Hone your survival skills and use time tested know-how to prepare for 21st century disaster in this camp for adventurous kids! Zombies have been sighted in the abandoned grounds around the old lodge in Jones Parks. Have they escaped Ushers Ferry or is this a new threat? Build situational awareness, secure food, water, and shelter, and find your way in the wilderness. Test your new survival skills on the last day with a water gun war -- Humans vs. Zombies!
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

A call to arms! Help defend our realm! Using LARP (Live Action Role Play) rules of Dagohir Battle Games, this full-contact sport will train you for combat with different weapons. First year and new participants start with a basic sword. Returning players are eligible for additional weapons based on their skill and experience. Get fitted with a weapon to personalize and take home. Focus on safety, honor, training, and learning new games as you prepare for your ultimate quest.
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Prepare for an adventure! Learn the basics, build your crew, and practice with your kayaks. Then, test your skills with team games and a pirate obstacle course.
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Learn the basics of archery including a brief history of the bow and arrow, and safety protocols for the equipment and range. Enjoy the benefits of acquiring a unique life-skill and expand your personal development with NASP certified instructors.
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 286-5763.

There's more to being a soldier than what you see in movies and video games. We will study classical military arts and tactics from the ancient to the present day. Join us as we apply these lessons in various NERF settings.
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Have some good, old-fashioned summer fun before you head back to school! After you finish your summer chores, make and enjoy a refreshing snack, and play some games before heading into the woods for one more summer adventure!
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Here's your last chance for summer fun! Learn basic NERF safety rules and strategy, then break into teams to play Capture the Flag and other games to defend your fortress. Bring your own NERF gear, ammo, and eye protection.
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Have you ever wanted to try canoeing or kayaking, but didn't know where to start? Are you wondering what opportunities there are for paddling in the local area? Join us for a basic introduction to flatwater paddling as we explore hidden gems with great access to water. Canoes or kayaks, and all necessary equipment provided. For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Be the captain of your own boat! Start with learning paddling basics and safety, including what to do if you capsize. Play some fun paddling games, then spend the last day on the Wapsi in a canoe! Bring a sack lunch and some money for ice cream on Wednesday. (Thursday and Friday of this week will be reserved as rain dates for the float trip.) For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 286-5763.

Want to upgrade your NERF gun, but don't know where to start? Try our NERF-oriented maker space! We will supply you with a blaster and some intro mods to install, then try your modified blaster on our chronograph range to see the improvement. Discuss other NERF mods you would like to try with our staff and volunteers, who are passionate about all things NERF, for tips and other resources. For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 286-5763.

Make learning fun again! Beat summer brain drain and get back to basics in a camp that recreates lessons from the one-room school. Use chalk, slates, and pen and ink to practice handwriting and penmanship. Read and recite poems from McGuffey Readers. Play old recess games and more. Enjoy cookies and lemonade on the last day after competing in a spelling bee, reciting pieces you memorized, and showing off all you learned! For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Are you a crafty animal lover? Learn about the animal that grows it's own sweater every year and one for you, too! Meet the sheep at Old MacDonald's Farm on the first day, then spend the rest of the week at Ushers Ferry processing the fleece - picking, washing, carding, and spinning it into yarn. Learn to crochet a simple project to take home along with some of the wool yarn you make. For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Spend your day exploring Iowa's Maquoketa Caves. Pack a sack lunch, bring a flashlight, and wear some old clothes and good hiking shoes for this rugged underground adventure. Be sure to bring a little pocket money for ice cream on the way home.
For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 286-5763.

This fun, three-day camp for young foodies will cover the basics of cooking the old fashioned way! Learn how to set up your kitchen, plan a menu, prepare your dishes, and set a table. On the last day, put away your apron and sit down to an elegant afternoon tea with a guest of your choice. For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 286-5763.