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EXPERIENCE SUMMER!

2017 Camp Fire Summer Camp Guide

What Is Camp Fire? It’s a way of life.

For more than 100 years, Camp Fire has been providing a nurturing, constructive and fun

environment for young people to light their fires within – to discover who they are, become a strong

leader and contribute to their community.

In collaboration with highly trained, caring adults, Camp Fire’s programs also connect young people with nature. Camp Fire offers day camps, overnight camps, environmental education and short-term outdoor programs that include day trips. At camp, youth from different backgrounds develop important skills, such as self-

reliance and problem-solving, while interacting with natural surroundings and enjoying fun

activities, such as swimming, archery, hiking and so much more!

Day Camps pg. 2 Overnight Camps pg. 4

Drop-off sites Drop-off time Pick-up timeEdgewood Park, Madrid 7:30-8:30 am 4:30-5:30 pm

McHose Park , Boone 7:00-8:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm

June 5-9 Welcome Back School is out and we will start off our summer by exploring all that Hantesa has to offer, including water games, sports, arts and crafts and much more!

June 12-16Optional Pony Ride: $20

Exploration: Space This week we will explore the nature of planets, stars and the universe! Join us as we blast off for new adventures on the final frontier!

June 19-23Optional Overnight: $40

SPARTS This week we mix sports and art for a crazy week of fun unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!

June 26-30Optional Pony Ride: $20

Pirates of the Boone River Valley Yo ho! Grab your eye patches and parrots this week as we learn about pirates and the seven seas!

July 3-7No Camp July 4th

Holiday Bonanza Celebrate winter in July, wear your Halloween costume, go on an egg hunt and learn about other holidays from across the globe!

July 10-14Optional Pony Ride: $20

Around the World (In 5 Days) Come and learn about cultures from around the world; play games, learn fun facts, try new foods and more!

July 17-21Optional Overnight: $40

Legends of the Ancient World Join us this week as we explore the myths, legends and cultures of the ancient world!

July 24-28Optional Pony Ride: $20

Jurassic Camp Watch out for the T-rex!!! Travel back millions of years this week to learn about dinosaurs and other ancient animals!

July 31-August 4Optional Overnight: $40

The Resident Experience Join us for a week of fun in the sun as we try out resident camp crafts, take a trip to the lake and enjoy a resident camp party night event during the optional overnight!

August 7-11Optional Pony Ride: $20

Superpowered Fun! Up, up and away! This week we don our superhero attire to save Camp Hantesa from the clutches of the evil administrative staff!

August 14-18Optional Overnight: $40

Best of the Best Take a trip back through the summer and revisit all of our favorite camp activities and themes!

August 21-23 The Last Hurrah This week, campers lucky enough to still be celebrating summer will join our counselors in making the most of our last few days of summer!

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Camp HantesaCampers will travel to Camp Hantesa in Boone to explore nature in full force as they participate in a true summer camp experience.

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SWIMMING

LUNCH

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$150/week

1st – 8th

Daily

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Provided

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Hantesa OutrageousCampers will head to Hantesa in Boone for action-packed days and exciting activities that include climbing, hiking, archery, canoeing and more!

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SWIMMING

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$155/week

5th – 10th

Daily

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Provided

June 5-9 Hantesa Discoveries School is out but Hantesa Outrageous is now in session! Learn all about Hantesa and Ledges State Park this week as we explore nature and ecology!

June 12-16Optional Pony Ride: $20

Rocks & Ropes Reach new heights this week as we climb on the rock wall, challenge ourselves on the high ropes course and learn about rock cutting!

June 19-23Optional Overnight: $40

Camp: The Final Frontier Learn how to make a fire, tie knots, create a shelter and cook meals over a fire this week! Sign up for our optional overnight and camp out under the stars.

July 31-August 4Optional Overnight: $40

Water Wars This week we make for the water with canoe games, swimming, water balloons and a trip down the Des Moines River!

August 7-11Optional Pony Ride: $20

Ready, Aim, Fire! This week we explore the world of target sports with archery, riflery, slingshots and more!

August 14-18Optional Overnight: $40

Explore Iowa Join us this week as we finish off the summer by exploring parks, trails and the natural beauty of Iowa!

DAY CAMP

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Register online at campfireiowa.org

June 5-9 June 12-16 June 19-23Optional Overnight: $40

June 26-30 July 3-7No Camp July 4th

July 10-14

July 17-21Optional Overnight: $40

July 24-28 July 31- August 4

Optional Overnight: $40

August 7-11 August 14-18Optional Overnight: $40

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. Beginners to advanced riders welcome. Riding will depend on day-to-day weather conditions.

** In order to participate, ALL campers are required to wear long pants, boots and helmets. Helmets are provided by Camp Hantesa. Boots are available on a limited basis.**

EquestrianCampers will travel to Camp Hantesa in Boone to learn about riding horses and equestrian care.

