Here’s the updated Program Calendars for the summer. Due to our shortened terms, we had to cut some things out in order to make the most of the time we have together. For example, this summer there will be no gymkhanas or swim meets. But, horseback and swimming classes will still be going strong. Quadrille will still be available for …
Can a parent help a child find their passion? Can a camp?
Having a child develop a passion early in life is a blessing, I often tell parents. Jeeper Ragsdale developed his passion for horses at a very young age! Note: There is no better place to develop a passion than camp, because of the exposure to a wider range of activities than most have at home or school. Jeeper, the Camp …
We believe in catching water!
“Rainwater catchment” means collecting those precious drops of rain off our own roofs and using that water as we need it. We always joke about how our annual rainfall of 32” arrives in two different rain events, with nothing in between—but it’s not that far from the truth! Take these past few months for example. During the entire period of …
Check out how we begin off season training!
Editor’s note: People always ask how we stay busy during the off season. Let me count the ways!! One of the biggest uses of our time is professional development and training. We try not to all be out of the office at once, so this first opportunity goes to Monique (office manager) and Katie (program director), who have ventured to North …
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 …
Exciting News for Next Summer!
The summer of ’16 may have just passed us by, but here at The Heart we are already going full steam ahead with preparations for next summer. Ideas for the program calendar are amounting, counselor applications are building up, and have I mentioned that the programming side of the office has had a reshuffle? Aaaaaaanyway, perhaps the most exciting thing to …
Themes of the Summer
I am so excited to write to y’all today to let you know about various themes for the summer! Field days are undoubtedly one of the most exciting events in the camp calendar. Friendly competition between the Pawnees and Shawnees allow our campers to strive to do their best and in turn display good sportsmanship. Each field day has an …
New year, new Program Director!
What better way to start the new year than with a new program director! Much excitement here at The Heart!
Big Things In the Trading Post!
Often we get asked, “What do you do in the off-season?”. While the list is pretty long, one of the bigger tasks is ordering new items for the Trading Post. As most of you saw this summer, the new Trading Post has more room than ever and we are looking to fill those spaces. We have started working with our …
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