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Camp LocationsDes MoinesWest Des MoinesAnkenyCamp Hantesa - Boone

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general info

Drop Off & Pick Up Sites Address

Camp Fire Service Center 5615 Hickman Rd., Des Moines

St. Augustin School 6320 Grand Ave., Des Moines

Our Lady Immaculate Heart Catholic Church 510 E 1st St., Ankeny

Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Rd., Boone

Dates: Sessions begin on June 3 and run through August 21, 2013. Specific program information can be found on the following pages.

Who can attend: All boys and girls entering grades 1-12 – please see each camp for specific information. Campers do not need to be Camp Fire members.

Hours: Day Camp program activities occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Extended care is offered at no additional cost beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. Check each camp for drop off and pick up times and locations.

Payment Methods: Camp Fire accepts cash, check, and credit card (not American Express). Our programs also qualify for most flex spending accounts.

Staff: Camp Fire staff are trained college students, teachers, and other adults who make camp a fun, exciting experience for every camper. Campers enjoy age appropriate activities with a maximum staff to camper ratio of 1:8. Staff are first aid and CPR certified.

Lunch and Snacks: Campers attending Day Camp programs bring a sack lunch including a drink each day. Morning and afternoon snack will be provided. At Hantesa Day Camp and Equestrian Day Camp, lunch and a morning snack are provided; afternoon snack may be purchased at the canteen. Meals will be provided for those attending Resident Camp.

Day Camp T-shirts: Each day camper will receive one free Camp Fire T-shirt. They are required to wear this shirt on all major field trips.

Registration Deadline: Sessions are filled on a first come basis. Registrations are due at least one week prior to the session your camper is attending.

Fees, Refunds, & Changing Weeks: The Camp Fire Day Camp weekly fees are listed on the following pages, you only pay for the weeks you want! A $20 deposit for each day camp week or $100 for each overnight camp is required with registration. The balance of the fee is due the Wednesday prior to the week attending. Fees may be paid with cash, a major credit card, or a check payable to Camp Fire. An administrative fee of $10 per child will be added if you register with less than three business days’ notice. Fees are transferable to a different session, if there are openings and notice is given by the Wednesday preceding the session. Deposits are not refundable.

Scholarships: A limited amount of “campership” funding is available on a first come, first served basis. Visit our website or contact the Camp Fire Service Center at 515-274-1501 for more information.

Additional Information: A health and consent form, confirmation, and more information will be sent upon receipt of your registration form. If you have questions, call the Camp Fire office at 515-274-1501. Additional anformation is also available at www.campfireiowa.org.

Camp Discovery: For campers who enjoy spending time outside, playing games, and making new friends! Discovery staff focuses on nature learning as well as playing games and making crafts to help campers grow and form new friendships. Campers will go swimming, explore nature, and go on exciting field trips! See page 3 for more details!

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip Drop Sites

1-6 Tues & Thurs bring a lunch Wed DSM, Ankeny

Camp Outrageous: This camp helps middle school students grow while participating in extreme activities that help them to test their boundaries and meet new friends. Summer at Outrageous is jam packed with rock climbing, zip lining, target sports, and water activities. Grow into a leader through “outrageous” activities designed to meet the needs of this specific age group. See page 4 for more details!

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip Drop Sites

6-9 Tues & Thurs bring a lunch Fri (usually) DSM, Ankeny

Hantesa Day Camp: Campers will travel to Camp Hantesa in Boone to experience nature in full force as they participate in a true summer camp experience. This camp allows the opportunity for horse rides, camp overnights, and many other exciting traditional Camp Hantesa summer experiences. See page 7 for more details!

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip Drop Site

1-8 daily lunch provided none DSM

Equestrian Day Camp: Campers will travel to Camp Hantesa in Boone to learn more about riding horses and equestrian care. Horse lovers will enjoy this camp as they spend the week learning horse science and English riding skills during each morning and swimming in the afternoons. See page 8 for more details!

