Camp Arrowhead (Texas)
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| Established: | 1934 |
| Type: | Girls Summer Camps |
| Location: | Hunt, Texas, United States |
| Campus: | 650 acres (2.63 km²) |
| Website: | Camp Arrowhead |
Camp Arrowhead is a summer camp for girl campers ages 6-17. The 650-acre (2.6 km²) retreat is located in Hunt, Texas in the Hill Country.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