COST

GRADES

SWIMMING

LUNCH

SNACKS

$265/week

4th – 10th

Daily

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Provided

Drop-off sites Drop-off time Pick-up timeEdgewood Park, Madrid 7:30-8:30 am 4:30-5:30 pm

McHose Park, Boone 7:00-8:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm

OVERNIGHT CAMP

OVERNIGHT CAMP

COST

GRADES

$250/session

1st – 4th

COST

GRADES

$480/week

1st – 12th

July 5-8 or

August 9-12

Mini Camp is the perfect option for new campers who want to experience resident camp for the first time. During each 4-day, 3-night session, campers will explore Hantesa traditions and participate in the fun activities camp has to offer, including climbing, swimming, drama, sports, games, an optional $20 pony ride and more!

Hantesa Resident Mini Camp

Hantesa Resident Traditional Camp

June 25-July 1 Wet & Wild Join us this week as we embrace water and all of the activities that come with it, including water balloons, slip-and-slides, swimming, canoeing and much more!

July 9-15Optional Saturday

Overnight: $70

Summer Camp Mash Up Search and rescue, astronomy in canoes, musical theater, nature art and much more! This week we mash up all of our favorite Hantesa crafts for a week of new, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and activities!

July 16-22Optional Saturday

Overnight: $70

Summer Camp Cup This week we pit cabin against cabin as our two all-camp teams compete for the Hantesa Summer Camp Cup! Compete in all camp games, cleanest cabin, cook-offs, arts and crafts and more – all for glory, points and prizes!

July 23-29 WOHA Week We welcome you to Hantesa - we’re mighty glad you’re here! WoHa week features long-time Hantesa traditions, some dating back to our founding in 1919. Learn camp stories, sing traditional camp songs and participate in all of the things that make Hantesa special!

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Register online at campfireiowa.org

Register online at campfireiowa.org

OVERNIGHT CAMP

OVERNIGHT CAMP

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$550/week

4th – 12th

GRADES 7th – 12th

June 25-July 1

July 9-15*

July 16-22*

July 23-29

If horses are your passion, then Herman’s Ranch is the perfect camp experience for you. Spend the morning at the barn and the afternoon participating in traditional camp activities. Campers spend each day in English-style riding lessons, honing riding skills and learning horse science. Campers are assigned horses and instructed by our qualified staff based on riding level. Beginners to advanced riders are welcome! *Optional Saturday Overnights for Each Week: $70

Herman’s Ranch Camp

Outpost Camp

June 25-July 1 $470/Camper

Backpacking Outpost at Shawnee National Forest Combine your love of the outdoors, hiking and camping this week as we travel to Shawnee National Forest and spend a week hiking and camping out on the trail, experiencing the area’s unique geography and wildlife.

July 30-August 5$545/Camper

Equestrian Outpost If you love horses and camping, then this is a trip you won’t want to miss! Spend a week trail riding and camping at Bushy Creek Recreation Area with our amazing staff!

August 6-12$470/Camper

Canoe Outpost Trip in Minnesota Immerse yourself in the outdoors this week as we glide across the still lakes of Minnesota! Spend a week traveling and camping with our staff, all while learning about canoeing and outdoor living!

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Register online at campfireiowa.org

OVERNIGHT CAMP

Teen Leadership Camp

June 4-17$600/Camper

Grades | 9th-12thOptional Saturday

Overnight: $70

Outdoor Living Skills Academy OLSA is an intense two-week program at camp where participants live, sleep and eat in the outdoors. The first week, campers participate in thoughtfully planned lessons geared to enhance leadership and outdoor skills. During the second week, campers take a week-long trip to Minnesota to learn the basics of rock-climbing, and practice all of their new camping skills in the field!

June 18-July 1 $590/Camper

Grades | 9th,10thOptional Saturday

Overnight: $70

Leadership Challenge and Buckaroo 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. Buckaroos spend time at Herman’s Ranch, developing their teaching abilities and horse knowledge as well as increasing their riding skills.

July 5-29$615/Camper

Grades | 11th, 12thOptional Saturday

Overnight: $70

Apprentice and Wrangler The Apprentice and Wrangler program at Camp Hantesa is a service-oriented, four-week program that readies high school students for future leadership roles. Typical apprenticeships are two summers in length. This program helps teens develop leadership, communication and program delivery skills. Participants will also live in units to learn directly from our exceptional staff. Wranglers also spend part of their time at the barn and conduct their live-ins at Herman’s Ranch.

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W 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.Day Camp T-shirts: Each camper will receive one free 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 and Cancellation Policy: The Camp Fire day camp weekly fees are listed on their pages; you only pay for the weeks you want! 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 three 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 5:00 pm, three days in advance, will be assessed an administrative fee of $10. An administrative fee of $10 per child will be added if you register with fewer than three business days’ notice. Program cancellations made after 5:00 pm three business days in advance can not be refunded. If payment in full is not received three business day prior to the start date, the credit card on file will automatically be charged the full amount, or a late payment fee of $10 will be assessed. Payment Methods: Cash, check or credit card. Our programs also qualify for most flex spending accounts.

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 a program registration form. 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.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.

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