School Year Programs - Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

Camp Fire provides exciting programs throughout the school year. Check out what’s happening at Camp Fire and Camp Hantesa this year!

Winter Curbside Camp
Camp Fire Day Camp – Grades K-8
Outrageous Ski Trip – Grades 6-10

Brrr! This Curbside Camp bag has a cool and chilly twist. Don’t miss out on these awesome winter activities! We’ll be making a snowman canvas painting, peppermint playdough, snowflake bath bombs, snow globes, ice lanterns, and enjoy the sixth activity for free- delicious candy bark!

Your purchase includes all necessary supplies and instructions for DIY activities – all packaged and planned by Camp Fire staff! All instructional videos will be posted on December 18.

Virtual tutorials will be posted daily on Camp Fire’s Facebook and Instagram accounts with a link to a YouTube video. A schedule of activities will be included with your materials listing which activity will be done each day. All tutorials will also be posted on the Camp Fire website at the end of the week. Access all Curbside Camp videos and resources.

ACCESS CURBSIDE VIDEOS

If you choose to pick up your Curbside Camp activities, please come to the Camp Fire Service Center OR Camp Canwita between 8:00-9:30 AM on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Camp Canwita
2807 Duff Ave.
Ames, IA 50010

Camp Fire Service Center
5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Friday, December 18
8:00-9:30 AM

Delivery is available to customers within the Ames city limits or 15 miles of our Des Moines office (5615 Hickman Road) for an additional $10 delivery fee. If you choose for your Curbside Camp activities to be delivered, they will be delivered to your house by a Camp Fire staff member on Friday, December 18. Activities will be placed in a paper sack and left in front of your door.

During this unprecedented time, Camp Fire is taking the necessary steps to avoid the spread of COVID-19 at all of our programs. All campers and staff are required to wear face masks when they are inside or within 6 feet of each other. Masks must be worn while in close contact and on all transportation. Social distancing guidelines will also be observed. Staff are required to complete an enhanced daily cleaning regime that includes sanitizing any hard surfaces, eating spaces, and shared materials. We ask that any person who is feeling sick or who may have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 stay at home.

Join us for Out of School Days! Drop your child off at one of our convenient drop off locations and let them experience a day of excitement and learning at Camp Hantesa! Under the supervision of our highly trained staff, campers will participate in group games, crafts, and activities while making new friends. Camp Fire will be following CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19, including face-covering requirements, physically distanced activities, and enhanced sanitation procedures.

***Due to the variety of school schedules and formats, we are offering day camp throughout the entire winter break season to be as inclusive as possible. Please double-check which dates you would like your child to attend when registering as camp may be offered on days when virtual classes are still taking place.

RULES & POLICIES

DAY CAMP PACKING LIST

Join us for an overnight trip to Seven Oaks Recreation for the Outrageous Ski Trip! We will be spending the afternoon and evening on the slopes and then heading back to Camp Hantesa for a night of fun. Price includes transportation, rental fees, meals, and helmet rental. Campers may bring additional money to spend at concessions.

Campers must choose Skiing/Snowboarding OR Tubing to participate in for the full time at Seven Oaks. The facility does not allow participants to switch activities. All campers who choose skiing/snowboarding will be required to wear a helmet.

RULES & POLICIES

PROGRAM DETAILS & PACKING LIST

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