Upcoming events.
Upcoming events
Annual Spring Soiree
Featuring guest speaker Jason Herbert, Headmaster of the Western Academy
Join the Hawthorn Community for a Special Evening of Conversation, Connection, and Inspiration.
Bedford Historical Hall - 608 old post road | Bedford, New York
$25 per Person | $40 per Couple
Email Alexis Walls with any questions about the event.
Holy Mass & Sacrament of First Penance for Girls
All parents of Hawthorn Girls are invited to join us for this weekday morning mass at St. Patrick’s Church. Right after mass, Hawthorn girls who will be receiving First Communion on 5/31, will receive the Sacrament of First Confession. Coffee and treats to follow!
Fatherhood Conference
The Vocation of Fatherhood and the 21 Century Family at Bedford Post Inn
Fatherhood matters - now more than ever.
In a culture full of noise about masculinity, work, and family life, fathers are being asked to do one of the most important jobs imaginable: form the next generation.
This conference invites men to reflect on their vocation as fathers and husbands, and connect with other men striving to lead their families well.
A day of practical wisdom, honest conversation, and brotherhood among men committed to marriage and family life.
Hawthorn Fathers - $35 | Friends & Guests - $45
Holy Mass & Sacrament of First Penance for Boys
All parents of Hawthorn Boys are invited to join us for this weekday morning mass at St. Patrick’s Church. Right after mass, Hawthorn boys who will be receiving First Communion on 5/31, will receive the Sacrament of First Confession. Coffee and treats to follow!
First Communion Rehearsal
All First Communicants are required to attend this rehearsal, led by Pauline MacDonald. Please plan to pick up your child from school and bring them over to St. Patrick’s church, where all logistics for the First Communion Mass will be communicated. We ask that you remain at the rehearsal with your child to support their preparedness.
Hawthorn's First Communion
Feel free to invite your family and friends to attend Hawthorn’s First Communion Mass. Following Mass, all are invited to a reception at The Hawthorn School.
The Dangerous Camp for Boys
Dates: July 6-10 & July 13-17, 9:00am to 2:30pm, at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys Ages 8-12
Cost: $350 per week
Are you interested in building your own slingshot? Does the idea of full field nerf battles excite you? This camp invites boys to test their courage, curiosity, and craftsmanship by doing real things with their hands, minds, and friends. They’ll build, explore, and take on healthy risks that grow confidence, grit, and teamwork. Developing mind and body, this camp will help boys spend their summer leisure well.
Daring Camp for Girls
Dates: July 6-10 & July 13-17, 9:00am to 2:30pm, at Hawthorn
Age Group: Girls Ages 8-12
Cost: $350 per week
This camp invites girls to grow in confidence, courage, and creativity through meaningful adventure, hands-on skills, and joyful time spent outdoors with friends. They’ll build campfires, make charcoal, hike local trails to sketch in nature, and so much more!
Forest School Adventure Camp
Dates: July 6-10 & July 13-17, 9:00am - Noon at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys & Girls Ages 4-7
Cost: $250 per week
Come get muddy, play in the creek, climb, build, and dig your way into summer fun! Little explorers will learn to identify plants, trees, bugs, and birds, as they are guided through the woods, rain or shine, for all kinds of outdoor adventures!
Daring Camp for Girls II
Dates: July 6-10 & July 13-17, 9:00am to 2:30pm, at Hawthorn
Age Group: Girls Ages 8-12
Cost: $350 per week
This camp invites girls to grow in confidence, courage, and creativity through meaningful adventure, hands-on skills, and joyful time spent outdoors with friends. They’ll build campfires, make charcoal, hike local trails to sketch in nature, and so much more!
The Dangerous Camp for Boys II
Dates: July 6-10 & July 13-17, 9:00am to 2:30pm, at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys Ages 8-12
Cost: $350 per week
Are you interested in building your own slingshot? Does the idea of full field nerf battles excite you? This camp invites boys to test their courage, curiosity, and craftsmanship by doing real things with their hands, minds, and friends. They’ll build, explore, and take on healthy risks that grow confidence, grit, and teamwork. Developing mind and body, this camp will help boys spend their summer leisure well.
Forest School Adventure Camp II
Dates: July 6-10 & July 13-17, 9:00am - Noon at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys & Girls Ages 4-7
Cost: $250 per week
Come get muddy, play in the creek, climb, build, and dig your way into summer fun! Little explorers will learn to identify plants, trees, bugs, and birds, as they are guided through the woods, rain or shine, for all kinds of outdoor adventures!
