Family Fun Camp

Family Fun Camp - CANCELLED

Family Fun Camps are an overnight weekend camping adventure for the entire family at Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation near Central City, IA.  Family Camp provides an opportunity for families to spend time enjoying nature in a fun, beautiful outdoor setting away from the everyday distractions that come with a busy family.  This is a 1 to 2 night camp for Scouts, their family (including siblings), and friends.  

Staffed activities include:

Swimming
Bouldering/climbing wall
Archery
BB guns
Sling shots
Games
Fishing
Crafts
Campfire program

and MORE!

Activity stations provide optional structured programs while leaving enough free time to enjoy the great outdoors with family.  This is a great introduction to camping for those new to our programs.

Family Fun Camp - CANCELLED

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Our system has been updated to allow for contingent registration. Designated leaders must still provide the names and emails of all participants, however, you can record your unit information and payment information together.

Dress: Uniforms are not required for family fun camp.

o Close-toed shoes
o Poncho or raincoat
o Canteen/Water bottle
o Bug spray, sunscreen
o Spending money
o BSA Medical form and copy of insurance card for everyone attending
o Families will need to supply all of their own tent and camping gear
o Extra pants and shirts
o Underwear, extra socks
o Sleepwear
o Sweater, sweatshirt or jacket
o Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad
o Towel
o Flashlight with extra batteries
o Bathroom kit (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)

You will not be allowed to drive to the campsites. The camp has some carts available for use, but they tend to be in short supply when you need one. We strongly encourage you to bring a wagon, cart, or large backpack to transport your items.

Everyone (adult and youth) attending camp must complete the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, parts A, B1, and B2. Forms will be held by event medic until the end of the event. Packs are encouraged to collect all forms and place in a binder for easy collection and return. Attach a copy of both sides of the family insurance card. Keep the original form in home records and bring a legible copy to camp.

There is a collection area in the dining hall at Camp Wakonda. If something is lost, be sure to check the lost and found area before leaving camp. Any items left will be taken to the Council Service Center after the event.  Items remaining in the office after September 30, 2022 will be donated to Goodwill.

Campers will be instructed in these procedures during opening flags. Program areas, and many staff members have camp radios to communicate with others. Written plans are in place to handle all kinds of emergencies. (fire, lost person, storm or high winds, medical emergencies, child abuse)

Continuous – storm or high wind warning. Camp Wakonda has storm rooms placed around camp. If you feel the storm room is too far, hit the ditch, or move to low area.

Up and Down (intermittent) – fire, lost person, or lost swimming – report to the parade
grounds

Three (3) short wails from a siren or perhaps a car horn – all clear, emergency over

These plans are posted in each campsite and in numerous places around our property.

Years of experience makes this run smoothly. Hats must be removed upon entering the building. Food is served cafeteria style, stopping at the stations to get food. Your cooperation, patience, and understanding will be greatly appreciated so the meals and programs run smoothly.

Separate for adults/youth and male/female. The shower facilities are at the pool at Camp Wakonda. These shower areas are open 24 hours a day. A separate handicapped-accessible shower is also available. The adult shower areas are to be used by adults only. No youth are to use adult shower areas at any time.  There are separate adult facilities for men and women. Scout age campers have their own facility. No adults are to use the youth showers at any time.

National camping policies clearly state that private vehicles are only to be parked in the parking lot. Roads in camp will be restricted to service vehicles. Absolutely no one is allowed to ride in the bed of a truck or on the back/front of a trailer or car. Handicapped-accessible parking is available in
the main parking lot at camp.

No tobacco use of any kind is allowed in any camp structure. Smoking is to take place only in posted designed smoking areas and never in the presence of minor children. No minors are allowed in the smoking area. Alcohol is NOT allowed at camp. Possession of any will result in immediate dismissal.

Adults need fishing licenses as required by state law. You may bring your own fishing equipment, or you can check out camp items including worms. Everyone must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while fishing along the shore (provided).

Camp Wakonda
4521 Boy Scouts Road
Central City, Iowa 52214
(319) 438-1837

Camp Waubeek
4390 Boy Scouts Road
Central City, Iowa 52214
(319) 438-1950

Directions to Camp

From Iowa City/Cedar Rapids: North on I-380 to exit 28, turn right (east) onto County Home Road (E34), go east to Hwy 13, continue east 5 miles into town of Whittier, turn left (north) onto Whittier Road (X-20), go 5 miles to town of Waubeek, turn right crossing bridge onto Boy Scouts Road, go 1 mile to Camp Waubeek, 2 miles to Camp Wakonda.

OR

North on I-380 to exit 16, turn right (east) onto IA 151/30, go east 6.8 miles to exit 259 turn right onto Hwy 151/13, continue north 11.5 miles to County Home Road (E34), turn right go 5 miles to town of Whittier, turn left (north) onto Whittier Road (X-20), go 5 miles to town of Waubeek, turn right crossing bridge onto Boy Scouts Road, go 1 mile to Camp Waubeek, 2 miles to Camp Wakonda. From Central City: (Hwy 13) East 3 miles on E16, turn right (south) onto Duck Pond Road, go .7 miles, turn left onto Boy Scouts Road, go .7 miles to Camp Wakonda, 1.7 miles to Camp Waubeek.

From Monticello: Turn right (west) onto E16, go 12.4 miles, turn left (south) on X-20, go 1.2 miles, turn right onto E16, go 2.2 miles, turn left (south) on Duck Pond Road, go .7 miles, turn left onto Boy Scouts Road, go .7 miles to Camp Wakonda, 1.7 miles to Camp Waubeek.