Winter Break Camp 2025

Registration Opens Nov. 4 at 10am for members

Registration for non-members opens Nov. 11 at 10am

HOW TO REGISTER

Step 1: Log In / Create Account

Step 2: Return to this page

Scroll down and select appropriate grade and choose the camp you want to register for. Add participant to cart. Add all the camps you are wanting to register for to your cart and then pay.

You will receive an email confirming the registration.
If you require assistance, please contact the Registrar at 515-278-5286 x 123 or email registration@lhf.org.
We strongly encourage you to read our refund & cancelation policy. You will be prompted to agree to the policy to complete your order. You can read our policy here.

Then watch for these three emails:

Immediately: Confirmation of payment from do_not_reply@versaiwebservices.com.
About a week before camp: Details of drop-off/pickup, schedule, etc. from daycamp@lhf.org.
About 5 days before camp: Introduction from your counselor.

Questions about registration and logistics? Email registration@lhf.org. Questions about camp content and curriculum? Email education@lhf.org.

CAMP SESSIONS

Iowa’s Eras

Grades 3–5
3-day camp: December 29–31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$200 per person ($180 for members)
Meet at Learning Center, 11121 Hickman

Iowa has a birthday on December 28 every year! That day; in 1846, Iowa became part of the United States. In honor of the 250th birthday of our country, take a journey with us through different eras. Learn through crafts, games, and visits to our historic sites. Then; take what you’ve learned and imagine what the future may hold. End the week with a 250th Birthday Party for America. (Families are invited to attend.)

PURCHASE

Activity Highlights

	Theme	Activities
Monday	Iowa Before Statehood	Make clay pots, learn games played by the Ioway, explore exhibits about the American Revolution, learn games popular during Colonial America
Tuesday	Iowa Becomes a State	Visit Flynn Mansion, visit Print Shop and print an invitation, make a model boat or railroad, shop at the museum store
Wednesday	Iowa’s Contributions to America	Make a diorama of Iowa history, bake a birthday cake using a wood-burning stove at the Tangen Home, visit the Millinery and make a decorative ribbon to wear to the party 3:15 p.m. arrive for Iowa’s birthday party

Activities subject to change.

REMINDERS

Dress for the weather: hats, coats, boots, and gloves. Camp takes place both indoors and outdoors.
Closed-toe shoes are a must.
Bring a lunch, water bottle, and snacks each day.
Backpack is helpful.
Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Pickup begins at 3:55 p.m.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to cover all or a portion of camp registration fees. Review application instructions here.

Questions about scholarships? Email education@lhf.org.

Cancellations

Read our policy here.

Wait list

If a camp session is full, you may fill out this form to be placed on the waitlist.