Directions - Des Moines Y Camp, 1192 166th Dr #1, Boone, IA 50036. For driving directions, click here.

Arrival & Registration - Registration opens at 12:30 PM on Monday in the Pioneer Center. Pioneer Center is located near the entrance to the camp and greets all who enter the camp valley. 

Parking - Parking is available in front of Pioneer Center or on the back side of the building. 

Lodging - All lodging is separated by gender and participant type. Lodging assignments will be given on-site. Please note, that most cabins are a shared sleeping space for 10-16 individuals and have two bathrooms/toilets in the cabin. 

Packing List - The following items should be considered for your packing list. Twin bed sheet, pillow(s), blanket(s), towel, toiletries, clothes including an appropriate jacket, cash for snacks or incidentals, etc. 

Dress Code - Make sure your students are dressed appropriately for the conference. Students should pack jeans or pants with a school, SkillsUSA, or red/black shirt or similar for the conference attire. We ask that students dress for the weather and be prepared to have both indoor and outdoor activity weather including a bone fire at night. 

Conference Meals - During the conference, attendees are provided two meals (Monday dinner and Tuesday light breakfast) as part of conference registration. All dietary restrictions have been accommodated and the attendee should see a server/chef when entering the meal area.

Group Health Forms - Advisers should have all attendees complete the group health form (attached). This form should be turned in on-site when arriving at the registration desk or emailed to statedirector@skillsusaiowa.org if interested in submitting prior to arriving.