Curious about our daily rhythm? While every day is different, a typical day at Hawks’ Haven looks like this:

• 8:00 AM: Arrival & Morning Mix-Up!
• 8:30 AM: Team Huddle & Morning Warm-Up Games
• 9:00 AM: Action Station 1 
• 9:30 AM: Epic Theme Challenge 1
• 10:00 AM: Creation Station
• 10:30 AM: Recess
• 11:00 AM: Lunch
• 12:00 PM: Action Station 2
• 1:00 PM: Spotlight
• 1:00 PM: Rest/Quiet Time (4K/K) or Small Group Games
• 1:30 PM: Action Station 3
• 2:00 PM: Reading
• 2:30 PM: Epic Theme Challenge 2
• 3:00 PM: Action Station 4
• 3:30-5:30 PM: Dismissal or Extended Care fun!

Every week, we pack up and head out for an exciting off-campus journey! Our field trips are designed to spark wonder and offer new experiences. From local museums and nature centers to unique community landmarks, campers get to explore the world around them in a safe, supervised environment.

Our 90-acre campus on the shores of Lake Michigan is the ultimate summer playground! We spend our days soaking up the fresh air with classic outdoor fun. Campers enjoy picnics on the grass, hands-on gardening projects, and a wide mix of sports and recreational games that make the most of our beautiful lakeside setting.

It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week! Fridays are for swimsuits, water shoes, and goggles. We beat the heat with high-energy water games like sponge relays, water limbo, and spray bottle tag.

Welcome to Bricktopia, where imagination meets engineering! Campers will step into a world of creativity and innovation as they design and build amazing LEGO projects that move, lift, and spin. Throughout the week, young engineers will learn how to use gears, pulleys, and simple machines to bring their ideas to life.

From crafting a working Ferris wheel and roller coaster to designing a functional drawbridge, elevator, and even a mini carnival game, campers will put their problem-solving skills to the test while exploring real-world engineering concepts in a fun, hands-on way.

By the end of the week, Bricktopia will come alive with motion and excitement as campers showcase their incredible creations in a grand LEGO amusement park display!

Join us in the Wonderland Lab for a hands-on, imagination-filled adventure in cardboard engineering! Campers will dream up and build creative projects such as an upcycled bedroom chair, a giant Halloween mask, or even a fort fit for a king. This camp blends creativity, design, and engineering as students transform simple cardboard into extraordinary creations.

In this imaginative and energetic class, students will bring stories to life through creative drama and improvisation. Using their actor tools—body, voice, and imagination—students will create original characters, build unique storylines, and collaborate through movement and play. The session culminates in a fun, 15-minute presentation on the final day, where students share their original performance and celebrate their creativity and confidence on stage.

Step into the wild world of science at Dr. Matz’s Mega Mad Science Lab! Campers will conduct wacky experiments, make amazing chemical reactions, and explore the weird and wonderful side of science. From bubbling potions to electric art, every day is packed with hands-on experiments that spark curiosity, creativity, and plenty of “wow” moments. Get ready to mix, measure, and make a mess—all while having a blast discovering the magic of science!

Dungeon Master’s Realm invites young adventurers into a world of imagination, teamwork, and epic storytelling! In this tabletop role-playing summer camp, campers will step into the land of Dungeons & Dragons, where they’ll create original characters, explore mysterious realms, solve puzzles, and embark on heroic quests guided by an experienced Dungeon Master.

Throughout the week, campers will learn the fundamentals of gameplay—including character creation, cooperative decision-making, and narrative problem-solving—while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to D&D, Dungeon Master’s Realm offers a welcoming environment where every camper has a role to play and every idea matters.

Each day blends guided gameplay with world-building activities, strategy challenges, and imaginative storytelling, culminating in a shared adventure shaped by the campers themselves. From clever negotiations to daring dungeon crawls, no two campaigns are ever the same.

Grab your dice, gather your party, and prepare for an unforgettable journey—the Realm awaits!

*Dungeon Master’s Realm is a follow-up to last year’s Dungeon Master’s Quest, offering returning campers a brand-new adventure with new storylines, challenges, and realms to explore—no prior experience required.

Flight Quest is an action-packed summer camp where young explorers take to the skies using Drone Legends Expeditions. Campers will learn the science and engineering behind flight while piloting drones through hands-on missions and challenges. As they navigate obstacle courses and solve real-world problems, they’ll build teamwork, creativity, and confidence.

Orff Ensemble Lab is a hands-on music workshop where students create, play, and explore music together using the Orff approach—learning through playing, listening, and experimenting.

Students will work as a whole group using barred instruments, drums, body percussion, and rhythm instruments to build layered musical pieces in an ensemble setting. Activities focus on playing more complex melodies, managing multiple independent parts, and strengthening ensemble skills like listening, timing, and teamwork. Improvisation will be woven throughout the camp as students experiment with creating their own rhythms and melodies in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Along the way, students will explore groove, variation, and musical conversation — opening the door to styles like Orff-inspired jazz.

