Educational Camps, Clubs & Events

Dubuque County ISU Extension is excited to host the 2nd annual Bacon Buddies show at the 2025 Dubuque County Fair. This event gives 4th-12th grade individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities the chance to show a pig alongside youth mentors.

See Flyer for details! Camp is included with membership for PreK 4yr olds through 1st grade ONLY!!

This homework program is designed to provide a space for teens to get needed help on homework and build their studying and organizational skills for free.

All of our teen programming is free. We offer homework help to grades 6-12 on Mondays-Thursdays. High school hangout is on Tues and Thurs, high school teen nights are on Thursdays with dinner provided. Middleschool hangout is on Mon and Wed, middle school teen nights are on Wednesdays with dinner

Scheduled reading club that meets to discuss books with other interested teens in a supportive environment

The program runs four weeks, and includes a weekly sectional rehearsal(10:25 - 11 AM) and three weekly concert band rehearsals (11AM - 12:15 PM. The season culminates on June 27 with a 7 PM concert at Alliant Energy Amphitheater in Dubuque.

Summer Day Camps to provide kids the opportunity to continue learning over summer break.

Rising Star Theatre Company is offering five Theatrical camps this summer for students of all ages, including musical theatre opportunities, an improvisation camp, a technical theatre camp, and a camp for the very youngest students as well! Go to our website for details and to sign up!

Step into the shoes of a Jr. Paleontologist! Join us as we embark on an exciting adventure to unearth the secrets of polar dinosaurs. As Jr. Paleontologists, you'll learn what it takes to dig into the past, conduct your own dinosaur dig, explore our summer exhibit: Ice Dinosaurs, and so much more!

The Museum will have dimmed lighting, limited extra and ambient sounds, and no distracting exhibit motions during this public event. All the River Museum's animals and exhibits will be available for viewing by attendees. Our special summer dinosaur exhibit will be open by then and part of the event!

See attached Flyer for details!

NICC is offering several high school camps in June. Students in high school can register for the High School Computer Hardware Camp, the High School Computer Coding Camp or an Esports camp.

Join us for a Bible message, games, crafts, singing and snacks!

​The Northeast Iowa Council is hosting Cub Scout Summer Camps at Camp C.S. Klaus, offering various programs for ALL youth entering 1st through 5th grade. Registration deadlines & costs vary, with early bird discounts available until May 15. For more details and registration, visit the event page.

Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!"

At this one day, day camp kids will get to learn about the moon through the following activities: Scout a Landing Site Design a Rover & Launch Collect Regolith & Build Habitat Search for Water Ice Planetarium

Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!"

Join Challenge to Change for an exciting week of YogArt camp, where combining yoga and art creates emPOWERed Kids! Through mindful movement, creative expression, and engaging activities, kids will explore their inner strength, courage, and creativity—all while having a blast.

Do you have a green thumb? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of plants! From learning how roots grow to discovering how plants blossom & bear fruit, we'll explore what makes a plant thrive. Throughout the camp, we'll plant our own seeds, watch them grow over 3 days, and taste some fruit!

In a museum filled with relics, hidden treasures, & forgotten stories, this immersive camp invites young explorers to join a thrilling scavenger hunt for lost artifacts. Campers will work in teams to solve puzzles, decode clues, & discover hidden chambers while learning about history & archaeology.

Slip on your mud boots & join us for hands-on adventure in river science! Roll up your sleeves & explore our wetlands as we collect water samples, search for frogs, & uncover tiny, aquatic insects with magnifying glasses. Together, we'll use our findings to help protect & preserve the environment!

Come join us for summer camp at Camp Bear Creek! We offer over-night summer camp programs for all school age kids. Join us for a week or partial week and participate in activities like kayaking, archery, games, high ropes, zip lines, hiking, sling shots, worship, and more!

From the coldest corners of the Triassic to the frosty tundra of the Late Cretaceous, uncover how ice-adapted dinosaurs survived harsh climates & developed extraordinary traits to thrive in the face of extreme cold. Do you have what it takes to step into the challenging claws of these frozen giants?

Clarke University is thrilled to host some of your favorite long-standing summer activities and introduce a few new ones for 2025! Programs cover a wide range of ages and interests, each proudly led by Clarke faculty and staff with the help of area professionals and alumni.

⁠Join Challenge to Change for an exciting week of YogArt camp, where combining yoga and art creates emPOWERed Kids! Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Ms. Sandra designed to empower, uplift, and inspire.

Level up at the library this summer! Join us for a variety of free programs for all ages and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. The concept is simple (and fun!): read books to earn prizes. Kids ages 0 – 17 can sign up at the Children’s Help Desk or online at carnegiestout.org beginning June 2nd

Fortnite, Minecraft and Madden Summer Camps