Summer 2026: Hands-on Career Camps

Sparking Curiosity and Skills for Future Careers!

The IGNITE Career Camps offer students entering 3rd–8th grade an exciting opportunity to explore a variety of career fields through hands-on, project-based experiences. Students will engage in interactive activities that introduce real-world careers, encourage problem-solving, and help them discover interests and talents that could shape their future. Designed to promote curiosity, creativity, and teamwork, these camps give students a chance to learn by doing while exploring the many career pathways available to them.

For groups interested in a full-day experience, camps can also include an optional afternoon swim at the The CREW Center, adding a fun recreational component to an engaging day of career exploration. 

Camp Information

Camp Days/Times:

  • Monday - Thursday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Lunch is not served.)
    • 3rd/4th: Week of June 1st-4th
    • 3rd/4th: Week of June 8th-11th
    • 5th/6th: Week of June 15th-18th
    • 5th/6th: Week of June 22nd-25th
  • Monday - Thursday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Lunch is not served.)
    • 7th/8th: Week of August 3rd-6th
    • 7th/8th: Week of August 10th-13th

Extend the Experience (Optional)

  • Added Swim Experience Available at CREW Center from 1:00 - 2:00 PM
    • If the group chooses to swim, campers can bring a sack lunch to eat at IGNITE from 12:00-12:30. Campers will change into swimsuits from 12:30-1:00 before walking to the CREW Center to swim.

Details:

  • Camps are open for group registrations — schools and organizations are encouraged to register student groups.

  • Each camp can host up to 60 students. Campers will need to choose a Pathway Camp during the camp. Each Pathway Camp is limited to 12 campers.

  • A minimum of 50 registered campers is required for a camp to run. Camps with fewer than 50 registered participants will be canceled.

  • Pricing

    • Morning Career Camp: $15

    • Full-Day Experience (Camp + Swim): $20

    • Lunch: Students bring their own

  • Individual students may also register if they are not attending with a group.

  • Early registration is encouraged to help ensure camps meet the minimum enrollment requirement.

Pathway Camps

Campers Choose ONE!

Human Services

Applied Sciences

Agriculture

IT/Aviation

Healthcare

Human Services
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Hair Stylist
  • Esthetician
  • Event Planner
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Travel Agent
Applied Sciences
  • Auto Mechanic
  • Building Contractor
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
  • Civil Engineer
  • Welder
Agriculture
  • Agronomist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Florist
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Farm Hand
IT/Aviation
  • Robotics Integrator
  • Video Editor
  • Animator
  • Architect
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Pilot
  • Air Traffic Controller
Healthcare
  • Nurse
  • Pharmacy Techician
  • Radiology Technologist
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Paramedic

Each camper should select one Career Camp to attend. During the camp, students will have the opportunity to explore multiple careers within that pathway through hands-on activities. Each Pathway Camp is limited to 12 campers to ensure an engaging and personalized experience.

Daily Schedule

  • 10:00 AM: Campers arrive at IGNITE Pathways.

  • 10:00-10:10: Camp Orientation

  • 10:10-11:00: Career Rotation #1

  • 11:00-11:10: Snack

  • 11:10-12:00: Career Rotation #2

  • 12:00: Campers pack up!

    If campers will swim in the afternoon, the schedule continues:

  • 12:00-12:30: Eat sack lunch at IGNITE. (Lunches are not provided.)

  • 12:30-1:00: Change into swimsuits at IGNITE.

  • 12:50: Walk to the CREW Center.

  • 1:00-2:00: Swim at the CREW Center.

  • 2:00: Get ready to go home.

Directions to IGNITE Pathways

IGNITE Pathways Address:
6 W 7th Street, Woodbine, IA 51579

  • Use GPS directions to get to Woodbine.
  • When you enter Woodbine from Highway 30, you will drive over two sets of railroad tracks.
  • If arriving from the north, turn LEFT onto Lincolnway Street and then RIGHT onto 8th Street.
  • If arriving from the south, continue onto Lincolnway Street and then turn LEFT onto 8th Street.
  • Continue on 8th Street until you see a soccer field on your left. The IGNITE building is beyond that to the left.
  • Turn LEFT onto Crew Center Drive.
  • Turn RIGHT onto 7th Street.
  • Vans and/or buses may park in the west parking lot.

Are you ready to join the fun? Click below to register!

For more information about Summer Camps, email info@ignite-pathways.com.

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