explore summer with Camp Fire! 2015 Register online at www.campfireiowa.org Camp Locations Camp Canwita - Ames Camp Hantesa - Boone
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 7:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. Payment Methods: Camp Fire accepts cash, check, and credit card (except American Express). Our programs also qualify for most flex spending accounts. Lunch and Snacks: Canwita day campers must 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 camper will receive one Camp Fire T-shirt at no cost. They are required to wear this shirt on all major field trips. Registration Deadline: Sessions are filled on a first come, first served basis. Registrations and payments are due at least three days prior to the session your camper is attending. Payment Information & Changing Weeks: The Camp Fire Day Camp weekly fees are listed on the following pages; you only pay for the weeks you register for! A $20 deposit for each day camp week or $100 for each overnight camp session is required with registration; Deposits are not refundable. The balance of the fee is due the Wednesday (or 3 business days) prior to the week attending. Fees may be paid with cash, a major credit card, or a check payable to Camp Fire. Any program adjustments made after 5:00pm three business days in advance will be assessed an administrative fee of $10. Program cancelations made after 5:00pm three business days in advance can not be refunded. If payment in full is not received three business days prior to the start date, the credit card on file will automatically be charged the full amount. Scholarships: A limited amount of campership funding is available on a first come, first served basis. Visit our website to download the form or contact the Camp Fire Service Center for more information. This form must be submitted to the Camp Fire office with the necessary documentation (found on the application), as well as program registration; limited funding available. 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 information is also available on our website. Drop Off & Pick Up Sites for Day Camp Camp Canwita Address 2807 N. Duff Ave, Ames
2015 day camps -Check the box(es) for your choices. Dates Hantesa Day Camp Equestrian Day Camp Camp Canwita June 1-5 p$35/day p$50/day p$165 p$175 June 8-12 p$175 June 15-19 p$175 June 22-26 p$175 June 29-July 3 p$175 July 6-10 p$175 July 13-17 p$175 July 20-24 p$175 July 27-31 p$175 August 3-7 p$175 August 10-14 p$175 August 17-21 p$175 p$250 p$165 p$250 p$165 p$175 p$250 p$165 p$175 p$250 NO CAMP p$165 p$165 p$175 NO CAMP p$165 p$175 NO CAMP p$165 p$190 NO CAMP p$165 p$175 p$250 p$185 p$195 p$250 p$165 Canwita Outrageous p$175 p$30 Paintball p$175 p$30 Paintball p$175 p$30 Paintball p$250 NO CAMP NO CAMP August 24-28 p$35/day NO CAMP NO CAMP NO CAMP 2015 overnight camps -Check the box(es) for your choices Dates Traditional Camp July 5-11 p$450 p$70 Overnight July 12-18 p$450 p$70 Overnight July 19-25 July 26-August 1 August 2-8 Herman s Ranch p$520 p$70 Overnight p$520 p$70 Overnight Outpost Trips p$450 p$520 NO CAMP NO CAMP NO CAMP p$565 Equestrian NO CAMP NO CAMP Leadership Programs NO CAMP June 14-27 p $555 (gr. 9-10) Leadership NO CAMP Challenge June 28-July 25 p $580 (gr. 11-12) Apprentice 1&2 July 26-Aug 8 p $575 (gr. 9-12) Outdoor Living p$475 Backpack Skills Program ph: 515-274-1501 fax: 515-274-1502 www.campfireiowa.org
2015 mini camps -Check the box(es) for your choices. Dates Mini Camp 1 Mini Camp 2 Mini Camp 3 Mini Camp 4 June 21-24 p$220 NO CAMP NO CAMP NO CAMP June 24-27 NO CAMP p$220 NO CAMP NO CAMP June 28-July 1 NO CAMP NO CAMP p$220 NO CAMP July 1-4 NO CAMP NO CAMP NO CAMP p$220 Camp Canwita: For campers who enjoy spending time outside exploring in nature, 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 8 for more details! 1-6 Tues & Thurs Bring a lunch Wednesday Ames Canwita 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, target sports, paintballing and more! Grow into a leader through outrageous activities designed to meet the needs of this specific age group. See page 9 for more details! 6-10 Tues & Thurs Bring a lunch Wed/Fri Ames 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 10 for more details! 