What does summer camp do for kids beyond fun?
What does summer camp do for kids beyond fun?
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2019 Summer Camp Recap
This summer 54 of our Huawni Families shared insightful feedback. The goal? To make camp better! A big priority this past summer was camper care. As y...
Men's & Women's Director Q&A
Big things are happening in the Camp Huawni office! Almost 3 weeks ago, Jonathan & I got married! We are officially back in the office after spend...
Thankful
I don’t think I’ve fully processed my departure from camp just yet but as I wind down on the last couple of days of my time at Huawni I am reminded of...
2019 Highlight Videos
Miss the summer yet? Here are your 2019 summer camp highlight videos. Enjoy! Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 What was your favo...
Last Opening Day of 2019
For the last time this Summer, our Staff grabbed their khakis & nametags for one last Opening Day as we welcomed in our Session 5 Campers. After 4...
Same Traditions. Unique Memories. One Tribe.
Just a few weeks ago Mandi and I welcomed our new son, Westley Austin Adams, into the world. Oddly enough, having Westley was perfect timing for me be...
Why Am I Here?
Sundays at Camp are special.. we try & pack in just as much fun as any other day, while still providing extra time of rest for all of Camp to take...
Tribal Teams Announced!
After Talent Show last night, we inducted 43 first-time two week Campers onto either Caddo or Tejas. I know you’re all excited to hear which tribe you...
Nowhere To Be
Outside of summer camp, everything is scheduled- school, football practice, clubs. One thing I have a new found appreciation for this summer is the ti...
The Ones Who Make It Happen
As we’re nearing the middle of Session 4, I wanted to take a moment to recognize the humans that make it all happen Summer after Summer…the Camp Huawn...
Slow Moments at Camp
It is always funny to me that the first morning of a new session, all the kids are up and going at 6:30 am! Campers are excited about everything that ...
Pat Linda Adams Receive Golden Pine Cone Award
With gratitude we honor Pat and Linda Adams as recipients of the Golden Pine Cone Award. This award is bestowed upon Huawni Tribe Members who have put...
Session 4 Has Begun!
This morning our Staff grabbed their nametags & filled up their water bottles as we welcomed in our Session 4 Campers today! We survived one of th...
Sweet Moments at the Summer Tree
Today all of Camp grabbed their lawn chairs & water bottles to meet under the Summer Tree to share our hearts with one another, share memories and...
The Competition Is On!
This morning started unlike any other at Camp, but was a day packed full of competition, sportsmanship, & tribal red & blue. One of the bigges...
Rain Rain Go Away...
Wiffle Ball was in full swing tonight but so was some bad weather. This has not been the first nor will it be the last rainy days here at camp. Despit...
What is Running Deer?
Hey Huawni Families! I’m sure you’ve heard some about the Running Deer Program, a program we started three summers ago to enrich our older campers Cam...
Sundays at Huawni
Happy Sunday everyone! Sundays at Camp are a little bit different than any other day of the week. It’s a chance for everyone to slow down and reminisc...
The Weekend is Here!
Happy Friday from Camp Huawni! Today was another full & exciting day of activities in the morning & afternoon. Today started out with French T...
Thursday Report!
Thursday is here, & we can’t believe that we are nearing the end of Week One of Session 3! Today’s fun started out with Flag Raising lead by Hone....
The Phantom Strikes Once Again!
As Campers scurried up to Flag Pole Hill this morning after a memorable evening of Fishing (check out pictures below), none of them were expecting wha...
Kicking Off Session 3!
Today is Monday, June 24th, otherwise known as the first day of Session 3!! After a big rain storm last night, Flag Raising was covered in clouds and ...
Getting Into The Swing of Things!
As all the campers enter into their second full day of camp, it is met with a ton of fun activities, great food (corn dogs at lunch were a hit!), &...
Opening Day Session 3!
We are so excited to be kicking off Session 3 of our 55th summer of Camp! Parents, here’s what happened after everyone left. After Opening Day Dinn...
How Good It Is That Memories Last
The final full day of Session 2 is upon us and campers wasted no time this morning in sharing what was on their hearts. After Breakfast (French Toast ...
Celebrate Good Times!
Tonight we celebrated the past two weeks on the Front Lawn at the famous, famous, MOST FAMOUS Celebration! Celebration is a time of fun carnival games...
ADTC Pics!
Being my first year here working at Camp Huawni the build-up to All Day Tribal Comp has lived up to the HYPE! Blue, Red, Caddo, Tejas- the competition...
