Out of School Time Programs

Camp Fire provides exciting programs throughout the school year. Check out what’s happening at Camp Fire and Camp Hantesa with our Out of School Time Programs!



  • School Day Off Camp – Grades K – 7
  • Weekend Overnight Camps – Grades K – 5
  • Teen Retreats – Grades 6 – 12
  • Family Camp – All Ages
  • Winter Break Overnight Camp – Grades K – 12
  • Spring Break Overnight Camp – Grades K – 12

SCHOOL DAY OFF CAMP



GRADES

Grades K – 7

PRICING

$55 per day

LOCATION

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

DETAILS

Lunch Included

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from designated community sites listed by each date below, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!


2023-2024 DATES & TRANSPORTATION SITES OFFERED


September 2023


Monday, September 18th (Ames)
Friday, September 22nd (Des Moines)
Monday, September 25th (Des Moines)


October 2023


Monday, October 9th (Ames & Boone)
Monday, October 16th (Des Moines)
Tuesday, October 17th (Des Moines)
Friday, October 27th (Ames)


November 2023


Friday, November 3rd (Ames)
Monday, November 6th (Des Moines)
Tuesday, November 7th (Des Moines)
Monday, November 13th (Ames)



December 2023


Friday, December 8th (Des Moines)
Wednesday, December 20th (Ames)
Thursday, December 21st (Ames)
Friday, December 22nd (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Tuesday, December 26th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Wednesday, December 27th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Thursday, December 28th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Friday, December 29th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)


January 2024


Friday, January 12th (Ames)
Monday, January 15th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Tuesday, January 16th (Des Moines)
Wednesday, January 17th (Des Moines)
Monday, January 22nd (Ames)


February 2024


Monday, February 12th (Ames & Des Moines)
Tuesday, February 13th (Des Moines)



March 2024


Friday, March 1st (Ames)
Friday, March 8th (Ames & Boone)
Monday, March 11th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Tuesday, March 12th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Wednesday, March 13th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Thursday, March 14th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Friday, March 15th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Monday, March 18th (Des Moines)
Tuesday, March 19th (Des Moines)


April 2024


Monday, April 8th (Ames)
Wednesday, April 10th (Des Moines)
Friday, April 26th (Des Moines)


May 2024


Monday, May 6th (Ames)



DROP-OFF & PICK-UP


Camp Hantesa

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Drop-Off

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Camp Canwita

2807 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Drop-Off

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Camp Fire Service Center

5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Drop-Off

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

RESOURCES & FORMS



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WEEKEND OVERNIGHT CAMPS



GRADES

Grades K – 5

PRICING

$200 per person

LOCATION

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

DETAILS

Meals Included

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Ever wish that you didn’t have to wait a full year to come back to camp? Well, now you don’t have to! Join us for our Weekend Overnight Camps this fall, winter, and spring at Camp Hantesa! Reconnect with old friends (and make some new ones!) with traditional camp activities, new games, and plenty of outdoor fun!


2023 – 2024 DATES


October 20th – 22nd, 2023
November 17th – 19th, 2023
April 5th – 7th, 2024


DROP-OFF & PICK-UP


Camp Hantesa

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Drop-Off

Friday, October 21, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 5, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pick-Up

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM

Camp Canwita

2807 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Drop-Off

Friday, October 21, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 5, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pick-Up

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM

Camp Fire Service Center

5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Drop-Off

Friday, October 21, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 5, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pick-Up

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM

RESOURCES & FORMS



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TEEN RETREATS



GRADES

Grades 6 – 12

PRICING

$150 per person

LOCATION

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

DETAILS

Meals Included

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Join us for a weekend of service, fun, and catching up with camp friends. Enjoy each season’s unique activities and views at Camp Hantesa, build leadership skills, and get outside!


2023 – 2024 DATES


October 20th – 22nd, 2023
November 17th – 19th, 2023
April 5th – 7th, 2024


DROP-OFF & PICK-UP


Camp Hantesa

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Drop-Off

Friday, October 21, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 5, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pick-Up

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM

Camp Canwita

2807 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Drop-Off

Friday, October 21, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 5, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pick-Up

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM

Camp Fire Service Center

5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Drop-Off

Friday, October 21, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 17, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, April 5, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Pick-Up

Sunday, October 23, 10:30 AM
Sunday, November 19, 10:30 AM
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM

RESOURCES & FORMS



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FAMILY CAMP



AGES

All ages welcome!

PRICING

$100 per person

LOCATION

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

DETAILS

Meals Included

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Experience the joy of camping as a family without any of the work! Join our staff for scheduled activities or skip out and do your own thing. This weekend is all about family bonding, whether you want facilitated activities or just need a quiet place to spend some time together – Family Camp is sure to be the perfect fit!

This year we are excited to offer two weekends – one in the fall and one in the spring. Pick whichever one works best for your family or join us for both sessions to see camp throughout the seasons!


2023 – 2024 DATES


September 8th – 10th, 2023
April 26th – 28th, 2024



CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT


Camp Hantesa

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Check-In

Friday, September 8th, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday, April 26th, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Check-Out

Sunday, September 10th, 9:30 AM
Sunday, April 28th, 9:30 AM

RESOURCES & FORMS



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WINTER BREAK OVERNIGHT CAMP



GRADES

Grades K – 12

PRICING

$400 per person

LOCATION

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

DETAILS

Meals Included

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Experience overnight camp in a brand new way! Join us for a mini-week of winter fun as we explore some of our favorite winter games and activities during the day and explore local attractions in the evening!


2023 DATES


Wednesday, December 27th – Friday, December 29th, 2023



DROP-OFF & PICK-UP


Camp Hantesa

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Drop-Off

Wednesday, December 27, 7:30 – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

Friday, December 29, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Camp Canwita

2807 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Drop-Off

Wednesday, December 27, 7:30 – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

Friday, December 29, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Camp Fire Service Center

5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Drop-Off

Wednesday, December 27, 7:30 – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

Friday, December 29, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

RESOURCES & FORMS



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SPRING BREAK OVERNIGHT CAMP



GRADES

Grades K – 12

PRICING

$320 per person

LOCATION

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

DETAILS

Meals Included

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Join us for a mini week session that is sure to entertain! This action packed mini-week will include some of our favorite camp games and activities. This session is perfect for both veteran campers and campers ready to try overnight camp for the first time.


2024 DATES


Wednesday, March 13 – Friday, March 15, 2024



DROP-OFF & PICK-UP


Camp Hantesa

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Drop-Off

Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 – 8:15AM

Pick-Up

Friday, March 15, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Camp Canwita

2807 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Drop-Off

Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 – 8:15AM

Pick-Up

Friday, March 15, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Camp Fire Service Center

5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Drop-Off

Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 – 8:15 AM

Pick-Up

Friday, March 15, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

RESOURCES & FORMS



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