Summer Day Camp
2026 Family Orientation Recording Available
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About
Summer Day Camp provides an exciting experience for youth going into Kindergarten through 5th grade providing the perfect balance of nature and urban adventures. Each week follows a specific theme exploring fun and engaging topics and includes trips to the local pool, group games, crafts, and exciting field trips. This program also features a literacy and STEM program, supported by United Way, proven to help reduce summer learning loss. All campers will need to bring a sack lunch. If desired, campers can also bring additional snacks.
Pick up & Drop off Times
Drop-Off: 7:30 – 8:15 AM (may vary slightly by location)
Pick-Up: 4:30 – 5:30 PM (may vary slightly by location)
Ages Served
Kids entering K-5 and 6-8, with camp options by grade to provide age-appropriate activities and/or specialty sessions.
Pricing
Varies by program - see table below
Locations
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Camp Canwita
2807 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010This location hosts three day camp program options, depending on the grade the camper is entering in the fall:
Canwita Day Camp (K-5)
Canwita Outrageous (6-8)
Junior Apprentice (9-10)
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Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036This location hosts three day camp program options, depending on the grade the camper is entering in the fall:
Hantesa Day Camp (K-5)
Hantesa Outrageous (6-8)
Junior Apprentice (9-10)
Drop-Off Locations & Pick-Up Locations:
Tower Park, 4900 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Glenbrooke Park, 2803 SW Glenbrooke Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Camp Canwita, 2807 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
McHose Park, 1215 Francis Mason Dr, Boone, IA 50036
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West Des Moines United Methodist Church
720 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
This location hosts three day camp program options, depending on the grade the camper is entering in the fall:Adventure Day Camp (K-5)
Des Moines Outrageous (6-8)
Junior Apprentice (9-10)
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Cattell Elementary
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316This location will host two day camp program options, depending on the grade the camper is entering in the fall:
Discovery Day Camp (K-5)
Junior Apprentice (9-10)
| 2026 Weekly Rates | ||||
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| Adventure Day Camp & DSM Outrageous |
Discovery Day Camp | Canwita Day Camp & Outrageous |
Hantesa Day Camp & Outrageous |
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| Tier A | Dependent on household income and CCA eligibility | |||
| Tier B | $230.00 | $230.00 | $265.00 | $295.00 |
| Tier C | $265.00 | $265.00 | $305.00 | $340.00 |
| Tier D | $285.00 | $285.00 | $330.00 | $370.00 |