We are participant-centered – identifying passions and sparks. Youth are actively engaged and are given a voice, which helps build self-esteem and self-reliance.
We are led by professional, caring adults using proven methods. Leaders are highly trained role models, who encourage young people to be the best they can be.
We develop abilities now. We provide a strong foundation for kids so they are prepared for the present and the future.
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa is staffed out of two offices; one office in Des Moines and one at Camp Hantesa in Boone.
We have 8 full time staff and 24 part-time staff. During the summer we add another 80 seasonal staff to run our day camps and resident camp.
Youth will engage in STEM enriched activities opening their minds through experiential education and the great outdoors.
Club programs teach youth valuable life skills as well as camping and outdoor skills through various activities, service projects, and fundraisers.
Camp Fire continues to provide exciting programs throughout the school year.
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa offers a wide variety of programs throughout central Iowa fitting the needs of day campers.
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa offers a wide variety of programs throughout central Iowa fitting the needs of overnighter campers alike.