August 3 - 7, 2026

List of 15 items.

• SPACE EXPLORERS: BEYOND THE STARS CAMP

  Ages 4-7 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425
  
  

  Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure! In this camp, young astronauts will journey through the galaxy, exploring planets, stars, and space phenomena through hands-on activities, experiments, and crafts. From designing rockets to discovering constellations, each day is a new mission in the vast universe. Perfect for curious kids who dream of exploring beyond the stars!

• SUMMER FOREST PROGRAM

  Grades PK-1 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $450
  
  

  Adventure awaits in the Forest! Join us for a week of outdoor exploration and adventure at Hawken School’s immersive summer camp, set in our beautiful forest! Campers will spend the week hiking, exploring the natural world, and discovering the wonders of nature. With the ever-changing landscape, every day offers something new. Led by experienced instructors, this camp emphasizes collaboration, environmental awareness, and personal growth in a fun, supportive environment. Give your child the opportunity to unplug, make lasting memories, and develop new skills!

• TAKE AND BAKE

  Ages 4-9 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425

  
  

  Get ready to cook up some fun! In this camp, kids will prepare delicious dishes and creative projects that they can take home and bake with their families. From homemade cookies to mini pizzas and fun craft treats, campers will learn the basics of cooking and enjoy quality time in the kitchen. Perfect for young chefs who love to bake and share tasty creations with loved ones!

• BARBIE’S FASHION AND DESIGN LAB CAMP

  Ages 4-9 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425
  
  

  Step into Barbie’s stylish world and design your own fashion creations! In this camp, kids will explore the art of fashion design, from sketching stylish outfits to customizing accessories and creating fabulous looks. With Barbie as the inspiration, campers will use their creativity to bring their fashion ideas to life, all while learning about trends, fabrics, and design techniques. Perfect for kids who love fashion and want to express their unique style!

• FORT BUILDERS CAMP

  Ages 8-11 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  August 3 - 7, 2026

  $425

  
  

  This camp is for all who are curious and creative. Campers will construct structures using a variety of building materials and their imagination. They can transform cardboard boxes into multiple levels with window treatments and entryways as well as explore surface textures and design on the interior and exterior using paint, recycled, and found natural materials. We will also go outside to create forts made of sticks and other items from nature. The skills of problem-solving, cooperation, and imaginative play will be the focus of this very fun and exciting week of camp.

  
  

• YOUNG PICASSO ART MASTERS CAMP

  Ages 6-10 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425
  
  

  Calling all young artists! In this creative camp, kids will explore their imaginations and develop their art skills through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. From colorful masterpieces to playful abstract art, each day brings a new project designed to spark creativity and confidence. With plenty of hands-on activities and fun art techniques, this camp is perfect for budding Picassos eager to express themselves and bring their ideas to life on canvas and beyond!

• YOUNG LEGO BUILDERS

  Ages 4-8 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425
  
  

  This camp is for our youngest and emerging LEGO builders. Campers will spend an exciting week of LEGO-building fun, using imagination and creativity to guide them in making original LEGO creations. In addition to open-ended LEGO play, campers will receive instruction in basic building design, learning how to create a solid base for buildings, incorporating wheels to make things go, bridging large gaps, and much more. If your child can’t get enough time building with LEGO bricks, this is the camp for him/her.

• HARRY POTTER: JOURNEY FROM MUGGLE TO WIZARD

  Ages 8-14 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $450

  
  

  Discover secrets and spells straight from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as you travel to the magical world of Harry Potter! Campers will participate in Quidditch tournaments, spell casting, and more while exploring the themes from the book and movie series. Do you have what it takes to practice your potions and spells? Join us for this week-long experience that is sure to transform you from your muggle self!

• JR. ALL-STAR CAMP

  Ages 6-10 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425
  
  

  All-Star Sports Camp is the perfect fit for the active child that just can’t get enough running, jumping, throwing, and kicking during the day. This skill- and game-based camp offers your young athlete the perfect opportunity to learn and excel in a variety of sports in an exciting camp setting. New skills will be taught, and old ones will be developed through carefully planned drills that are then practiced through age-appropriate competitions. Join veteran Hawken Day Camp counselors for an action-packed week of on-the-move sports fun.

• MINECRAFT

  Ages 7-12 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425
  
  

  Come enjoy a week exploring the virtual world of Minecraft. Daily adventures await every morning when campers enter pre-constructed worlds to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and build virtual communities. Children will be able to exercise their creative muscles in the Minecraft camp’s very own Minecraft server. While set in “creative mode,” campers will be able to utilize unlimited resources to build whatever they can imagine and then explore each other’s creations. Hawken camp will supply laptops and mice, and a Hawken IT staff member will be available to assist children with computer skills as well as Minecraft gameplay.

• CAMP LEAD Amazing Chase: Global Quest

  Grades 5–8 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $450
  
  

  Pack your passports! This high-energy leadership camp takes adventure to a whole new level! In Amazing Chase: Global Quest, campers “journey” around the world, diving into fast-paced, culturally themed challenges that test their problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. From negotiating international business deals to tackling global challenges, each day brings new destinations and bold missions that require strategic thinking and cross-cultural teamwork.  As they race from continent to continent, campers will develop advanced leadership skills, learn how to navigate diverse perspectives, and discover what it takes to lead on a global scale.

• ADVANCED COMIC DRAWING

  Ages 10-15 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425

  
  

  This camp is designed to take comic enthusiasts and artists to the next level of drawing and developing unique characters and stories. If you have participated in the Cartooning/Comic Book History camp and enjoyed it, this is an opportunity to build on the skills you began developing. During this week of comic-focused fun, campers will work to create finished comic pages that tell the story of new characters. Professional cartoonist Thom Zahler will help guide campers through the process of producing a cohesive, well-crafted story and drawings that can be developed into a full series.

• CUPCAKE WARS

  Ages 10-15 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $450
  
  

  Get ready to bake, decorate, and compete in the ultimate cupcake showdown! In this camp, campers will create their own signature cupcakes, from mixing the batter to designing creative frosting masterpieces. Each day will feature a new challenge, where kids can show off their baking skills and compete for fun prizes. Perfect for aspiring bakers who love to mix creativity with a little friendly competition!

• JUNIOR ARCHITECTS: BUILDING WONDERS

  Ages 10-15 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $450
  
  

  Calling all aspiring architects! In this camp, campers will explore the world of design and construction, creating their own incredible structures using a variety of materials. From sketching blueprints to building models, they’ll learn the fundamentals of architecture while bringing their unique visions to life. Perfect for kids who love to design, build, and dream big about the structures of tomorrow!

• LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: iPAD FILMS

  Grades 6–8 | One Week | 9am–3pm | Lyndhurst Campus

  $425

  
  

  Use your imagination, creativity, and love of technology in a study of filmmaking basics. Using iPads, campers will learn how to write scripts, plan and sketch storyboards, film scenes, and edit their own short films. Campers will have the opportunity to make stop-action films, music videos, and feature films as well. In a fun culmination, we will host a film festival where all films will be screened! Take a walk down the “red carpet” as we celebrate your cinematic masterpieces at a special screening at the end of the week.