CAMP HAWKEYE IS A SMALL OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR ALL HUMANS AGES 7-17
with a strong commitment to creating a diverse community. With 70 campers and 35 staff, Hawkeye is perfect for first time campers of any age! Hawkeye includes campers and staff from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, religious, and geographic backgrounds as well as across the gender and self-identity spectrum.
HAWKEYE IS DIFFERENT, WITH THE FEEL OF FAMILY
and the healthy experience of the outdoors, Camp Hawkeye uses the joy and fun of camp to break down social and cultural prejudices, misconceptions and barriers. Camp Hawkeye is a private camp with a social justice mission focusing on the best parts of being a kid. Owners/Directors Jess and Garrett are committed to the community and look forward to joining you in the healthy development of your child.
Find out who we are and what we are all about by talking to us and by hearing from Hawkeye families. We’d love to get to know you and welcome your family into ours.
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Welcome!
Garrett & Jess Colgan-Snyder
AT HAWKEYE, YOU CAN
COMMUNITY
Creating a safe and caring environment, which nurtures the development of strong, lasting relationships...
DIVERSITY
Bringing together campers and staff that do not typically live,
go to school, or play together...
LEADERSHIP
Growing leadership skills through thoughtfully designed
and creatively presented opportunities to lead...
HUMANITY
Living with intention, having a genuine connection to others,
and being a part of something bigger...
STATEMENT ON GENDER
IDENTITY & PARTICIPATION
Camp Hawkeye recognizes that gender identity exists on a spectrum and the Hawkeye Community welcomes people of all genders. At Hawkeye we do have binary gendered sleeping areas. We ask that everyone - campers, CiT's, LiT's and staff - select a sleeping area that most closely matches their gender identity. We further ask that everyone in the Hawkeye community respects the gender identity of each other. This includes sleeping area selection, names, and pronouns.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
AROUND CAMPUS?
Click on any button on the map to learn more about what happens all over camp! Or, you can learn more here about our...
Archery, ceramics, crafts, waterfront, climbing wall...it's all here at Hawkeye!
Want to see the world from a new point of view? Climb with us!
Amazing Race? Robin's Arrow Tourney? Campfires? Yep, we do that.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
"Camp Hawkeye is my family. It has allowed me to be myself & not hold back anything with the fear of being judged. This community, in a way, saved me and introduced me to many cultures. It has sparked friendships with people from all over the world. The friendships & memories I've gained throughout the years will never be forgotten."
John
New York City, NY, USA
"The 4 weeks spent there went past way too quickly. Leaving on the last day was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. All the memories of everything are so special to me now...there are so many to pick from...sleepovers to campfires, to free swims...they're all amazing."
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Gayle
Northampton, England
"While Camp Hawkeye only lasts a few weeks of the summer, the kids still talk about it every week for the rest of the year. Whether it is telling a story, recalling some hilarious event, or planning for next summer, they continue to talk about Hawkeye every week! It is so obvious the amazing impact camp has had on them simply by how much it continues to occupy their thoughts so many months later. What a wonderful experience for our children!"
Jennifer
Hudson, NH, USA