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Summer Camps in Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo's summer camp scene offers an impressive mix of traditional and innovative programs, with a particular strength in performing arts and specialized sports training. The Waterloo Community Playhouse stands out with its dynamic theater programs, offering everything from improv classes to character development workshops that help young performers build confidence and creative skills. Sports enthusiasts will find unique opportunities like the PDC Waterloo hockey camps, run by former pro players, while STEM-focused kids can dive into hands-on programs at Northeast Iowa Community College.

What makes Waterloo's camp landscape special is the affordability - with most sessions under $200, families can explore multiple interests without breaking the bank. The city's camps serve primarily elementary and middle school students, creating age-appropriate environments where kids can truly thrive.

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Page 1 of 5: Found 131 program listings and provider profiles matching your criteria. Includes historical programs and unconfirmed dates; check each listing.

Summer Camps - STEM camp for Ages: 5-16 by Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Day Camp

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

STEM • Environmental Science
Price not published
Dates not published9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Summer Camps (Ages: 5-16)

Hosted by: Hartman Reserve Nature Center

Provider address: 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Northern Tier High Adventure Base - Nature camp for Ages: 13+ by Winnebago Council
Full-Day
Day Camp

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

Nature • Camping
$54
Dates not publishedTimes TBD

Northern Tier High Adventure Base (Ages: 13+)

Hosted by: Winnebago Council

Provider address: 2929 Airport Blvd., Waterloo, IA
Weekend School - Academic camp for Ages not published by Masjid Al-Noor Islamic Center
Full-Day
Day Camp

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

Academic • Multi-Subject
Price not published
Dates not published10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Weekend School (Ages not published)

Hosted by: Masjid Al-Noor Islamic Center

Provider address: Waterloo, IA
'LooCon 2025 - STEM camp for Ages: 9-12 by 'LooCon 2025
Day Camp

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

STEM • Cybersecurity
Price not published
Dates not publishedTimes TBD

'LooCon 2025 (Ages: 9-12)

Hosted by: 'LooCon 2025

Provider address: 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015, Waterloo, IA
Cosmic Climates Summer Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 6-12 by Grout Museum District
extended_day

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Space
$175
Aug 4 - Aug 8, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cosmic Climates Summer Camp (Ages: 6-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Weathering the Storm Day Camp - Nature camp for Ages: 10-12 by Grout Museum District
day_camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Nature • Environmental Science
$45
Jul 24 - Jul 24, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Weathering the Storm Day Camp (Ages: 10-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Messy History Day Camp - Academic camp for Ages: 10-12 by Grout Museum District
day_camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Academic • History
$45
Jul 17 - Jul 17, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Messy History Day Camp (Ages: 10-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Y's Kids Before and After School Childcare - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by YWCA Black Hawk County
Half-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$20
Aug 1 - May 31, 20266:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Y's Kids Before and After School Childcare (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: YWCA Black Hawk County

Provider address: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA
Special needs accommodated
Thunder Force Summer Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 6-12 by Grout Museum District
extended_day

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$175
Jul 7 - Jul 11, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thunder Force Summer Camp (Ages: 6-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Youth Welding Summer Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 12-14 by Northeast Iowa Community College
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$59
Jul 16 - Jul 18, 20258:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Youth Welding Summer Camp (Ages: 12-14)

Hosted by: Northeast Iowa Community College

Provider address: 1625 Hwy 150 S, Calmar, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Brainiacs Brainstorming Day Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 10-12 by Grout Museum District
day_camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Science Experiments
$45
Jun 26 - Jun 26, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brainiacs Brainstorming Day Camp (Ages: 10-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Brainiacs Brainstorming Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 6-9 by Grout Museum District
day_camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Science Experiments
$45
Jun 24 - Jun 24, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brainiacs Brainstorming Camp (Ages: 6-9)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
STEAM Creations: Makerspace Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 5-12 by Northeast Iowa Community College
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Multi-STEM
$29
Jul 10 - Jul 11, 20258:00 AM - 3:30 PM

STEAM Creations: Makerspace Camp (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Northeast Iowa Community College

