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Events
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Camp Tanager Summer Camps 2025
- Location
- Camp Tanager, 1614 West Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
- Audience
- Youth ages 6-11 years
- Cost
- Sliding Scale
- RSVP
- May 01, 2025
- Contact
- Donald Pirrie
- Phone
- (310) 573-9294
Information
Camp Tanager is now accepting applications for our 2025 Summer Camp Programs. Available camps include DAY and OVERNIGHT programs for kids ages 6-11 years. Day Campers can enjoy weekly camp themes and outdoor adventure on our 40 acre purpose built camp facility complete with 2 swimming pools, archery, basketball, pickleball, nature programs, group games and more!
Overnight campers enjoy the same great facilities along with evening campfires, pool parties, movie nights and more!
Free camp scholarships for our overnight programs are available for families that qualify.
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In-Service Day Camp; Dinosaur Day
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Mar 30, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Dinosaur Day” In-Service Camp students will spend the day learning fun dinosaur facts and playing dino games. An additional In-Service Day Camp will be held on May 12. Drop off times are 8:45-9AM and 3-3:15PM.
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In-Service Camp: Outside the Lines (Crafts and Games)
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Feb 23, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Outside the Lines (Crafts and Games)” In-Service Camp students will create one of a kind masterpieces and enjoy indoor and outdoor games and activities. Additional In-Service Day Camps will be held on March 31 and May 12. Drop off times are 8:45-9AM and 3-3:15PM.
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In-Service Day Camp; Splish Splash
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th Graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- May 11, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Splish Splash” In-Service Day Camp students will have fun exploring our wetlands and participating in water activities. Drop off times are 8:45-9am and pickup times are 3-3:15pm
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Inservice Day Camp: Winter Fun
- Location
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Audience
- K-5th graders
- Cost
- $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
- RSVP
- Feb 09, 2025
- Contact
- Andria Cossolotto
- Phone
- (319) 362-0664
Information
At “Winter Fun Day” In-Service Camp students will get to play games and enjoy time outdoors in nature. Additional In-Service Day Camps will be held on Feb. 24, March 31 and May 12. Drop off times are 8:45-9AM and 3-3:15PM.