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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Camp Hantesa

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Founded in 1919 as "The Camp of High Ideals," we offer exceptional summer camp experiences in Iowa.

Camp Fire provides the opportunity for youth to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are!

10/08/2026

Ankeny & Johnston families - don't miss out on our upcoming School Day Off Camp on Monday, Oct. 12 - Halloween Hijinks: Get ready for a day of spooky fun at camp with games, crafts, and silly surprises - each with a festive Halloween twist. Costumes encouraged for a frightfully fantastic time!

Reserve your spot at www.campfireiowa.org/register

📍 Camp Hantesa (drop-off/pick-up sites in Ankeny and Johnston)
📅 Oct. 12, 2026
⏰️ 7:30am-5:30pm
💲 $60/camper
😋 Hot lunch and morning/afternoon snacks included

School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer to one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from designated community sites, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa. School Day Off camps are available all year long - view upcoming dates at: https://www.campfireiowa.org/schools-out-day-camps

10/06/2026

Our camp work truck has decided it's time to retire after many years of service but we need to replace it before the snow falls so camp's roads can be plowed! If you have a vehicle you might like to donate or another connection that might be helpful - please reach out to us at [email protected]!

10/05/2026

Help keep our program supply shelves stocked! We are looking for a number of items to support school year programs and also have an urgent need for Haunted Hantesa decorations and supplies! Check out our current needs at: https://www.campfireiowa.org/wish-list

09/30/2026

Ames families - don't miss out on our upcoming school day off camp Monday, Oct. 5!

Monday's theme is Forest Detectives - Campers will explore the forest, identify tree species, and look for animal signs like tracks and s**t!

Drop-off and pick-up will be available from Camp Canwita in Ames and a hot lunch is included with your registration (as well as a morning and afternoon snack)!

You can register online at www.campfireiowa.org - please note, registration for this program will close tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 1) at 11:59pm!

09/28/2026

Camp keeps busy all year round! Don't miss out on your district's upcoming School Day Off camps! Register today for these single day camps with drop-offs across central Iowa and, while you're at it, make sure you get your camper registered for our upcoming Halloween Camp weekend October 16-18!

Register online at www.campfireiowa.org or by following the link in our bio!

05/10/2026

Who wants to spend the summer inside, when you could spend the summer with your friends at camp???

The apprentices are a group of 11-12th graders that will go on an outpost trip, participate in teaching crafts, have leadership lessons, become certified in CPR, and so much more. But the BEST thing about being an apprentice? The friends along the way.

What years were you an apprentice (or WILL be an apprentice!)

05/08/2026

I wanna ride my little red wagon, the back seats broken & the axels dragin’ oh ah oh ah 🚨🚨🚨

One of our favourite things to do at camp is sing! What’s your favourite thing to do at camp???

😎☀️🤗

05/06/2026

We are so excited for summer‼️‼️‼️

🎶What’s your favourite camp song you can’t wait to hear this summer??!! 🎶

Address

1450 Oriole Road
Boone, IA
50036

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15154321417

Website

http://www.campfireiowa.org/

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