- 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.

-- 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...

May 1st - 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...

--- June 16-18 -- 9am - 4pm -- 3rd - 7th Grade --- We've got a Blank Space, students, so come write your name! Join us for a three-day adventure as we journey across the globe, following Taylor Swift's iconic Era's tour. From exploring geography and landmarks, to learning about local cuisine, culture and language,  this camp promises to ignite your wanderlust and leave you dreaming of future travels. Throughout the camp, we'll traverse continents and countries where Taylor will...

-- June 19 - 20 -- 9am - 4pm -- 3rd-6th graders -- Looking for a fun, creative way to spend your no-school days? Join us for an adventure in sustainable fashion and eco-friendly crafting at GoldCap Education’s Eco-Art Camp! This unique experience encourages students to tap into their imagination while learning how to turn everyday items into artistic creations—all while promoting sustainability. Campers will kick off their journey by exploring the world of sustainable fashion. Using recycled and repurposed materials,...

-- June 23-24 - 9am - 4pm - 3rd - 6th Grade -- Welcome to "History Unscripted," where the past comes alive through the power of improvisational theater! In this unique and immersive camp experience, participants will embark on an exciting journey through history, exploring key events, figures, and eras through the art of improv. Throughout the camp, campers will engage in a variety of fun and interactive activities designed to deepen their understanding of historical events while honing their...

-- June 25-27 -- 9am - 4pm -- 3rd - 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...

-Voyage Linguistique - July 14-18 AM - 2nd-6th Grade- Join us for a fun and interactive adventure experience exploring different languages, food, geography, and culture! Voyage Linguistique is designed to introduce students to food vocabulary, numbers, and fun geography exploration through both French & Fingerspelling! Students will learn basic food words, explore French culture and cuisine; along with the basics of Manually Coded English (MCE) and explore it’s history and cultural importance. Campers will do a french food and Manually...

-- Aug 11-15 - 9am-4:30pm - 3rd - 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! For lunch on Friday, we will take a trip to visit our friends at Camp Iowa City and have an exclusive private pizza party! Don't miss this awesome downtown experience that...