Des Moines Y Camp

Des Moines Y Camp The official page of the Y Camp of Greater Des Moines, located in Boone, IA. For over 100 years Y Camp has been creating life-long memories.
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Days are filled with activities like riding horses, creating arts and crafts, climbing up a 35' climbing wall, playing sports and games, flying down a 35' tall water slide, and so much more. Evenings consist of nationally recognized programs like the Trail of Five Fires, Honor Point, Embers, and Inspiration Point. All programs are backed by our Character Value Guarantee which states If your camper

does not have a better understanding of the character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility from their camp experience, we will refund their camp fee. https://linktr.ee/desmoinesycamp

ONLY 2 DAYS UNTIL REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2027 OPENS!⏱️Summer 2027 registration opens September 1st, so mark your calend...
08/31/2026

ONLY 2 DAYS UNTIL REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2027 OPENS!⏱️

Summer 2027 registration opens September 1st, so mark your calendars and visit y-camp.org to register and secure your spots for another memorable week in the valley!

ONLY 5 MORE DAYS UNTIL REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2027 OPENS!!☀️Summer 2026 may be over, but the memories and friendship th...
08/28/2026

ONLY 5 MORE DAYS UNTIL REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2027 OPENS!!☀️

Summer 2026 may be over, but the memories and friendship that we made in the valley will stay with us until we meet again. Luckily, the countdown to Summer 2027 is already on!⏰

Another summer of friendships, growth and adventure will be here before we know it! Summer 2027 registration opens September 1st, so mark your calendars and secure your spot for another unforgettable week at Y Camp!

08/15/2026

Our home away from home 🫶

Week 10 is officially complete, and just like that, camp is over. 💙 We ended our summer with bouncy houses, messy games,...
08/15/2026

Week 10 is officially complete, and just like that, camp is over. 💙 We ended our summer with bouncy houses, messy games, and one last day full of laughs and memories. Thank you to every camper, family, and leader who made this summer so special. Until next summer! 🏕️✨

08/14/2026

One last swing through summer 🕷️💙

The year might be ending, but the memories we made here aren’t going anywhere. From the first day to the very last adventure, we’re leaving camp with full hearts, tired legs, and a summer we’ll never forget.

Here’s to the end of an era… and whatever comes next. ❤️‍🔥

Another day, another adventure! ☀️ We hit the slip n’ slide, battled it out in tie dye wars, and put our skills to the t...
08/14/2026

Another day, another adventure! ☀️ We hit the slip n’ slide, battled it out in tie dye wars, and put our skills to the test at the Dutch Auction! 🎨💦

Only ONE more day left, and we’re not ready for it to be over! 🥹💛

08/13/2026

Tan lines are part of the uniform

What a day at Y Camp! ☀️💙 We packed so much fun into one day! From getting creative in Arts & Crafts 🎨, taking on the sl...
08/13/2026

What a day at Y Camp! ☀️💙 We packed so much fun into one day! From getting creative in Arts & Crafts 🎨, taking on the slide and rock wall 🧗, and playing BOOF, to cheering on our friends and showing off some serious talent at the ARTY Show! 🎤✨

One day, so many memories, and plenty of reasons to love camp! 🏕️💙

08/12/2026

Camper understood the assignment.. just not OUR assignment 🤿🫲

We’re making the most of every minute with water balloon fights, the water slide, rock climbing, N.U.T.S. Night, and boa...
08/12/2026

We’re making the most of every minute with water balloon fights, the water slide, rock climbing, N.U.T.S. Night, and boat racing! 🚤🧗‍♀️🌊 And we’re not done yet… more memories from our final week coming soon!

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1192 166th Drive
Boone, IA
50036

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