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PROGRAMS

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Summer Experience 2023

All-Day, Week-Long, All Encompassing Experience

Summer Experience 2023

Community Projects + Experiences + Skill-Building

 

Ages 5 – 18

$5 – $430 per week

See Summer Fee Sliding Scale for rate based on your income TIER

TCA Main Site

June 5 – August 11, 2023

Each week, participants will have amazing experiences, meet new friends and mentors, get out into nature, learn how to do things they’ve always wanted to do, connect with our community, have fun, and make a difference.

The Community Academy students are currently collaborating with several community partners on long-term projects that make a difference, and Summer Experience participants will have the opportunity to get involved with these.

Participants will be involved in many types of experiences each week from hiking and canoeing to creating public art displays with recycled materials. There will also be opportunities to personalize their experience based on their preferences.

Each Week’s Activities Will Include:

    • Long-term Collaborative Community Projects
    • Farm to Table
      • Collaborate with a local farm to grow food and prepare a meal each week
    • Improving Local Ecosystems
      • Plant and manage Iowa Native Plants throughout our community
      • Monitor wildlife at Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor
    • People, History, and Place
      • Explore local history and learn about local native american culture
    • Exploring Nature
      • Hike woodland, water, and prairie trails
      • Swim and canoe local streams
    • Experiences
      • Creating art 
      • Go behind the scenes at local businesses
      • Mindfulness practice and reflection time

Skill-Building Sessions

More amazing sessions coming this Fall!

Email us and let us know what you might be interested in seeing us offer and when are some good times for your family.

Experience Sessions

More amazing sessions coming this Fall!

Email us and let us know what you might be interested in seeing us offer and when are some good times for your family.

Community Project Sessions

More amazing sessions coming this Fall!

Email us and let us know what you might be interested in seeing us offer and when are some good times for your family.