Storybook Ballet Camp
Dates: July 13-17, 12:00pm-2:30pm, at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys & Girls Ages 4-7
Cost: $250 per week
Dive into Classical Literature and learn to dance! Read, imagine, twirl, and jump along with your favorite characters.
Campers will read stories and fairytales such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Sleeping Beauty". This camp may be combined with Forest School Adventure camp in the morning.
Slapshots & Stories
Dates: July 20-24 from 9.00am to 12:00pm at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys Ages 8-12 years
Cost: $250 per week
Campers will learn the fundamentals of Floor Hockey - skills, rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship - while also building confidence in paragraph writing, grammar, cursive, and editing. Whether your child is new to hockey or already loves the game, this camp offers challenge, growth, and fun in equal measure.
Hit The Ground Running Camp
Dates: August 24-28, 9.00am to 12:00pm at Hawthorn
Age Group: Boys Grades 3-6
Cost: $250 per week
This Rugby and Back-to-School Boot Camp will help your sons prepare for the fall Rugby season with a week of intensive training; blow away those summer cobwebs and hit the ground running this Fall. We will spend the morning working on Rugby basics, including tackling. During the downtime, we will get ourselves ready for school with tips on how to be more efficient and more effective in your schoolwork. Camp limited to 15 students from Grades 3 through 6, first-come first-served.
"Grow Strong" Back-to-School Camp
Dates: August 24-28, 2026. 9:00am - 12:00 pm
Age Group: Girls Ages 8-12
Cost: $250 per week
Grow Strong Back-to-School Camp is designed to help girls enter the new school year with confidence, competence, and joy.
Throughout the week, campers will develop traditional, hands-on skills such as gardening, cooking, crafting, sewing, and embroidery—learning patience, creativity, and care through meaningful work.
Alongside these practical skills, girls will be guided in building strong habits for the academic year ahead, including organization, time management, and goal-setting strategies to help them thrive in their studies.
Each day will also include team-building activities, active outdoor games, and designated time for prayer and reflection, fostering both friendship and personal growth.
Father-Daughter Dance
The Hawthorn School cordially invites you to the
FATHER -DAUGHTER DANCE
CLUB HAWTHORN
483 OLD POST ROAD
BEDFORD, NY 10549RD, NY 10549
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
An evening of dessert, dancing, and unforgettable memories awaits.
TICKETS $40 PER FAMILY
Hawthorn Open House
We Invite You to Join Us for an Upcoming Admissions Event
Meet our esteemed faculty, explore our campus, observe classes in session, and experience firsthand whether Hawthorn is the ideal fit for your child.
Motherhood Conferences
Come rest and reclaim the joy of motherhood at The Bedford Post Inn
Step away for a day to connect with friends and refocus on what matters most.
Renew your vision for family life, reflect on how to build up the family culture you really want, and just sit still for a while. Together we will buoy the best of our hopes and dreams, while wrangling with the raw realities of motherhood.
Linger over lunch at the Bedford Post Inn, with coffee, dessert, the option of Mass, or just hang out on the porch! Find space to breathe, laugh, listen, be heard, & be yourself.
Hawthorn Mothers — $35 | Friends & Guests — $45
2026 Hawthorn Family (April)
Join the Hawthorn community and parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church for celebration of Sunday Mass with refreshments and hospitality to follow. If you plan to attend, please email: hawthornparentsguild@gmail.com.
2026 Hawthorn Family (March)
Join the Hawthorn community and parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church for celebration of Sunday Mass with refreshments and hospitality to follow. If you plan to attend, please email: hawthornparentsguild@gmail.com.
2026 Hawthorn Family (February)
Join the Hawthorn community and parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church for celebration of Sunday Mass with refreshments and hospitality to follow. If you plan to attend, please email: hawthornparentsguild@gmail.com.
Couples’ Dinner
Join us for appetizers, drinks, dinner, dessert, and a presentation by Colin Gleason, Head of Lower School at The Heights. Tickets are $100/person. To reserve, click here.
Hawthorn Family Ski Trip to West Mountain
If attending, look out for emails from the Hawthorn Parents Guild with updates and other logistical details
Fathers’ League Meetup
Join Hawthorn dads at RPM Raceway in Stamford, CT for Go-Kart racing, drinks, and food. Contact Jared Paletti for more information.
2026 Hawthorn Family (January)
Join the Hawthorn community and parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church for celebration of Sunday Mass with refreshments and hospitality to follow. If you plan to attend, please email: hawthornparentsguild@gmail.com.
