HUMAN RESOURCES
University of Iowa Staff Resource Guide
Programs and Activities
The University of Iowa is home to a host of nationally and world renowned staff and faculty
The Old Capitol at night
who provide their expertise and talents to the surrounding communities through a variety of camps, workshops, and activities at prices far below those in larger metropolitan areas. These programs bring together some of the best up-and-coming talent to coordinate these activities, providing UI staff and their families unparalleled opportunities that are affordable and close to home.
- Sports Camps (note*) help your children improve their skills in 17 sports.
- Summer Youth Camps (note*) focus on a wide range of topics such as writing, science, speech and debate, entrepreneurship, and music.
- Wildlife Camps introduce youth to the science, beauty, fun, and diversity of nature. They also provide opportunities for adults to volunteer with nature programs such as the Macbride Raptor Program.
- The Belin-Blank Center in the College of Education is a nationally renowned research center offering identification of gifted and talented students, counseling, and challenging programming throughout the year to enrich students’ learning opportunities.
- Children’s weekend art workshops provide nine weekend classes per semester to foster your child’s artistic creativity and talent.
- Arts Share Programs spark creativity with week-long summer camps featuring classes in creative movement, theatre, music, graphic arts, and writing.
- Children’s and Adult International Programs offer a wide range of opportunities, from summer camps for kids, to International Mondays, discussions and free luncheons.
*Note: Some youth and sports camps may qualify for Dependent Care Spending Account reimbursement – subject to IRS rules. For more information, visit “Spending Accounts” on the Benefits Office web site.