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WELCOME HOME
YMCA Camp Wapsie is a traditional overnight and day camp located 30 miles north of Cedar Rapids, in rural Coggon, Iowa. The site is nestled on 182 acres of scenic land, including lodging for around 280, a scenic waterway for exploring in canoes, a climbing tower with a zipline, an archery range, Ga-Ga pits, an outdoor sports court, a swimming pool, and much more. Camp Wapsie provides the perfect setting to serve Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding communities. We serve people of all ages through summer camp, year-round retreats, teambuilding, community, youth, and family programs.
Each summer, more than 2,000 campers of all ages and identities arrive at Camp Wapsie to make new friends, learn new skills, develop character, and have an adventure. Campers become a community as they learn to be more independent and contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities. Camp Wapsie is the place to help young people build the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. With our deep tradition in camping, we strive to instill these underlying principles into each camper during their time at Camp. Here at YMCA Camp Wapsie, we are: For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, and For Social Development.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Horses on Camp
This year we will be bringing back "Horses" We are partnering with Amiee from Dusty Hills Riding Academy to be our riding instructor to bring a quality program. Lessons will be daily during morning activities and are approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Amiee will teach the kids how to take care of a horse, safely approach it, and ride it at the appropriate level for their skills. The cost is $65 for the week. Click the Picture to register.
Community Swim Lessons are Back
Camp Wapsie offers lessons in our heated outdoor pool for 1-14 year olds. These lessons run for a three week time period and are for local youth to participate in. Be on the lookout for more information & registration to be live in the next few weeks.