Camp will officially end today for summer 2017. We are all sad and will soon be feeling the “camp blues.” As you prepare to pick up your campers and drive them home, we have some pointers for you. Each car ride will be different but here’s some fun camper inspired questions you can incorporate into your drive back home. Avery D., …
7 Aspects that make The Heart Great
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 …
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 …
Local Restaurant Guide 2017
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, find a restaurant to match your taste in the near area. We are 30 minutes from Kerrville, which offers many dining options. If you have only visited Kerrville’s fast food restaurants, …
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 …
25 things every camper should know about The Heart
25 Things you should know about camp, let’s give it a go! <3 25) We are a smaller camp in our area! 24) We believe in trying new things everyday. 23) Our counselors are one of a kind! 22) So are our campers <3 21) We have a mascot…Spot, the Dalmatian <3 20) Nobody around has a Jane. We have …
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 …
What does Head Staff do?
To some it may look like all we Head Staff members do is sit around in the office and wait for the daily High Noon Nerf gun shootout. To others it might seem that we’re never around. While even some people just don’t have the first clue as to what we do all day long during the summer. We do …