Let’s work together to prevent the summer slide. In the summer, students can lose as much as 27% of the knowledge gained over the school year. At Hawks’ Haven, we incorporate daily games and activities tailor-made to help students retain this important information. Our activities are so much fun that your camper won’t even realize they’re learning! 

Hawks’ Haven field trips are back! 

Our energy-filled, off-campus excursions finally return, filled with happiness, hijinks and a whole lot of summer fun! Once a week we will embark on an off campus adventure where students delve into a variety of exciting hands-on activities. 

Summer is all about having fun outdoors. At Hawks’ Haven Day Camp, we adapt our activities to make the most of the sunny summer weather. Our sprawling campus on beautiful Lake Michigan is the perfect spot for an afternoon picnic, summer gardening, sports, and a variety of recreational activities. 

Everyone’s favorite day of the week! Grab your swimsuit, water shoes, and goggles, because Water Fun Fridays are not to be missed. Campers spend the afternoon playing drip drip drop, water limbo, sponge relays, and spray bottle tag — and don’t forget our 21-foot long water slide.

In Needlepoint, students explore the art of canvas stitching. Skills used in needlepoint, such as perseverance, patience, and attention to detail, also translate to important life lessons. Students will learn to create beautiful works of art by learning a classic basketweave stitch, and will walk away with the confidence to needlepoint at home!  Needlepoint is calming, relaxing, and fun, and the sense of accomplishment when a piece is finished is unparalleled.

In Upcycled Art, students explore the art of creative reuse. Students will get a glimpse into repurposing packaging material, old clothing, paper scraps, and unwanted litter into beautiful works of art. Campers will have an opportunity to create repurposed sculptures, recycled rugs, reclaimed decorative bowls, and even reclaimed jewelry. Campers walk away with the knowledge to upcycle unwanted items into several amazing works of art!

In Culinary Creations: Budding Chefs, campers explore the importance of healthy eating habits while learning to prepare deliciously creative lunches with ingredients commonly found in their refrigerators and cabinets. Campers will walk away with the knowledge and understanding of healthy options and the ability to make health-conscious lunches and snacks independently at home.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite savory meals are made? In Culinary Creations: Savory Snacks, students explore a variety of cooking techniques focused on some popular meals. Students will walk away with the knowledge to create pizza, cheese bread, frittata, mac & cheese and more! 

Have you ever wondered how your favorite sweet treats are made? In Culinary Creations: Sweet Treats, students explore a variety of cooking techniques focused on everything sweet. Students will walk away with the knowledge to create brownies, cookies, banana bread and more!

Have you ever wondered how your favorite foods are made? In Culinary Creations, students learn to create a variety of meals and treats from scratch. Students will walk away with the knowledge to create pizza, pasta, bread, cookies, brownies and more!

Embark on a journey of discovery and creativity at our Summer Nature Art Camp! This unique camp is designed for kids who love nature and art. Participants will explore the great outdoors and create art inspired by their surroundings. They will learn about different techniques to make pressed flower art, twig monogram ornaments, botanical leaf prints, and natural sun catchers. These unique crafts will be used to capture the beauty and majesty of nature. With daily outdoor excursions, hands-on art projects, and opportunities for self-expression, this camp is the perfect combination of art, adventure, and nature. Join us for a summer of creativity, exploration, and appreciation for the natural world. Register now to unleash your inner artist in the great outdoors!

Don’t stress about your summer math! Instead, spend a week having fun working through it with Prairie teacher David Reske. Get Started on Summer Math 9 will focus on helping Prairie students understand concepts in their summer math packets. The course will allow students to easily and successfully complete their summer math project as well as extension concepts. 

In this week-long workshop, students will explore a variety of friendship bracelet-making techniques. Students will learn how to create a simple twisted bracelet as well as ladder, jellyfish, chevron, and fishtail pattern friendship bracelets. Campers will walk away with an understanding of basic knots and bracelet-making artistry, their very own friendship bracelet-making kit, and a lot of bracelets for friends, family and themselves. According to tradition, one ties a bracelet onto the wrist of a friend as a symbol of friendship and may wish something at that moment. The bracelet shall be worn until it falls off by itself to honor the hard work and love put into making it. 

Do you love squishies? Do you want to learn how to make your very own? Then Make Your Own Squishies is the camp for you! In Make Your Own Squishies, you will use a variety of crafting materials to create three different types of fidget-friendly, stress-relieving squishies. Campers will walk away with a collection of different personalized squishies and the knowledge to create their very own squishies at home. 

A workshop tailored to rising Prairie 5th graders who want to gain skills and confidence in their writing. The course will focus on any writing that is due in connection with their summer reading assignments (see MS Summer Reading Requirements) and creative writing such as short stories, poetry, or journalism. The hope is to publish the student writing on a Google site to share with family and friends. Workshop participants are encouraged to read their required summer reading book or take Mrs. Gasser’s workshop, Get Started on Summer Reading, the week before this class.

A workshop tailored to rising Prairie 6th and 7th graders who want to gain skills and confidence in their writing. The course will focus on any writing that is due in connection with their summer reading assignments (see MS Summer Reading Requirements) and creative writing such as short stories, poetry, or journalism. The hope is to publish the student writing on a Google site to share with family and friends. Workshop participants are encouraged to read their required summer reading book or take Mrs. Gasser’s workshop, Get Started on Summer Reading, the week before this class. 

Join Prairie Varsity Volleyball Coach Lisa Yunker and her staff in a skills-focused camp.  Players will receive instruction on all fundamental skills and incorporate them into competitive game situations.

Get ready to dodge, dip, and dive at Summer Dodgeball! This high-energy camp is designed for kids who love to play and compete. Participants will learn and improve their dodgeball skills through a variety of drills and games led by experienced coaches. The focus will be on teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun in a safe and supportive environment. With daily games, challenges, and tournaments, this camp is guaranteed to provide non-stop action and excitement. Join us for a summer of dodging, laughing, and making new friends. Register now to secure your spot on the court!

Get ready to dodge, dip, and dive at Summer Dodgeball! This high-energy camp is designed for kids who love to play and compete. Participants will learn and improve their dodgeball skills through a variety of drills and games led by experienced coaches. The focus will be on teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun in a safe and supportive environment. With daily games, challenges, and tournaments, this camp is guaranteed to provide non-stop action and excitement. Join us for a summer of dodging, laughing, and making new friends. Register now to secure your spot on the court!

This Vinyasa-style power yoga class will move at a steady pace to keep your practice fluid, creative, and energizing. It is a strength-building class, designed to increase flexibility and focus. You can count on leaving with energy, empowerment, and mind-body connection.