About Camp Hantesa

Founded 92 years ago, Camp Hantesa (pronounced Hannah-shaw, meaning “red cedars”) was created as a camp of high ideals and has been delivering the Camp Fire USA mission ever since – to create “caring, confident youth and future leaders.”  At Hantesa, the tradition of friendship, learning, service and leadership are the basis of our education, recreation and camping programs.

Camp Hantesa is located in Boone, Iowa at the north gates of Ledges State Park, and shares its wonderful hills, views of the Des Moines River, and stone outcroppings. The facilities at Hantesa were built to immerse our participants in their natural surroundings.

Activities at Camp Hantesa Include:

Swimming
Horseback Riding
Orienteering
Hand Arts
Challenge Course
Nature Studies
Canoeing
Archery
Riflery
Drama
Lapidary
Rapelling
Pioneering
Oupost Trips (off camp property)
and LOTS more!

We Look forward to seeing you this summer!