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Summer Camp Modifications
We are excited about our summer camps for 2021. Information will be posted in the future about modifications to ensure a safe summer for our campers, staff members, and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Summer Programs
Coralville Parks and Recreation offers several summer day camps for youth: All Day Camps
- SPARK: For youth who have completed kindergarten through entering sixth grade; Monday-Friday, all day.
- Trail Trekkers: For youth entering sixth through ninth grades; Monday-Thursday, all day.
- CCPA Theater Camps: Age range varies by week; Monday-Friday, part day.
- Specialty Camps: Age range varies by week; Monday-Friday, part day.
SPARK Day Camp (Grades K-6)
General Information
(updated March 24, 2021)
| About | SPARK (Summer Park and Rec Kids) up your child's summer at Coralville Parks and Recreation's weekly themed summer camps! |
| Age | Completed kindergarten through entering sixth grade |
| Days | Monday-Friday |
| Dates | 8 weekly sessions, June 21-August 13, 2021 |
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| Activities | Outdoor time, swimming, games, crafts, and special events. |
| Health Precautions | We continue to monitor the requirement for masks and other health precautions based upon the recommendation of Johnson County Public Health and the City of Coralville. |
| Location | Coralville Recreation Center and S.T. Morrison Park. If registration supports a second site, information will be provided when determined by Coralville Parks and Recreation. |
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| Discounts | 10% discount per child, if registered for six (6) or more weekly sessions |
| Registration | Register on a week-by-week basis (register for just the weekly sessions needed). Partial week registrations are not available.
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| Learn More | Contact Coralville Parks and Recreation, 319.248.1750 |
How to Register
Forms and registration information will be available beginning March 24, 2021.
Trail Trekkers (Grades 6-9)
General Information
| About | Give back to the community and make friends! Each week includes new activities and adventures. Staff facilitates kids’ active involvement with planning the weekly program. |
| Requirements | Must have a working bike and helmet. Trekkers average 5-10 miles a day on their bikes in the Coralville and Iowa City area; this program is recommended for strong bike riders. |
| Age | Entering sixth through ninth grades |
| Days | Monday-Thursday |
| Dates | Weekly sessions, June 21-August 12, 2021 (no program on July 5, 2021) |
| Times | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Location | Meets at Kate Wickham Elementary |
| Activities | Most mornings are spent on community service learning projects and self-development learning opportunities. The afternoons are spent swimming, exploring, and going on local and out-of-town field trips. |
| Learn More | Contact Travis Mai, Recreation Program Supervisor, at 319.248.1750 |
| Cost |
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| Registration |
Forms and registration information will be available the week of March 22, 2021.
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How to Register
Return registration forms and payment for Trail Trekkers to:
Coralville Recreation Center
1506 8th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Half-Day Specialty Camps (Grades K-6)
Morning Camps at Wickham
| About | There are six different theme weeks: Mud, Muck and Glorious Stuff; Lego Kids; Wildlife Explores; Super Hero Adventures; Mad Scientist; and Young Chefs Academy. Each week kids will have the opportunity to try new activities, crafts, and snacks for that themed week. |
| Age | Entering kindergarten through entering sixth grade (ages vary for each week) |
| Days | Monday-Friday |
| Dates | Weekly sessions, June 21-July 30, 2021 (no session on July 5, 2021) |
| Times | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Location | Wickham Elementary |
| Activities | Past activities included scavenger hunts, science experiments, and exploring nature, along with many other activities and crafts. |
| Learn More | Contact Travis Mai, Recreation Program Supervisor, at 319.248.1750 |
| Cost |
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| Registration |
Forms and registration information will be available later in the spring. Once registration opens:
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Afternoon Camps at Van Allen
| About | JVA Summer Camp is a recreational day camp. Each themed week is filled with active games, art projects and fun! Make new friends and join us for a summer you will remember. |
| Age | Completed kindergarten through entering sixth grade |
| Days | Monday-Friday |
| Dates | Weekly sessions, June 21-August 6, 2021 (no session on July 5, 2021) |
| Times | 12:30-4:30 pm |
| Location | Van Allen Elementary |
| Learn More | Contact Erica Eichhorn, Recreation Program Supervisor, at 319.248.1750 |
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| Registration |
Register in person at the Coralville Recreation Center, 1506 8th St., Coralville, IA 52241, or by phone at 319.248.1750.
We accept campers on a first come first serve basis until each session is full. All campers who do not get in a desired week of camp will be put on a wait list. Call or stop by the Coralville Recreation Center to register. |
CCPA Theater Camps (Grades K-6)
(Coralville Center for the Performing Arts)General Information
| About | Young Footliters Youth Theatre Camps at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts gives youth of all ages an opportunity to develop confidence, performing skills, and so much more! |
| Age | Varies by camp |
| Days | Monday-Friday |
| Dates | Weekly sessions |
| Times |
Varies
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| Locations | Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th Street |
| Cost |
Varies by week
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| Camp Listings |
Not yet available
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| Learn More | Contact Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 319.248.9370 |
| Registration | Registration information will be available later in the spring. Register online |