Christian Day Camp is a community in Christ, bound together by the Holy Spirit across denominational lines. Working with partners in Muscatine County, Christian Day Camp serves to connect children and youth to God, nature and one another.
2025 dates have been announced!
Scroll down for more information about each age group.
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We need congregations to provide meals, leaders to guide our youth, comunity partners to host activities, and nurses for each week of camp. Click below to complete a short form so we can be in touch with you!
Financial Donations
We are blessed by support from individuals, congregations, and organizations that keep camp costs low for families. In all sessions of camp, our goal is to offer an affordable opportunity for kids to connect with God, with one another, and with nature.
If you would like to help support these camps, please give online and select “Christian Day Camp Donation” from the drop down menu or send your donation to:
Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church
3300 N. Highway 38
Muscatine, IA 52761
Please add “Christian Day Camp Donation” in the memo line to any checks.
Elementary Christian Day Camp
For kids completeing grades K-5
Session 1: Tuesday, June 10 – Friday, June 13
Session 2: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, June 20
9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily
Hosted at Saulsbury Recreation Area, Muscatine
For the first summer, we are thrilled to offer two sessions of Elementary Christian Day Camp. Kids may only participate in one week. When registering, families will be given the option to register for session 1 or session 2.
In lieu of an overnight, kids and families participating in each week of camp will have the option to join us for a special day at the Muscatine Aquatic Center. More details shared in 2025.
Keep these dates open and check back often! Registration opens April 1, 2025.
Middle School Christian Day Camp
For Youth completeing grades 6-8
Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, June 20
9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily; Friday pick up at 10:00 am
Hosted at Saulsbury Recreation Area, Muscatine
Continuing on with our middle school retreat option, middle schoolers will have another opportunity to spend more time in God’s creation as they also dive into God’s promises for them! Middle schoolers have the option to spend the night on Thursday into Friday morning. Friday will not be a full day of camp.
Keep these dates open and check back often! Registration opens April 1, 2025.
Preschool Christian Day Camp
For children ages 3-5 years old and families
Mondays, June 9, 16, 23
(Rain date June 30)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Hosted at Discovery Park, Muscatine
Have littles who are looking to have a camp experience? Or, looking for a way to immerse yourself in faith as a family? Join us for one or all the evenings of Preschool Christian Day Camp! At least one parent/adult required to attend with each registered preschooler.
Keep these dates open and check back often! Registration opens April 1, 2025.
Further Questions
Questions? Email christiandaycamp@gmail.com or text 833-241-4107. If your inquiry cannot be relayed via text, request in your text for a Christian Day Camp leader to call you.
Christian Day Camp is a collaborative effort between Muscatine area congregations and area community partners.