Registration is now open for Camp Scattergood 2024!
Join us at Camp Scattergood this summer for five weeks of exciting adventures for rising 1st-6th grade children! With programming in the arts, science, creative movement, and much more, there is something for everyone. Campers will enjoy exploring new interests in our campus art studios, labs, and extensive outdoor spaces. Each day Scattergood campers can cool off in the pond and enjoy delicious farm-fresh snacks.
Scattergood’s campus is located just 15 minutes east of Iowa City.
We offer before and after camp care beginning at 7:30am and ending at 6pm.
Camp Dates & Themes
June 10-14 Superhero Academy
June 17-21 Introduction to Mythical Creatures
June 24-28 Interstellar University
No camp July 1-5
July 8-12 Spy School
July 15-19 Wizarding 101
Schedule Overview
7:30-8:15 Extended Camp
8:15-8:30 Drop Off
8:30-12:00 Camp Activities
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-4:30 Camp Activities
4:30-4:45 Pick Up
4:45-6:00 Extended Camp
Superhero Academy ($250)
What makes someone a superhero? Come discover your hidden powers during this week of movement and supersized imaginations! Join us as we design our unique superhero costumes and develop our powers through exciting challenges and games.
Introduction to Mythical Creatures ($250)
Fairies, dragons, and unicorns, oh my! Join us this week as we explore the legends and myths behind some of our favorite creatures. We’ll ignite your curiosity and bring these mythical creatures to life through imaginative play, art projects, and storytelling.
Interstellar University ($250)
Calling all galactic tourists! Come launch into outer space as we visit the planets in our galaxy and discover new planets, creatures, and cultures beyond the Milky Way. Join us for an adventurous week of scientific exploration, creativity, and imagination.
Spy School ($250)
TOP SECRET: Get ready to go undercover with your stealthy spy skills! Join us as we embark on elite missions to uncover secrets and solve mysteries. As spies in training you'll learn to decode encrypted messages, follow clues, and use invisible ink to leave secret messages for your spy friends.
Wizarding 101 ($250)
Come along on this spellbinding journey to unlock your magical abilities! Join us for a week full of enchanting activities as we learn to make custom wands, explore the secrets of potion making, and practice using our powers through imaginative play.
Email camp@scattergood.org with questions. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
F.A.Q.
Does Camp Scattergood provide lunch? No, we ask that all campers arrive each day with a lunch and snack. We will visit the farm and pick fresh produce for snacks, which will also be available at lunch from time to time. We ask that campers do not bring heat-up meals.
Is Camp Scattergood a religious camp? While Scattergood is a Quaker school rooted in principles like Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship (SPICES) there is no religion focus. That said, we do ask campers to begin and end each day with a short period of silent reflection to help us focus and prepare for or let go of the day. Campers of all faith (or non-faith) backgrounds are welcome to join us and share in the fun and adventure of Camp Scattergood.
What types of activities will campers do? Each day campers will participate in a variety of activities ranging from arts and crafts to Games to walks in our restored prairie to trips to our organic farm. Scattergood’s 146 acre campus offers a bounty of opportunities for campers to have adventures with our staff, and we plan to make use of all of it.
Who will my camper be with during the day? Each camper will be placed in a unit based on their age/grade with roughly a dozen campers per unit. Each unit will be assigned two counselors who will stay with the unit for the entire day, leading them from activity to activity, ensuring sunscreen and water breaks are tended to, and serving as a point of contact for parents during pick up and drop off. Activities will be run by teachers, including some of Scattergood’s staff.
What happens when it rains? While we plan to be outside as much as possible, there may be times when we are forced to move inside. Should that happen, we will take advantage of our gymnasium, auditorium, and dining room, in addition to the art studios which will be in use.
Will there be any screen time at Camp Scattergood? No. We are committed to engaging students through activities that do not rely on screens.