High Five Camp is July 13-17th • 6:00-8:30p
Registration for High Five 2026 opens April 19th!
Take a look at the electives below to plan for your registration! Registration will open at 8a on Sunday, April 19th!
If you have any questions please email kids@harvestdesmoines.org
Who: High Five Camp is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade in Fall 2025.
What: Children will experience bold teaching, passionate worship and participate in unique and exciting electives!
Each child gets to choose one elective where they’ll be able to participate in hands-on activities and will use their talents and skills for Christ—because it’s all about Jesus!
Where: Harvest Bible Chapel
408 E 1st Street Grimes, IA
2026 Electives
Your child will be able to sign up for one elective on a first-come first-serve basis. Registration will close once each elective reaches capacity. Your child will remain in their registered elective for the entire week. Please read the description of each elective to know what you are signing your child up for!
If you have any questions please email kids@harvestdesmoines.org
Our 'Mini Masters' elective is only offered for 3rd-5th Grade. All other electives are offered Kindergarten through 5th grade.
There are currently no electives at capacity!
Dessert Designers
Get ready for a "sweet" adventure filled with tasty treats! This year, we’re turning the kitchen into a studio as we master the art of the dessert. From icing the perfect cookie to creating mind-bending "dessert imposters" that look like real food, you’ll bake and decorate your way to a week of fun.**Note: We’ll be using kitchen tools under adult supervision. Please wear "kitchen-friendly" clothes that can handle a few sprinkles! **All recipes are gluten-free (but not dye-free). For allergy concerns, contact emilyf@harvestdesmoines.org.
Nimble Needles
This fun, hands-on class introduces young makers to simple stitching techniques in a relaxed and encouraging environment.Students will learn foundational stitches through guided projects and develop patience, creativity, and fine motor skills as they bring their designs to life with thread and fabric.No prior sewing experience is required—just a willingness to try something new and have fun!This elective is offered for K-2 and 3-5.
Tabletop Adventures
Do you love board games? If so, join us for a fun week of decision-making, teamwork, and problem-solving. Each day will feature different games paired with relevant passages from the Bible, encouraging participants to apply biblical principles to their gameplay and everyday lives! Come and join us as we roll the dice, move our pieces, and uncover the strategic wisdom of Scripture together!
Game On
It’s time to get your GAME ON! We’ll be playing a variety of high-energy outdoor games and competing in team challenges. Tie up those shoelaces, come ready to move, and get ready for some serious fun! Please come dressed and ready to play.
Science Seekers
Prepare to get messy as we explore creation together! Using the scientific method, we will observe reactions, make fun creations, and test different experiments each day. There will be different science focuses every evening, and students can expect to dissect flowers, make slime, dig up fossils, and much more!
Mini Masters
Do you love to draw and paint? Mini Masters is a week-long art adventure! Everyday, you will learn a new art technique and use it to create a still life, an outdoor drawing, a mural, and a landscape. By the end of the week, you will take home a mini portfolio full of your very own masterpieces!
FAQ
If you have any questions please feel free to email Emily Flaherty at emilyf@harvestdesmoines.org
High Five campers must be entering kindergarten through fifth grade and register by grade they are entering in Fall 2025.
We will be sending out specific information for each elective the week before High Five Camp. We encourage kids to bring their own water bottle (with their name on it!) and to dress appropriately for their elective!
Build It: Please wear closed toe shoes! We will be outside most of the evening, so please wear clothes that are weather appropriate.
Cartwheels: We ask that you do not wear any jewelry, shirts that can be tucked in, and closed toe shoes for the obstacle course portion. If your child desire to wear a leotard, please also have shorts over the top!
Game On: Please wear closed toe shoes + dressed to be active outside! Please make sure to bring a waterbottle!
Please drop your kids off at Harvest by 6:00p, doors open at 5:45. We do ask for you to pick your child(ren) up by 8:30p. We will start the check out process at 8:20 if you would like to arrive early.
Each child will receive their t-shirt at checkout on their first night at High Five Camp.
We have a nurse on site that is available to help with allergies and any medical needs. Make sure to list any allergies on the registration. We value your child’s safety.
Yes, if necessary, you can pick your child up early. We ask that you communicate this when you arrive if possible unless it is an emergency. You will need to check your child out with their leader.
Please make sure you communicate with specific friends to sign up for the same elective and to sign up early!
Contact
If you have any questions about High Five Camp, email kids@harvestdesmoines.org
