps are offered for youth Pre-K through 9th Grade and are designed to get kids outside exploring, building new skills, and having fun all while cultivating a healthy connection to the natural world.

2024 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.

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.

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2024 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.

Map to Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center

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