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Camp Foster

By 15MGondrea

  • Camp Foster was first established

    Camp Foster was first established
    Founded by Leonard Paulson and Thomas Foster
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    Camp Foster

  • Paulson and Foster descovered 47 acres of the current site

    Foster purchased the land for approximately $5,000

  • Camp was donated to the Iowa YMCA

    Camp was donated to the Iowa YMCA

  • Lakefront Cabins were constructed

    Lakefront Cabins were constructed
    The Lakefront Cabins are the oldest existing buildings on site.

  • Camp purchased an additional 83 acres

    Those 83 acres now primarily serve as the horse pastures

  • William Thompson made a large donation to Camp Foster

    This donation funded construction of the pool, doubles cabins, and the chapel

  • Opened co-ed weeks during summer camp

    Opened co-ed weeks during summer camp

  • Sievers property was purchased

    Completed the expansion of the current site to 214 acres

  • Camp Foster constructed the Bedell Family YMCA

    Camp Foster constructed the Bedell Family YMCA
    The Bedell Family YMCA and the Healthy Living Program Center make up the YMCA of the Okobojis Association

  • Celebrating its 100th year of camping

    Celebrating its 100th year of camping