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip Drop Site

4-12 daily lunch provided none DSM

Overnight Camps: Spend your days swimming and playing games, and your nights sitting around the camp fire at Camp Hantesa in Boone. Campers will have loads of summer fun learning to become independent, making new friends, and sleeping under the stars. Choose from Herman’s Ranch, Mini Camp, or Traditional Camp! See pages 9-10 for more details!

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip Drop Sites

1-12 daily lunch provided none DSM, Boone

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Site Drop Off Pick Up

Camp Fire Service Center 6:30-8:30am 4:00-6:00pm

St. Augustin School 6:45-9:00am 4:00-6:00pm

OLIH Catholic Church - Ankeny 7:30-8:00am 5:00-5:30pm

$170/week

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip

1-6 Tues & Thurs bring a lunch Wednesdays

June 3-7: Summer Blast off! Let’s start the summer off right with a week full of games, crafts, swimming, and fun in the sun with friends!

June 10-14: Zoo Crew Grab your friends and join us as we travel to the Blank Park Zoo this week and learn all about the big and small of the animal kingdom!

June 17-21: Sports Spectacular This week will be filled with sports of all sorts including some friendly competition, wacky games, and a field trip to see the Iowa Cubs in action! (Monday field trip.)

June 24-28: “Sense”sational Science Put on your creative thinking caps and stretch your imaginations while we

explore our senses at the Des Moines Science Center!

July 1-5: Stars & Stripes This celebration only comes once a year so let’s put on our red, white, and blue as we host our own party in the U.S.A! (No camp July 4.)

July 8-12: Wet, Wild, & Wacky Lots of time outdoors, plenty of water games, and an aquatic center field trip are sure to be in the works for this wet, wild, & wacky week!

July 15-19: The “Magic” of Camp Join us for an enchanted week of camping wonders as we discover just what is so magical about the wonderful world of camp!

July 22-26: Campers of the Caribbean Ahoy, matey! Come gather this week as we explore th’ briny deep waters ‘n embark on an epic hunt fer loot!

July 29-August 2: Adventurers Beware! A way to seek; a way to find; a way to leave your world behind. Let the adventurer in you come out to play this week as we head to Adventureland! (Additional $15 fee applies)

August 5-9: Peace Out Say peace out to summer with a decade-theme week that will include all our favorite summer activities piled into one! It’s gonna be totally groovy!

camp outrageous

Site Drop Off Pick Up

Camp Fire Service Center 6:30-8:30am 4:00-6:00pm

St. Augustin School 6:45-9:00am 4:00-6:00pm

OLIH Catholic Church - Ankeny 7:30-8:00am 5:00-5:30pm

$175/week

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip

6-9 Tues & Thurs bring a lunch Fridays (usually)

June 10-14: Top Shots We’ll find out who the best shot is this week as we practice our aim with archery, riflery, dodge ball, paintball and more! (Optional $30 paintball fee)

June 17-21: Camp Throw-down It’s game time at Outrageous! Get ready for an extreme obstacle course, creek stomping, frisbee golf, and a trip to an Iowa Cubs game!

June 24-28: Sky High Take a ‘leap of faith’ on the high ropes course & join us as we embark on an epic field trip to Sky Zone indoor trampoline park!

July 1-5: Into the Wild We’ll be working on our camping skills as we spend a night at Camp Hantesa geocaching, building campfires, and hiking to Ledges State Park. (Overnight 7/2-7/3; no camp July 4th)

July 8-12: H2Ohhh Yeah! Enjoy a week of water filled fun and an amazing all-day trip to Lost Island waterpark in Waterloo! (Additional $15 fee; pickup time 6pm)

July 15-19: Color Wars Gear up for the ultimate team challenge as campers compete with one another all week long! Challenges will include archery, gaga, paintball & much more! (Optional $30 paintball fee)

July 22-26: Climb On Let the rock climber in you emerge this week as we learn our climbing commands, how to boulder, and visit Iowa’s largest indoor climbing facility; Climb Iowa!

