Loading organizations...

§ Private Profile · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Nature-based children's enrichment programs and day camp for ages 5-14, offering outdoor adventures and skill-building.
HAWKs operates a nature-based children's enrichment program and day camp for ages 5-14, based in Los Angeles (Echo Park), California. The organization provides year-round after-school adventures, full-day camps, weekend sessions, and low-waste outdoor birthday parties, emphasizing hiking, trail safety, and Leave No Trace principles. Programs foster confidence, curiosity, independence, and environmental awareness through screen-free exploration and unstructured play in natural settings, with pricing averaging $20 per hour. HAWKs, which launched in response to reduced outdoor time for children during the pandemic, is expanding its operations through a franchise model. This model requires an initial franchisee investment ranging from $87,500 to $203,700. The company secured investment from Post Investment Group in February 2026 to fuel its national franchise expansion efforts, having been founded in 2022 by Emma Flanders and Martha E. Flores.
HAWKs most recently raised Seed in February 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Seed | Post Investment Group | — | Announced |
HAWKs's investors include Post Investment Group.