1-8 Daily Lunch provided None Ames Equestrian Day Camp: Campers will travel to Camp Hantesa in Boone to learn about riding horses and equestrian care. Horse lovers will enjoy this camp as they spend the week learning horse science and English riding skills each morning and swimming in the afternoons. See back page for more details! 4-10 Daily Lunch provided None Ames Overnight Camps: Spend your days swimming and engaging in enriching activities and your nights sitting around the campfire 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 a variety of overnight options listed on pages 5-7! 1-12 Daily Lunch provided None Boone ph: 515-274-1501 fax: 515-274-1502 www.campfireiowa.org
camp canwita $165/week Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip 1-6 Tues & Thurs Bring a lunch Wednesdays Drop Site Drop Off Pick Up Camp Canwita - 2807 N. Duff Ave, Ames 7:00-8:30 am 4:00-6:00 pm June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 A Brave Green World Ever heard of Going Green? Let s start off the summer by exploring the outdoors, learning about our environment, and enjoying eco-friendly activities to celebrate our home planet! Slime & Grime Pull up your sleeves and get ready for a week of fun as we worm, squirm and slime our way through this week s activities; all the way to the Science Center of Iowa! Wildlife Detectives Investigate the wild side of nature! Set forth on an adventure guaranteed to uncover all the mystery that surrounds you in the woods! Let the Games Begin Ready, Set, Go! From frisbee golf to gaga and everything in between, there will be sports of all sorts as we get ready for an Iowa Cubs game! Red, White, & You! There s going to be a party in the USA and it s featuring Y-O-U! Let s celebrate with a rockin carnival, team challenges and games, and a service learning project! Pirates of Canwita Cove Ahoy, matey! Time to hoist the sails and frolic in the briny deep as we walk the plank to plunder a treasure chest full of fun and games! Nature in a Nutshell This week we ll explore the natural world around us by hiking, tracking, shelter building and more! Creaturemania With magnifying glasses and nets in tow, we will discover what creatures call Iowa home; including our exotic and interesting creature-friends at the Blank Park Zoo! Wet, Wild, & Wacky Get soaked in this water-filled week of slip n slides and water balloons. With water being a summer must, this is one week that you don t want to miss! Incredible Adventures Don t miss out on one of our most popular weeks; Adventureland theme park! (Additional $20 adventureland fee) August 10-14 Explore S more Summer s not over yet! We ll have one final week of fun; bringing back some favorites and adding s more. ph: 515-274-1501 fax: 515-274-1502 www.campfireiowa.org
canwita outrageous $175/week Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip 6-10 Tues & Thurs Bring a lunch Wed/Fri Drop Site Drop Off Pick Up Camp Canwita - 2807 N. Duff Ave, Ames 7:00-8:30 am 4:00-6:00 pm June 1-5 Into the Wild Start this summer off right by getting out of the classroom and into the wild, working on our outdoor skills! June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 August 10-14 ph: 515-274-1501 Top Shots Let s see who is the best shot this week as we practice our aim with archery, riflery, paintball and more! (Optional $30 paintball fee) H2WOW It s time to break out the swim gear as we hit the beach with all of your favorite water related activities; canoeing, slip n slides, & water balloons of course! Outrageous Throwdown It s game time; get ready for extreme obstacle courses, ice blocking, frisbee golf, and a trip to an Iowa Cubs game! Grossology Get ready for some messy activities this week as we dive into some sticky science experiments! Bullseye We ll test our skills once more at archery and riflery to prepare ourselves for our next paintball challenge to crown a new victor! (Optional $30 paintball fee) 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! Water Wars Enjoy a week of water filled challenges and an amazing all-day trip to Lost Island waterpark in Waterloo! (Additional $15 fee; pick up time 6pm) Ultimate Ninja Warriors Do you have what it takes to be the next Ninja Warrior? We ll find out this week on the high ropes course as we prepare for a trip to Sky Zone! Wild Rides Spend the week experiencing the wildest rides around! Especially the ones we find at Adventureland! (Additional $20 fee) Summer Rewind This week we ll rewind the entire summer and pack all our favorite parts into one final week! Including one final paintball excursion! (Optional $30 paintball fee) fax: 515-274-1502 www.campfireiowa.org
