Upcoming Events

Register today to see if you can Outwit, Outplay, and Outcamp your opponents! Participants can join a team of 3-8 people and compete in a variety of fun challenges all day. Participants must be 16 years or older. Lunch is provided.   To register (as a team or as an individual to be placed in a team), email or call Alana Matteson at alana@campfireiowa.org, 515-432-1417.   Cost: $400/team or $50/individual    

Looking for ways to keep the fun of summer going? Join us for Camp Connection Day! During this FREE family-friendly even, you can create awesome crafts, try your hand at slingshots, join in the gaga tournament, and more. Stop by to revisit some of your favorite camps activities AND learn how to stay involved with Camp Fire throughout the whole year!

Join us for an afternoon of skill building at Camp Hantesa! Try something new or get a refresher on your favorite outdoor pursuits. Each day will include introductory instruction by Camp Fire's professional staff and the time to practice new skills with games and other activities!    *Afternoon at the Ranch lessons include instruction in English, horseback riding, grooming, saddling, and horse care. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. All riders are required to wear jeans or long pants. …

Join us for "Out of School" Days this fall! Drop your child off at one of our convenient drop locations and let them experience a day of excitement and learning at Camp Hantesa! Under the supervision of our trained staff, campers make new friends and interact with old ones through engaging programming. Each day includes transportation from one of our drop sites, a hot lunch, and a morning and afternoon snack.    Grades: K-9   Drop Sites & Drop Off Times:…

Time isn't the only thing that flies when you're having fun! Join us for a night of high flying adventure with a trip to Urban Air! With a trampoline park, ropes course, rock climbing wall, and more, this trip has something for everyone! Afterwards, we will head up to Camp Hantesa to spend the night. Let the adventure begin! Meals and transportation included.    Grades: 5-9   Drop Sites & Drop Off/Pick Up Times:  Camp Fire Office (DSM) Drop Off:…

Time isn't the only thing that flies when you're having fun! Join us for a night of high flying adventure with a trip to Urban Air! With a trampoline park, ropes course, rock climbing wall, and more, this trip has something for everyone! Afterwards, we will head up to Camp Hantesa to spend the night. Let the adventure begin! Meals and transportation included.    Grades: 5-9   Drop Sites & Drop Off/Pick Up Times:  Camp Fire Office (DSM) Drop Off:…

Take a weekend away to spend time with other women. Enjoy a kid free weekend at Camp Hantesa including crafts, writing, hiking, yoga, reflection, and a cookout over the fire (with s'mores of course)! Check in: 6 p.m. Check out: 10 a.m.

Take a weekend away to spend time with other women. Enjoy a kid free weekend at Camp Hantesa including crafts, writing, hiking, yoga, reflection, and a cookout over the fire (with s'mores of course)! Check in: 6 p.m.  Check out: 10 a.m.