July 29-August 2: Incredible Adventures Spend the week experiencing the best adventures around; from the challenge course at Camp Hantesa to Adventureland amusement park! (Additional $15 Adventureland fee)

August 5-9: Water World Explore the world of water this week as we hit the beach with all your favorite water activities; canoe, swim, & grill out. Don’t forget the water balloons & slip ‘n’ slide!

August 12-16: Triple Threat There will never be a dull moment as we bring back a collection of our favorite summer activities action packed into our final outrageous week! (Optional $30 paintball fee)

DISCOVERY DAY CAMP(grades 1-6)

Select drop off / pick up: � Camp Fire Serv Cen � St. Augustin School � OLIH Catholic

� June 3-7 ( $170 **)

� June 10-14 ($170)

� June 17-21 ($170)

� June 24-28 ($170)

� July 1-5 ($136 ***)

� July 8-12 ($170)

� July 15-19 ($170)

� July 22-26 ($170)

� July 29-Aug 2 ($185)(Includes Adventureland)

� Aug 5-9 ($170)

OUTRAGEOUS DAY CAMP(grades 6-9)

Select drop off / pick up: � Camp Fire Serv Cen � St. Augustin School � OLIH Catholic

� June 10-14 ($175)□ Paintball +$30

� June 17-21 ($175)

� June 24-28 ($175)

� July 1-5 ($175 ***)(Includes T-W Overnight)

� July 8-12 ($190)(Includes Lost Island Water Park)

� July 15-19 ($175)□ Paintball +$30

� July 22-26 ($175)

� July 29-Aug 2 ($190)(Includes Adventureland)

� Aug 5-9 ($175)

� Aug 12-16 ($175) □ Paintball +$30

HANTESA DAY CAMP(grades 1-8)

� June 3-7 ( $170 *)

� June 10-14 ($170)□ Overnight +$25□ Pony Ride +$15

� June 17-21 ($170)□ Pony Ride +$15

� June 24-28 ($170)□ Overnight +$25□ Pony Ride +$15

� July 1-5 ($136 ***)

� July 8-12 ($170)□ Overnight +$25

� July 15-19 ($170)

� July 22-26 ($170)□ Overnight +$25

� July 29-Aug 2 ($170)□ Pony Ride +$15

� Aug 5-9 ($170)□ Overnight +$25

� Aug 12-16 ($170)□ Pony Ride +$15

� Aug 19-21 ($102 *)

EQUESTRIAN DAY CAMP(grades 4-12)

� June 10-14 ($245)

� June 17-21 ($245)

� June 24-28 ($245)

� July 1-5 ($196 ***)

� July 29-Aug 2 ($245)

* Rate adjusted for families unable to participate in a full week of camp due to conflicting school schedules. ** Discovery Day Camp start date dependant upon St. Augustin availability. *** No camp on July 4.

MINI CAMP(grades 1-4)

� June 23-26 ( $210)

� June 26-29 ($210)

� June 30-July 3 ($210)

TRADITIONAL CAMP(grades 1-12)

� July 7-13 ( $425)□ Bus from DSM +$10

� July 14-20 ($425)□ Bus from DSM +$10

� July 21-27 ($425)□ Bus from DSM +$10

HERMAN’S RANCH(grades 4-12)

� July 7-13 ( $495)□ Bus from DSM +$10

� July 14-20 ($495)□ Bus from DSM +$10

� July 21-27 ($495)□ Bus from DSM +$10

OUTPOST TRIPS(grades 7-12)

� July 28-Aug 3 Canoe ($450)

� Aug 4-10 Horse ($535)

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TEEN LEADERSHIP(grades 10-12)

� June 16-29 ( $525)(LC - 10th grade only)

� June 23-July 20 ($550)(App 1st yr - 11th grade only)

� June 30-July27 ($550)(App 2nd yr - 12th grade only)

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Payment InformationA deposit of $20 is required with registration for each week of day camp or $100 for each overnight week. Deposit is deducted from the total camping fee and is non-refundable. The balance for each week will be due the Wednesday prior to attending camp. Please make checks payable to Camp Fire.

