About Harvest Adventure Camp
During each week, campers focus on mastering a set of skills, playing targeted games or fulfilling badge requirements to earn recognition. Badges represent valuable achievements and skills, although not every week involves badge pursuits, such as during Blockbuster Theme Week.
Within the daily Skill periods, campers collaborate with experienced counselors and experts to learn and progress in a fun and structured environment. Our skilled instructors, coupled with the badge requirements, encourage campers to become proficient in various skills while enjoying the process.
Each morning features a two-hour session focused on a specific skill or theme. As campers become proficient, they have the opportunity to share their knowledge by helping teach younger peers. These experiences often translate into lasting interests and hobbies. The afternoon activity period offers a range of land and water activities for campers to choose from.
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HAC provides a well-rounded learning experience that fosters confidence, independence, personal strength, and a sense of responsibility towards others and the environment. We are a small, 16-camper day camp with 3 camp counselors. Get ready for an engaging journey where learning is both meaningful and enjoyable!
Daily Camp Schedule
8:15/8:30am - Arrive at camp
9:00-9:30am - Morning meeting, snack* and games
9:30 - 11:30am Skill/Theme session
11:30am - 1:00pm - Games and lunch (campers bring their own lunch and water)
1:00-3:00pm - Pond and free time
3:00-4:00pm - Wrap up, snack* and go home.
*Snacks are provided! Please inform Julie of any dietary/allergy restrictions.
100% back if registration is cancelled 4 weeks before start.
75% back if registration is cancelled 3 weeks before start.
50% back if registration is cancelled 2 weeks before start.
25% back if registration is cancelled 1 week before start.
NO REFUND if registration is cancelled less than 1 week prior to start of the session.
**if you paid for camp via credit card, we are unable to refund the associated fees**
What To Bring
Campers must have a life jacket if they want to swim or boat. We are a device-free camp. Please leave cell phones and gaming devices at home.
PLEASE WRITE YOUR CAMPER'S NAME ON EVERYTHING!
GEAR
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Backpack
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Hammock
CLOTHING — Come to camp wearing comfy clothes that are appropriate for the day's weather and activities.
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1 extra layer such as a sweatshirt or fleece
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1 rain jacket and rain pants — This is an outdoor camp. Even when it rains, we will spend large portions of the day outside.
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Swimming suit and towel
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Water shoes
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Personal Flotation Device (Life Jacket)
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ACCESSORIES
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1 ball cap or bucket hat
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1 pair sunglasses
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Reading Book
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Field Journal/Drawing Pad/Activity Book
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Writing/Drawing implement
NECESSITIES
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1 -2 one-liter sized water bottles with screw-on lids — Extra water will be provided in case your camper runs out.
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Healthy Lunch — 2 Snacks will be provided.
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Sunscreen (must be SPF 30 or higher)
New Skills
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Camping 101
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Hiking 101
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Knots 101
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Woodworking
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Cooking
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Fire
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Shelter building
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Creative play
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Archery
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Weapon Making
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Nature Studies
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Orienteering
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Whittling
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Map Reading
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Plant identification
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Wilderness First Aid
Fun Activities
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Swimming
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Fishing
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Kayaking
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Sand building
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Soccer
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Painting
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Clay
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​Drawing
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Water Balloons
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Badminton
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Volleyball
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Crossnet
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Imaginative games
"This is a long overdue email to thank you for such a wonderful experience with Harvest Preserve last summer. All of our kids had a great time and I really appreciated the pictures you sent each day! I wanted to see when you release the dates next summer, as they definitely want to come again. They would love to see you again!"
Iowa City's Premier Outdoor Summer Camp