Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls
Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience in the Texas Hill Country, focusing on skill development, character b...
▌ Editor's read Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls' website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid until 2025, demonstrating adherence to industry standards. The camp is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services with license number 54000. Founded in 1929 by Caroline and Charlie Schriener, the camp has been operating for 99 years, indicating a rich history and established program. The camp is a for-profit entity and offers an overnight program for girls. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @hohcamp and a Facebook handle hohcamp. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's positive impact on their daughters' confidence and friendships.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls 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 adventure 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
- 1927 (99 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 685 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024, USA
- Cost notes: USD. 4-week session is $6,750. 2-week session is $4,400. 8-week session is $12,950.
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 Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls
- What ages does Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls accept?
- Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls 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.
- How much does Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls cost?
- Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls publishes $1,688/week for the standard session. USD. 4-week session is $6,750. 2-week session is $4,400. 8-week session is $12,950. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls's hours?
- Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls 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 Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls accredited?
- Yes — Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls?
- Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls is operated by a private business, with 99 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 Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls provide lunch?
- Heart O' the Hills Camp for Girls 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.
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