Camp Fire Day Camp

March 9: Grades K-9
March 12-16: Grades K-4

Cost: $37/day

Program Description: Camp Fire Day Camps give your child the chance to experience all of the fun of summer in one action-packed day! Your campers will travel to Camp Hantesa in Boone for a day of adventure, fun, and making new friends! Campers will choose their activities for the day from a number of options – no two days are the same! Activities may include arts & crafts, sports, sledding, ecology, orienteering, and more! All activities are led by Camp Fire’s professional and caring staff who will spark your child’s curiosity, provide encouragement, and help them explore new experiences!

Each day includes transportation from one of our drop sites, a hot lunch, along with a morning and afternoon snack.

Program Dates:
March 9
March 12
March 13
March 14
March 15
March 16

Drop Sites and Drop Off Times:
Camp Canwita (Ames): 7:00-8:30AM
McHose Park (Boone): 7:00-8:30AM
Camp Fire Service Center (Des Moines): 7:00-8:00AM
Pick Up Times (ALL SITES): 4:30-5:30PM

Outrageous Day Camp

Grades 5-9

Cost: $37/day

Program Description: Join us for our “Out of School” days this winter!  Drop your camper off at one of our convenient drop locations and let them experience a day of age-appropriate awesomeness! Get an outrageous experience through one of our themed camp days!

Each day includes transportation from one of our drop sites, a hot lunch, along with a morning and afternoon snack.

Program Dates and Themes:
March 12: It’s Game Day
March 13: The Big Build
March 14: Art Attack
March 15: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
March 16: Muck, Mess, and Mayhem

Drop Sites and Drop Off Times:
Camp Canwita (Ames): 7:00-8:30AM
McHose Park (Boone): 7:00-8:30AM
Camp Fire Service Center (Des Moines): 7:00-8:00AM
Pick Up Times (ALL SITES): 4:30-5:30PM

Afternoon at the Ranch

Grades 3-8

Cost: $35/session

Program Description: Spend the afternoon at Camp Hantesa’s Herman’s Ranch learning all there is to know about horses! Explore horse science, grooming, saddling, and English riding lessons provided by our trained staff. Horses are available for all skill levels. Riding lessons include ring activities and games intended to teach and practice essential riding skills. Beginning to advanced riders welcome.

Please wear jeans or long pants and dress for the weather.

Program Dates: 
April 28
May 5
May 12

Drop Sites and Drop Off Times:
Camp Canwita (Ames): 12:30PM
Herman’s Ranch (Camp Hantesa, Boone): 1:00PM
Camp Fire Service Center (Des Moines): 12:00PM
Pick Up Times:
Camp Canwita (Ames): 3:30PM
Herman’s Ranch (Camp Hantesa, Boone): 3:00PM
Camp Fire Service Center (Des Moines): 4:00PM

Family Camp

Grades PreK-12

Cost: $40/person

Program Description: Camp isn’t just for the kids! Experience the joy of camping as a family without any of the work! Let the staff of Camp Hantesa provide a day of fun for your whole family. The overnight will kick-off with dinner and some icebreaker games followed by a night hike, campfire & s’mores, and a good nights rest in our shared lodge style cabins. Wake up the next day to a hot breakfast and a morning of camp activities exploring the great outdoors!

Each session includes dinner and breakfast.

Program Dates:
April 21 – 22

Check In: 5:30PM (4/21) at Camp Hantesa
Check Out: 11:00AM (4/22)

Spring Teen Retreat

Ages: 12+

Cost: $65/person

Program Description: Teens join us for a weekend of service, fun, and catching up with camp friends! Enjoy the beautiful blooming wildflowers at Hantesa while we hike, climb at the rock wall, stargaze, and complete a service project for camp! Meals included.

Program Dates:
April 13th-15th

Check-In: 6:00PM (4/13) at Camp Hantesa
Check Out: 10:00AM (4/15) at Camp Hantesa

Spring Outrageous Overnight

Grades 5-9

Cost: $65/person

Program Description: Inviting all 5th-9th grade boys and girls! Leave your parents at home and join us for a night of extreme fun! Get ready for some high flying fun as we visit Get Air Trampoline Park! We will end the night with an overnight at Camp Hantesa.

Price includes meals and recreational fees. Dinner, breakfast, and transportation included.

Program Dates:
April 20-21

Drop Off: 5:30PM (4/20) at Camp Fire Service Center (Des Moines)
Pick Up: 11:00AM (4/21) at Camp Fire Service Center (Des Moines)

Teen Camping Trip

Ages: 12+

Cost: $85/person

Teens join us for an off-site trip to one of Iowa’s beautiful state parks! We will enjoy a weekend of hiking, camping, and cooking over a fire during the day and S’mores, campfire stories, and stargazing at night! Don’t miss out-sign up for our spring expedition today!  Meals included.

Program Dates:
April 27-29

Check-In: 6:00PM (4/27) at Camp Hantesa
Check Out: 10:00AM (4/29) at Camp Hantesa 

Dad’s Day at Camp Hantesa

Grades: K-12

Cost: $7.00/person

Program Description: Dads bring your kids to camp for a day of fun and adventure at Camp Hantesa! Archery, rock climbing, model rocketry, crafts, hikes, and more will be available! Best of all you choose which activities you want to do and for how long! Lunch is provided.

Program Dates:
April 14 at Camp Hantesa

Check-In: 10:00AM at Camp Hantesa
Check Out: 2:00PM