![[YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area LOGO SQ]](https://recliquecore.s3.amazonaws.com/imgs/ymca_logos/named_y/blue_orange_yellow.png)
![[YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area LOGO FULL]](https://reclique-core-cedarrapids.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/03063046/ymca_red_rgb_r.jpg)
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.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
EARN YOUR WAY TO CAMP WAPSIE CANDY SALE
Camp Wapsie Annual Candy Sale
Camp Wapsie’s Annual Candy Sale is a great way for campers to earn money toward their 2026 summer camp fees while building lifelong skills like responsibility, goal setting, communication, and money management. The sale is open to anyone interested in attending Camp Wapsie programs in 2026.
Participants sell World’s Finest Chocolate, including Mint Meltaways, Caramel Whirls, and Variety Bars. Candy is checked out at designated Candy Sale Host locations during scheduled times. A parent or guardian must be present to complete a permission form before candy is checked out.
Each case of candy is valued at $80, and participants earn 45 percent credit for every case sold, which is applied directly to their camp account. Campers who sell 10 cases or more earn a Camp Wapsie T shirt.
All candy and money must be turned in by February 21, 2026. Credits earned will be applied first to any unpaid deposit, then toward remaining camp fees. Any additional credit will remain on the camper’s account through December 31, 2026.
Visit one of the listed Candy Sale Host locations to get started and earn your way to Camp Wapsie.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Looking ahead for summer 2026:
- Y Members can register on January 25
- General Registration Begins February 1
*Pre-Registration for Summer 2025 Campers has already passed.
Spend Your Summer Making a Difference
Applications for summer 2026 are open!
Get ready for another unforgettable summer at YMCA Camp Wapsie! Whether you’re returning for more camp magic or applying for the first time, we’re excited to connect with you and see what you can bring to the Wapsie experience. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to apply early as some positions fill fast!
Applicants must be at least 16 years old for entry-level jobs, with some positions requiring applicants to be 21+. If you are a minor, we strongly encourage you to take part in our Leadership Development Program as the best pathway to future camp employment.
Interested in completing an internship through a job at YMCA Camp Wapsie? We are excited to partner with students and schools to create meaningful internship opportunities.
Have questions? Reach out to our Summer Camp Director, Hanna O’Toole, who will be happy to help.
We are also hiring for Program Coordinators on a rolling bases. These positions have flexible start and end dates and they work with the retreats/groups that come to camp during the school year.
JOIN US FOR A FAMILY OR SPECIAL CAMP THIS SCHOOL YEAR
- Parent/Child Weekends
- Book Retreats
- Mother/Daughter Weekend
- Family Camps
- Halloween, Winter & Spring Fling Camps
Financial Assistance
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.