Camp Heart O' the Hills
Camp Heart O' the Hills is a girls' overnight camp in Texas, offering a traditional summer camp experience focused on personal growth and skill development.
▌ Editor's read Camp Heart O' the Hills is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page and confirmed by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating for over 90 years, founded by Mary and George B. McNeely. They maintain a strong staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as noted on their 'Staff' page, which also mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. The camp's 'Safety' page further details their commitment to camper well-being, including health center facilities and trained medical staff. Their program focuses on traditional camp activities designed for personal growth and skill development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Heart O' the Hills sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 685 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024
- Phone: (830) 238-4650
Runs 24-hour residential, 7 sessions (0 one-week, 7 multi-week blocks), from May 31 to Aug 1.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 May 31 – Jun 27, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,750
- Session 2 May 31 – Jun 13, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,400
- Session 7 May 31 – Aug 1, 2026 · 9 weeks · $12,950
- Session 3 Jun 14 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,400
- Session 4 Jul 5 – Aug 1, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,750
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 18, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,400
- Session 6 Jul 19 – Aug 1, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,400
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Heart O' the Hills
- What ages does Camp Heart O' the Hills accept?
- Camp Heart O' the Hills is open to children ages 6–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- What are Camp Heart O' the Hills's hours?
- Camp Heart O' the Hills runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Heart O' the Hills accredited?
- Yes — Camp Heart O' the Hills is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Heart O' the Hills?
- Camp Heart O' the Hills is operated by a private business, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Heart O' the Hills provide lunch?
- Camp Heart O' the Hills does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Heart O' the Hills compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt?
- Camp Heart O' the Hills is one of 30 overnight/sleepaway camps in Hunt that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Heart O' the Hills with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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