An eighth grader from the International School of Brooklyn recently made a generous donation to HFH Summer Camps. As part of a school project focused on community impact, Sam Torres decided to use his artistic talents to raise funds for a local organization addressing homelessness in NYC. After connecting with HFH’s Partnerships Manager, Tierra [...]
Hear from new and returning campers about their favorite Camp Wakonda memories and what they are excited for this upcoming camp season.
As Camp Wakonda gears up for another unforgettable summer, Camp Director Arion Barcene wants to make sure that campers come prepared with the essentials—take a look at the packing list! What to Pack Bathing Suit Hat Jeans / Long Pants Light Jacket Pajamas Shorts Sneakers Socks [...]
Stage Left Children’s Theater, a local theater organization in Rockland County, generously donated a collection of costumes and props to HFH Summer Camps. These donations will enhance our performing arts programming—including dance, drama, and music—which provides an emotional and creative outlet and is a favorite pastime among [...]
Take a look back at HFH Summer Camps 2023! To register for HFH Summer Camps 2024, visit https://www.hfhcamps.org/register/.
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!
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 [...]
