Events

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Robotics to Electronics 6th-8th Grade

For your 6th - 8th grader, do you like playing with electronics and robots? Come learn the basics of electronics and robots. Participants will run robots, play with electronics, and work on solar panels. We will spend time in the robotics lab, which has 7 industrial robots.

Garden Brunch with Wenday

June is for soft breezes, fancy food, and fun conversations in Wenday's Backyard Garden! Be Wenday's guest this summer and let her serve you a lovely brunch that is filled with your favorite dishes, fresh fruits and flirty little pastries while soaking in the sunshine of her backyard garden. Wenday will talk with you about the art of self love during your visit and you will leave feeling peaceful, enlightened, and full of joy! Wenday will call you prior to class to give you parking instructions.

Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center

Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade will expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Seekers at Hitchcock Nature Center June 14th - 16th. Campers will discover new skills and explore the wild side of Iowa during this hands-on camp. Campers will enjoy beginning archery lessons, shelter building challenges, hiking, plant and animal identification, and nature crafts.

What: Wild Seekers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 3rd & 4th grade (students ages 8 to 9).

Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA

When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, June 14th through Thursday, June 16th. Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents please. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp, a refillable water bottle, sunblock, and insect repellent.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Greenhouse to Your House 9th-12th Grade

This one is for your 9th-12th grader! Come join the Culinary and Sustainable Resources Departments for a day of learning about growing your own food, making salads and sandwiches and the proper Sanitation techniques that go with this kind of production. The students will be able to design and consume their own salad and sandwich creations while learning about gardening, Aquaponics and cold food production.

Third Wednesday Cookout (TWCO)

Monthly cookout to support the Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and the P51D "Gunfighter". Museum will be open and aircraft will be on display. Cookout is burgers, brats and chicken with sides and beverages. Free will donation requested.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Robotics to Electronics 9th - 12th Grade

Does your 9th - 12th grader like playing with electronics and robots? Come learn the basics of electronics and robots. Participants will run robots, play with electronics, and work on solar panels. We will spend time in the robotics lab, which has 7 industrial robots.

Tastings at the Orchard (Charcuterie Board Class with Wine, Beer or Hard Cider Tasting)

Wenday & Ditmar's Orchard have come together to help you soothe your soul this summer with their summer-time, fun-time event: "Tastings at the Orchard!" (Thursday, June 16th) 5 pm to 8 pm. Reserve your Limited Edition spot Now: https://wendayskitchenboutique.com/events%2C-classes-%26...

You will spend three evening hours at Ditmar's Orchard learning the art of creating the perfect charcuterie board while sipping their beloved wines, having a flight of hard ciders, or enjoying their cold crafted beers. The class includes hands-on training from Wenday on how to create magic with food! You will create your own boards with your group of friends, or meet someone new while soaking in some summer sun, and enjoying the atmosphere of the pretty Iowa countryside from 5 pm to 8 pm on a breezy Thursday evening. Wenday will be using fresh strawberries, jams, and honey from Ditmar's Store. So fun and oh-so tasty!

Friday at 5 Tour: Abraham Lincoln Walking Tour

Abraham Lincoln visited Council Bluffs in 1859 - a year and a half before he became president and Civil War broke out. Explore where he visited, who he met, and how the people of Council Bluffs received him. On select Fridays at 5pm, meet us at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs for a special tour of the museum featuring histories you won't find on the walls.

A Land Ethic Workshop: Freshwater Ecosystems

Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for another session of "A Land Ethic Workshop" on Saturday, June 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This program will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center & is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation & a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Our June program participants will enjoy a full morning of instruction & learning, including: An introduction to the biotic & abiotic components of freshwater lakes, a look at aquatic invasive species, continued guidance for successful nature journaling, a reading & discussion of Aldo Leopold's essay "The Alder Fork", who was Sigurd Olson?, and June Nature Calendar (phenology)

Midsummer Magic | With Dustin Clayton

At the height of the sun's annual cycle, when the verdant world is at its fullest, come learn about the traditions and folk practices associated with the Summer Solstice. We'll discuss the long tradition of collecting plants dedicated to the Sun between this time of year and the beginning of the harvest season and how to make some traditional herbal preparations using some of these plants. Learn about how people have for many centuries associated this date with the midway point in the growing season and how this influenced their interactions with the living world. We'll also chat about some traditional folk practices for preserving the strength of the sun present at this time of year and bringing it forward through the rest of the year and into the winter. Ages 16+ please. $12 per person. Park entry fee included in registration. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge.