hantesa day camp $175/week Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip 1-8 Daily Lunch provided None Drop Site Drop Off Pick Up Camp Canwita - 2807 N. Duff Ave, Ames 7:00-8:30 am 4:30-6:00 pm June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 August 10-14 August 17-21 August 24-28 ph: 515-274-1501 Celebrating Summer - School is out and we are ready for a summer of fun. Spend time outdoors, swim, learn about camp, and soak in the sunshine! Time Capsule - Join us as Hantesa travels back in time to a new era every day. Attend a 50 s sock hop, experience pioneer living, show off your best hippie costume, and more! SPARTS! - What could be better than sports and arts? SPARTS! Play sports and make crafts; maybe even at the same time! Invent new sports and games, and try a craft you ve never done before. Water, Water Everywhere! - Escape the heat with slip n slides, water relays, water balloon games, watercolor painting, and much more during this fun week of water! Happy Holidays - Celebrate winter in July, show off your Halloween costume, go on an egg hunt, find four leaf clovers, make firework art and even invent a new Hantesa holiday! Hunger Games - Learn how to be a Hantesa victor this week as we complete obstacle courses, face fun challenges, and work as a team; may the odds be ever in your favor. Across the Globe - Come and learn about cultures from around the world; play games, eat food, and learn fun facts from all points on the map. Wild Wild Hantesa - Explore nature, cook snack at a campfire, take a trip to the lake, hike through Ledges. It s going to be a wild adventure this week that you won t want to miss! Ooey, Gooey, Fun! - Let s get sticky with science this week; conduct experiments, go creek stomping, finger paint, have a shaving cream fight, and lots more ooey, gooey fun! UP! - Let s aim to reach new heights this week; challenge yourself on our climbing wall, learn about space and astronomy, go hiking, and much more! Express Yourself - Each camper will get to sign up for activities each day based on your interests and hobbies! Best of the Best - Take a trip back through the summer and revisit all of our favorite camp activities and themes. Let us surprise you with a favorite memory every day. Last Hurrah - Last few days of camp for the season and campers will run the show! As a final goodbye the agenda will be set by the campers, with the guidance of the staff of course! fax: 515-274-1502 www.campfireiowa.org
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa 5615 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50310 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID DES MOINES, IA PERMIT NO. 10259 equestrian day camp $250/week Grades Swimming Lunch Field trip 4-10 Daily Lunch provided None Drop Site Drop Off Pick Up Camp Canwita, Ames 7:00-8:30 am 4:30-6:00 pm June 1-5 June 8-12 Program Dates June 15-19 *Opt.Overnight June 22-26 June 29-July 3 *Opt.Overnight August 3-7 August 10-14 *Opt.Overnight August 17-21 Each day, campers will spend the morning at the barn and the afternoon swimming at camp. Campers will learn horse science, English riding, and barn maintenance. Each camper will be assigned a horse and will be instructed based on their riding experience. Beginners to advanced riders welcome! Riding will depend on day to day weather conditions. Staff reserve the right to remove a rider from the horse if either is in danger. Camp Hantesa provides trained horses and staff for all riding programs. **In order to participate, ALL campers are required to wear long pants, boots, and helmets. Helmets, boots, and pants are available on a limited basis.** ACA is a nationally recognized organization that accredits camps and outdoor programs around the country. 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. ph: 515-274-1501 fax: 515-274-1502 www.campfireiowa.org