Camp Arrowhead (Texas)

Camp Arrowhead (Texas)

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established =1934
type =Girls Summer Camps
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city =Hunt
state =Texas
country =United States
campus =650 acres (2.63 km²)
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website = [http://www.camparrowhead.com/ Camp Arrowhead]
address =200 S Arrowhead Road Hunt TX 78024
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telephone =830-238-3793
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Camp Arrowhead is a summer camp for girl campers ages 6-17. The convert|650|acre|km2|sing=on retreat is located in Hunt, Texas in the Hill Country.

History

The camp was first established in 1934 by Ewing & Martha "Mattie Garner" Gillis and is still run by the same family to this day. They used the Kickapoo and Pawnee tribes to engage in friendly competition. Throughout their years of operation, they've offered activities such as arts & crafts, canoeing, archery, and other sporting events. They also provided cheerleading, hiking, Self-defense, etc.

Other camp(s) named "Arrowhead"

*Another camping retreat in Delaware is also named Camp Arrowhead that welcomes all campers ages 8-16.
*Camp Arrowhead in Washington is used by the Columbia River Council Girl Scouts.

External links

* [http://www.camparrowhead.com/ Camp Arrowhead for Girls Official Site]


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