Session 2 at Camp Lanowa came to a close earlier this week, and campers headed home with new friendships, lasting memories, and plenty of stories to share. Here is a recap: Campers spent much of their time soaking up the sun and cooling off
The first session of HFH Summer Camps wrapped up earlier this week with an energetic celebration at the traditional end-of-session carnival. Campers from Camp Lanowa and families from Camp Wakonda day camp gathered for a day packed with games, music, and classic summertime treats.
Camp Lanowa and Camp Wakonda are officially open, kicking off another exciting season of HFH Summer Camps! From gymnastics and sports to swimming and arts & crafts, campers are diving into a week full of adventure, creativity, and connection. Sleepaway campers arrived at Camp
Join us for HFH Summer Camps 2020! Session: July 1 – July 7 Session 2: July 14 – July 27 Session 3: July 30 – August 13 Register online or call (212) 529-5252 and ask for a camp recruiter.
This past week, the 58th Session of the UN Commission on Social Development was held to focus on "Affordable housing and social protection systems for all to address homelessness". John Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer at Homes for the Homeless (HFH), and five other panelists addressed the issue of "Single mothers' vulnerability to homelessness
Every summer, Shawn Thorns, Director of Camp Wakonda, tells his counselors the story of one of his former campers, Brandon, who participated in HFH Summer Camps during Thorns's first year as a General Counselor in 2005. "He had behavioral issues," Thorns said of Brandon, then eight-years-old. "They wanted to send him home, but
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Al three sessions of HFH Summer Camps feature a special day when campers and staff from both Camps Lanowa and Wakonda get together for tie-dye, face-painting, photo booths, and plenty of sweet treats. See why Carnival Day is one of our campers' favorite camp memories-
Every year, Camp Recruiters build excitement for the upcoming HFH Summer Camps season by hosting Family Fun Days at all three HFH family residences. The events offer parents and kids the chance to enjoy fun giveaways, snacks, and activities while hearing from Camp Recruiters about HFH Summer Camps, which provide a free sleepaway
Through Their Lens: Cabin Life. HFH Summer Camps offer campers an authentic sleepaway camp experience, including plenty of pride for their bunks! Check out these camper snapshots of cabin life from HFH Summer Camps 2018.