Race Across the Rainforest Camp® (Ankeny)
Schedule
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Lakeside Center | Ankeny, IA
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Race Across the Rainforest Camp® Inspired by our bestselling Challenge Island STEAM Adventure book, Race Across Anaconda Swamp (included for the kids!), this camp takes our STEAM Teams on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon Rainforest where they zip through the jungle’s action-packed layers, taking on engineering challenges inspired by the rainforest’s awesome animal inhabitants - from the playful monkeys to the hungry jaguars to the slithering anacondas on the dark and creepy forest floor.
Week of June 15-18
9-3:30 Monday-Thursday for ages 5-11. Held at one of Ankeny's best parks- Hawkeye Park in Lakeside Center!
Register through Ankeny Parks & Rec opens March 1st 8:00 AM
https://ankenyiowa.activityreg.com/selectActivity
Description:
When school’s out, STEAM is on! Kids can dive into science, technology, engineering, art, and math in an unforgettable STEAM experience. Challenge Island empowers kids to reach their full learning potential through team-based, collaborative, and creative challenges. Along the way, campers practice the engineering design process, build essential 21st-century skills, and leave every session proud of what they’ve accomplished.
About our day at Challenge Island:
We use screen-free learning and teach the original definition of technology which is to discover new solutions to real-world problems. Children work together to complete thrilling challenges using the engineering process, power of imagination, and a treasure chest of materials! We incorporate indoor active learning, relaxed play, outdoor activities, and community building with new friends all wrapped up in an island-infused environment.
Taught by local certified educators!
Summer 2026 Camps held in Ankeny, Waukee, and Johnston
Visit www.challenge-island.com/centraliowa for more info!
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Where is it happening?
Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Dr,Ankeny, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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