Heart O' the Hills Camp
Fun and instruction-oriented, offering more than 40 activities—traditional, plus unusual, typically including English and western horseback riding, Red Cross swimming instruction, fishin’, war canoe, canoeing, diving, competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, field sports, tennis, volleyball, softball, fencing, soccer, basketball, field hockey, cheerleading, drama, dance, "Just For Fun", archery, riflery, climbing and rappelling, sign language, "Smoke Signals" and yearbook, pioneering (camp craft, nature, and ecology), quilting, calligraphy and papermaking, leather work, ceramics, cooking, painting and sketching, jewelry making and beading, nature crafts, weaving.
Also character growth through intangibles—self-confidence, teamwork, leadership, individual identity, dealing with challenges. Camp population small enough to be friendly, large enough to do many fun activities.
Heart O’ the Hills was built originally to be a resort inn, and in 1953 was made into a summer camp for girls.
Ragsdale family owned and operated. Role model counselors. Four-week sessions for girls 6-16; 9-day mini term in June for girls 6-11. For brochure only 1-800-RAGSDALe; call 830-238-4650 for detailed information.
Camp Type:
 Residential
Year Established: 1953 Gender: Girls Age of Campers: 6 to 16 years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Jane Ragsdale Camp Director(s): Jane Ragsdale Nearest Large City: San Antonio Off Season Rental: Yes Accreditations ? ACA
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Camp Focus:
Arts Camps: Dance Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding Sports Camps: Swimming Traditional Camps |
- Acting
- Arts and Crafts
- Dance
- Drawing and Painting
- Music
- Pottery
Sports Activities:
- Aerobics
- Archery
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Equestrian and Horseback Riding
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Gymnastic
- Lacrosse
- Riflery
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Adventure Activities:
- Canoeing
- Hiking
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Talent Show
- Team Building
| Term | Age | Camp Opens | Camp Closes | Fee |
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| Mini Term | Girls 6-11 | Friday, June 1 | Saturday, June 9 | $1,650 (1,600) |
| First Regular Term | Girls 6-16 | Saturday, June 16 | Sunday, July 15 | $3,775 (3,650) |
| Second Regular Term | Girls 6-16 | Saturday, July 21 | Sunday, August 19 | $3,775 (3,650) |
| Summer Term: (5 WEEKS) | Girls 6-11 | Friday, June 1 | Sunday, July 15 | 5,150 (4985) | Summer Term: (8 WEEKS) | Girls 6-16 | Saturday, June 16 | Sunday, August 19 | $7,000 (6800) |
