Sioux County Summer Camps
To register visit: www.extension.iastate.edu/sioux/content/youth-registration or call Sioux County Extension and Outreach 712-737-4230. Fees are used to offset direct expenses and to support Youth Development County Extension Programs.
Discover 4-H Day Camp $20
Celebrate the great outdoors during Discover 4-H Day Camp! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Sandy Hollow Recreation Area through canoeing, archery and nature walks. Learn about the creatures that live in the area while experiencing Sioux County’s natural surroundings. For grades 1 & 2. No class size limit.
June 16 9:00am–3:00pm
Location: Sandy Hollow Recreation Area, Sioux Center
To register visit: www.extension.iastate.edu/sioux/content/youth-registration or call Sioux County Extension and Outreach 712-737-4230
Explorations in Vet Science $20
If you like animals and science, you might want to be a veterinarian. Youth explore the basics of animal behavior and health and visit with a local veterinarian about a vet science career. For grades 4-8. Class limited to 20.
June 9 and August 11 9:00am–3:00pm
Location: Sioux County Fairgrounds
Next Steps Vet Science $20
Next Steps Vet Science is for youth who have completed grades 5th-9th and participated in Explorations in Vet Science camp. Youth build knowledge and experiences in vet science by exploring animal body systems and animal health through hands on learning. For grades 5-9. Class limited to 10.
June 10 9:00am–3:00pm
Location: Sioux County Fairgrounds
Nature STEM camp $20
Youth learn about: water quality, how to fish, the biodiversity of our local wetlands, how organisms work together in an ecosystem and how ecologists conduct population studies. Hands-on experiments help students learn about the interconnectedness of organisms in a natural community. For grades4-8. Class limited 20.
June 12 9:00am–3:00pm
Sandy Hollow Recreation Area Sioux Center
August 13 9:00am–3:00pm
Rock Valley Rivers Bend Campground
Plant Detectives & Insect Invasion $20
Budding scientists use technology to explore plants and insects and the role they play in agriculture with hands-on activities. Students collect and share data about local plants and insects through online research projects such as NatureFind and Creek Watch. For grades 4-8. Class limited to 20.
June 11, Alton Roadside Park 9:00am–3:00pm
August 14, Sandy Hollow 9:00am–3:00pm
         Recreation Area Sioux Center
Dirt on My Plate $20
Youth experience fun, hands-on activities, taste locally grown food and follow the journey of food from the farm to your fork. For grades 4-8. Class limited to 20.
August 12 9:00am–3:00pm
Location: Rock Valley Community School
STEM Camp $20Â (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Option 1: Explore the world through interactive learning environments and activities. Guided by Iowa State University professionals, be a part of one of these energetic expeditions that will STEM-ulate your future!
For grades 4-8. Class limited to 20.
July 21 or 23 (choose one) 9:00am–3:00pm
July 21, Sioux Center Middle School (tentative)
July 23, Sioux County Extension Office Orange City
STEM Camp $20Â (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Option 2: New activities! Different from Option 1! Explore the world through interactive learning environments and activities. Guided by Iowa State University professionals, be a part of one of these energetic expeditions that will STEM-ulate your future! For grades 4-8. Class limited to 20.
Dates: July 22 or 24 (choose one)
July 22 or 24 (choose one) 9:00am–3:00pm
July 22, Sioux Center Middle School (tentative)
July 24, Sioux County Extension Office Orange City
Robotics Camp (GEAR TECH I) $75
GEAR-Tech-21 teaches robotics, GPS, and GIS technologies through building and programming a robot, navigation, and mapmaking activities. For grades 4-8. Class limited to 20.
July 28 – 31 (4-day camp) 9:00am–3:00pm
Location: Sioux County Extension Office – Orange City
Advanced Robotics (Gear TECH II) $75
Take the next step in building and programming robots, this camp gives youth an opportunity to set their own pace and continue exploring with Mindstorm EV3 kits. For grades 5-9. Class limited to 20.
August 4-7 (4-day camp) Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.