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Wild Wanderers Summer Camp | Hitchcock Nature Center

Students entering 5th & 6th Grade will expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Wanderers at Hitchcock Nature Center June 21st - June 23rd. Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through archery lessons, advanced shelter building, & fire building during this hands-on camp.

What: Wild Wanderers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 5th & 6th grade (students ages 10 to 11).

Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA

When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, June 21st through Thursday, June 23rd. Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents please. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp, a refillable water bottle, sunblock, and insect repellent.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Construction 6th-8th Grade

6th - 8th grade campers will learn about construction materials and methods and how to plan and safely manage a construction project. There will be opportunities for hands-on experience and each participant will utilize and practice their learned skills throughout the camp while working together to build a construction project.

June Hitch Hike | Badger Ridge

Join us Tuesday, June 21st at 7:00 p.m. for the second hike of our 2022 Hitch Hike series where we'll take a closer look at some of Hitchcock's best prairie remnants as you are guided along Badger Ridge. Discover purple coneflowers and other early summer wildflowers and get an idea of what the hills may have looked like during the time of Lewis and Clark. Pre-registration is not required for this event, although free-will donations will be gratefully accepted and used to fund additional free and low-cost public programming at your county parks. Participants must purchase a $5.00 per vehicle daily pass or have a valid Pottawattamie Conservation Membership to enter the park. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. Well-behaved, leashed dogs permitted.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known.

Beyond Van Gogh will have a limited engagement in the Omaha metro area, from June 23 to August 14, 2022. The exhibition will be held at The Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA, just five minutes from downtown Omaha. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Four entry times will be available each hour. Tickets will be sold online only at www.vangoghomaha.com.

Into the Wild Outdoor Adventure

Youth entering 7th, 8th, & 9th grades get a chance to put their outdoor skills to use during a paddling adventure and an overnight camping stay at Botna Bend Park. Participants arrive at Arrowhead at 8:00 a.m. for a day building canoeing skills & learning water safety. Our second day will start out at 8:00 a.m. at the Eddington Memorial Park in Avoca (location subject to change) where we will embark on a canoeing adventure down the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail to our overnight camp out location at Botna Bend park. Parents can pick up their campers at 11:00 a.m. at Botna Bend Park the next day (location subject to change).

Where: The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA and Botna Bend Park in Hancock, IA.

When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28th and 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29th through 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30th.

Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $100.00 per camper and includes both days of activities, supplies, & overnight camping needs.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Welding 6th-8th Grade

A one-day camp for your 6th - 8th grader: Welding camp will be provided an introduction into the world of welding with an emphasis on wire feed welding and plasma cutting. This camp is all about learning a new skill safely, while at the same time having fun doing so. Students will be shown how to safely turn molten metal into some very cool projects and work on a project they can take home with them.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Construction 9th-12th Grade

9th - 12th grade campers will learn about construction materials and methods and how to plan and safely manage a construction project. There will be opportunities for hands-on experience and each participant will utilize and practice their learned skills throughout this two day camp while working together to build a construction project.

Friday at 5 Tour: Time & Telegraphs: Texting in the 19th Century

The original instant messenger, the telegraph changed the way we communicate over long distances and was crucial to the expansion of the railroad. Join us on a tour of the museum and discover how the telegram killed the Pony Express and which US President was known to sometimes sleep in the telegraph office. On select Fridays at 5pm, meet us at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs for a special tour of the museum featuring histories you won't find on the walls. Tickets are $5 per person!

Independence Day Free Community Event

Everyone is invited to this free event! The Dodge House will be supplying free hamburgers hotdogs, chips, and water. We'll also have a Kona Ice truck. You can enjoy this refreshing treat for only $1 per cup. You'll enjoy amazing old-time music (provided by Flatwater Drifters), readings from the Declaration of Independence, drawings, and more!