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hantesa day camp

Site Drop Off Pick Up

Camp Fire Service Center 6:30-8:00am 4:30-6:00pm

$170/week

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip

1-8 daily lunch provided none

June 3-7: Wizarding World of Hantesa Explore your inner magician with Harry Potter themed activities. From Quiddich to Potter themed snacks, you will arrive a Muggle and leave a wizard.

June 10-14: Avengers Assemble Iron Man, Wonder Woman and all of their friends will join us for Superhero Week. Maybe we will even discover new superheroes among our campers.

June 17-21: Wide World of Sports Whether you love football, gaga, swimming, or even arts and crafts, there’ll be something for everyone. Play sports, make new games, and explore other sports themed activities.

June 24-28: Super Splash Beach Blast Water here, water there, water everywhere! Slip-and-slides, leaky bucket relays, water balloon games, and watercolor painting will be some of the activities.

July 1-5: Red, White, and Hantesa Celebrate Independence Day all week at Camp Hantesa with exciting USA themed crafts and activities.

July 8-12: A Celebration of Nations Come and learn about cultures from around the world. We will play games, eat food, and learn fun facts from all points on the globe.

July 15-19: Game Show Mania All of your favorite game shows and video games will come to life. Play all your favorite games such as Angry Birds, Zelda, and Let’s Make a Deal.

July 22-26: The Sound of Music Spend the week dancing and other music activities such as making musical instruments out of things we find at camp.

July 29-August 2: Holidazzle A year of holidays wrapped into a week of camp. Pick out a costume and go trick or treating and participate in other fun holiday activities during our week-long holiday celebration.

August 5-9: Go Green Conservation and preservation is the name of the game this week. We will play games, make art with recyclables, and learn about our ecosystem and how to protect it.

August 12-16: Hantesa Hears a Who Explore the wonderful world of children’s literature. Bring your favorite books and share what you love with everyone.

August 19-21: Best of the Best Take a trip back through the summer and revisit all of our favorite camp activities such as hiking, photography, horseback, archery, painting and drawing, and so much more.

equestrian day camp

Site Drop Off Pick Up

Camp Fire Service Center 6:30-8:00am 4:30-6:00pm$245/week

Each day, campers will learn English riding and participate in horse science activities including grooming, care of the horse, and barn maintenance. Campers are assigned a horse with individual skill level in mind. Quiet, dependable horses are chosen for more inexperience riders; more responsive horses are chosen for more advanced riders.

** Campers are required to wear boots, helmets, and long pants while grooming and riding. Helmets are provided by Hantesa. Boots are also available. **

For inexperienced riders, basic riding skills such as stopping, starting, and guiding a horse are taught. Campers with more advanced skills will work on higher level skills like posting, trotting, and cantering. Jumping lessons are available for the most advanced riders. Campers learn to care for their assigned horse as well as recognize some of its unique behavior characteristics. Riding lessons depend on day to day weather conditions.

Campers also participate in swimming and other traditional summer camp activities that make this camp a unique and fun way to spend summer days. A swim suit and towel should be brought every day.

Staff reserve the right to remove a rider from the horse if either is in danger. Camp Hantesa provides trained horses and trained staff for our riding programs.

Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip

4-12 daily lunch provided none

Week 1: June 10-14

Week 2: June 17-21

Week 3: June 24-28

Week 4: July 1-5 (no camp on July 4; $196 this week)

Week 5: July 29-Aug 2

July 7-13: Wet and Wild Week (Grades 1-12) Come join us for a splashin’ good time at camp during Wet and Wild Week! Campers will have the opportunity to play in the water; take swim lessons, learn about the ecology of nearby creeks, take a trip on the slip-n-slide, canoe with a friend, and so much more. Of course, campers will also have the opportunity to participate in classic camp activities such as drama, arts and crafts, high/low ropes and target sports.

July 14-20: Creative Week (Grades 1-12) Love to act, have an eye for talent, or want to show off your writing skills? Creative week will give you the opportunity to do all of these things and more. Come to learn how to craft a pottery bowl, participate in a digital photography scavenger hunt, write for the Camp Hantesa newsletter, and make a tye-dye shirt (be sure to bring a white shirt!). There will be many opportunities for the campers to explore their creative self.

