At the annual Teen Leader Retreat, participants in the HFH Summer Camps Teen Leader Program gathered for a weekend filled with ropes courses and reminiscing after a summer spent acting as mentors at HFH Summer Camps. The Teen Leader Program, which lasts for three years, gives participants the opportunity to mentor younger campers while [...]
HFH Camp recruiters Julio and Rosie were at Williamsbridge Family Residence last week to encourage residents to sign their children up for camp. Armed with balloons, food, and toys, the recruiters explained the benefits of HFH camps to prospective campers and their parents. Julio, a former camper himself, says, “The reason why I recruit [...]
Laura Henrich has been instrumental to the success of HFH Summer Camps. Laura has been a director with HFH Summer Camps for over 20 years. A legend in the camp world, Laura has been with HFH Summer Camps since the beginning. She served as director of Camp Lanowa when it was run by [...]
We just returned from the American Camp Association Tri-state Conference. At the three-day conference, we were able to meet many like-minded camp professionals from the tri-state area who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. We also attended seminars to learn even more ways to make our camp the best it [...]
Homelessness places profound stress on a child's life, and many of these stressors are compounded during the summer season. Homes for the Homeless offers a unique opportunity for over 550 children to attend Summer Camps in Harriman State Park and experience the season as a kid should - with activities including hiking, swimming, dancing, drama, [...]
