Village ½ Week (entering 1-3 grade)

During Week 5 ONLY Wapsie offers half-week sessions for campers who want a shorter first trip to camp. 

The Village program provides structured, age-appropriate activities with a 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratio to give this age group the security and support they need for a successful camping experience. Our staff works closely with the participants to help them meet new friends and enjoy their camp experience. This program is structured and has age-appropriate activities alongside the counselors. Group living develops community and social skills while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

Participants live in wooden walled cone shaped buildings with spacious living areas, windows, ceiling fan, protection from the elements and insects. Showers and bathrooms are not attached to the structure but are just a short walk away.

Participants coming on Sunday check-in between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm and must leave after Wednesday’s 9:00 am parents program. Wednesday campers check in at 4:00 pm and leave after Saturday’s 9:00 am parents program. They experience many of the traditional activities in a shortened time frame.  The first half may not experience Theme Day as they are not here on Thursday!

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels.  Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $361.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $337.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $311.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].

Village ½ Week (entering 1-3 grade)

During Week 5 ONLY Wapsie offers half-week sessions for campers who want a shorter first trip to camp. 

The Village program provides structured, age-appropriate activities with a 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratio to give this age group the security and support they need for a successful camping experience. Our staff works closely with the participants to help them meet new friends and enjoy their camp experience. This program is structured and has age-appropriate activities alongside the counselors. Group living develops community and social skills while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

Participants live in wooden walled cone shaped buildings with spacious living areas, windows, ceiling fan, protection from the elements and insects. Showers and bathrooms are not attached to the structure but are just a short walk away.

Participants coming on Sunday check-in between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm and must leave after Wednesday’s 9:00 am parents program. Wednesday campers check in at 4:00 pm and leave after Saturday’s 9:00 am parents program. They experience many of the traditional activities in a shortened time frame.  The first half may not experience Theme Day as they are not here on Thursday!

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels.  Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $361.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $337.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $311.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].

Cabin Campers (entering 4-10 grade)

In our most popular program, participants sleep in 12-bed cabins with two counselors in an adjoining room. Participants of similar gender and age stay in cabins with showers and bathrooms. A college-age Senior Counselor and a Junior Counselor supervise and guide participants through the week. Group living develops community and social skills while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

Participants can choose from an array of staff-led activities each morning. Afternoons and evenings are often spent in cabin groups doing things such as all camp games, skits, cookouts, and “Mission Impossible.”

A highlight for older campers is the canoe trip with overnight camping along the Wapsipinicon River. 

HORSE LESSONS

Wapsie is still determining if we will be able to offer horse lessons and rides for the summer 2025 season. If we can do so, we will let registered cabin camper families know how they can sign up. 

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected]

Cabin Campers (entering 4-10 grade)

In our most popular program, participants sleep in 12-bed cabins with two counselors in an adjoining room. Participants of similar gender and age stay in cabins with showers and bathrooms. A college-age Senior Counselor and a Junior Counselor supervise and guide participants through the week. Group living develops community and social skills while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

Participants can choose from an array of staff-led activities each morning. Afternoons and evenings are often spent in cabin groups doing things such as All Camp games, skits, cookouts, and “Mission Impossible.”

A highlight for older campers is the canoe trip with overnight camping along the Wapsipinicon River. 

HORSE LESSONS

Wapsie is still determining if we will be able to offer horse lessons and rides for the summer 2025 season. If we can do so, we will let registered cabin camper families know how they can sign up. 

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].

Ranger (entering 8-10 grade)

Ranger Camp is an adventurous outdoor skills program that allows teenagers a slightly more rugged outdoor experience with opportunities for more hands-on development and practice of skills. Campers stay with their counselors in large, sturdy platform tents with cots. Modern restrooms and showers are available in the main camp area. They participate in some traditional YMCA Camp Wapsie activities and generally function as their own community, working together.

Rangers work on various outdoor living skills during the week, such as food preparation, cooking over a campfire, orienteering, fire-building techniques, basic survival skills and safety, minimum-impact camping, and team building. Counselors work with the campers to pick some of their activity choices. Rangers also get to swim, join other Wapsie campers for some all-camp activities and campfires and may plan an offsite overnight canoeing or camping trip.

When local water conditions are favorable and safe, staffing is available and positive attitudes are witnessed with our Ranger Campers, the group may take an impromptu canoe trip down the Wapsipinicon River for an overnight or day experience.  This may not be available every week of camp or every year, only when conditions allow.

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].

Ranger (entering 8-10 grade)

Ranger Camp is an adventurous outdoor skills program that allows teenagers a slightly more rugged outdoor experience with opportunities for more hands-on development and practice of skills. Campers stay with their counselors in large, sturdy platform tents with cots. Modern restrooms and showers are available in the main camp area. They participate in some traditional YMCA Camp Wapsie activities and generally function as their own community, working together.

Rangers work on various outdoor living skills during the week, such as food preparation, cooking over a campfire, orienteering, fire-building techniques, basic survival skills and safety, minimum-impact camping, and team building. Counselors work with the campers to pick some of their activity choices. Rangers also get to swim, join other Wapsie campers for some all-camp activities and campfires and may plan an offsite overnight canoeing or camping trip.

When local water conditions are favorable and safe, staffing is available and positive attitudes are witnessed with our Ranger Campers, the group may take an impromptu canoe trip down the Wapsipinicon River for an overnight or day experience.  This may not be available every week of camp or every year, only when conditions allow.

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].

Village (entering 1-3 grade)

The Village program provides structured, age-appropriate activities with a 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratio to give this age group the security and support they need for a successful week-long camping experience. Our staff works closely with the participants to help them meet new friends and enjoy their camp experience. This program is structured and has age-appropriate activities alongside the counselors. Group living develops community and social skills while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

Participants live in wooden walled cone shaped buildings with spacious living areas, windows, ceiling fan, protection from the elements and insects. Showers and bathrooms are not attached to the structure but are just a short walk away.

The Village campers begin the week by participating in all activities as a group. Through the week, they gain more independence in participating in activities available to older campers. By the end of the week, we are helping them decide what activities they want to do.  

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].

Village (entering 1-3 grade)

The Village program provides structured, age-appropriate activities with a 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratio to give this age group the security and support they need for a successful week-long camping experience. Our staff works closely with the participants to help them meet new friends and enjoy their camp experience. This program is structured and has age-appropriate activities alongside the counselors. Group living develops community and social skills while creating lifelong friendships and memories.

Participants live in wooden walled cone shaped buildings with spacious living areas, windows, ceiling fan, protection from the elements and insects. Showers and bathrooms are not attached to the structure but are just a short walk away.

The Village campers begin the week by participating in all activities as a group. Through the week, they gain more independence in participating in activities available to older campers. By the end of the week, we are helping them decide what activities they want to do.  

2024 COST

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the Tier you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized

PAYMENT

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 30 days prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Cancellations: Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected]. Please include the child’s name, birthdate, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee.

For questions, call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].