IWCC Youth Summer Camp CAD, Copters, and Circuits

CAD, Copters and Circuits: For 6th - 8th Graders, come enjoy a day of hands-on activities constructing electrical circuits, experimenting with helicopters together with the utilization of CAD software from the Design Technology Program. Participants will be able to design a souvenir that will be 3D printed.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: The Bridge to CAD (9th-12th Grade)

9th - 12th grade, enjoy a day of hands-on activities with Design Technology Instructors including; building bridges, destructive testing of bridges and utilization of CAD software to design a souvenir that will be 3D printed.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Fundamentals of Flight and Aircraft Maintenance

For your 9th -12th grader, learn the fundamentals of flight and aircraft maintenance at this fun and informative camp! Learn the basics of sheet metal as well as maintaining and starting fixed-wing aircraft. Explore basic electrical circuits, then get behind the yolk and get some flight time on our new RedbirdTM flight simulator. Drive rivets and build a custom aircraft-grade aluminum name tag to remember your day at Aviation Maintenance camp!

Wild Ones Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park

Students entering 1st & 2nd Grade are invited to explore nature during Wild Ones at Arrowhead Park July 12th - 14th. Campers will walk on the wild side during this immersive camp experience packed full of fort building, hiking, outdoor games, nature crafts, and more!

What: Wild Ones camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 1st & 2nd grade (students ages 6 to 7).

Where: The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA.

When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, July 12th through Thursday, July 14th.

Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents please. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp. We also request campers bring a refillable water bottle, sunblock, and insect repellent.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Diesel Mechanics (9th-12th Grade)

Diesel mechanics 9th-12th grade summer campers will learn shop safety, basic diesel engine theory and then head to the shop where they will use hand tools to assemble and adjust a heavy duty diesel engine. When the engine is complete, campers will run their engine to verify the proper assembly and adjustment procedures while admiring their work. This is a 3 day camp

Friday at 5 Tour: Time & Telegraphs: Texting in the 19th Century

The original instant messenger, the telegraph changed the way we communicate over long distances and was crucial to the expansion of the railroad. Join us on a tour of the museum and discover how the telegram killed the Pony Express and which US President was known to sometimes sleep in the telegraph office. On select Fridays at 5pm, meet us at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs for a special tour of the museum featuring histories you won't find on the walls. Tickets are $5 per person!

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Wild Seekers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park

Students entering 3rd & 4th Grade will expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Seekers at Arrowhead Park July 19th - 21st. Campers will discover new skills and explore the wild side of Iowa during this hands-on camp. Campers will enjoy beginning archery lessons, canoeing, shelter building challenges, hiking, plant and animal identification, and nature crafts.

What: Wild Seekers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 3rd & 4th grade (students ages 8 to 9).

Where: The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA.

When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, July 19th through Thursday, July 21st.

Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents please. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp, a refillable water bottle, sunblock, and insect repellent.

IWCC Youth Summer Camp: Welding 9th - 12th Grade

A two day camp for your 9th-12th grader: Welding camp will be provided an introduction into the world of welding with an emphasis on wire feed welding and plasma cutting. This camp is all about learning a new skill safely, while at the same time having fun doing so. Students will be shown how to safely turn molten metal into some very cool projects and work on a project they can take home with them.

Third Wednesday Cookout (TWCO)

Monthly cookout to support the Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and the P51D "Gunfighter". Museum will be open and aircraft will be on display. Cookout is burgers, brats and chicken with sides and beverages. Free will donation requested.

Wild Wanderers Summer Camp | Arrowhead Park

Students entering 5th & 6th Grade will make some waves as they continue to expand their outdoor knowledge during Wild Wanderers at Arrowhead Park July 26th – 28th. Campers will continue growing their outdoor survival skills through continued archery lessons, canoeing, advanced shelter building, & more of the most iconic summer camp games during this hands-on camp.

What: Wild Wanderers camp is designed for unaccompanied campers entering 5th & 6th grade (students ages 10 to 11).

Where: The camp will be held at Arrowhead Park in Neola, IA When: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Tuesday, July 26th through Thursday, July 28th.

Pricing: The cost for this three-day camp is $75.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students in the listed grades only. No additional students or parents please. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch for each day of camp, a refillable water bottle, sunblock, and insect repellent.

Wildlings: Brilliant Birds

Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. Why are some birds so colorful? Do all birds build nests? How do they fly so high? Campers will answer all these questions and more as they learn to use binoculars, climb our observation tower for a bird's eye view, learn about wings, and even meet a live bird friend.

What: Wildings camp is designed for unaccompanied campers who are ages 3 to 5.

Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA

When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1st.

Pricing: The cost for this camp is $15.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students who are ages 3 to 5. No additional students or parents please. We request campers bring a refillable water bottle and have sunblock and insect repellent applied beforehand.

