As a pioneer and leader in the camping profession, CAMP HILLARD set the precedent for stressing a camping environment that places children in small groups. This provides the proper environment for individual instruction and attention.

Our campers are placed in small groups according to their age, with one college-age or older counselor directly responsible for each small group.

Each small group is scheduled for activities with another group having its own counselor. Every two groups are also assigned an additional counselor to reinforce the small group environment.

Counselors are also supported by a large, experienced staff of mature Group Leaders, Divisional Head Counselors and Specialists who help ensure that all camper needs are being met. Our Group Leaders, Divisional Head Counselors and Senior Specialists are all adults and teachers.

This unique way of grouping, scheduling, and staffing gives your child a full opportunity to play and learn.

Finally, our Directors are "in the field" throughout the day, making sure everything runs smoothly, and getting to know all the campers.

Before camp starts, we discuss proper placement with parents either personally or through our Camper Profile and Activities Form. Great care is given to see that each child is placed properly.