4th-8th Grade Day Camps

Held at the DUBUQUE County Extension Office - INVENT STEM invites youth to dive into hands-on innovation as they design, test, and problem-solve through exciting STEM challenges. From building solar cars to crafting paper circuits, mathematics of Art to Rube Goldberg machines, participants explore real-world science in creative, engaging ways. Perfect for curious minds ready to engineer,  experiment, and imagine what’s possible!

Held at the DUBUQUE County Extension Office - Dive deeper into STEM in this full-day adventure into engineering, robotics, and ocean science, campers work in small teams to design and build LEGO submersibles, then bring them to life using LEGO motors and blockbased coding. Along the way, they explore ocean layers, underwater technology, and the engineering design process by sketching out ideas and testing prototypes. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity! This high-energy camp is packed with hands-on problem-solving, collaboration, and fun!

Held at the DUBUQUE County Extension Office - Dive deeper into STEM in this full-day adventure into engineering, robotics, and ocean science, campers work in small teams to design and build LEGO submersibles, then bring them to life using LEGO motors and blockbased coding. Along the way, they explore ocean layers, underwater technology, and the engineering design process by sketching out ideas and testing prototypes. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity! This high-energy camp is packed with hands-on problem-solving, collaboration, and fun!

Held at the DUBUQUE County Extension Office - Pen to Pasture Livestock Learning Workshop introduces and teaches youth about livestock by-products, animal anatomy, livestock breeds, structural differences, medication labels, cuts of meat, and animal handling and management all through hands on learning activities covering the beef, sheep, goats, and swine! Youth will discuss and explore opportunities in meat judging, livestock judging, quiz bowl, and skillathon, along with careers in the livestock industry.

Held at the DUBUQUE County Extension Office - Ready to get your hands dirty and your curiosity growing? This camp blends science, creativity, and outdoor adventure. Campers will explore the secrets of soil, dissect flowers, build pollinator habitats, and experiment with planting techniques—all while learning how plants grow and why they matter.

Whether you're into biology, design, or just love being outside, this camp offers a chance to investigate the natural world through hands-on horticulture activities that spark curiosity.

Held at the DUBUQUE County Extension Office - Youth will become real-world scientists and engineers as they explore electricity, renewable energy, circuits, and the power of nature. Through comic-inspired storytelling, hands-on investigations, and outdoor discovery, campers connect STEM learning to the world around them in creative and meaningful ways.

Held at the EPWORTH United Methodist Church - Be the sitter every parent wants to call! Learn all the responsibilities that go along with babysitting, what families expect, how to care for children of different ages, games and play ideas, basic first aid, safety, and how to handle emergencies.

Held at the CASCADE Public Library - Be the sitter every parent wants to call! Learn all the responsibilities that go along with babysitting, what families expect, how to care for children of different ages, games and play ideas, basic first aid, safety, and how to handle emergencies.