Upcoming events.
Upcoming events
Hawthorn Open House (OCTOBER 2026)
Admissions Open House
To RSVP, please complete the online form below.
Hawthorn Open House (NOVEMBER 2026)
Admissions Open House
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Thanksgiving Break
Begins at dismissal Tuesday, November 24th and School resumes 8 am Monday, November 30th
Hawthorn Open House (DECEMBER 2026)
Admissions Open House
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Christmas Break
Begins Friday, December 18th at dismissal and School resumes 8am Monday, January 4th
Winter Break
Begins Friday, February 12th at dismissal and School resumes 8am Monday, February 22nd)
Hawthorn Open House (MARCH 2027)
Admissions Open House
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Easter Break
Begins Wednesday, March 24th at dismissal and School resumes 8am Monday, April 5th
Hawthorn Open House (APRIL 2027)
Admissions Open House
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"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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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!
