Heads Up! Hartford is a weeklong overnight youth leadership and community service camp on the Ethel Walker School campus in Simsbury, for teens who have completed 8th grade through the summer after high school graduation. Each day campers travel to a different Hartford-area nonprofit for service work, returning in the evenings for guest speakers and activities, and receive a record of their service hours.
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★★★★★Julie McGarryHeads Up! Hartford is an amazing camp experience for adolescents who are looking to have a positive impact in the community and grow as leaders. I attended this camp as a teen and went on to become a counselor and staff member, and the experience has been pivotal throughout my life.
★★★★★Edwin SerrataI went to HUH! for seven consecutive years; 4 years as a camper and 3 years as a counselor. I have met hundreds of campers, worked with countless community leaders, and made some of the most wonderful and long lasting connections at HUH! My time there really helped me grow, from enjoying the serene and humble environment of Saint Thomas Seminary to the grueling hot days working the community sites during the week. HUH! has shown me when you mix faith, friendship, community, and leadership anything is possible.
★★★★★Rose MurphyI look forward to Heads Up Hartford every year! It's hard to find a camp for high schoolers that empowers youth and gives them real leadership training-- HUH fits the bill. The community service that campers accomplish throughout the week gives them a beautiful start to a lifetime of volunteering and doing good for their communities. Campers are friendly and accepting-- this is a great camp for any high schooler who wants to make new friends in a supportive and nurturing environment. Counselors and staff are caring, responsible, and fun!
★★★★★Christian HorganI both attended and worked as a counselor at Heads Up! Hartford and it helped me learn so many valuable things that I still hold dear to me today! I met some of the most amazing people at this camp and built relationships that I’ll always cherish! Everyone is so welcoming and you’ll leave here already wanting to come back! Highly recommend.
★★★★★Andrea SullivanGreat camp for teenagers in CT! I've attended as a camper and counselor and have so many positive things to say. Amazing opportunity to get involved in the community and develop leadership skills.