Join us for a fun and interactive culinary camp where 6th–8th graders will learn essential cooking skills, kitchen safety, and delicious recipes! Through hands-on activities, campers will explore a variety of cuisines, practice fundamental techniques, and gain confidence in the kitchen. Whether they're beginners or budding chefs, this camp will inspire creativity and a lifelong love for cooking!  Tuition includes a $15 fee for cut safe gloves that students will own. 
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th - 8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Date: Wednesday, July 15  
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM   
Location: Council Bluffs Campus, Student Center

Campers will have a variety of opportunities to improve their level of play through skill and strategy. From learning the ropes of competitive gaming to discovering the art of teamwork and strategic thinking, this summer camp provides an engaging balance of education and entertainment. 
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th-8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Date: Thursday, July 16   
Time: 8:30AM - 4:00 PM    
Location: Dodge Hall, Council Bluffs Campus

Campers will have a variety of opportunities to improve their level of play through skill and strategy. From learning the ropes of competitive gaming to discovering the art of teamwork and strategic thinking, this summer camp provides an engaging balance of education and entertainment. 
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th-8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Date: Thursday, July 23    
Time: 8:30AM - 4:00PM    
Location: Dodge Hall, Council Bluffs Campus

Mental Health First Aid- Adult; Teaching Adults to Support Youth August 6th,  2026  Harlan, IA Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.
 

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth- July 23rd,  2026  Shenandoah Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth July 14th,  2026  Council Bluffs Center 8am-4:30pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Mental Health First Aid- Youth; Teaching Adults to Support Youth -July 30th,  Online Zoom 8am-5pm

Individuals to attend
If someone you know is struggling in silence, your words could be their lifeline. Learn to spot the signs and say what matters most.
Work Groups to attend.
Give your team the skills to support others with expert-led group mental health trainings. Build stronger support systems at work, in schools or in your community.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help a loved one who may be struggling. Through this training, you’ll learn how to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.

Join Nursing Instructors and students in a fun filled day! Campers will learn about the nursing profession and participate in a variety of activities, including an assortment of hands-on nursing skills. 
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th - 8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Date: Thursday, July 16  
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
Location: Clarinda Center 

Young artists, beginners or intermediate will be introduced to the exciting world of urban sketching and plein air (outdoor) watercolor painting. Learning how to observe the world, sketch what is seen, and add color using watercolor techniques. Hands on projects, tips and techniques for adding people to your sketching, and designed to spark imagination and build confidence.  At the end of the day, you will take home everything needed to continue your artistic adventure. Travel plein air mini palette, filled with professional grade watercolors, magnetic water tin, urban sketch book, and paint brush.  Camp tuition includes $15 fee for take home supplies.
This program is open to individuals who will be in 9th - 12th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Dates: Wednesday, July 15  
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
Location: Council Bluffs Campus, Kinney Hall

Young artists, beginners or intermediate will be introduced to the exciting world of urban sketching and plein air (outdoor) watercolor painting. Learning how to observe the world, sketch what is seen, and add color using watercolor techniques. Hands on projects, tips and techniques for adding people to your sketching, and designed to spark imagination and build confidence.  At the end of the day, you will take home everything needed to continue your artistic adventure. Travel plein air mini palette, filled with professional grade watercolors, magnetic water tin, urban sketch book, and paint brush.  Camp tuition includes $15 fee for take home supplies.
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th - 8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Dates: Wednesday, July 22 
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
Location: Council Bluffs Campus, Kinney Hall

Students act as digital architects, taking a generic webpage and completely skinning it to match their personal brand or hobby. This session focuses on the immediate visual impact of CSS, teaching students how to manipulate colors, spacing, and images to master the aesthetics of the web.
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th - 8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Date: Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29  
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    
Location: Council Bluffs Campus, Fremont Hall 
 

By focusing on action and reaction, students will learn to make a webpage respond to user input using fundamental JavaScript. By day two, they will have built a functional tool—such as a digital calculator or a random quote generator—that demonstrates they can make the internet interactive.
This program is open to individuals who will be in 9th - 12th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Date: Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM      
Location: Council Bluffs Campus, Fremont Hall

Learn safety techniques and basic welding skills in this interactive experience. Participants will learn welding safety, different types of welding, and basic fabrication. Students will finish a project to take home. 
This program is open to individuals who will be in 9th – 12th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Dates: Wednesday, July 15 
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM  
Location: Clarinda Center

Learn safety techniques and basic welding skills in this interactive camp. Campers will learn welding safety, different types of welding, and basic fabrication. Campers will finish a project to take home. 
This program is open to individuals who will be in 6th – 8th grade during the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. 
Dates: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM  
Location: Clarinda Center