Provider address: 1625 Hwy 150 S, Calmar, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Messy Science Day Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 10-12 by Grout Museum District
day_camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Science Experiments
$45
Jun 19 - Jun 19, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Messy Science Day Camp (Ages: 10-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Every Child is an Artist - Arts camp for Ages: 6-7 by Northeast Iowa Community College
Half-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Arts • Multi-Arts
$35
Jul 8 - Jul 10, 20258:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Every Child is an Artist (Ages: 6-7)

Hosted by: Northeast Iowa Community College

Provider address: 1625 Hwy 150 S, Calmar, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Coding for Kids - STEM camp for Ages: 8-9 by Northeast Iowa Community College
Half-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Coding
$29
Jul 8 - Jul 10, 20258:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Coding for Kids (Ages: 8-9)

Hosted by: Northeast Iowa Community College

Provider address: 1625 Hwy 150 S, Calmar, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Ride the Waves - STEM camp for Ages: 10-12 by Northeast Iowa Community College
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Science Experiments
$59
Jul 8 - Jul 11, 20258:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Ride the Waves (Ages: 10-12)

Hosted by: Northeast Iowa Community College

Provider address: 1625 Hwy 150 S, Calmar, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Wild Weather Summer Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 6-12 by Grout Museum District
extended_day

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

STEM • Environmental Science
$175
Jun 9 - Jun 13, 20259:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wild Weather Summer Camp (Ages: 6-12)

Hosted by: Grout Museum District

Provider address: 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA
Be Your Own Boss - Academic camp for Ages: 10-12 by Northeast Iowa Community College
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Academic • Multi-Subject
$130
Jun 10 - Jun 14, 20258:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Be Your Own Boss (Ages: 10-12)

Hosted by: Northeast Iowa Community College

Provider address: 1625 Hwy 150 S, Calmar, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Summer Daze - Variety camp for Ages: 4-12 by YWCA Black Hawk County
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$120
Jun 1 - Aug 31, 20256:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Summer Daze (Ages: 4-12)

Hosted by: YWCA Black Hawk County

Provider address: 425 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA
Special needs accommodated
Future Stars Academy - Winter Indoor Practices - Sports camp for Ages: 5-8 by Cedar Valley Soccer Club
Half-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Sports • Soccer
$425
Dec 4 - Mar 31, 20255:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Future Stars Academy - Winter Indoor Practices (Ages: 5-8)

Hosted by: Cedar Valley Soccer Club

Provider address: 303 Jefferson St., Waterloo, IA
CVSC Dynos Academy -Spring 2025 Practice - Sports camp for Ages: 8-12 by Cedar Valley Soccer Club
Half-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Sports • Soccer
$1325
Apr 4 - Jun 30, 20256:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CVSC Dynos Academy -Spring 2025 Practice (Ages: 8-12)

Hosted by: Cedar Valley Soccer Club

Provider address: 303 Jefferson St., Waterloo, IA
Week 1 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jun 9 - Jun 13, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 1 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 2 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jun 16 - Jun 20, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 2 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 3 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jun 23 - Jun 27, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 3 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 4 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$92
Jun 30 - Jul 3, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 4 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 5 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jul 7 - Jul 11, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 5 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 6 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jul 14 - Jul 18, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 6 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 7 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jul 21 - Jul 25, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 7 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)
Week 8 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
Full-Day
Day Camp

Historical program

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Variety • Multi-Activity
$115
Jul 28 - Aug 1, 20247:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Week 8 (Ages: 5-12)

Hosted by: Marshalltown Parks and Recreation

Provider address: 20 West State Street, Marshalltown, IA (outside Waterloo, IA)

Using the Waterloo, Iowa Camp Directory

Are the camp listings in Waterloo, Iowa current?

This directory includes historical programs, programs with unconfirmed details, and provider profiles. Read each status and any source note. A source review date applies only to the details described in that note; it does not confirm every program or current availability.

How do I confirm prices, ages, dates, and registration?

Use the provider website to check current program details and registration instructions. Missing details are labelled as unpublished. Confirm eligibility, schedule, total fees, and availability directly with the provider before registering.

Do all providers in the Waterloo directory hold camp in the city?

The directory can include providers with addresses outside the selected city. A provider address may differ from the camp venue. Read location and source notes, then confirm the exact venue with the provider.