Don't let mom and dad have all the fun this New Year's Eve! Come join the party while we ring in the new year in style at Camp Hantesa! Stay up late, dance, play games and much more. Meals and snacks provided. Drop Sites and Drop off times: Camp Canwita (Ames): 4:30-5:30 p.m. McHose Park […]
Join us for "Out of School" days this WINTER! Drop your child off at one of our convenient drop locations and let them experience a day of excitement and learning at Camp Hantesa! Under the supervision of our trained staff, campers make new friends and interact with old ones through engaging programming. Each day includes transportation […]
Join us for "Out of School" days this WINTER! Drop your child off at one of our convenient drop locations and let them experience a day of excitement and learning at Camp Hantesa! Under the supervision of our trained staff, campers make new friends and interact with old ones through engaging programming. Each day includes transportation […]
Join us for “Out of School” Days this WINTER! Drop your child off at one of our convenient drop locations and let them experience a day of excitement and learning at Camp Hantesa! Under the supervision of our trained staff, campers make new friends and interact with old ones through engaging programming. Each day includes […]
Join us for “Out of School” Days this WINTER! Drop your child off at one of our convenient drop locations and let them experience a day of excitement and learning at Camp Hantesa! Under the supervision of our trained staff, campers make new friends and interact with old ones through engaging programming. Each day includes […]
This evening is sure to thrill the whole family! Explore the haunted forest trail for some age-appropriate scariness OR visit the trail between 7:00 - 8:00PM on Friday night for a scare-free experience. Then, head to the bonfire for a free goodie bag, a silly photo booth, treats, and more! *Snacks and Apple Cider are […]
Help us prepare Camp Hantesa for the re-launch of our summer day and overnight programs! In 2020, for the first time in Camp Hantesa's 100+ year history, all summer camp programs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Matters were made worse by the August 2020 Derecho which caused more than $200,000 in damage to […]
Join us for a weekend dedicated to our adult alumni! Enjoy a warm meal and s'mores around the campfire on Friday, then help us get camp ready for our summer season during our Saturday volunteer event, followed by afternoon activities. Round out the evening and weekend with some games and a little friendly competition. We […]
Join us to prepare our seasonal facilities for our summer campers and staff! Help us complete basic maintenance, clean up program spaces, and other set-up tasks. Everyone ages 12 and up are welcome to attend! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by April 15th to hantesa@campfireiowa.org
**Due to weather, this event has been moved to Sunday, May 1st from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. See you there! New to camp or want to meet some of the professional staff? Come visit us during the open house to get your questions answered, tour the property, and enjoy some camp snacks! No need […]
