Camp Fire provides exciting programs throughout the school year. Check out what’s happening at Camp Fire and Camp Hantesa with our Out of School Time Programs!
School Day Off camps bring all the fun of summer camp into one action-packed day! Each day includes transportation from designated community sites listed by each date below, a hot lunch, and a full day of counselor-led activities at Camp Hantesa!
Monday, September 18th (Ames)
Friday, September 22nd (Des Moines)
Monday, September 25th (Des Moines)
Monday, October 9th (Ames & Boone)
Monday, October 16th (Des Moines)
Tuesday, October 17th (Des Moines)
Friday, October 27th (Ames)
Friday, November 3rd (Ames)
Monday, November 6th (Des Moines)
Tuesday, November 7th (Des Moines)
Monday, November 13th (Ames)
Friday, December 8th (Des Moines)
Wednesday, December 20th (Ames)
Thursday, December 21st (Ames)
Friday, December 22nd (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Tuesday, December 26th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Wednesday, December 27th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Thursday, December 28th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Friday, December 29th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Friday, January 12th (Ames)
Monday, January 15th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Tuesday, January 16th (Des Moines)
Wednesday, January 17th (Des Moines)
Monday, January 22nd (Ames)
Monday, February 12th (Ames & Des Moines)
Tuesday, February 13th (Des Moines)
Friday, March 1st (Ames)
Friday, March 8th (Ames & Boone)
Monday, March 11th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Tuesday, March 12th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Wednesday, March 13th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Thursday, March 14th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Friday, March 15th (Ames, Boone, & Des Moines)
Monday, March 18th (Des Moines)
Tuesday, March 19th (Des Moines)
Monday, April 8th (Ames)
Wednesday, April 10th (Des Moines)
Friday, April 26th (Des Moines)
Monday, May 6th (Ames)
Ever wish that you didn’t have to wait a full year to come back to camp? Well, now you don’t have to! Join us for our Weekend Overnight Camps this fall, winter, and spring at Camp Hantesa! Reconnect with old friends (and make some new ones!) with traditional camp activities, new games, and plenty of outdoor fun!
Join us for a weekend of service, fun, and catching up with camp friends. Enjoy each season’s unique activities and views at Camp Hantesa, build leadership skills, and get outside!
Experience the joy of camping as a family without any of the work! Join our staff for scheduled activities or skip out and do your own thing. This weekend is all about family bonding, whether you want facilitated activities or just need a quiet place to spend some time together – Family Camp is sure to be the perfect fit!
This year we are excited to offer two weekends – one in the fall and one in the spring. Pick whichever one works best for your family or join us for both sessions to see camp throughout the seasons!
Experience overnight camp in a brand new way! Join us for a mini-week of winter fun as we explore some of our favorite winter games and activities during the day and explore local attractions in the evening!
Join us for a mini week session that is sure to entertain! This action packed mini-week will include some of our favorite camp games and activities. This session is perfect for both veteran campers and campers ready to try overnight camp for the first time.