A Week for Water
Join us for a special Lake Week - August 29th - Sept. 4th, 2026.
100% of proceeds benefit Prisma High School’s Thirst Project to build a well in Eswatini - Africa.
A week at the lake - a well for a village.
After having the opportunity to join Thirst Project on a cultural immersion trip to Eswatini, Africa this past June - we as students saw the impact we can make by raising money to fund wells in underdeveloped communities. After returning to the United States, we quickly sat down to plan how we, as students, could continue supporting the people we met on the other side of the world.
By partnering with Kona Kona Resort & Cabins, we are able to donate 100% of the proceeds from cabin reservations the week of August 29 - Sep 4th to Thirst Project, allowing us to work toward our goal of funding a well and providing a community with clean water for life before we graduate from high school in June 2027.
- Story, Thea, & Julian - Prisma Class of 2027
Come for the lake, stay for the impact.
We are excited to announce a WEEK FOR WATER, a second lake week Aug 29th-Sept 4th open FIRST to any and all families of Prisma Learners!
This initiative is run by Prisma High School’s Thirst Club. A Week For Water Lake Week is a week to come together - featuring a, school hub for our first week of Prisma classes in the lodge and group fun/games in the afternoons. The best part of this newly announced Lake Week “A Week for Water” is that 100% of the profits will be donated to Thirst Project, a non profit organization dedicated to providing safe and clean drinking water to struggling communities around the world.
Our goal is ambitious: by the end of this lake week with your support we hope to raise $12,000 which will fund a full well build and provide access to clean drinking water for years to come. Cabins are significantly discounted for our fundraiser at $1400 per cabin (6-7 max) or $600 per bedroom in a shared house (2 people max) for a 2-3 bedroom cabin just 15 feet from the lake!
Join us for a week of fun in the sun while making lasting impact. By booking a cabin, you will help provide safe and clean drinking water for 56 people for years to come.
We anticipate these spots will go quickly as we only have room for 9-10 families. We look forward to making a difference with you as we kick off a great school year! Here’s to a Week for Water!
Recap video of our time in Eswatini building a well in a local community.
These are the good old days - for a good cause
Curious what happens at Lake Week - take a walk down memory road to our 2024 Lake Week at Kona Kona with other Prisma families! You can expect the same location, same joy and a lot of new friends and connections.
Lake blends a little bit of school with the start of Cycle 0 and support by our High School student volunteers with a whole lot of fun.
The Schedule
We can't wait to welcome you to Kona Kona! Each morning, us High School volunteers will run a school hub for Prisma students in the community lodge. In the afternoons, you can expect fun activities for everyone to enjoy.
Dinner will be provided on the first night (August 29). For the rest of the week, families will be responsible for providing their own breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each cabin includes a fully stocked kitchen for meal preparation, and there's also a community kitchen available if families would like to cook and eat together.
Tuesday, September 1stLawn Games & CanJam Tournament 3:00 - 4:30
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of laughter and lawn games! Play a casual game of cornhole or soccer, or test your skills in our exciting CanJam tournament. There's something for everyone!
Saturday, August 29thCheck-In 3:00pm or later
Welcome Dinner 6:30 - 7:30
A classic Minnesota buffet style dinner hosted by us to welcome you to Kona Kona.
Introductory Chat 8:00-8:30
A quick chat and hangout with everyone for the week to go over how the resort works and what you can expect in the next coming days!
Wednesday, September 2ndArts & Crafts 3:00-5:00
Come join us for a lovely arts and crafts session, where you can express your creativity! We will have paint, canvases, and other materials.
Sunday, August 30thLake Day + GooseChase 2:30-3:45
A fun-filled afternoon of adventure as you complete exciting challenges around the resort to earn points! Using the GooseChase app, you will work through a list of mission by recording videos, taking photos, and completing trivia. Expect plenty of laughs and fun!
Bonfire 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a lakeside bonfire filled with s'mores, music, and fireside stories!
Monday, August 31stSchool Hub in Lodge Supported by HS Volunteers
8:00am - 3:00pm
Kick off the school year in the best way ever. Join your calls from our school hub in the lodge or from your cabin.
A Walk for Water 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a 3.7-mile walk around the lake as we experience the distance many families in Eswatini walk every day to bring water home for their households, whether it's clean or not.
Friday, September 4thDepartures & Goodbyes by 9:00am
Say goodbye to new and old friends alike - what a week it has been!
Thursday, September 3rdKaraoke & Talent Show 7:30 - 9:00pm
Join us on our final night for an evening full of laughter and talent! Take the stage to showcase your talents, sing your favorite song, or sit back, relax, and cheer on the performers! Or just do a backflip!
Frequently Asked Questions
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The cost for a cabin will be a $1400 donation to Prisma's Thirst Club fundraiser via Thirst Water Project. Cabins fit 6-7 people max. A bedroom in Casa Kona can fit 2 people and is $600 for the week. A small shared activity fee (boat gas money, craft supplies, school snacks) will be shared by all families and we anticipate this well be approximately $50-100 max - or less.
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Email Jenna Walker (Story’s mom) at jennawalkerandfam@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Reservations will be first-come, first-served. Reservation will be help by proof of initial donation of $300 within 1 week of confirming your spot.
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You can check out Thirst Water Project - the non-profit we are fundraising for here!
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We have offered Lake Weeks historically during the first week of school - Cycle 0 - and the learners have done great doing both school and Lake Week. For new learners to Prisma in particular - we anticipate this being a great opportunity for them to have support from veteran Prisma learners - and to meet a few new friends too!
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The resort holds a max capacity of approximately 65 people. We anticipate our group will be 30-40 people with approximately 50% of those being kids ages 4-12th grade and siblings.
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Absolutely - siblings, friends and family can come! Week for Water is open to Prisma Learners, their guests and of course, siblings - and beyond. We are an inclusive community and are excited to welcome friends and family of our Prisma and beyond. If Week for Water is not filled by all Prisma families - we will first extend this opportunity to the Thirst Water Project community and then other homeschoolers and/or friends and family. It will be a wonderful group of humans!