Smoke Signals: Camper Edition Vol. 2
Camper Smoke Signals Vol. 2 Sing Song is a special part of Camp. Everyone meets underneath the Pine Trees & starry night to sing Camp classics tha...
Back on Track!
After a rainy Sunday, everyone was itchin’ to get back in the flow of Camp. Morning activities put us back on track today and included field sports, S...
Sunday... With A Twist
Sundays at Camp are a chance to reflect on the past week of activities and memories, rest up before another week full of Camp fun, and enjoy the peace...
Tribal Competition DAY ONE!
Last night, all campers came together with their new tribes to mark the start of Tribal Competition. This morning campers had their first shot at indi...
The Turn
Weekends at Camp are special. Camp slows down and campers and staff have the opportunity to rest. Also known as “The Turn”…the halfway point of a two ...
C-O-N-N-E-C-T
Today, all of Camp went against all the rules and participated in CONNECT!! For those who don’t know what Connect is, it’s a day where YOUR campers de...
Play Day in the Piney Woods
This morning, Wednesday June 12, started like every other morning. Campers waking up to go to Flag Raising, Special Music, then… Chicken Train was on ...
Second Day of Camp Report!
The second full day of Camp was not one to disappoint! Today your campers spent the day hanging out at the Critter Pond, and splashing around at the P...
A Day of Firsts
One of my favorite things about Summer Camp is the amount of “firsts” there are. Whether it’s a camper’s first time away from home, a staffer’s first ...
What is True Significance?
What is true significance, really? As Huawni Campers begin to leave our gates, our hope is that in some form or fashion they began, or continued, to d...
Recap of the Last Day of Session 1!
Today was the last full day of Camp and it was jam packed with all of Huawni’s favorite things. We started the day with our daily Flag Raising and bre...
Smoke Signals: Camper Edition Vol. 1
Our best storytellers at Camp are those who experience it with us daily- YOUR campers! This summer, we want to highlight some of our awesome camper’s ...
Gentle Rains Slowing Down
Wednesday was chalked full of special moments and marked the half way point of Session 1! We enjoyed some gentle showers in the morning as well as a f...
Reaching For a Cane Pole, Not a Phone
The first day of our 55th summer here at Camp Huawni is complete! Day one’s recipe for success included cabin inspection, 6 different activity periods...
Huawni's Got Talent!
Day 2 of Camp was here & gone before we knew it! It was another awesome day full of laughs, activities, & that summer sun. Campers are now mor...
Opening Day Session 1 2019
Hey Huawni Families! Just like that- another Opening Day has come & Summer 2019 is officially in full swing! Today marks the start of Huawni’s 55t...
Carving Your Name in History
The Hike to the Carving Trees is unique to Huawni and is a time where all of Camp gets together to go on a hike and get muddy. We go to a creek bed an...
Where's Waldo?
Huawni Families, For those who haven’t heard the big news yet, this Summer we will be using Waldo Photos. Waldo is a super cool photo facial recogniti...
A Camp Legacy The Need To Unplug
I attended summer camp at Huawni from 1982-1984. I was a foster child and transitioning into my adoption. I had no idea what overnight camp was and wa...
Camp Kitchen Renovation Update!
We have some big news from the Dining Hall. Ms. Ada’s fried chicken will be made in an updated kitchen this summer! In addition to a new fryer, we’ll ...
Safety at Camp: The Questions You Should be Asking
Our campers’ safety at Camp Huawni is everything. As a parent of two energetic boys, I do my best to not be the helicopter parent. Shouldn’t I, the ow...
But Wait, There's More!
One thing I feel we can all agree on is the fact that it is such a good feeling to get something new. Whether it is a new pair of sneakers, a new car,...
Did Someone Say Facial Recognition?
Hello Huawni Families! The days of spending hours searching and searching for pictures of your children at Camp are over because… drum roll please… Ca...
Camp Party Tour Continues!
We’re continuing the Camp Party Tour this Spring! Check to see when we are coming to your city: SHREVEPORT LA – Thursday, January 31st, 6pm, The Barto...
One is Silver, the Other is Gold
2019 is in full swing and we all know what that means – Camp is one month closer to being here! A new year, a new summer, and an opportunity for new m...
New Year New You?
It’s the time of year to start our New Year’s resolutions! Many of us have a list that consists of losing weight, reading more, getting to bed earlier...