Student Life

Eating ‘smores by a wood fire, stream-stomping, sitting under a tree and reading a “really cool” (i.e. engrossing) book, playing capture-the-flag in the woods or a pick-up game of soccer, basketball, or ultimate frisbee – these activities and more are what children who stay on campus on the weekends … [Read more...] about Relaxation

Throughout the academic year, and the summer program, trips are available to children to get off campus. Some excursions travel to nearby parks, recreation centers, movies, and stores, but there are also many longer trips to amusement parks, events, musical and theatrical performances, and outdoor … [Read more...] about Trips

Often children go home one or two weekends a month and during school vacations; however, it has been noted over time that it is good for the children to stay on campus frequently over the weekends to maintain consistency in their routines and moderate behavioral adjustments. Because each family’s … [Read more...] about Weekends and Holidays

Most of the children agree that one of the highlights of Kurn Hattin is the food! Most meals are eaten at the Mayo Memorial Center in the Watson Dining Hall.  At Breakfast and Dinner children sit at tables as a cottage, but Lunch provides a bit less structure for the older children, … [Read more...] about Food Service and Dining Hall