Downtown Think Camps & Tutoring

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Iowa City's Best Summer Camps Open for Registration!

Our camps and tutoring services provide students with experiential learning opportunities and opportunities to gain confidence while having fun! Experienced professional teachers lead our camps and tutoring to provide unique learning experiences for all students. 

Check out our exciting camps in downtown Iowa City, from Eras Tour Geography, to fun activities with local businesses like Yotopia, Molly's Cupcakes and Camp Iowa City. Our camps are fun & engaging for all! 

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We had a great time kicking off programming in summer 2025. Check us out in the CR Gazette, KCRG, and the Iowa City Press Citizen!
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All courses are led by licensed (and amazing) educators. 6:1 staff to student ratio!

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Legends League – Strategy Game Club

- Begins Spring '25 - Tue or Wed, Weekly - 6-7:30pm - Have a developing young thinker that enjoys strategy games? Need a spot for them to stretch their skillset while connecting and socializing with others? This group provides a dynamic space designed specifically for middle school and junior high aged kids to come together and enjoy the excitement of strategy games, while building social skills.

DOWNTOWN DISCOVERY
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Downtown Discovery: Kitty Corner, Camp IC Pizza Party, & Yotopia!

-- April 18 - 9am-4:00pm - 2nd - 6th Graders -- Downtown Discovery is day of fun-filled adventure in Iowa City's Crown Jewel: The Pedestrian Mall! From scavenger hunts to exploring locally owned businesses, Downtown Discovery is sure to be a hit! We will visit one of downtown Iowa City's newest additions, Kitty Corner! For lunch, we will take a trip to visit our friends at Scouts Honor Pizza! After lunch we will spend some time outside with an Lunch and...

Downtown Date Night
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Downtown Date Night: Kids & Parents!

May 15th - 2 Hr Time Slots from 6-9pm - 1st-6th Graders Parents, it's time for a well-deserved Date Night—without the stress of finding a babysitter! GoldCap and Camp Iowa City are teaming up to bring you the ultimate evening of fun for both you and your kids! Drop off the kids at MERGE Downtown Iowa City, where they’ll enjoy a night of fun that includes pizza, games, and trivia with our experienced GoldCap staff. Feel great about them having...