Editor’s Note: Camper Gwenyth says that coming to camp has built up her self reliance. Self reliance is something you must practice to become good at. Until you put it to work, it’s only a concept. Camp is a safe and fun environment for a child to learn that she does have what it takes to fend for herself. …
Camp is my happy place!
“From my very first day of camp where I picked my tribal bead to present day, Heart O’ the Hills has always held a special place in my heart. I have been attending this camp for nine years. Throughout my time, I have gained more skills and intuition than I do at home in the off-season. I constantly practice table …
4 Things Your Camper Learned This Summer
It’s hard to believe that camp is almost over and school will be starting soon. The saying “time flies when you’re having fun” was in full effect this summer. As we reflect back over the Tribe meeting, fun field days, tepee nights and Ice Cream at Jane’s house, we sometimes overlook the lessons learned. The changes in growth of campers …
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 …
Camp is officially underway!
Y’all. Opening Day has come and gone just like that. Can you believe it!? Opening Ceremonies brought new Shawnees and Pawnees into their tribes, causing sisterhoods to cultivate and grow! The past couple days have been wonderful having the girls back at camp! The hills are alive with tribe love, the sun shines a tad bit brighter, and camp FINALLY …
Staff is HERE! <3
Well y’all. Staff is here. Can you believe it? It’s already the end of May, counselors are on camp, the dining hall is buzzing with songs, and the river is filling up with splashes and laughter. It’s camp season, y’all. It’s go time. We are so excited about this summer staff and beyond ready for you to meet them! We …
What is a camp nurse?
All of my nursing career I wanted to experience life as a camp nurse. I finally got my chance last summer at Heart O’ the Hills. I arrived with all of the items on my supply list that Jane emailed me and a whole lot of courage. See, I am personally the mother of two teenage daughters so I knew …
10 skills you will learn at camp…!
10 Skills campers will learn at camp–unless you teach them first! I remember when a former camper picked up her six-year-old daughter from her first four-week camp experience and exclaimed, “Oh my goodness! I just realized that I had never taught her to shower!” Here are 10 skills campers will learn at camp–unless you teach them first (and believe me, …
A wonderful little job called sponsor <3
Sponsors: two young leaders of each tribe with enormous responsibility, patience, and strength. That’s what we believe anyway! Being a tribe sponsor is an incredible opportunity and responsibility, because she is someone that each girl in the tribe looks up to. Sponsors work tirelessly to make sure that not only their tepee is taken care of, but their tribe as …
What is my inspiration? –Kaisha B.
What is My Inspiration at Heart O’ the Hills? There are many reasons that make Heart O’ the Hills a special paradise, but going to a new place or visiting an old place definitely has perks that can inspire you to be a better you. We often become inspired by acts, people and places, but inspiration to each and every …