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MOTHER'S DAY/CARE CAMP WEEKEND
8
May
Date
8 May (Friday)
Time
Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
Venue
Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort, 4550 La Porte Rd, Hess Rd
Waterloo, IA, United States
📝 Useful Information
The Mother's Day / Care Camp Weekend in Waterloo, IA, is a charity-focused camping event held at the Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort from Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10, 2026.
If you are visiting for the weekend, you may also consider these nearby activities:
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•Fundraising Purpose: This "Big Weekend" is a national fundraiser for the Care Camps Foundation, which provides medically supervised camping experiences for children with cancer and their families.
•Special Promotion: Guests who stay as paying campers on Friday, May 8, receive 50% off their stay for Saturday, May 9.
•Charitable Donation: Participating KOA locations, including the Waterloo resort, donate the remaining 50% of Saturday night’s site fees directly to the Care Camps Foundation.
•Activities: While specific 2026 local activities for the Waterloo location are currently TBD, these weekends typically feature family-oriented events such as pancake breakfasts or s'mores gatherings.
•Venue: Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort
•Address: 4550 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
•Important Notice: Due to construction, access from the north via La Porte Rd may be closed. Enter from the south via Shaulis Rd/Hess Rd to reach the campground.
•Booking: Use discount code CCW when making reservations.
•Mother's Day Brunch: The Waterloo Convention Center hosts a celebratory brunch on Sunday, May 10, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet and a complimentary mimosa for mothers.
•Nature Exploration: The Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is nearby and offers family-friendly outdoor activities during the spring.
•Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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