About

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 below to and from Camp Hantesa, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities!

School Day Off dates include Winter Break (Dec. 29, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026) and Spring Break (March 16-18, 2026), with extended age group service for kids K-/12.

Pick up & Drop off Times

Drop-Off: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Pick-Up: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Ages Served

Kids in grades K-7, with camp options by grade to provide age-appropirate activities and/or specialty sessions.

Pricing

$60 per day

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations

Depending on the School Day Off, we offer convenient drop-off/pick-up locations in Boone & the surrounding area including:
- Camp Hantesa
  1450 Oriole Road
  Boone, IA 50036
- McHose Park
  1215 Francis Mason Dr
  Boone, IA 50036
- Edgewood Park
  Leo Bimbi Pkway
  Madrid, IA 50156
- Centennial Park
  Rose St
  Granger, IA 50109
Depending on the School Day Off, we offer convenient drop-off/pick-up locations in Ames & the surrounding area including:
- Camp Canwita
  2807 Duff Ave
  Ames, IA 50010
- Banford Park
  116 Thompson Ave
  Gilbert, IA 50105
- Nelson Park
  305 Benton St
  Slater, IA 50244
Depending on the School Day Off, we offer convenient drop-off/pick-up locations in the Des Moines metro area including:
- Ankeny Miracle Park
  310 NW School St
  Ankeny, IA 50023
- Walker Johnston Park
  9000 Douglas Ave
  Urbandale, IA 50023
- Terra Park
  6400 Pioneer Pkwy
  Johnston, IA 50131
- Waterworks Park
  200 W 1st St
  Grimes, IA 50111
- Raccoon River Park
  2500 Grand Ave
  West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Tower Park
  4900 Hickman Rd
  Des Moines, IA 50310
- Oak Park Elementary
  3928 6th Ave
  Des Moines, IA 50313