Young Pioneers Camp

Nelson Pioneer Farm

Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.

For kids age 5 - 12

July 17 and 18

Experience life in the 1800s. We’ll see how pioneer kids lived by spending time in the cabin, barn, one room school house and town buildings. Participants will be able to try their hands at candle dipping, soap making, blacksmithing, goat milking, churning butter, preparing 19th century meals and much more. Bring a sack lunch. Cost: $10 Register by calling the MCCB at (641) 673-9327.

Wild Aquatics Camp

Monday, July 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For kids ages 10 and up

July 28 @ Russell Wildlife

July 29 @ Russell Wildlife

July 30 @ Lake Keomah

July 31 @ Lake Keomah

Join us this summer for a wild water adventure. We’ll spend four days fishing, canoeing and swimming. Kids will learn about boat safety, fish ecology, duck banding, and river trapping from experts in the field. Bring a sack lunch. We’ll have a fish fry on day four. Cost: $20. Register by calling the MCCB at (641) 673-9327.