Summer Camps
ICNC Cancellation Policy
To be eligible for a fee refund or transfer, ICNC requires a 48-hour advance notice for all cancellations. Eligible cancelled registrations can either be refunded or applied to another registration. All refunded registrations are charged an administrative processing fee of 10%. Only in cases of extreme weather or other extenuating circumstances will ICNC cancel a scheduled program. All programs cancelled by ICNC will receive a full refund.
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Creek Camp 2021
Summer Nature Camps
Who knew learning could be so much fun? At Creek Camp, your child will be guided by naturalists as they explore the outdoors, learn about wildlife, enjoy unstructured play, practice outdoor skills, observe the wonder of nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Children will create memories while they learn and even get a little dirty, too. Creek Camp will help foster in your child a connection to the outdoors that lasts a lifetime!
Know Before You Go
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ICNC summer camp staff follows CDC Guidance for Operating Young and Summer Camps during COVID-19, and has adopted the following protocols:
- Physical Distancing
- Camps are planned in cohorts of children with the same camp staff.
- Campers and staff will maintain at least 3′ of physical distance unless unmasked or eating, in which spaces 6′ of physical distance will be encouraged.
- Masks
- Masks are required of all campers and staff, vaccinated or not, indoors or outdoors, per CDC Guidelines for Summer Camps.
- Masks should be removed during water activities, when dirty, or during strenuous activity.
- Children and camp should bring extra masks with them to camp to replace dirty or wet masks. Disposable masks are available if needed.
- Other precautions
- Brief health screenings will occur at check in for both campers and staff.
- Camps will be held outdoors unless the weather is dangerous. In the event that camp must be moved indoors, windows will be open and physical distance will be maintained.
- Frequent breaks for hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer will be made.
- Camp staff will limit the use of shared objects between children and will sanitize shared objects frequently among and between cohorts.
- Families should apply sunscreen and bug spray before camp (preferably at home or outdoors at ICNC upon arrival). If reapplication of either is needed during camp, children will reapply their own. Camp staff will assist children who need help by using spray sunscreen and bug spray.
Our protocols remain flexible to changing CDC guidelines and we will reevaluate and update as more information is available. Families of children registered for camps will be aware of any changes made to these policies.
- Physical Distancing
- Cloth face covering (see COVID procedures above)
- Backpack (to store personal items)
- Snack
- Reusable water bottle
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen & bug repellant (please apply before camp each day)
- Sturdy shoes & lightweight clothing (no flip-flops)
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Change of clothes
- Cell phone
- Pocket knife
- Valuables
- Electronic games
Weather conditions may vary, so make sure your child is prepared with options appropriate for the forecasted conditions. Rainy days or hot weather will not cancel camps. Camp staff will encourage use of water bottles and monitor activity levels. Please apply sunscreen and bug repellant prior to camp each morning!
It is our goal that all campers have a positive, meaningful and fun experience at ICNC. With that in mind, the following rules should be reviewed with your child before attending camp:
- Indian Creek Nature Center is a preserve. This means we do not disturb animals/their homes OR pick up/collect plants or objects unless given permission by staff.
- Treat all people, animals and plants with respect.
- Remain on the trails and with your camp leader at all times.
- Bullying will not be tolerated.
Preschool Camps
Camp experiences for children ages 4-5 (must be potty trained) are drop-off only. Drop off between 8:20 – 8:40 AM and pick up from 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at Indian Creek Nature Center’s Amazing Space building, located at 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Session 1: June 8 – 10, 2021
Session 2: July 6-8, 2021
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Fee: M $80; NM $95
We’ll have a blast exploring our animal friends from having fun with frogs and toads to digging up ancient fossils and more. We’ll hop over to the pond to look and listen for frogs, toads and other animals, and search other areas for animal homes and tracks. We’ll even meet some animals up close!
July 27 – 29, 2021
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Fee: M $80; NM $95
We’ll have fun visiting and exploring a variety of different habitats from the ponds to the prairies. Learn about the tall grasses and flowers that provide shelter, food and space for animals while we play some camouflage games. We’ll also head down to the pond to collect water bugs, and play some tree games.
School Age Camps
Drop off between 8:20 – 8:40 AM and pick up from 11:20 – 11:40 AM. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at Indian Creek Nature Center’s Amazing Space building, located at 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Please note: Campers must have completed the grade listed.
Session 1: June 14 – 17
Session 2: August 9 – 12
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Fee: M $100*; NM $125
*Household Plus Members and above.
Isn’t the natural world inspiring? We’ll explore some of our favorite nature stories as we play outside. We’ll also investigate different types of art created with and inspired by nature. Let’s get creative together as we make our own nature stories, adventures and art!
Be a part of the pack this week! Go wild and explore the animals that make the Nature Center their homes. Each day we will visit different habitats and the animals that live there from forests to wetlands, prairies and streams. Enjoy wild games and adventures!
How many critters can you find? Can you catch them all? (Catch and release, of course!) Let your imagination run wild as we search for all of the connections of the ecosystems at the Nature Center. Get ready to move — climbing hills, searching for water critters and crawling through the prairie are a few of many adventures we will take during this fun-filled camp.
Nature offers a wide variety of topics and adventures to explore. Let’s search for plants and animals, practice our outdoor skills, dig into rocks and fossils, and go beyond into our solar system into outer space. Wherever our adventures take us, we’ll be sure to leave room for lots of fun and spend plenty of time in the outdoors!
Are you an adventurous spirit? This camp is for the outdoor adventure enthusiast. Join us for a variety of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, survival skills and more. We’ll have plenty of time for building skills as well as enjoying our time together in the outdoors.
Evening “Campouts!”
Drop off between 4:50 – 5:10 PM and pick up from 7:50 – 8:10 PM. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at Indian Creek Nature Center’s Amazing Space building, located at 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Please note: Campers must have completed the grade listed. All sessions are drop-off only. Dinner is provided.
July 30
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Fee: M $25; NM $30
Join us for a “campout” at The Nature Center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinner by the campfire before setting out for an outdoor adventure. Later we’ll reward ourselves with some s’mores and camp stories!
June 4
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Fee: M $25; NM $30
Join us for a “campout” at The Nature Center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinners by the campfire before setting out for an outdoor adventure. Later we’ll reward ourselves with some s’mores and camp stories!
July 16
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Fee: M $25; NM $30
Join us for a “campout” at The Nature Center! We’ll start the evening with fun and games, then have our dinners by the campfire before setting out for an outdoor adventure. Later we’ll reward ourselves with some s’mores and camp stories!
