The great flood of 1993; one camp's story. (Camp Hantesa, Iowa)

From: Camping Magazine | Date: November 1, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

Campers and camp counselors alike worked together throughout the summer of 1993 to prevent damage from the flooding Des Moines River at Camp Hantesa inIowa. Parts of the camp were severely damaged and cleanup still goes on in Oct 1993.

Campers and staff at Camp Hantesa found more adventure than they bargained for this past summer. Camp Hantesa is a day and resident camp operated by Camp Fire Boys and Girls in central Iowa. For most of the summer, campers and staff found sand-bagging and sump pump management added to their activities list. We were never forced to close down the camp, ...

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