Summer Camps in Iowa City with GoldCap Downtown!
In our first year, over 75% of our campers have returned for another camp or event. Check out the fun today!
GoldCap offers unforgettable summer camps right in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Our summer camps and tutoring provides students with experiential learning opportunities and experiences to learn while doing & having fun! Experienced professional teachers lead our camps and tutoring to provide unique learning experiences for all.
Check out our exciting camps in downtown Iowa City, from PedMall Scavenger Hunts, to fun activities with local businesses like Yotopia, Molly's Cupcakes and Camp Iowa City. Our camps are fun & engaging for all! We have openings in all the camps posted below!
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Downtown Date Night: Kids & Parents!
June 5th - 2 Hr Time Slots from 6-8pm - K-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...
Downtown Discovery: Paws & Parks!
-- July 14 - 9am - 4:00pm - 1st - 6th Graders -- GGet ready for a full day of furry friends, fresh air, and downtown excitement! Campers will kick things off at Kitty Corner Social Club, spending time with cuddly cats in one of Iowa City’s coziest spots. Then it’s off on a downtown scavenger hunt through the iconic Ped Mall. After exploring, we’ll enjoy a private pizza party and group games at Camp Iowa City in partnership with...
Breathe & Bloom: Connect and Create
-- June 25-27 -- 9am - 4pm -- 1st - 6th graders -- At Breathe & Bloom, kids will stretch, move, and create while exploring the magic of mindfulness, nature, and art! Each day, we’ll start with fun yoga and breathing exercises to help us feel calm, strong, and focused. Then, we’ll head outside to explore and connect with nature, using what we find to inspire our creativity. Campers will get their hands messy with awesome eco-art projects* turning natural...
Downtown Discovery: Searches & Sweets!
-- July 28-29 - 9am-4pm - 1st - 6th Graders -- Join us for a two-day adventure where curiosity meets community and every stop brings fun and flavor! In Searches & Sweets, campers become downtown detectives during the “Search for Rusty” challenge, hunting for a hidden sloth mascot in local Iowa City shops. They’ll also tackle a classic scavenger hunt through the Ped Mall, sharpening their teamwork and observation skills. Campers will visit the Downtown History Museum to meet the...
Downtown Discovery: GoldCap’s ULTIMATE Downtown IC Experience!
-- Aug 11-15 - 9am-4:30pm - 1st - 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 Yotopia, Molly's Cupcakes, and more! We will explore downtown, venture to nearby parks, and have new downtown adventures each day! For lunch on Friday, we will take a trip to visit our friends at Camp Iowa...