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Established in 1962
The Winnebago Council's Camp Ingawanis is home to the Wapsi Wrangler Horse Program, one of the few year round Wrangler programs at a Boy Scout camp in the nation.
The Wapsie Wranglers were established in 1962 to support the Wapsipinicon Council Horse program. The wranglers currently maintain a herd of 14 horses and over 8 miles of wilderness horse trails at our Camp Ingawanis near Waverly, Iowa. Our primary objective is to promote horsemanship for youth and community for many generations to come. We do this by providing Trail rides, Hay rides, Steak dinner rides, and our Annual Horse Show Now in it’s 46th year.
Our Camp, Trails and Horses are owned by the Winnebago Council, Boy Scouts of America, and are available to youth and adults outside of scouting as well. Church groups, college groups, birthday parties, or a group of people out for a day of fun - EVERYONE is welcome to come enjoy our horses and beautiful Camp Ingawanis. Many other facilities and opportunities are available for your fun and enjoyment.
Our show arena is available. Cub Scouts or youth under the age of 11 years are restricted to an arena ride. Youth are to be with an adult to lead or sidewalk with the horse and its rider. Our Wranglers supervise the arena walkers. Birthday “ride parties” provide a memorable party. Horse games and activities can be coordinated for a fun learning experience.
Camp Ingawanis boast of the most intensive use of trails and conservation. We support and maintain over 8 miles of trails thru the hills and valleys of Bremer county and along the scenic Cedar River. Along our trails you can see such natural beauty as springs, meadows, wildlife, bluffs and great autumn leaves. Sometime wild Eagles can be seen flying along the river. With our herd of gentle trail broke horses we can give trail rides to groups of up to 12 riders (back to back rides are available for larger groups) each trail ride is approximately 1 hour in length. Because we can’t possibly cover all our trails in one ride, come back again and bring your friends.
Want that good Old West Adventure? Then come join us for a 2 hour trail ride and a meal any cowpoke would be proud of. Your ride starts off at our corral and after 2 hours exploring and enjoying the sites and experiences along the trails, you will be treated to a cook your own steak meal with all the trimmings. Then sit down around the campfire and share some tales and stories from your friends and family. After your campfire your will enjoy a hay ride back to the corral and ride off into the sunset with a smile on your face and memories never to be forgotten.
Not one to sit on a horse, but still want to enjoy a ride through the woods ? Then come join us for a ride on our wagon. Your ride will take you through some of the same areas that the trail riders enjoy and all in the luxury of a nice comfortable bale of hay. The ride can either be a day or evening ride and a hot treat will be waiting for you when you return.
Scouts and Horses
$15 per person Includes:
Merit Badge Worksheet per person, to be completed before the program
date
Merit Badge Book per person
Horsemanship Program provided by the Wapsi Wranglers
Please see the
Horsemanship Merit Badge Reservation Form [pdf]