History of Camp Foster

By kaitlincatlin1234

  • The Dream

    Leanard Paulson, state boys' secretary, dreamed about this camp. He camp about through his efforts.

  • Camp Foster Begins

    In 1912, Camp Foster

  • YMCA Purchases camp

    YMCA purchases Camp Foster after operating on Iowa river near Iowa Falls, in the previous summer.

  • Land Bought

    late Thomas D. Foster bought the land that started camp foster. He bought it for $5,000.

  • Improvements

    Improvements started under direction of Harry Goodrich.
    tent floors, guest cottage, and tennis court were being built.
    447 boys attend five camp periods.

  • Lodge built

    28x60 feet sized lodge built under W.H. Whiting.
    Auditorium 200 seats + 2 offices + camp store
    cost $1,650
    stone fireplace was donated by W.H. Brenton

  • Adding Dining Hall

    The Leanard Paulson dining halll was dedicated.
    costing $5,522.61

  • Additions Added

    Cost $6,000
    Small Wooden Cabins hold 9 boys and a leader EACH!
    Director's Cabin
    First Aid Cabin
    Nature Study Cabin
    Staff Cottages
    Dining Lodge
    Recreation Lodge Grounds
    Athletics feilds for sports
    Swimming Docks
    Row Boats
    Complete water and sewer systems
    refridgeration until in dining hall and kitchen