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Engman Camp Shalom

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Summer Address:

   Waukee, Iowa, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Around the World:

Grab your passports and get ready to take a trip around the world this summer with Engman Camp Shalom! 

Together we will explore the people and traditions from around the world that bind us together as citizens of the world.  Based on the geographical designations of the world and experience the food, music, stories, games and culture of the people from that area.  Highlights of the summer include making and stamping our own ECS passports, making and eating traditional foods of the different countries, and cultural crafts. 

All of this will be in addition to the swimming, sports, and Friday field trips that are Engman Camp Shalom traditions.

Camp Type:  Day
Year Established: 1950
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 4 to 14 years old
Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Camp Owner(s): Jewish Federation of Des Moines
Camp Director(s): Kathryn Ellerhoff
Nearest Large City: Des Moines
Off Season Rental: No
Camp Focus:
Religious Camps: Jewish
Traditional Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Aerobics
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Swimming


Additional Activities:
Friday Field Trips

$140 per Week

Week 1:  Africa                             June 16 - June 20

Week 2:  Asia                               June 23 - June 27

Week 3:  Australia & New Zealand  June 30 - July 3

Week 4:  Eurasia                          July 7 - July 11

Week 5:  Europe                           July 14 - July 18

Week 6:  Latin America                 July 21 - July 25

Week 7:  Middle East                    July 28 - August 1

Week 8:  North America                August 4 - August 8