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Themes of the Summer

Recently we’ve been asked about our themes for this summer. So here are some ideas for you! Gather your minions and prepare them for a Despicable Field Day! Theme: Despicable Me Field Day Date: June 15 (1A) & July 15 (2A) Costume Ideas:  Yellow minions Purple minions Gru Vector Dr. Nefario Gru’s Mom Margo Edith Agnes Lucy El Macho Floyd Silas …

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So you’ve got some questions about activities…

The best part about class activities at Heart is the fact that your daughter gets to choose them! On Opening Day, she will sit down with her cabinmates and counselors and pick out her schedule. We have an MWF (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) class schedule and a TTS (Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday) class schedule. Sundays function a little bit differently with more free time. Each camper swims …

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Meet our 2015 Head Staff

Every year we are blessed with a wonderful leadership from our Head Staff. This year I changed the roles around a little bit so that I have three Assistant Program Directors. It is fun to think that among the four of us we have over 40 years of camp experience. I’d like to introduce you to them so you know …

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New Year, New Job, New Place, New…….

Disclaimer: I am a goofy writer. HelloOoOoO Heart O’ the Hills! First off, I shall introduce myself for those who may not know me. My name is Hannah Kearney. I was born in Landstuhl, Germany. My wonderful father, Brad Kearney, was an F-16 pilot in the Air Force, which is why I was born in Germany. We then moved to …

West, Texas update: Faith

Holly Hillman Smith’s mother sent us some details about Holly and Kevin’s situation in West, Texas, and I asked her permission to pass along the news. Here it is. Jane– Many of you have asked for an update on our daughter Holly and our son-in-law Kevin Smith. These have been incredibly busy, draining and emotional days. At left you’ll see …

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Camp Legends

Texas camps recently honored 17 Camp Legends. I am lucky enough to have been personally influenced by a number of them, most especially my dad Si Ragsdale, Frank and Inez Harrison, and Kitty Magee. My dad shaped me not only as an attentive father, but also as a camp director. I soaked up every word, every gesture—and the motions to …