Camp Hawkeye - Session I
Camp Hawkeye is an inclusive overnight camp in New Hampshire fostering independence, community, and respect through...
▌ Editor's read Camp Hawkeye's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, founded by Jess and Garrett, has been operating since 2009, indicating over a decade of experience. It is a for-profit organization. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to camper safety and supervision. The camp offers a diverse range of activities, emphasizing social-emotional learning and inclusivity. Google reviews for Camp Hawkeye show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the camp's inclusive environment and positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 172009+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Hawkeye - Session I is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 17 (2009 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 165 Camp Good News Rd, Charlestown, NH 03603, USA
- Phone: (781) 315-1297
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. $500 deposit required. Sibling discount of 10% for each additional child on 4-week or longer sessions. Early registration discount of $250 for 4-week or longer registrations before November 1. Financial aid is available.
↗ What parents like
- Inclusive for all humans
- Financial aid available
↘ Watch for
- No discounts for 2-week sessions
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Hawkeye - Session I
- What ages does Camp Hawkeye - Session I accept?
- Camp Hawkeye - Session I is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Hawkeye - Session I cost?
- Camp Hawkeye - Session I publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. USD. $500 deposit required. Sibling discount of 10% for each additional child on 4-week or longer sessions. Early registration discount of $250 for 4-week or longer registrations before November 1. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Hawkeye - Session I's hours?
- Camp Hawkeye - Session I runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Hawkeye - Session I accredited?
- Yes — Camp Hawkeye - Session I is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 2009 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Hawkeye - Session I?
- Camp Hawkeye - Session I is operated by a private business, with 2009 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Hawkeye - Session I provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Hawkeye - Session I includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Hawkeye - Session I compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Charlestown?
- Camp Hawkeye - Session I is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Charlestown that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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