In addition to the regular camp schedule, which holds true three to four days each week, all campers participate in a variety of special activities.  These activities range from Crazy Dress to International Days, from the Robin's Arrow Tournament (an all-camp archery tournament) to Nation's Games.  Campers almost always participate in Tribal groups with points accruing to the summer long Tribal Contest.  However it is not all competition based as Special Activities are often multi-cultural and are almost always based on inter-age group participation.  Hurons and Iroquois alike might learn how to count in Russian, cook a variety of Chinese dishes, or play Cricket.

     Hawkeye is a traditional style camp.  This means that campers live in cabins, eat communally and participate in a variety of activities that are "traditionally" associated with "camping."  With this in mind we know that most camps are located on a lake, teach swimming and boating, many have archery programs, and nearly all have drama, athletics and arts & crafts.  It is however the other parts of camp; the traditions, the community atmosphere, the staff, and especially the Special Activities that often set programs apart and ensure that each individual has an unforgettable experience.  We understand this and work very hard to create, adjust, and carry out special programming that is different, exciting and unbeatable.

      Each and every week there is at least one International Day.  These may include Irish, Scottish, Russian, Canada, English, Spanish, or any other country that is represented at camp.  Two other days each week host a major Special Activity

           □   The Bumppo Stick

           □   Scavenger Hunt

           □   Amazing Race

           □   Tournament Day

           □   Mission Impossible

           □   Counselor Hunt

           □   Treasure Hunt