Recaptured Moments: A Glimpse Back at HFH Summer Camps 2023
Take a look back at HFH Summer Camps 2023! To register for HFH Summer Camps 2024, visit https://www.hfhcamps.org/register/.
Q&A with New HFH Summer Camps Director: Arion Barcene
What led you to become interested in working for HFH Summer Camps? I have been going to camp since I was a little boy, and I have always felt that camp taught me a lot of life lessons, pushed me to become super independent, and really showed me [...]
HFH Summer Camps 2023
Learn all about what Camp Wakonda has to offer from our dedicated Camps staff, and take a look back at some favorite moments from HFH Summer Camps 2023!
Meet Two of Our First Time HFH Summer Camps Staff
On one of their nature hikes, Brianna shows campers how to identify wild raspberries. At Camp Wakonda, staff come from near and far, each bringing their unique talents to share with the campers and create an enriching sleepaway summer camp experience. With 47 total camp staff from [...]
Closing Out Summer 2023 with a Final Carnival Spectacle
The third and final session of the HFH Summer Camps 2023 season culminated in a grand finale with the campgrounds transforming into an old-fashioned carnival. Thank you to the amazing team at Stifel, who not only sponsored [...]
A Carnival to Remember for Session 2 Campers!
Go Wakonda! Face painting was a highlight at Session 2 Carnival, thanks to volunteers from Knock Knock Give a Sock! Volunteers also hosted stations for campers to make beaded bracelets and paint on miniature easels—both equally big hits. Memories were [...]
Memorable Moments: A Glance Back at Camp Wakonda Session 2
The Camp Wakonda campers put their newly acquired paddling and rowing skills to the test as they sailed across the lake with ease in canoes and row boats. It’s not camping without S’mores! Campers gathered [...]
Splashing Right into Session 2 at Camp Wakonda!
Campers have splashed their way into Session 2 at Camp Wakonda! They hopped aboard pool noodles and inner tubes for a relaxing morning in the lake; shouts of joy echoed through the waterfront as staff and campers faced off in [...]
HFH Summer Camps Session 1 Carnival
HFH Summer Camps Session 1 Carnival was a smashing success! As is custom at the end of each session, Camp Wakonda gathered on their last full day of Camp for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Staff and campers alike faced off [...]
Camp Wakonda’s Greatest Hits: Highlights of Session 1
The barn was transformed into a Dance Glow Party where campers danced the night away with some glow in the dark fun. Campers stayed busy throughout the day as they rotated through activities including Yoga with [...]