The Camp Experience
THE SUMMER CAMP FOR CREATIVE WOMEN
At Camp Climb, our mission is to equip creative women with the tools that support all of their greatest endeavors. Through speakers, workshops, and the camp community, women are encouraged to step boldly into their dreams, and take meaningful action in both their personal and professional lives.
The gift of girlhood is that it never truly goes away when we grow up…
it just gets a little buried under the busy hum of every day life. Consider Camp Climb your invitation to pause.
When we take away the to do lists and endless tasks (and are plopped down in the middle of small town Iowa at a Girl Scout Camp), the noise slowly fades and makes space for something more.
Where it once felt like a chore to connect, we can do with ease. Days that are usually filled with emails and dms give way to real conversations (and impromptu masterminds) that last for hours and are filled with joy and a squeezed hand. Maybe even a Kleenex passed for tears that may have been held back a little too long.
And isn't that what it's all about? Living a life where we don't have to hide who we are behind what we do? The beautiful integration of being able to be and have BOTH without sacrificing.
This is Camp Climb.
The flexibility to flow
The long weekend is set up to support every layer of who you are. We facilitate programming with three core elements of personal, professional, and play centered activities in both small and large groups. Nothing is required, you get to choose what resonates with you.
Personal
Keynotes and groups designed to motivate and move you towards clarity and connection
Professional
Small groups to support big ideas led by creative founders
Play
Optional morning movement, pool parties, friendship bracelets, crafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, themed girl dinner, and gooey s’mores galore!
Camp Climb was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I showed up in the thick of a messy middle and left with breakthroughs, deep connections, and so many holy-sh*t-I-needed-that moments. The community is RARE. No competition. No proving. No pretending. Just incredible women pulling up a chair, sharing their wisdom, and reminding each other who the hell we are. I came home to motherhood, business, and leadership with a renewed confidence and fire: I was made for this—and I don’t have to have it all figured out to keep moving forward. Camp Climb changes what you believe is possible for yourself. I’ll carry this experience—and this army of women—with me forever. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Haley and Kate. Camp Climb is such a beautiful extension of your hearts. ❤️
-Amber Zaricor
Here’s what 2026 brought to Camp Climb
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Thursday
Our Extended Experience group kicked off on Thursday with friendship bracelets in the cabin, followed by a catered girl dinner outside (with a theme ofc!), a fireside panel with dessert in the lodge, a dreamy sound bath led by one of our talented facilitators, Kristin, and sacred silence as we slipped back to our cabins for sleep…or outside to watch the lunar eclipse.
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Friday
Friday Campers woke up with an outdoor pilates class led by Martine, enjoyed an avocado toast breakfast bar, headed out for a guided nature walk and meditation led by one of amazing leaders, Julia, and came back together for a picnic with connection questions in pre-assigned groups.A deep dive group session with the hostesses, Kate and Haley followed before a nacho taco bar for dinner. In the evening we shared a beautiful women's circle with Kayla, and a very special dedication ceremony and dessert with one of Campers and sponsors, Taylor of Both And Doula.
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Saturday
Saturday we jumped in with a gentle movement class with Martine, smoothie bowls from Everbowl for breakfast, and flowed into small groups for workshops!We rotated between personal, professional and play. Campers were able to learn more from our workshop hosts about branding, systems, confidence, trust, resilience, and were able to watercolor or paddle board/kayak.
We got back together for the MOST incredible keynote with Arielle Estoria before heading to the pool party.
We grilled out with burgers and ended the night with gooey s'mores around one big campfire.
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Sunday
Sunday, our last day of Camp, was a bit bittersweet. Campers enjoyed breakfast casseroles and parfaits before getting together one last time in the main lodge.We spent time closing and easing Campers back to the real world. We offered a final few activities that felt like a hug to your future self. We took our time with goodbyes, and took literally ALL the photos.
Yep, there were some tears and yep, we had tissues.In 2026, we wrapped up in early afternoon, and anticipate doing the same in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got something else for us? Reach out directly to your hosts Kate and Haley at contact@campclimb.com
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Camp Climb is an annual summer camp for creative women that is held at a Girl Scout Camp (Camp Liberty) in New Liberty Iowa. Camp Climb doesn't own the actually grounds of Camp Liberty!
