YMCA Camp Wapsie Day Camp programs offer a variety of outdoor activities similar to those at Overnight Camp, including a Thursday overnight at Wapsie! Day Camp provides a positive social experience with similar-aged youth. Campers return home in the evening for meaningful family time and evening activities. Day camp features a fun field trip on Wednesdays to Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City and a Thursday overnight stay at Camp Wapsie! There are nine one-week sessions of Day Camp each summer. Wapsie provides all meals during the week.
Transportation is provided by our Day Camp bus at the following locations:
DROP OFF SITE | TIME | PICK UP SITE | RETURN |
Helen G Nassif YMCA | 7:40 a.m. | Helen G Nassif YMCA | 5:00 p.m. |
Marion YMCA | 8:00 a.m. | Marion YMCA | 4:30 p.m. |
Camp Wapsie drop-off | 8:45 a.m. | Camp Wapsie pick-up | 4:00 p.m. |
Some of the Activities Offered:
- Swimming
- Zip Line
- Guitars
- Fishing
- Burma Bridge
- Canoeing
- Archery
- Outdoor Camp Skills
- Arts & Crafts
- Team Sports
- Climbing
- zipline(12+)
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Nature Study
- BB guns or .22 Riflery
- Drama
Camp Wapsie has a store on site where we sell things like pop, candy, chips, popsicles, ice cream and souvenirs. Day Campers get the chance to go to the store at least 1 time a day other than field trip day. Parents can put money in a store account. We suggest up to $15 -$25 for day camp accounts.
For your Wapsie Wear, we have an online store that is open 24/7-365 days. We have lots of different products to choose from. This is a great please to get your camp shirt and sweatshirts. Click here to access the online store!
Participate in the annual candy sale to help with costs of summer camp. Every candy item sold earns $0.85 towards camp fees. Anyone wanting to attend YMCA Camp Wapsie programming in 2023 is welcome to participate.
Visit one of the locations listed below, to sign up, and check out candy. If you have questions, contact camp at 319.435.2577 or email [email protected]
Candy Sale Sites and Times
Marion YMCA
3740 Irish Drive
Phone: 319.377.7361
Mon/Thurs: 4:30-6pm
Saturday: 9:30-11:00am
Helen G. Nassif YMCA
207 7th Ave SE
Phone: 319.366.6421
Mon/Wed: 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday: 9:30-11:00am
Iowa City Host Home
552 Linder Road NE Iowa City
Phone: 319.541.0273
Mon/Wed: 6:00-7:30pm
Saturday: 10-11:30am
YMCA Camp Wapsie and the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area are committed to providing quality programs to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Financial Assistance is subsidized by the YMCA Annual Support Campaign. Click here for the application.
Please take time to read the family handbook for detailed information regarding coming to summer camp.
At camp, we call Thursdays Special Day which is Wapsie’s way of saying theme day! Each Thursday has special activities related to the theme of the week. Wapsie transforms into another world with special events, characters and activities to help campers express their creative side. Costumes are welcome but not necessary. Weekly themes for the upcoming year are outlined through the registration process.