Times are changing but Heart O’ the Hills Summer Camp is the same today as it was in 1953. The prestigious history of excellence, traditions and values remain consistent. There are 7 aspects that continue to make The Heart great.and aid in upholding Activities Thanks to Katniss, archery’s popularity is back, but finding an archery range at home to practice your …
HELP: MY CAMPER ISN’T WRITING HOME
Has your camper not written home as much as you wanted them to? Have they only written two sentences? Are you worried sick? I promise, if you answered yes to any of these questions, it just means that your camper is having a blast. Here at The Heart, we have a jam packed schedule from 7:35 a.m. until 10 p.m. …
Celebrating Cultural Exchange at Camp
It’s no secret that the key to a successful summer rests in the hands of the staff. Choosing the right staff is important because they are the gateway to making the summer unforgettable. The counselors at Heart O’ the Hills is a mixture of both domestic and international staff. The international staff at Heart O’ the Hills is available through cultural …
Keeping Your Child Active at Camp
At Heart O’ the Hills, keeping your camper active is what we do! We pride ourselves on detaching campers from the screens that they are exposed to throughout the school year and put them back out in the fresh air. All the campers at The Heart participate in a 45 minute Field Sports class every other day, a swim class …
Transitioning from Summer CAMP to College CAMPus
There are many transitions a person may experience in their life: going from a camper to a counselor, being able to drive a car, and the most prominent one, starting college. Each of these new chapters in ones lives poses new obstacles. As an 11 year camper at Heart O’ the Hills and a sophomore in college, I can confidently say …
Dear New Campers: You Have a Friend In Me
Dear New Campers, Camp is a safe environment. You don’t have to hide your personality at Heart O’ the Hills. You can be silly or crazy. There is no need to be shy or quiet because no one will judge you. So don’t be nervous to come to camp. It’s a great place to open yourself up and be whoever …
Dear New Campers: It’s Okay to be Homesick
Dear New Campers, My name is Riley H. I have been a camper at Heart O’ the Hills for five years. During siesta, I decided to write a letter to you about being homesick at camp. I’m a reliable source because my first time at camp I was homesick too. If you don’t know what homesick means it is When you …
Is your child ready for camp?
The easiest way to know that your child is ready for camp…they tell you! But let’s be real, it’s not that easy! Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. Does my child spend the night out? 2. Will my child eat food prepared by someone other than me? 3. Can my child bathe themselves and take care of basic …
Helpful Hints to Hinder Homesickness!
As a parent it must be a little daunting sending your camper off for a month–but have no fear! She is in for the most amazing time of her life here at Heart O’ the Hills; and with a little help from yourself, you can keep her a happy camper for the entire session. What to do: Start preparing for …
Communicating with your camper while at camp!
Receiving mail is one of the highlights of a camper’s day. Your campers cherish postcards, cards and letters! Please write early and often.To encourage writing, send addressed and stamped post cards to camp with your camper. It is very helpful to drop a letter off at the office when you leave camp, so she will receive a letter on the …