Your Guide to Summer Camps in the Cedar Valley

posted on Friday, April 28, 2017

Spring is here, which means school will be out soon. Are you looking for ideas to do with your children this summer?  Do they like sports, arts, science, history, cooking or being outdoors?  Then we have you covered. We hope you find this guide helpful in your summer planning. 

Waterloo Leisure Services, Waterloo

SPORTS

Football, basketball, soccer, swimming, baseball, softball, golf and more. Oh my! The Cedar Valley has many sports camp options for all ages and skill levels.   

• Waterloo Leisure Services | 1101 Campbell Ave, Waterloo | (319) 291-0165
• UNI Athletics/UNI Football | 1227 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls | (319) 273-2311
• Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey | 125 Commercial St, Waterloo | (319) 232-3444
• Waterloo Bucks | 850 Park Rd, Waterloo | (319) 232-0500
• YMCA | 669 S Hackett Rd, Waterloo | (319) 233-3531
• Wartburg College | 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly | (800) 772-2085
• Waterloo Dekhockey | 460 Jefferson St, Waterloo | (319) 215-7072

Three Pines Farm, Cedar Falls

ARTS

Is your child the imaginative type who likes to act, cook, or create projects? Check out all the ways they can get their creative juices flowing this summer.

• WCP/BHCT | 224 Commercial St, Waterloo | (319) 235-0367
• Waterloo Public Library | 415 Commercial St, Waterloo | (319) 291-4476
• Cedar Falls Public Library | 524 Main St, Cedar Falls | (319) 273-8643
• Hatchlings & Hens | 602 State St, Cedar Falls | (319) 610-3223
• Wartburg College | 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly | (800) 772-2085
• WCA/Phelps Youth Pavilion | 225 Commercial St, Waterloo | (319) 291-4490
• UNI Theatre | Strayer-Wood Theatre, 257 W 27th St, Cedar Falls | (319) 273-6381
• Hearst Center for the Arts | 304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls | (319) 273-8641
• Three Pines Farm | 9611 Wagner Rd, Cedar Falls | (319) 404-2942

Grout Museum District, Waterloo

SCIENCE & HISTORY

Do you have a science or history buff in your house? There are several camp options that can help them get their geek on this summer.

• Grout Museum District | 503 South St, Waterloo | (319) 234-6357
• UNI | 1227 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls | (319) 273-2311
• YMCA | 669 S Hackett Rd, Waterloo | (319) 233-3531
• Cedar Falls Historical Society | 308 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls | (319) 266-5149

Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls

OUTDOORS

How about some good old fashion outdoor fun? These locations are offering camps about nature, agriculture, and the great outdoors.

• Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens | 1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo | (319) 226-4966
• Hartman Reserve Nature Center | 657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls | (319) 277-2187
• Black Hawk Extension Services | 3420 University Ave, Waterloo | (319) 234-6811

If you have a child that enjoys books or reading, check out the places that are offering special story times this summer, including Cedar Valley Arboretum, both Waterloo and Cedar Falls libraries, and Cedar Falls Historical Society.

Summer is one of the best parts of growing up in the Cedar Valley. It can also be a very busy, so don’t miss out on these fun summer camps. Reserve your spot and sign up today!

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- Annette Freeseman, Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo Credit: Waterloo Leisure Services, Three Pines Farm, Grout Museum District, Hartman Reserve Nature Center. 

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