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Des Moines Y Camp

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 01 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Under-Served

Location

1192 166th Dr. Boone, Iowa

Staff

Total: 80 (15 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 350 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

For over 100 years, the Des Moines Y Camp has been filled with songs, laughter, adventures and friendship. Summer Camp is the foundation on which Y Camp is built. Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and  Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley. If you’re looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer Camp is the place to start.  Find your next adventure at the Des Moines Y Camp!

The Des Moines Y Camp serves kids ages 6 to 17 through overnight and day camping programs. Y Camp's mission is "to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, body and mind for all." We teach character development through the Christian Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. We seek to break barriers, teach independence, foster confidence and build up the next generation of citizens for life in a global society. Our programs areas are traditional; including archery, riflery, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, sports, swimming, nature, climbing, and more. We serve around 5,000 kids throughout the course of a summer through our various programs.

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire General counsellors?​

Are you looking to hire Support Staff (Campower)?

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Acting/Drama
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Athletics
Basketball
Canoeing
Climbing/Wall Tower
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Kayaking
Lifeguarding
Orienteering
Outdoor Cooking
Overnight Camping
Painting
Riflery
Rock Climbing
Scouting
Soccer/Football
Swimming
Tye Dying
Wranglers
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Staff Time Off

We offer 1 hour off on-site daily Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Additionally we offer two hours off on-site on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Up to 24 hours off off-site during the weekends.

Staff Qualities

Commitment to Excellence, Professional, Creative, Good Work Ethic, Responsible, Honest, Caring, Personable.