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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Campers arrived at Camp Wakonda and were greeted by excited staff. The campers mingled and got to know one another (or reconnected!) as they participated in arts & crafts and outdoor activities. [...]
With help from wonderful volunteers over the past couple of weeks, Camp Wakonda is ready to welcome the first session of campers! A huge thank you to our friends at Rockland Conservation Corps for re-vamping the barn—the hub for performing arts activities—and installing a new campfire [...]
Members of the Rockland Conservation Corps recently volunteered at HFH Summer Camps to revamp Camp Wakonda before the upcoming season. The crew transformed the space by installing a new fire pit, adding updated benches to accommodate campers for campfires, building a beautiful stone staircase [...]
Today, June 12, we welcomed staff from Turkey, Colombia, the UK, Poland, Georgia, and NYC—they have come from near and far to join us in making a memorable summer for the campers. Families residing at any of the five HFH family residences can still register their kids, ages 7-11, [...]
