Washington County Regional Center Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19, 2025
Put the Kirkwood for Kids Camp Summer Camp on your calendar! Camp has been revamped and reimagined with fun, engaging classes you won't want to miss! Students will build lasting friendships in their cohort groups and extended classroom times allow for thorough investigation of each topic. Bus transportation provided. Locations include Kalona Library and Highland Riverside Elementary. We also have a separate camp experience designed for middle school students called Camp Exploration at Kirkwood. Check it out! Camp Details and Registration Information Below. NOTE: Students should register for the camp experience of their current grade level of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Kindergarten & AK Tuition: $110 (materials and fees included) Students will explore a new theme each day with engaging crafts, games, and theme-based activities. Daily themes are: Dinosaur Discovery Unleash your inner paleontologist as we explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Join us for a summer full of thrilling excavations, ancient fossils, and roaring fun! Campout Activities like camping in the classroom, creating campfire stories, making s'mores, exploring art and science, and diving into captivating reading adventures, your child will have a blast while learning. Mini Makers 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. All About ME! 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.
1st & 2nd Grade Tuition: $110 (materials and fees included) Students attend two classes each day, participating in each of the exciting classes listed below. Party in the USA Join us for an unforgettable summer experience! This summer camp is all about celebrating American pride! With our patriotic themed games and activities, your child will have the opportunity to learn about and embrace their country's heritage while having a great time with their peers. Over the Rainbow Children will discover the magic of rainbows through art and science experiments. Foster creativity and curiosity in a fun filled environment! Don't miss the chance to immerse your child in the colorful world of rainbows. Storybook Adventures Explore favorite books through crafts, role-play, and storytelling. Engineering Explorers (2 day) Calling all curious builders and problem solvers! Engineering Explorers Camp is the perfect place for young minds to dive into the exciting world of engineering, creativity, and hands-on discovery. This camp introduces kids to basic engineering concepts through fun challenges, teamwork, and imaginative projects like build bridges, towers, and roller coasters with everyday materials. Water Wonders Splash into adventure! This hands-on camp invites young explorers to dive into the science, play, and creativity that comes with water. Through exciting experiments, games, and outdoor fun, campers will discover how water shapes our world. Candy Science (2 day) Campers will go on a sweet journey of sticky experiments using their favorite treats to learn about chemistry, physics and engineering in a fun and delicious way.
3rd – 5th Grade Tuition: $110 (materials and fees included) Students attend two classes each day, participating in each of the exciting classes listed below. Bug Bonanza Join us for an exciting adventure into the world of bugs and insects! Explore their habitats, learn about their characteristics, and engage in hands-on activities that will spark your curiosity. Mythbusters Get ready to debunk myths and unleash your inner scientist at our thrilling summer camp! Engage in hands-on experiments, solve mind bending puzzles, and explore the fascinating world of MythBusters. Secret Agent: On a Mission Unleash your inner detective! Join our thrilling summer camp where kids solve mysteries and crimes. Engage in mock spy missions and discover the skills and gadgets of secret agents. Unforgettable adventures await! Brick by Brick Kids will have a blast creating, building, and exploring with their favorite toy bricks. They will enhance their creativity and problem-solving skills while constructing impressive LEGO® structures. Sign up now for an unforgettable summer packed with hands-on fun and endless imagination! Shark Tank (2 day) Encourage your budding entrepreneurs to unleash their creativity as they develop innovative inventions. From ingenious gadgets to revolutionary products, our campers will learn to pitch their ideas like a pro. Join us for a week full of imagination, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit! Optical Illusions Our campers will explore the fascinating world of optical art, creating their own unique masterpieces. Through hands-on activities and engaging lessons, children will learn about perception, colors, shapes, and patterns. Don't miss this opportunity to spark creativity and challenge their visual senses! Snack Lab Adventures Where science, creativity, and delicious snacks collide! In this hands-on, action-packed camp, kids become junior "snack scientists," experimenting with food, flavors, and fun. Campers will embark on daily culinary adventures, creating edible masterpieces while exploring food science concepts like mixtures, reactions, and states of matter. DIY experiments combines learning with snacking—perfect for curious minds and hungry bellies.
Camp Exploration at Kirkwood: 6th – 9th Grade Camp Students should register for the camp experience of their current grade level of the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuesday, July 22 – Thursday, July 24, 2025 9 a.m. – noon
Tuition: $110 (materials and fees included) Middle school students, have some fun this summer while exploring exciting potential careers. Students will choose from one of the following class offerings – click into each to learn more and register. Gearhead Garage CSI Metal Mavericks Beginning Graphic Design Ghostly Stories Each camp is packed with hands-on activities in classrooms and labs with real industry equipment. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.