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WELCOME HOME

YMCA Camp Wapsie is a traditional overnight and day camp located 30 miles north of Cedar Rapids, in rural Coggon, Iowa. The site is nestled on 182 acres of scenic land, including lodging for around 280, a scenic waterway for exploring in canoes, a climbing tower with a zipline, an archery range, Ga-Ga pits, an outdoor sports court, a swimming pool, and much more. Camp Wapsie provides the perfect setting to serve Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding communities. We serve people of all ages through summer camp, year-round retreats, teambuilding, community, youth, and family programs.

Each summer, more than 2,000 campers of all ages and identities arrive at Camp Wapsie to make new friends, learn new skills, develop character, and have an adventure. Campers become a community as they learn to be more independent and contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities. Camp Wapsie is the place to help young people build the character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. With our deep tradition in camping, we strive to instill these underlying principles into each camper during their time at Camp. Here at YMCA Camp Wapsie, we are: For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, and For Social Development.

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CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION HAPPENING NOW

It’s time to start making your summer plans. Summer Camp Registration is right around the corner!

  • Y Members can register on January 25
  • Registration Begins February 1

Spring Fling Camp

March 23-24
(entering 1st through 10th grades)

Join us once again at Camp Wapsie for an exhilarating Spring Fling Camp! This year promises even more excitement and unforgettable moments. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a returning camper, this weekend escape is designed to immerse you in the wonders of nature and create lasting memories.

Financial Assistance

YMCA Camp Wapsie and the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area are committed to providing quality programs to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.  Financial Assistance is subsidized by the YMCA Annual Support Campaign.

Click Here for The Application

SUMMER 2024 POSITION OPENINGS AT CAMP WAPSIE

We love our Wapsie family! Campers and staff are the key to the magic. Have you ever thought about joining the Camp Wapsie team?  Our current openings and application are just a click away.