Our Current Supply Wish List

Thank you for considering donating to Camp Fire Heart of Iowa! Camp Fire Heart of Iowa is able to create life-changing experiences for central Iowa youth thanks to your generous support.
Read below to see what our current needs and desires are.

Camp Fire Heart of Iowa is able to create life-changing experiences for central Iowa youth thanks to the generous support of hundreds of alumni, individuals, foundations, and corporations. Find out how you can support our mission through your time, dollars, and expertise!



  • Program Wish List
  • Maintenance Wish List

Program Supply Wish List


Thank You!

We are so grateful for your generosity! Your supply donation will help us to provide our programs that create life-changing experiences for youth across central Iowa.


Materials Requested by Site


Des Moines Wish List

• New children’s underwear (various sizes, 6 – 12)
• New or gently used children’s pants (various sizes, 6 – 12)
• Acrylic Paint (Variety of Colors)
• Assorted Variety of Pony Beads
• Blank CDS
• Sets of Plastic Bowls
• Chalk Markers (Variety of Colors)
• Clay Pots (Variety of Sizes)
• Clear Plastic Gloves
• Colorful Duct Tape
• Flora Wreaths (2)
• Food Coloring
• Glitter
• Glue Sealers
• Googly Eyes
• Grass Seed
• Hot Glue
• Hula Hoops
• Keychains
• Large White Paper
• Liquid Glue
• Marbles
• Metal Measuring Tapes
• Paper Plates
• Paper Towels
• Plastic Spoons
• Pool Noodles
• Poster Board
• Ribbon
• Rubber Bands
• Seltzer Tablets
• Shaving Cream
• Small Yogurt Containers
• Spray Paint
• Staplers
• Stopwatch
• Tights
• Waterproof String
• Balloons
• Red Worms (1-2LBS)
• Three Gallon Rubbermaid Storage Container (3)
• Bags of Dirt


Hantesa Wish List

Lifeguard Tubes (2)
• Pool Toys
• Ball Pump (3)
Roasting Sticks (1)
Umbrellas for the Pool Deck
Sunshade (3)
Kickboards
• Playing Cards
Chalk
• Band-Aids
Friendship String
• Glue Sticks
• White Glue
• Scissors
• Markers
• Paint Markers
• Paint Balls
• Masking Tape
• Duct Tape
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Tiny Clipboards (12)
• Notebooks (22)
• 4-person tent (2)
• Pocket Knives (5)
• Pie Irons (5)
• Sand Castle Toys
• Matches
• Binoculars
• Acrylic Paint
• Canvases
• Watercolor Paper
• Popsicle Sticks (Various Sizes)
Necklace Cord
• Paintbrushes
• Copper Pieces
Basket Weaving Bases (6)
• Clue Board Game
• Pool Noodles
Service Candles (5)
• Full Size Clipboards (30)
Life Jackets (2)
Fairy Dust (2)
• Youth Underwear and Socks
• Beanbag Chairs for Library (6)
• Hammocks (6)
• Crayons
• Paracord
• Playground Balls
• Soccer Balls
• Basketballs
• Footballs (Various Sizes)
• Fabric Markers
• White Bandanas
• Rubber Bands
Glass Jars (100)
• Bubbles and Refills
• Poster Board (15)
• Blender (for Arts)
Can Openers (6)
• Taco Cat Pizza (2)
• Phase 10 Game (2)
• Uno Game (2)



Drop Off Information


Des Moines Donations

Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
5615 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

Des Moines Drop Off Times & Contact Info

9:00am – 3:00pm
To arrange special pick up, please call 515-274-1501 or email campfire@campfireiowa.org

Hantesa Donations

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Hantesa Drop Off Times & Contact Info

10:00am – 3:00pm
To arrange special pick up, please call 515-432-1417 or email hantesa@campfireiowa.org

Maintenance Supply Wish List


Thank You!

We are so grateful for your generosity! Your supply donation will help us to improve our facilities and keep them safe for all our staff and participants.


Materials Requested by Size


Smaller Maintenance Supply Requests

• Paint Brushes and Roller Naps
• T8 LED replacement bulbs or Standard 60 or 100W Equivalent Bulbs
• White Screen Door Closers
• Cloth Work Gloves
• Loppers
• Soil and Gravel Rakes
• Lumber (Pine 2x4s, 2x6s, 2x8s, 2x12s; 8′-16′)
• Electronic Light Ballast (2 or 4 Lamp)
• Toilet Seats (Round and Oval)
• DeWalt or Milwaukee Batteries
• DeWalt or Milwaukee Battery Powered Tools
• Milwaukee Packout Tool Box or Organizers
• Loads of Road Stone and White Rock

Larger Maintenance Supply Requests

• Bucket Truck
• Tractor
• Mini Excavator (E35 Bobcat)
• 15 Passenger Vans
• Pallet Forks for Bobcat Skid Steer
• Gas Wood Splitter
• 6.5′ Wide Flat Bed Mower Trailer (Minimum 15,000 lb axel)
• Hay Racks or Running Gears
• Stihl Trim Saws


Drop Off Information


Drop Off at Camp Hantesa

Camp Hantesa
1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA 50036

Maintenance Supply Drop Off Contact Information

10:00am – 3:00pm
Please contact Blake Barrett with questions or custom drop offs at 515-432-1417 or blake@campfireiowa.org