Marshall County Conservation is pleased to announce our Summer 2025 offerings including camps and skills courses.

To register for summer camps, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/28mynkbw.

To register for skills courses, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/4s23kk7e.

Once registered, you will be invoiced with instructions on how to pay for the class.

Summer Camp: Crickets

Let’s play! Crickets camp is all about nature play and will have kiddos and adults having hands-on outdoor fun!

June 17 – 19 from 9-11 a.m. OR June 24 – 26 from 9-11 a.m.

Grimes Farm and Conservation Center

Ages: 4 to out of kindergarten and accompanying adult

Fee: $20         

Registration Deadline: May 24

Summer Camp: Acorns and Asters

All about aquatic fun! Kids will spend their time getting muddy and wet while learning about the watery world around them.

July 8 – 10 from 9 a.m. to noon

Grimes Farm and Conservation Center

Ages: Out of 1st or 2nd Grade

Fee: $25         

Registration Deadline: June 7

Summer Camp: Muskrats

Ever want to travel back in time? Join us as we learn about fossils, rocks, soil, plants, and prehistoric creatures.

July 16 – 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Izaak Walton League

Ages: Out of 3rd and 4th Grades

Fee: $35         

Registration Deadline: June 28

Summer Camp: Praying Mantis (Uncle Ike’s)

Ready for a campout? Come learn how to cook over the fire and pitch a tent, all while learning the basics of survival.

July 22 – 23 from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. (overnight)

Izaak Walton League

Ages: Out of 5th and 6th Grade

Fee: $45         

Registration Deadline: July 12

Summer Skills Courses

Do you have a youth between 10 and 15 who is interested in increasing their outdoor skills? Join us for our Summer Skills courses, where they can learn to fish, archery, and/or canoe! Sign up for one or all sessions!

Fishing

Summer is about having fun and getting outside. Join MCCB naturalists as they introduce your youth to fishing. They will learn about Iowa fish species, and the body parts of the fish, along with lots of fishing.

Wednesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon

Green Castle Recreation Area, 2891 Green Castle Road, Gilman

Ages: 10 – 15

Registration Fee: $10

Registration Deadline: July 18

Archery

Join MCCB naturalists as they introduce your youth to archery skills. Students will learn the basics of archery by focusing on form and safety. We’ll cover eye dominance, archery safety rules, range rules, equipment, and proper shooting techniques using a compound bow.

Monday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to noon

Green Castle Recreation Area, 2891 Green Castle Road, Gilman

Ages: 10 – 15

Registration Fee: $10

Registration Deadline: July 18

Canoeing

MCCB naturalists will be introducing your youth to canoeing, a great outdoor activity that can be enjoyed for the rest of their lives. Participants will learn about types of canoes, equipment, and techniques and practice their new skills on the water.

Monday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to noon

Sand Lake, 2901 Main Street Road, Marshalltown

Ages: 10 – 15

Registration Fee: $10

Registration Deadline: July 25