Hone your survival skills and use time tested know-how to prepare for 21st century disaster in this camp for adventurous kids! Zombies have returned to Ushers Ferry this year, and Agent X is missing! 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 Boffer Battle Games, this full-contact sport will train you for combat with different weapons. 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. Intermediate or experienced archers, sign up for our evening session for more range time and the opportunity to try different styles of bows and shooting.
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.

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.

Come one, come all to the little town of Usher. The town mayor is calling all fighters of every caliber to vanquish the black dragon, Igneal! For too long the Black Dragon has terrorized the small town. Come and fight alongside each other as you fight the minions of Igneal. Bandits have also started to raid Ushers Ferry for easy pickings. Those that answer the call are welcomed to the dragon's hoard! This is a boffer LARP for adults to travel back in time to the medieval era. The Ushers Ferry Tavern will be open with sarsaparilla and popcorn available for purchase. For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Horse thieves, cattle rustlers and chicken stealers beware! Someone has stolen Henry Usher's prized team of horses and the farmers of Clinton Township have had enough. A Vigilance Committee is being formed and outlaws are on notice! Join us at Ushers Ferry and learn some real local history in this fun role playing camp for kids. Start by building your character, buy your home or business and learn some old fashioned skills to help you survive and build your fortune. On the last day, prepare to go back in time and see if the outlaws or the farmers will win the day in this history-themed day camp where NERF meets Monopoly! Will you be an outlaw? A business owner? A farmer or lawman? And finally settle that age old question: who will be the richest person in town? Only time and fate will tell........ For questions or comments please contact Ushers Ferry at 319-286-5763.

Do you have kids that like to fish but no time to get them down to the water? Send them out to Ushers Ferry to float in one of our kayaks in the Seminole Valley backwater and try their hand at catching a big one! Bring your own fishing gear if you have it, or borrow one of our loaners. 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.