This camp welcomes all skill levels, from students new to Orff instruments to experienced mallet players looking for a challenge. Every participant has an important role, and the focus is on collaboration, creativity, and the fun of making music together.

A 15-minute presentation will be held for families on the final day of class.

Dungeon Master’s Realm invites young adventurers into a world of imagination, teamwork, and epic storytelling! In this tabletop role-playing summer camp, campers will step into the land of Dungeons & Dragons, where they’ll create original characters, explore mysterious realms, solve puzzles, and embark on heroic quests guided by an experienced Dungeon Master.

Throughout the week, campers will learn the fundamentals of gameplay—including character creation, cooperative decision-making, and narrative problem-solving—while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to D&D, Dungeon Master’s Realm offers a welcoming environment where every camper has a role to play and every idea matters.

Each day blends guided gameplay with world-building activities, strategy challenges, and imaginative storytelling, culminating in a shared adventure shaped by the campers themselves. From clever negotiations to daring dungeon crawls, no two campaigns are ever the same.

Grab your dice, gather your party, and prepare for an unforgettable journey—the Realm awaits!

*Dungeon Master’s Realm is a follow-up to last year’s Dungeon Master’s Quest, offering returning campers a brand-new adventure with new storylines, challenges, and realms to explore—no prior experience required.

Campers dive into hands-on STEM fun with coding and robotics. Through creative storytelling, robot challenges, and build-and-code engineering projects, kids learn the basics of coding, problem-solving, and teamwork.

This focused and engaging class invites students to strengthen their actor tools through stage movement, voice work, and character development. Students will dive into scenes from First Stage’s 26–27 season of plays, learning how to analyze text, collaborate with scene partners, and bring characters to life on stage. The class concludes with a 30-minute presentation on the final day, giving students the opportunity to showcase their work and growing confidence in performance.

Unplug and dive into the ultimate battle of wits! In this action-packed camp, the table is your battlefield and strategy is your weapon. Challenge your friends to epic duels, outsmart your opponents in high-stakes strategy games, and conquer new worlds on the game board. Led by board game expert Steve DeLorenzo, you will master the mechanics of the hottest modern games, bluff your way to the top, and claim your title as the tabletop champion. No screens, just pure adrenaline and brainpower!

Come on down… for the ultimate pizza experience!

Ready to become a pizza pro? In this delicious camp, students will trade the cafeteria for the kitchen and learn the art of pizza making. We will start by crafting our own dough and savory sauce from scratch, then fire up the gas ovens to master four iconic styles: the classic New York slice, the crispy Chicago thin, the authentic Neapolitan, and the deep, cheesy Detroit. From tossing the perfect crust to choosing gourmet toppings, campers will taste their way through pizza history and leave with skills they can use forever.

Ready to make music with just four strings and a whole lot of fun? Wake Me Up Before Uke Go-Go is an energetic ukulele workshop designed to get students playing real songs fast. Whether you’re picking up a ukulele for the very first time or want to tighten up your basic chord skills, this camp is your musical jumpstart.

Campers will learn essential beginner ukulele chords and strumming patterns through a variety of familiar, kid-friendly songs. Each day focuses on building confidence, coordination, and musical fluency. We’ll break down new concepts, learn how to practice independently, play together as a group, and celebrate progress along the way, even when mistakes happen.

By the end of the workshop, students will be able to strum along with multiple songs, switch chords more smoothly, and feel confident making music independently or with friends.

A 15-minute presentation will be held for families on the final day of class.

*Each student will be provided with a school-owned ukulele to use during the workshop. Students are also welcome to bring their own ukulele if they prefer.

Young Music Makers is a playful, hands-on music camp inspired by the Orff approach—a child-centered way of learning music through playing, moving, and creating.

Campers will explore sound using barred instruments like xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels, along with drums, hand percussion instruments, and body percussion. Through guided activities, students will develop and increase basic mallet skills, practice listening to one another, and experience how different musical parts work together as a whole group.

Our growing musical skills will come to life through children’s literature, as stories transform into musical soundscapes filled with rhythm, melody, and imagination. Kid-friendly movement activities will help students feel the beat and express personal ideas.

This camp encourages creativity, teamwork, and curiosity in a welcoming environment where every sound matters and making music together is the main event.

A 15-minute presentation will be held for families on the final day of class.

Get ready to shoot, dribble, and score like a true hero at Hoop Heroes! Each day, campers will hit the court for fast-paced basketball mini games like Lightning, Around the World, Knockout, H-O-R-S-E, and more. From skill challenges to team relays and creative trick-shot contests, everyone will have a chance to show off their moves and cheer on their friends. Whether you’re a future MVP or just love playing for fun, Hoop Heroes is all about teamwork, friendly competition, and having a blast on the court!