UPCOMING EVENTS
Camp Open House
- June 12 from 11am-2pm at Camp Albrecht Acres
- July 14 starting at 12pm at Timberline Golf Course
- September 17 at the Backwater Stage at the Q Casino
- More details to come!
NEWS UPDATES

The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) has awarded Camp Albrecht Acres $10,000 towards the replacement of the Lights in Kehl and Eagle Lodges with sustainable LED lighting. Camp Albrecht Acres appreciates the continued support from DRA which funds ongoing improvements at camp.
“The continued support from the community is what make our camp a special place” said Eric Veltstra, executive director, ”The financial support from DRA has supported many projects in the past and allows us to provide a fun, safe and challenging environment for our campers”.

Join us on Saturday, September 18, 2021 for Dubuque Oktoberfest! We will be celebrating everything German/Slavic culture from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Q Casino & Hotel's Back Waters stage area.
Food, drinks and games will be a part of this festive event including Hammerschlagen, Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding Contest) and wiener dog races.
Throughout the day, enjoy live music and dancing.
Schedule of events:
11 a.m. Festival opens to the music of the Guttenberg German Band
12:30 p.m. Marching in the Keg
1 p.m. Illuminate Dance Troupe - University of Northern Iowa Performance and Polka Dance Lessons
2 p.m. Wiener Dog Parade and Race. Registration form here.
3 p.m. Americana Band
4 p.m. Masskrugstemmen a/k/a/ the Stein Holding Contest. Registration available onsite that day.
5:15 p.m. Loras College German Band
7 p.m. Festival closes
Food, drinks and games available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This is a family-friendly event - all are welcome including those looking for a unique way to host a family reunion - let us do all the work - you come down and have fun!
Admission is FREE for all. All proceeds benefit Camp Albrecht Acres, a camp for kids and adults with special needs, and donations for the camp will be accepted at the entrance.
Food, drinks and games will be a part of this festive event including Hammerschlagen, Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding Contest) and wiener dog races.
Throughout the day, enjoy live music and dancing.
Schedule of events:
11 a.m. Festival opens to the music of the Guttenberg German Band
12:30 p.m. Marching in the Keg
1 p.m. Illuminate Dance Troupe - University of Northern Iowa Performance and Polka Dance Lessons
2 p.m. Wiener Dog Parade and Race. Registration form here.
3 p.m. Americana Band
4 p.m. Masskrugstemmen a/k/a/ the Stein Holding Contest. Registration available onsite that day.
5:15 p.m. Loras College German Band
7 p.m. Festival closes
Food, drinks and games available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This is a family-friendly event - all are welcome including those looking for a unique way to host a family reunion - let us do all the work - you come down and have fun!
Admission is FREE for all. All proceeds benefit Camp Albrecht Acres, a camp for kids and adults with special needs, and donations for the camp will be accepted at the entrance.
3/29/2021
Dear Campers, Caregivers, Supporters and Friends,
Thank you all for your continued support throughout this difficult past year. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of our camp last summer. As we approach the coming summer months, we are again faced with the difficult decision of whether to hold camp. After a thorough evaluation of stakeholder input from campers, caregivers, health care professionals, staff and partner agencies, the board of directors of Camp Albrecht Acres has decided to cancel its summer camp season again this year. This includes all residential and day camps as well as Camp Be-A-Friend. We are disappointed that circumstances have not improved to the point where a return to camp is possible. While we are encouraged by the progress of vaccinations, we have determined that the health and safety of our vulnerable camp population cannot be assured given the current state of the pandemic and the challenges that it poses to our ability to safely and responsibly staff and operate our camp.
On behalf of the entire Camp Albrecht Acres team, we understand that this news may be disappointing, and we apologize for the further disruption this represents for you and your family or organization. We fully expect to be able to offer our full slate of summer programming in 2022 and will explore other options for the remainder of the year, if possible.
All campers who have currently have a credit from prepaid 2020 camp fees may request a refund or direct their payment be held for 2022. Please continue to check our website and future emails for details.
Please continue to stay tuned to your email for direct communications from Camp Albrecht Acres, check our social media or website as we move toward a new ‘normal’ together. Stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you all next year at camp!
Best,
The Staff and Board of Directors
Camp Albrecht Acres
Dear Campers, Caregivers, Supporters and Friends,
Thank you all for your continued support throughout this difficult past year. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of our camp last summer. As we approach the coming summer months, we are again faced with the difficult decision of whether to hold camp. After a thorough evaluation of stakeholder input from campers, caregivers, health care professionals, staff and partner agencies, the board of directors of Camp Albrecht Acres has decided to cancel its summer camp season again this year. This includes all residential and day camps as well as Camp Be-A-Friend. We are disappointed that circumstances have not improved to the point where a return to camp is possible. While we are encouraged by the progress of vaccinations, we have determined that the health and safety of our vulnerable camp population cannot be assured given the current state of the pandemic and the challenges that it poses to our ability to safely and responsibly staff and operate our camp.
On behalf of the entire Camp Albrecht Acres team, we understand that this news may be disappointing, and we apologize for the further disruption this represents for you and your family or organization. We fully expect to be able to offer our full slate of summer programming in 2022 and will explore other options for the remainder of the year, if possible.
All campers who have currently have a credit from prepaid 2020 camp fees may request a refund or direct their payment be held for 2022. Please continue to check our website and future emails for details.
Please continue to stay tuned to your email for direct communications from Camp Albrecht Acres, check our social media or website as we move toward a new ‘normal’ together. Stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you all next year at camp!
Best,
The Staff and Board of Directors
Camp Albrecht Acres