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Camping & Retreats
Welcome to Iowa United Methodist Camps!
Please note: Our webserver will be undergoing some maintenance this week and may be unavailable at times for on-line registrations. If you have any difficulties registering on-line please call our Registrar (Kathy Potter) directly at 1-800-765-1651 and she will get you registered!
Iowa Disaster Campership Application Form
Click here to see our Camp Video!
Click here to look through our events catalog
Click here to register for an event
2008 Camping & Retreat Promotional Materials
Our Mission Statement:
The mission of the Board of Camp, Conference and Retreat Ministries is to provide sacred space where Jesus Christ transforms lives, persons grow in Christian discipleship and leaders are developed to empower their local churches in the world; and to facilitate this mission through Christian love.
Connectional Ministry Staff:
| Name | Role | Phone |
| Kevin Gowdy | LDM, Camping & Christian Formation | 515.974.8913 |
| Kathy Potter | Camp Registrar/Administrative Asst | 800-765-1651 |
| Aldersgate Camp | 888-826-8121 | |
| Golden Valley Camp | 866-684-7753 | |
| Okoboji Camp | 866-856-9862 | |
| Pictured Rocks Camp | 866-651-1223 | |
| Wesley Woods Camp | 866-684-7753 | |
Our Core Values that direct and inform our ministry:
- Christ-centeredness
- diversity
- leadership
- spirituality
- relationships
- fun/joy
- love
- self-esteem/self-worth
- safety
- connectionalism
We offer more than 500 events for children, youth, adults and families at our five Camp & Retreat Centers plus Christian Ventures trips:
Camping experiences bring positive change by offering:
- A Christian community
- Spiritual Growth
- Skills development and fun
- Staff who are enthusiastic and good role models
- Outdoor setting
- Safety
Related Files
| Health Form | |
| Partners Brochure | |
| Partners Pledge Card | |
| 2008 UM Youth Study Tour Application | |
| IAUMC Camp Staff Application Form |