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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.
Partial Day Camps
- 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 January 24, 2023)
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 | 9 weekly sessions, June 12 - August 11, 2023 |
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Activities | Outdoor time, field trips, swimming, games, crafts, and special events. |
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Discount | 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. 2023 camp brochure and registration forms will be available on March 1, 2023. Public registration begins on March 28, 2023. |
Learn More | Contact Coralville Parks and Recreation, 319.248.1750 |
Trail Trekkers (Grades 6-9)
General Information
(updated January 27, 2023)
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 12-August 10, 2023 |
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 |
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Registration | Online registration link will be available on Monday, March 20, 2023 |
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(updated March 4, 2022)
About | There are six different theme weeks: Magnificent Mud Camp, Young Chefs Camp, Lego Kids Camp, Wildlife Explores Camp, Super Hero Camp, and Mad Scientists Camp. |
Age | Entering kindergarten through entering sixth grade (ages vary for each week) |
Days | Monday-Friday |
Dates | Weekly sessions, June 6-July 22, 2022 (no program the week of July 4) |
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 |
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Registration |
Registration opens Saturday, April 9, 2022:
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Afternoon Camps at Van Allen
(updated April 2021)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 |
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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 |
Contact Us
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SPARK Day Camp
Coralville Parks and Recreation
EmailTrail Trekkers &
Partial Day Specialty CampsTravis Mai
Recreation Program Supervisor
Email1506 8th St.
Coralville, IA 52241Ph: 319.248.1750
Fx: 319.248.1899Theater Camps
Evan Hilsabeck
Managing Director, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Email1301 5th Street
Coralville, IA 52241Ph: 319.248.9370
Fx: 319.248.9379