Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

10/14/2026

Don't forget - registration is closing tonight - make sure your spot is reserved for this weekend's program!

Last call for Halloween Camp (K-5) and Teen Retreat (6-12) this weekend! Registration closes tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 13) at 11:59PM!

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween-themed overnight weekend at camp, filled with eerie adventures, costume contests, haunted trails, and ghostly games under the stars. Get ready for a frightfully fun experience packed with campfires, treats, and just the right amount of tricks! Campers will also get to experience our annual haunted trail and plenty of fall activities.

📍 Camp Hantesa (drop-off/pick-up sites in Ankeny, Ames, Boone, and Des Moines)
📅 Oct. 16-18, 2026
⏰️ Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Oct.16, 4:30-5:00pm/Oct. 18, 10:00am
💲 $225/camper
😋 Meals and snacks provided!
🔗 Register online at www.campfireiowa.org/register

10/14/2026

Last call for Halloween Camp (K-5) and Teen Retreat (6-12) this weekend! Registration closes tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 13) at 11:59PM!

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween-themed overnight weekend at camp, filled with eerie adventures, costume contests, haunted trails, and ghostly games under the stars. Get ready for a frightfully fun experience packed with campfires, treats, and just the right amount of tricks! Campers will also get to experience our annual haunted trail and plenty of fall activities.

📍 Camp Hantesa (drop-off/pick-up sites in Ankeny, Ames, Boone, and Des Moines)
📅 Oct. 16-18, 2026
⏰️ Drop-Off/Pick-Up: Oct.16, 4:30-5:00pm/Oct. 18, 10:00am
💲 $225/camper
😋 Meals and snacks provided!
🔗 Register online at www.campfireiowa.org/register

10/09/2026

Haunted Hantesa is just ONE WEEK AWAY! And we need YOU to help make it happen. 🎃👻🔥

It takes plenty of helping hands to make all the spooky fun possible, and lucky for you, we have a whole bunch of volunteer opportunities available to choose from, with different dates, time slots, and themes on what sounds the most fun to you.

Take a look at the volunteer link in our bio to see all the available options and find a date and time that works best for you. And don't come alone! Grab a friend or two and volunteer together.

Plus, once you're there, you'll get to enjoy all the Haunted Hantesa fun along the way. We'd love to have you join us. Sign up today! ➡✨
🔗 pointapp.org/orgs/771

10/08/2026

More School Days Off FUN is coming your way!! ☀ 🍁

We have so much to share for October and early November, with plenty of great themes, dates, and adventures for your kiddos to choose from. Take a scroll through to see what's coming up and find the dates and activities that work best for your family. Our team has been working hard to plan some amazing days filled with plenty of camp memories in the making.

Get registered through the link in our bio today and save your child's spot. We can't wait to see you at camp! ✏ 📆 🔥

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

10/02/2026

Happy October, Camp Fire! Can you believe it's officially spooky season?! 🎃 🍂

We've already shared a little about Haunted Hantesa, but did you know we have another Halloween adventure coming up VERY soon? Get ready for our Halloween Overnight Camp + Teen Retreat, happening October 16-18 at Camp Hantesa! 🔥 👻

This fun-filled overnight experience is open to campers in grades K-5 and teens in grades 6-12. This weekend overlaps with Haunted Hantesa, giving participating campers the chance to experience all the spooky fun, while our teens have opportunities to get involved behind the scenes on our haunted trails.

This weekend is just a couple of weeks away, so now is the time to get registered! Grab your costumes, bring some Halloween spirit, and get ready for a spooktacular weekend at Camp Hantesa. Details in our bio! 🎃 💚

10/01/2026

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who showed up, gave generously, and helped make S'mores & Pours such a success last week. Because of YOU, we raised just over $7,000 to put toward future Camp Fire programming and planning. How cool! 🎉 🥂 🥰

We are so grateful for this community and everyone who continues to show up for Camp Fire. We couldn't do what we do without you. Keep the fire burning, everyone! 🔥