Last summer we made a very tough decision to not allow packages to be mailed to The Heart! While letters were still allowed, we did not allow packages of any size to be sent to camp. And while it was a big adjustment, we found it to be a lot easier on everyone involved! We were no longer making two …
Places to Eat in the Area: Local Restaurant Guide
Whether you are dropping your camper off for a great stay at camp, or you are here to bring them home after the long summer of them being gone, we know you will eat at least one meal in town! We want to help you find a restaurant to match your taste in the near area. We are 30 minutes from …
Your Trading Post Order: FAQs
Anything from backpacks to beach towels to sweatshirts, we have it all! You are not going to want to miss all of the great things we have in store! You are really going to want to get you order in once you see the amazing new designs! We get a ton of questions about the store. We want to share …
Forms: One more step to getting ready for camp!
As we get closer to camp, it is time to start getting your forms submitted for the summer. The following forms and documents must be reviewed and filled out for your camper to come and participate in all the camp activities. Some forms are required, while others provide important information. To log on and see the forms: go to our home …
Campanion: Your new favorite app!
Before Covid hit last summer, we intended on rolling out one of CampMinders newest updates, an app called Campanion. We were so excited to be one of the first camps able to offer this to their parents. However, after much contemplation, we figured we had enough on our plates than to roll out a new program. Especially in the middle …
Learn Some Camp Songs!
Ask any Heart girl and they will assure you, few things are more essential to camp culture than our songs! We sing together a minimum of five times a day: a quick blessing is sung before each meal, and we enjoy about ten minutes of songs from the Heart O’ the Hills Songbook after lunch and dinner. A special set …
Packing List 2021: What Do I Bring?
Hello Camp People! It’s safe to say that a little bit of poor planning can cause lots of complications! We’ve seen it, heard about it, and lived it. At Heart O’ the Hills we hope to set your camper up for success, and part of that is making sure that they are packing everything they need for the term! The …
Program Calendar 2021!
I am beyond excited to share the program calendar for this summer with y’all. I wanted to cover some of the highlights in a short blog, so here we go! Field Days The first will be 101 Dalmatians! Whether you want to bring out your villain as Cruella or skip around as one of the 101, this will be fun …
Why Kids Need Camp Now More Than Ever
“Kids need camp now more than ever,” is echoing across the nation. It is a sentiment that campers, parents, alumni, staff, and camp professionals have clung to this past year. We insist on this truth, because we all know that childhood can’t be paused. Kids Need Milestones Recently during the ACA national conference, speaker Dr. Gilboa shared that “loss of …
A Typical Day at Camp: Fun Activities and Ice Cream Galore!
So you may be wondering what a typical day at camp looks like! We have you covered! Here’s a quick overview of how a day at camp looks. Morning is Here Zip-a-dee-doo-dah rings through the PA system, awakening camp! Campers and staff sleepily rise, and get ready for the day. Promptly after getting dressed, the entire camp assembles on our …