Camps for Under-Served Communities
Camp Hantesa
Approximate Start Date
Start: 22 May 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Under-Served
Location
1450 Oriole Rd., Boone, Iowa 50036
Staff
Total: 62 (30 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 175 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
We are a camp serving boys and girls 5-18 years old. We are located in Boone, Iowa where we have been in operation since our founding in 1919. Located adjacent to Ledges State Park in the beautiful Des Moines river valley, we serve youth through nature programming in addition to target sports, art, music, theatre, swimming, water craft, equestrian, high and low ropes, climbing, camping skills, adventure trips, and much more.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Sports skills?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature skills?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Creative & Performing Arts?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Astronomy
Athletics
Canoeing
Climbing/Wall Tower
Dance
Fishing
Gardening
High/Low Ropes Course
Hip Hop Dance
Jewelry
Kiln or Wheel
Lifeguarding
Magic
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Overnight Camping
Painting
Riflery
Rock Climbing
Singing Vocals
Sketching
Swimming
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Assistant Cook/Food Prep
Chef
Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
General Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Head Cook
Housekeeping
Office Assistant/Secretary
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
During Day Camp only weeks staff will usually have every night off, including weekends. During weeks when Resident Camp runs, staff will have two nights off a week with at least one craft hour off throughout the day, and 24 hours off over the course of the weekend.
Staff Qualities
We are seeing energetic, passionate, hard working, and friendly young adults looking to make the difference in the lives of children while having an experience that you'll remember the rest of your life.