Wildlings: Impressive Insects

Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. Did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that most flowers cannot make seeds without help from insects. Insects are fascinating and have so many neat adaptations to learn about. Go on an insect safari and see what insects live in the forests and prairies. Discover their secrets and learn more about these tiny creatures that share our world.

What: Wildings camp is designed for unaccompanied campers who are ages 3 to 5.

Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA

When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2nd.

Pricing: The cost for this camp is $15.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students who are ages 3 to 5. No additional students or parents please. We request campers bring a refillable water bottle and have sunblock and insect repellent applied beforehand.

Wildlings: Awesome Amphibians

Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. How far can a frog jump? Learn the answer and much more as we learn more about frogs and other amphibians. Meet live frogs & have a "hopping" good time with hands-on activities & a froggy craft.

What: Wildings camp is designed for unaccompanied campers who are ages 3 to 5.

Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3rd.

Pricing: The cost for this camp is $15.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students who are ages 3 to 5. No additional students or parents please. We request campers bring a refillable water bottle and have sunblock and insect repellent applied beforehand.

Wildlings: Magnificent Mammals

Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. Our furry friends the cottontail rabbit, whitetail deer, raccoon, fox, and more take center stage at this camp. Touch & feel animal furs, head out on a hike to spot animal tracks, and learn about some of the furry friends that make Hitchcock Nature Center their home.

What: Wildings camp is designed for unaccompanied campers who are ages 3 to 5. Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA

When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4th.

Pricing: The cost for this camp is $15.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students who are ages 3 to 5. No additional students or parents please. We request campers bring a refillable water bottle and have sunblock and insect repellent applied beforehand.

Wildlings: Rockin' Reptiles

Wildlings Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of the outdoors. Why do snakes stick out their tongues? How do snakes move without legs? What other reptiles make Iowa their home? Join us for this hands-on camp and find out! Campers will get to meet a local snake and learn all about reptile adaptations through hands-on activities.

What: Wildings camp is designed for unaccompanied campers who are ages 3 to 5.

Where: The camp will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA When: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5th.

Pricing: The cost for this camp is $15.00 per camper and includes park admission, snack, and camp materials.

Please note: Camps may be attended by students who are ages 3 to 5. No additional students or parents please. We request campers bring a refillable water bottle and have sunblock and insect repellent applied beforehand.

Annual Flight Breakfast, Pancake Feed and Open House

The Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is hosting their Annual flight breakfast with pancakes by The Pancake Man, food trucks for lunch, and an open house. The museum will be open, with aircraft on display, airplane rides available. Various aviation and military history-themed displays. Come out and meet pilots, flight instructors, aviation enthusiasts, and your neighbors!

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Third Wednesday Cookout (TWCO)

Monthly cookout to support the Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and the P51D "Gunfighter". Museum will be open and aircraft will be on display. Cookout is burgers, brats and chicken with sides and beverages. Free will donation requested.

Carstens Farm Days

Farm Days is held each year at Carstens 1880 Farmstead near Shelby, Iowa the weekend after Labor Day. This two-day event always draws a crowd of people who are wanting a glimpse back into the old days. Steam power and other antique equipment are used to bring in the harvest. You're sure to get a good glimpse of history at Carstens Farm Days! There is something for everyone to do at Carstens Farm Days including demonstrations, tours, live music, a parade, and so much more! 

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Third Wednesday Cookout (TWCO)

Monthly cookout to support the Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and the P51D "Gunfighter". Museum will be open and aircraft will be on display. Cookout is burgers, brats and chicken with sides and beverages. Free will donation requested.

Railroad Days at Mile Zero

Railroad Days is an annual celebration of all things train and track, and this year, all the fun will be happening in Council Bluffs! Celebrate CB's rich railroad heritage and place in history as historic Mile Zero for Union Pacific Railroad. There will be numerous train-themed activities and locations to visit between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022. 

The Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE), the Historic General Dodge House, and the Historic 100 Block of Council Bluffs are again teaming up to offer this annual event. Kids will be excited to ride the trollies to each participating location and to take part in numerous hands-on activities with interactive technology and exhibits that explore the vast world of the railroad! 

Learn more about the event and purchase your tickets on our website! 

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Third Wednesday Cookout (TWCO)

Monthly cookout to support the Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and the P51D "Gunfighter". Museum will be open and aircraft will be on display. Cookout is burgers, brats and chicken with sides and beverages. Free will donation requested.

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