The purpose of Camp Lookout is the development of character, leadership, and an interest in service for others.

This is accomplished by an atmosphere of happiness and contentment maintained through the many activities offered to meet the needs of the individual campers and the varying age groups.

We invite you to spend a week or two with us.  During this time together, not only will you have lots of fun, you will also participate in a variety of activities while making new and lasting friends.

(For more information about the International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons, please visit this website: http://www.iokds.org/.)

The Camp staff is carefully selected for their character, enthusiasm, camp experience, their interest in and understanding of young people and their problems, and their knowledge of the activities they direct.

Camp Lookout welcomes any boy or girl between the ages of 8 and 17.  Camp Venture, a shortened experience for new campers, welcomes any boy or girl ages 7 - 13.

Rules for acceptance and participation in the Camp program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, or national origin.

Basketball, tetherball, ping-pong, badminton, swimming, whiffle ball, volleyball, croquet, hikes, tennis, singing, campfires, spiritual life, shuffleboard, cookouts, camp-outs, archery, camp craft, and arts & crafts.

The campers are divided into age groups for the spiritual life classes conducted each day.  Prayer circles, cabin devotions, and sunrise services are included in the Camp Program and are non-denominational in scope.

Camp Lookout guarantees safe drinking water from the Montrose Water System, hot and cold showers, and adequate refrigeration.  Meals are carefully planned and prepared by competent cooks.  At least nine hours of sleep is assured at night with an hour’s rest period after the noon meal.  A local physician treats any injury or sickness occurring while at camp.

The camp week begins on Sunday, with registration between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.  Late arrivals need to contact the Director.

Parents and friends may see the Camp on opening day of each camping period.  Visitors are welcome to attend the Closing Ceremony held each Friday at 7:00 p.m.  Members of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons are welcome at any time.

Most campers go home with their parents following the Closing Ceremony on Friday night at 7:00 p.m.  However, it is permissible for the campers to stay over until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday if this is arranged with the Director in advance.  All campers must leave by 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Camp Venture campers will depart on Monday or Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

A limited amount of spending money should be provided for each camper.  Arts and crafts and store items will be available.  Money will be banked and the unused portion returned.

Leave Hwy 61 for Montrose.  Go south until you reach Camp Lookout Drive on Mississippi River Road.  Watch for the Camp sign.

Telephone Camp Lookout for emergencies only at:

(319) 463-5529

Mail is important.  A letter or card every day makes for happy camping.

Camp Lookout
2977 Mississippi River Road
Montrose, IA 52639

• Two warm blankets or a sleeping bag
• Two sheets (if you bring blankets)
• Pillow and pillowcase
• Bath towels and wash cloths
• Two pairs of shoes
• Raincoat
• Pajamas
• Sweatshirt or jacket
• Shorts, shirts, and jeans
• Underwear and socks
• Nice clothes suitable for Friday’s Ceremony
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, comb, soap, small mirror, deodorant
• Plastic cup
• Bathing suit
• Writing material (paper, pencil, etc.)
• Bible

• Flashlight
• Camera and film
• Costumes suitable for skit and talent night
• CDs or tapes
• Mosquito repellent
• Tennis racquet and ball

We are asking that no food be brought or sent from home.  This includes gum.
The following items are not allowed at Camp: cell phones, computers, beepers, etc.

Please check your camper carefully to make sure that he/she has everything before leaving Camp.  If you find that something has been left behind, please contact the Director at once.