Hawk Circle Wilderness Programs began in 1989 as a one week camp experience for teens, in the Upper Hudson Valley.   After eight years, we moved in 1997 to Cherry Valley, NY where we currently base our camps and programs.

We are situated on approximately 200 acres of woods, meadows, and wetlands on an old farmstead. This area is very rural, about an hour southwest of Albany. The ecosystem here is host to a great diversity of wildlife, from fishers, bears, and bald eagles to weasels, humming birds, and porcupines.

Our outdoor wilderness camp is rugged yet comfortable with participants sleeping in tents, timber framed cabins and lean-to.  Food for our programs is hearty, cooked fresh, and organic when possible, with lots of vegetables direct from our organic gardens in season. We offer excellent healthy meals that kids like and find familiar. Our facilities include an infirmary, outdoor showers, a commercial kitchen, outdoor basketball court as well as a tipi for gatherings and craft activities. Medical facilities and a supportive local community are close by and our staff undergo a safety training that satisfies or exceeds the standards set by the New York State Dept. of Health, our certifying agency. Our staff are professionals who make the difference in providing a quality experience for all of our programs.