Summer Adventure Day Camp

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UPDATE: Becuase the Maqokata Caves have closed, campers will enjoy going to Whitewater Canyon for an Ecosytem Adventure instead.

UPDATE: Registration begins on Wednesday May 26th.

The Summer Adventure Day Camp is a weeklong adventure day camping program in cooperation with the Four Mounds Foundation and the City of Dubuque, Department of Leisure Services. The camp runs Monday through Friday, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children are required to bring a sack lunch and a bag with a change of clothes; all other supplies are provided by the camp. Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations are at Lincoln School, Jackson Park, and Audubon School.

Camp Activities Include:

Hiking
Four Mounds Challenge Ropes Course
Canoeing
Ecosystem adventures at Whitewater Canyon
Ecosystem Adventure at Catfish Creek
Nature Survival
Swimming
Team Buliding
Arts and Crafts like Birdhouse Building

If it is the week before your registered session of camp and you have not yet recieved our Parent Letter or the Permission Slip in the mail, please print it from below. These are neccessary for your camper to participate.

Parent Letter - Important information regarding camp.
Permison Slip - Required in order for your child to participate.

Camp Flyer - Advertisement Flyer

All files are in an Adobe Reader format. If you don't already have this free software, you can download it here.

Pictures from Past Camps

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the camp cost?

$135 per camper

What if I can't afford it?

If you are an income-qualifying family, it is free.

What ages can attend?

Children ages 7 through 15 can attend. They will attend camp with their age group. (See the Schedule.)

How many weeks can I sign my child up for?

Each child can only attend camp for 1 week.

How many campers will be attending each week?

The camp is limited to 25 campers each week.

What is the schedule?

Session	Program Dates	Age
Week 1	June 14th thru 18th	7-10 years
Week 2	June 21st thru 25th	7-10 years
Week 3	June 28th thru July 2nd	11-13 years
Week 4	July 5th thru 9th	7-10 years
Week 5	July 12th thru 16th	13-15 years
Week 6	July 19th theu 23rd	7-10 years
Week 7	July 26th thru 30th	11-13 years
Week 8	August 2nd thru 6th	7-10 years

What if there is a rain date? Will it be made up?

We will make every attempt to offer a rain date if camp is canceled more than one day in a week.

When can I sign my camper up?

The open registration date is Wednesday May 26th.

What do I do to sign up?

Complete the 2010 Uptown Recreation—Registration Form
Contact Leisure Services at (563)589.4263
2200 Bunker Hill Rd, or
Stop by the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall
50 W. 13th St.

What if I have additional questions? Who should I contact?

Please contact:
Amanda Dellwo
Summer Adventure Day Camp Director
Cell: (712)253.7963
Email: Amanda.Dellwo@gmail.com

Updated 6/13/2010