We rent out the facilities for the long weekend that includes a lodge, three cabins for campers, one for team, the pool for a pool party day, and other equipment like paddle boards for our workshop day. Camp Liberty is situated on over 300 acres of land and includes other rustic camping options…but don't worry. You will not be in a tent or a cabin without a flushing toilet.
We only rent out the cabins with AC and toilets that do in fact flush. You can take a peek at where you'd be staying here! -
The closest airport is Quad Cities International, which is located in Moline. Yep, Moline is in Illinois, but this is only about a half an hour away from where we host camp! This is where 95 percent of our Campers fly into!
From the airport, you can rent a car or use Uber. We suggest renting a car and carpooling to Camp with a few other Campers! If you're like, “wait, how do I know anyone before Camp?!” we gotchu.
We host monthly connection calls that start in November so you can get to know other women who are coming to Camp. AND we have a WhatsApp chat dedicated to both Campers who are driving and flying in.
This is so helpful to not only plan for travel, but take the edge off any anxiety about meeting new friends. -
Ahhhh, one of our favorite parts of Camp!
All of your meals and snacks are included in your ticket.
We do not mess around when it comes to allergies or dietary needs. Last year, we met the needs of those who were vegetarian, lactose/dairy intolerant, gluten intolerant, Celiac, allergic to mushrooms, seafood, carrageenan, beef, eggs, soy, and more. Prior to camp, we send out a form to make sure we have all of your needs covered. And yep, that includes for s'mores too!
In the 2026 season we were lucky to work with some incredibly local caterers like Bass Street and Everbowl in Bettendorf. We also had the most incredible sponsors help to fill our Camper's plates!Eban's Bake House for gluten free bread for avocado toast, picnics, and tons of gluten free cookies, Cookies and Dreams for delicious custom one of a kind cookies, Bud to Bloom Marketing for stocking ALL of the cabins with tons of snacks, ZealCast Studios for supporting ice coffee lattes, B.T.R Nation for delicious allergen friendly bars, Both and Doula for sweet treats everyone could enjoy, Gem Blends for NA canned bevs, Blume for hydration sticks and more.
We do ask that Campers bring their own reusable water bottle to reduce the use of plastic. The tap water is a-okay to drink and there is a filter in the main lodge for water as well!
If you need anything additional, DoorDash worked pretty well even though we are fairly remote.
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NOPE! This is the summer camp for CREATIVES. You can be a woman who loves to write, a crafty girlie reclaiming her favorite hobbies, an artist of any medium, a lady who lives for design…and all the things.
This is for the woman who wants to get OUT of the dang box the world loves to put her in.
We blend three elements at Camp Climb. Personal, professional, and play. A whoooole lotta creative women are entrepreneurs, so we absolutely have plenty who join! There is room for impromptu midnight masterminds in addition to our offerings on our itinerary. -
Absolutely.
In 2026, we partnered with so many incredible businesses and women. Instead of only offering a swag bag full of goodies, we planned them around activities for the weekend!
We paired two amazing products from Kind Oasis and Luxe Pheromones together to help the gals unwind in the evening. We snuck in during the last activity of the day, and surprised Campers with body lovely body soufflé and CBD roller for the ultimate deep breath. Luxe also had a scent experience table out all weekend where Campers could try and take home their favorite scents!
Amber Henry, founder of Lume, gifted the Campers the cutest pilates socks for one of our movement sessions that were available to grab before class started.
Steph Trzaska of Little Scraps of magic curated a BEAUTIFUL sensory room for Campers to use all weekend long that offered space to unwind, journal, manifest dreams, quiet reflection, and so much more. She gifted Campers eye masks during the sound bath that were used all weekend long.
And those are just a few examples, gang.
We love any excuse to add a little touch of, “oooooh! I didn't expect this!” whenever we can. And we are darn thankful for our sponsors for helping to make some extra magic happen! -
We have a lotta cool stuff scheduled for Camp. But we also know how important it is to have time to process, hangout, talk with your bunkies, all of that good stuff.
One thing we're doing differently in 2027 is carving out more white space for Campers to do just that. We got feedback requesting for more of it, so we're doing it.
During downtime you can explore the grounds, chit chat, journal, work on a little craft, read, play a board game, learn to do a handstand, whatever you feel! In 2027 we plan on having optional stations through the weekend in the main lodge to support crafty Campers who enjoy active unscheduled time!
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We got you. There are split payment plans available. All ya have to do is choose the option that works for you!
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Camp Climb 2027 is August 26th - 29th
