February of 2019, I came up with the idea of “Camp Happy Heart.” That summer, I went right to work on making a summer camp for the Stones filled with crafts and fun. In 2020 and 2021, I continued this summer long project, and you’d better believe I’m going to keep doing this until either inspiration runs out or I’m unable to do so.
Initially, I was inspired by Doll Diaries, an American Girl blog that no longer posts. Since my inital idea, Camp Happy Heart has turned into something amazing. Here was what I first had to say about it:
Even though it’s a Build a Bear camp, it doesn’t have to be! You can use any stuffed animal, doll, toy, or even you and your friends! You can have 1 camper or 100. Camp Happy Heart can be adapted for everyone. You can participate for one week or all thirteen. It is my hope that Camp Happy Heart provides a fun way for my readers to spend their summer.
So, that’s Camp Happy Heart basically. Here are the links to all of the posts! Check them out!
2019
Week 1 – Welcome to Camp
Week 2 – The Great Outdoors
Week 3 – Surf’s Up
Week 4 – Happily Ever After
Week 5 – All About America
Week 6 – Battle of the Bear Bands
Week 7 – Styles of Summer
Week 8 – Blast from the Past
Week 9 – Out of this World
A Wizardly Wonderful Photoshoot
Captain Marvel and Rey Photoshoot
Guardians of the Galaxy Photoshoot
Week 10 – The Food Festival
Week 11 – Adventure is Out There
Guest Post by Libby – Camp Predicament
Week 12 – Astonishing Athletics
Week 13 – Reflections of Camp
2020
Week 1 – Welcome to Camp
A Brand New Summer (Guest Post by Emmie)
Petal Meets Her Cabinmates ~ Life at Camp
Week 2 – Once Upon a Time
Meet Kaelyn and Daisy (Guest Post by Kaelyn)
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! ~ Life at Camp
Princess and the Pea Retelling
Week 3 – Astonishing Athletics
Winning and Losing ~ Life at Camp
Week 4 – Furry Friends
Trip to the Animal Shelter ~ Life at Camp
Training Peaches (Guest Post by Kaelyn)
Week 5 – Colorful Creations
Cherry’s a Bad Artist? ~ Life at Camp
Colorful Creations Camp (Guest Post by Julia)
Week 6 – A Book Can Take You Anywhere
Getting Cozy with a Book Photoshoot
Rainy Day Blues ~ Life at Camp
The Heart of a Story (Guest Post by Kaelyn)
Week 7 – Battle of the Bear Bands
6 Posts to Get You in a Battle of a Bear Bands Mood
Sparkles has Stage Fright? ~ Life at Camp
Week 8 – Oh The Places We’ll Go
A Collection of Vacation Photos
Week 9 – Reflections of Camp
2021
Week 1 – Welcome to Camp
2021 Registration Forms + Graphics
An Overview of the Camp Contests
Week 2 – The Food Festival
Sweet Treats ~ A Baking Photoshoot with Waffle
Week 3 – Fictional Fun
Chip Ahoy! ~ A Pirate Photoshoot
Winner of the Summer Story Competition!
Telling Stories ~ A Guest Post from Rayna
The(o) Hunger Games ~ Life at Camp
Week 4 – Bear Bands
Summer Feelings ~ A Photoshoot
A Brief History of Musical Instruments ~ An Informative Post From Mischief
Week 5 – Party Like it’s 2021
Prepping For a Surprise ~ Life at Camp
Tye’s Super Special Secret Surprise Party
Week 6 – Bear-lympics
Bear-Lympics Event 1: Basketball
Bear-Lympics Event 3: Wrestling
Bear-Lympics Event 5: Tennis (+Award Ceremony)
Week 7 – H20 Happiness
The Sunshine and Rainbows Blog Tag
A Splashing Good Time ~ Guest Post by Maggie
Petal’s Pool Photos {the post where Diamond drops a stuffie in the water}
Week 8 – The Great Outdoors
Overcoming Fears ~ Life at Camp
Nature Hike ~ Guest Post by Liz
DIY Binoculars For Your Stuffed Animal | Guest Post by Miriam
We’ll Be The Stars ~ Lyric Photoshoot
Outdoorsy Photos ~ Guest Photoshoot by Kaley
Week 9 – Reflections of Camp
Camp Happy Heart Color War ~ Life at Camp
Camp Happy Heart 2021 Reader Photos + Contest
Week 1 – Welcome to Camp
Checking In || Kicking off Camp Happy Heart 2022
Summertime Self-Care with Cora
Week 2 – Maggie’s Week
fun boredom busters with janet!
piña colada popsicles with chad!
angie’s art class: meet the students!
summer party with pinky and friends!
Week 3 – Fashion Week
Gracie’s Fashion Tips ~ BAB Appreciation Days feat. Gracie
Skipping Stones Episode 6 “Dances and Disorder”
Week 4 – Weather Week
In Summer Photoshoot ~ BAB Appreciation Days feat. Olaf
Mist-erious Weather Safety Lesson || Guest Post by Kaley
Week 5 – Party Week
Week 6 – Adventure Week
Books That Can Take You On An Adventure
The Sibling Tag {feat. Chip and Cloud}
Sweetie’s Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins {guest post by Kaley}
Week 7 – Fun Week
Roughin’ It ~ BAB Appreciation Days feat. Chip
Week 8 – Reflections of Camp
BAB Band Photoshoot || A Camp Tradition
Chatting About Blogging & Life + Announcements {REBLOG}
Skipping Stones Episode 7 “Badges and Brawls”
That’s all Camp Happy Heart has to offer for now! I hope Camp will return in 2023, but if not, there are plenty of great posts to reread!
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