Mini Camp is the perfect option for new campers who want to experience overnight camp for the first time. During this 4-day, 3-night session, campers will explore Hantesa traditions and participate in all of the fun activities camp has to offer, such as climbing, swimming, drama, crafts, games, and more!

Camp Brave is a week-long overnight camp for youth whose life has been impacted by crime. This may include being a direct victim of a crime or being the child of an adult who has been a victim of a crime. During their week at camp, campers will have the opportunity to experience all summer camp has to offer such as swimming, sports and games, crafts, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and much more! Campers will also participate in a variety of activities developed to help them heal, grow, and develop coping skills.

Our traditional, week-long overnight camps are life-changing experiences! Traditional summer camp activities such as archery, outdoor skills, swimming, etc. are offered every week and campers create their own schedule choosing from an exciting roster of options each session! Each week’s theme adds in fresh activities, ensuring every week of overnight camp is a unique, engaging experience for even our most veteran campers!

**Optional overnights offered for campers attending two or more consecutive sessions. Please call for details.

Outpost Camp is an overnight program designed to help teens develop the skills needed for outdoor pursuits! Two-week programs, for beginners, include trip planning, preparation, and training for the second week, a week-long camping trip!

One-week programs are intended for more experienced campers and jump right to the action, leaving for the trip soon after check-in.

The Junior Apprentice program (formerly Leadership Challenge) prepares Camp Fire teens to be leaders at camp and in life. Participants begin learning essential counselor skills and assist in preparing/implementing day camp program for younger campers. Because Junior Apprentices (JAs) spend much of their time providing service to camp and others, the cost is heavily reduced. JAs can sign up for one or multiple weeks, weeks do not need to be consecutive.

The Apprentice program at Camp Hantesa is a service-oriented, four-week program that prepares high school students for leadership roles at camp and in life. Typical apprenticeships are two summers in length and include training in leadership, communication, childcare, and program delivery. Apprentices learn through formal and hands-on experiences, with our trained counselors acting as mentors. Apprentices also take a week-long canoe outpost trip and will be eligible for hire after completing their second year requirements.