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Campfire Heart of Iowa seeks licensure for new year-round after-school program at Camp Canaweta

5458697 · July 22, 2025
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Owen Ballard, executive director of Campfire Heart of Iowa, told the Story County Board of Supervisors the organization is pursuing HHS licensure for a new year‑round after‑school program at Camp Canaweta and is making facility upgrades to support expanded use.

Owen Ballard, executive director of Campfire Heart of Iowa, told the Story County Board of Supervisors on July 22 that Campfire is pursuing licensure from Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services to accept child care assistance and expand a new year‑round after‑school program at Camp Canaweta in Ames. Ballard said the agency expects an HHS visit later this week as a first step toward licensure.

Ballard said the organization runs multiple youth programs at Camp Canaweta, including summer day camps for…

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