Private Bath Housing
Heckman, Bunkhouse, or the New Cabins
Private bath housing consists of rooms that each come with a private bathroom. This option is available for an additional charge, as noted on the registration form.
Plan your week
Camp Details
Everything you need to plan your week at Iowa Homeschool Family Camp.
Practical Information
Plan for Family Camp
From where you'll stay to what you'll need to bring, you'll find the practical information for your week at Family Camp here.
2027 Camp Dates
Choose Your Week
Iowa Homeschool Family Camp will be offered for two weeks in September 2027.
Week OneSeptember 7–12, 2027
Week TwoSeptember 13–18, 2027
Choose the week that works best for your family.
Registration Coming SoonLocation
Village Creek Bible Camp
Family Camp is held at Village Creek Bible Camp, located in northeast Iowa. Nestled among picturesque mountains and majestic forests, the camp provides the perfect location for an encouraging week of teaching, fellowship, and family time.
Village Creek Bible Camp1588 Drake RoadLansing, Iowa
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Lodging at Family Camp
Families have lodging options available during Family Camp. Each family receives its own room, with accommodations assigned according to family size and the number of beds needed.
Lodge Housing
Comfortable, Hotel-Style Rooms
Lodge housing is similar to “hotel style,” with individual rooms that share a large, recently remodeled bathroom. Separate men's and women's bathrooms include multiple showers, toilets, sinks, and other facilities.
Each family gets its own room and shares the bathroom. Each room has one double bed, and the rest of the beds are singles. We will assign you to a room based on the number of people in your family and how many beds you need.
Meals
Come Hungry!
The homestyle meals are delicious, filling, and family-friendly, with lots of healthy and allergy-free options. Quantity, quality, and variety all combine to successfully satisfy the taste buds and fill the ever-hungry stomachs of the whole family.
A Typical Day
What Does a Day at Family Camp Look Like?
A normal day at Family Camp usually includes morning and evening chapel, father/son and mother/daughter sessions, three delicious meals and an evening snack, lots of optional activities, and time for fellowship.
What to Bring
Packing for Family Camp
Family Camp is casual, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the week. Come prepared to be comfortable, spend time outside, and enjoy camp together.
DON'T FORGET YOUR BEDDING & TOWELSBedding and towels are not provided, so each person will need to bring their own.
For Your Room
- Bedding, sheets, blankets or sleeping bags, and pillows
- Bath towels and washcloths
- Toiletries and personal items
- Medications
- Laundry bag or bag for wet/dirty clothing
Clothing
- Comfortable, casual clothes
- Sweatshirt, jacket, or layers for cool mornings and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket or poncho
For Around Camp
- Bible, notebook, and pen
- Refillable water bottle
- Flashlight
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
Helpful Extras
- Camp chairs or folding chairs for relaxing outdoors
- Camera
- Favorite family games or cards for free time
- Sunglasses and hat
- Umbrella
September weather in northeast Iowa can vary, so packing layers and being prepared for both warm and cool weather is a good idea.
Helpful Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Family Camp just for families?
We welcome anyone, whether or not you bring your family! Each year, Family Camp consists of entire families, plus singles, grandparents, and parts of families.
What should we bring?
Family Camp is casual, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the week. You will need to bring your own bedding, sheets, blankets or sleeping bags, pillows, bath towels and washcloths, toiletries, medications, comfortable casual clothing, layers for cool mornings and evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket or poncho.
For around camp, we recommend bringing a Bible, notebook and pen, refillable water bottle, flashlight, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Helpful extras include camp chairs, a camera, family games or cards, sunglasses and a hat, and an umbrella.
September weather in northeast Iowa can vary, so packing layers and being prepared for both warm and cool weather is a good idea.
Can we keep our children with us?
YES! Family Camp is completely family oriented, and you can be with your children all day long if you like.
What does an average day schedule look like?
A normal day at Family Camp usually includes morning and evening chapel, a father/son and mother/daughter sessions, three delicious meals and an evening snack, lots of optional activities, and time for fellowship.
What is the food like?
The homestyle meals are delicious, filling, and family-friendly, with lots of healthy and allergy-free options. Quantity, quality, and variety all combine to successfully satisfy the taste buds and fill the ever-hungry stomachs of the whole family.
Still Have a Question?
Have a question we didn't answer? We'd be happy to help.
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Week OneSeptember 7–12, 2027
Week TwoSeptember 13–18, 2027
Choose your week and make plans to join us in 2027.
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