Browse 10 Wrestling camps in Iowa for youth & high school athletes. Compare dates, cost & level across Ames, Cedar Falls & Gilbertville.
There are 10 wrestling camps in Iowa for high school and college athletes — compare dates, cost, and coaching in the listings below.
Camps here are hosted by programs such as University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa and offered in both day (8) and overnight (2) formats.
Most wrestling camps in Iowa run in summer 2026; check each listing for exact dates, pricing, and age or grade groups.
University of Iowa — Iowa City
Iowa Wrestling Camps hosted by the University of Iowa Hawkeye coaching staff, operating under head coach Tom Brands. Multiple session formats available (4-day, 6-day, 12-day, Elite, and Girls camps). Iowa wrestling has won 24 NCAA team championships, more than any other school in history.
University of Iowa — Iowa City
Iowa Wrestling Camps offer multiple multi-day summer training options (12-Day and 6-Day formats) run by the University of Iowa coaching staff. An 'Elite Camp' product exists; however, no source confirms the name 'Intensive Camp' or that the camp is invitation-only for HS recruits. Training is associated with the Hawkeye coaching staff and Iowa Wrestling athletes. The new primary training home is the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center (Dan Gable Wrestling Complex), though Carver-Hawkeye Arena remains a competition and activity venue.
University of Iowa — Iowa City
University of Iowa women's wrestling camp hosted by the Hawkeyes program. Iowa won the 2024 NCAA national championship in its inaugural season and finished 2nd at the 2026 NCAA Women's Wrestling Tournament (McKendree won the 2026 team title). The program is an established national power, no longer inaugural. Multiple camp formats are offered including commuter/individual and team camp options.
Iowa State University — Ames
Kevin Dresser is no longer the Iowa State head wrestling coach. Effective April 16, 2026, Dresser transitioned to a newly created role as Iowa State's Director of Men's and Women's Wrestling, and Brent Metcalf was named the ninth head coach of the ISU men's wrestling program. The camp domain (kevindresserwrestling.totalcamps.com) still exists but carries outdated content; no 2026 summer camp dates or registration were found on the camp site or cyclones.com. The description's claim of '8 NCAA team titles' could not be confirmed from current authoritative sources (Ticketmaster/ISU sources cite 8 team titles, so that figure appears consistent). The Cael Sanderson reference is accurate historically but he has not coached at ISU for many years (now at Penn State).
University of Northern Iowa — Cedar Falls
UNI wrestling camp is branded and operated as 'Panther Train Wrestling Camps' (panthertrainwc.com), run by coaches, staff, and athletes at the University of Northern Iowa. Camp is open to 5th grade through 12th grade (not ages 8-18). Camps are run out of two separate UNI wrestling facilities, not specifically McLeod Center. The program is an active Big 12 competitor and recent NWCA National Duals champion.
Wartburg College — Waverly
Wartburg College Wrestling Team Camp – Wartburg is the most decorated D3 wrestling program, having won 17 NCAA D3 team championships (as of 2026), making it the winningest team in DIII wrestling history.
Augustana College (IL/IA-border) — Rock Island
Wrestling camp hosted by Augustana College (Rock Island, IL) Vikings wrestling program, serving youth wrestlers in the Quad Cities region. Registration managed via totalcamps.com platform.
Don Bosco High School — Gilbertville
Don Bosco Wrestling Camp - Class 1A dynasty and one of Iowa's most decorated wrestling programs, with 26 traditional state championships and 16 State Duals titles, including 8 consecutive Class 1A state titles through 2026. Head coach Chris Ortner.
Southeast Polk High School — Pleasant Hill
Southeast Polk Wrestling Camp run by the SEP coaching staff. Southeast Polk is the reigning Class 3A Iowa state wrestling champion (2026), not merely a 'perennial contender.' Registration for 2026 summer camps is handled via Bound (gobound.com/ia/schools/southeastpolk/camps).
Waverly-Shell Rock High School — Waverly
Waverly-Shell Rock High School hosts the Go-Hawk Wrestling Camps each summer in Waverly, Iowa. Online registration available via Ryzer at wrestling.go-hawkcamps.com.
Pricing varies by program — many camps list ‘contact for pricing.’ Check each listing for current rates.
These camps serve high school and college athletes. See each listing for exact age or grade groups.
Both — 8 day camps and 2 overnight camps are listed here.
Most run in summer 2026; exact dates vary — check each camp for its schedule.
There are 10 wrestling camps listed for Iowa. Browse them all above.
Start with your athlete’s goal — building skills, getting seen by college coaches, or just a fun first experience — since that shapes everything else. Weigh day vs. overnight against travel and budget, look into the coaching staff’s background, and confirm the age or skill grouping actually fits your athlete. Before committing, ask about the camper-to-coach ratio, what a typical day looks like, and the refund and injury policies.