Summer Discovery Camps set

     Summer Discovery Camps for kids grades K-5 are scheduled throughout Jones County for the summer of 2019.

     The 2019 camp theme is “It's a Water-Ful Life!”

     Experience Hands-On Summer Science at the camps, which feature the following:

     • STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) projects to take home each day.

     • Creativity, innovation and problem solving.

     • Snacks, games, and hands-on learning.

     • Water conservation practicies and experiments.

     • Design your own shoe garden and rain gauge.

     The $30 registration fee (per participant) includes daily curriculum materials and snacks. Registrations are due by May 24.

     Camps are being held at the following locations:

     Anamosa, Lawrence Community Center, June 17-21 – Grades K-2 will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily; Grades 3-5 will be from 1 to 3 p.m. daily.

     Wyoming, Calkins Barn, June 3-7 – Grades K-5 will be from 9 to11:30 a.m. daily.

     Oxford Junction, Community Center, June 3-7 – Grades K-5 will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. daily.

     Olin, Olin Elementary, June 10-14 – Grades K-5 will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily.

     Cascade, City Hall, June 24-28 – Grades K-5 will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily.

     Monticello, Citizens State Bank Youth Development Center, July 29-August 2 – Grades K-2 will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily; Grades 3-5 will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. daily.

     Contact the Jones County Extension and Outreach Office at 319-465-3224 with questions.