Agency Details:

Camp Fire is a program of informal education that provides opportunities for co-ed youth to realize their potential and to function effectively as caring, self-directed individuals, responsible to themselves and others; and, as an organization, Camp Fire seeks to improve those conditions in society which affect youth.

Description:
Here's How You Can Get Involved:

• Join a Camp Fire Club - meeting during the school year with a volunteer leader.
• Participate in Super Saturday Programs in Des Moines, Ames, and Boone - offered Saturdays during the school year.
• Experience Camp Hantesa Summer Camp
• Sign up for one of our many Summer Day Camps
• Plan to attend one of our Day or Resident Winter or Spring Camps
• Attend a Mom/Youth or Dad/Youth overnight
• Share in the fun during School Day Off Activities



History:
One of the first Camp Fire Councils, the Heart of the Hawkeye Council has served Central Iowa for almost 100 years. Camp Fire USA started as an all girls nonsectarian self reliance and camping program and has evolved into a coeducational youth development program. In 1919, the council established Camp Hantesa, in 1924 it moved from Ledges State Park to where it is now. The Council also runs a day camp in Ames called Camp Canwita, and several other sites throughout the Des Moines area.


Contact person: Bob Reid, Executive Director, (phone), (email)


Office fax number: (515) 274-1502

Address:


5615 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50310 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.campfireusaia.com

Last updated on August 25, 2009