How do girls learn courage? We asked our former campers if they had learned anything from camp—and they surely did! Nelwyn Harman Reagan tells her story of courage, but modestly doesn’t mention the fact that she was elected Pawnee Chieftain in 1959! and I’m certain that running for that high office—taking the risk of sticking her neck out to ask …
Self reliance: My Heart Story — Chloe B
Editor’s Note: Self reliance, simply put, is the ability to find out for yourself the resources for your needs–both intrinsic and extrinsic. One of the best things about going to camp is navigating the ins and outs of each day without the sheltering presence of the family. Camp is a place where girls are safe to try new things and …
Questions to Ask Your Camper on the Way Home
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., …
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 …
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 …
Shasta’s dogwoods
Shasta V. Allen was our nurse for decades. She was amazing. She could spot a case of homesickness or hypochondria from yards away. She was sweet, and the hardest working human being God ever made. When she passed away just more than a year ago, the world lost a one-of-a-kind resource for home remedies, resources and cures that handled so …