July 21-27: WOHA Week (Grades 1-12) “We welcome you to Hantesa, we’re mightly glad you’re here.” WOHA Week features long time Camp Hantesa traditions, some dating all the way back to our founding in 1919. We will sing traditional camp songs, learn camp stories, and of course, there will be many traditional Hantesa activities to participate in. Come to learn our traditions and make memories and new traditions of your own for Hantesa’s next 94 years.

July 7-13, July 14-20, July 21-27: Herman’s Ranch (Grades 4-12) If horses are your passion, you have to try Herman’s Ranch. No special experience or equipment is necessary. Campers spend an hour and a half each day in English style riding lessons (weather permitting) honing riding skills at any level. Beginners learn the basics such as starting, stopping, and guiding their horse. More experienced riders work on posting, trotting, cantering, and even jumping for advanced riders. Your time at the ranch includes training in grooming, horse care, and barn management with certified staff. Traditional camp experiences such as swimming, cookouts, and campfires round out your resident week.

June 23-26, June 26-29: MINI CAMP (Grades 1-4) Mini Camp is an abbreviated week of camp for new campers to experience resident camp for the first time. During this 4-day, 3-night program, campers will explore Hantesa resident traditions and ceremonies, and participate in traditional camp activities such as climbing, swimming, drama, sports and games, and much more. Mini Camp is a great opportunity for young campers to create friendships and bonds that last a lifetime, become more independent, and have fun in the outdoors!

hantesa overnight camp Entering grades 1-12

June 16-29: Leadership Challenge (LC) and Buckaroo (Grade 10) During their 10th grade year, many youth are ready to take on the challenge and tradition of leadership. The Leadership Challenge/Buckaroo program can be the first step. During this two week overnight camp session, campers begin to define themselves as leaders at camp and in life. Activities include team challenges, studying mentoring styles, developing citizenship through service learning, and interacting as role models with younger campers.

Similarly, Buckaroos begin working on their leadership and horsemanship skills. Along with learning to be a leader and learning to give back to camp, Buckaroos spend time at Herman’s Ranch, developing their teaching abilities and horse knowledge as well as increasing their riding skills.

June 23-July 20, June 30-July 27: Apprentice and Wrangler (Grades 11-12) The Apprentice and Wrangler program at Hantesa Overnight Camp is a service oriented, 4-week program that prepares high school students for future leadership roles. Typical apprenticeships are two summers in length. Apprentices and Wranglers build on leadership, communication and program delivery skills. Lessons and live-in studies in units across camp allow apprentices to learn directly from our exceptional staff the responsibilities of role modeling and caring for our campers. Wranglers participate in the same activities as apprentices, however they conduct their live-ins at Herman’s Ranch.

July 28-August 3: Canoe Outpost (Grades 7-12) The canoe outpost trip is an amazing opportunity to take your love of the outdoors to the next level. Canoe trippers will be shuttled to one of Iowa’s premiere canoeing locations to start a 4-day, 3-night canoe and camping trip. Trippers will canoe during the day and camp along the water at night. This trip will incorporate skills in canoeing such as: different paddle strokes, portaging, canoe safety, and overall canoe technique. Campers will also have the opportunity to broaden camping skills such as: packing and planning for a long trip, fire building, outdoor cooking, and much more. This trip is bound to be an unforgettable experience!

August 4-10: Equestrian Outpost (Grades 7-12) This trip is for those who love horses and want to take their horse experience out of the arena! Equestrian trippers will take horses and gear into nature as they venture to a beautiful recreation area to experience some of Iowa’s best riding trails for a four day, three night trip. Trippers will spend all day riding through nature, and traditional camping at night. This is a great chance to take your riding skills to the next level as campers use practiced skills in real world settings. Along with horsemanship, trippers will also strengthen camping skills as they learn to pack and plan, build fires, cook outdoorss, and much more! Build lasting memories during this unique equestrian experience!

hantesa overnight camp Entering grades 1-12

This publication is being provided as a courtesy to inform you of other community activities and opportunities available and is not associated with any school district.