The original manual of the Camp Fire Girls, an organization among whose founders were Dr. & Mrs. Luther Halsey Gulick, was published in 1912. The motto of the Camp Fire Girls, "WoHeLo," was also the name of the Gulick's summer camp on Lake Sebago, ME. It stood for "work, health, love." "The primary purpose of Camp Fire," said Dr. Gulick, "is to promote service to others, team work, and opportunities for a well rounded life."

The Camp Fire Girls at School; Or, The Wohelo Weavers by Hildegard G. Frey: In this installment of the popular Camp Fire Girls series, we follow the adventures of young campfire girls as they navigate the challenges of school, friendship, and growing up. Along the way, they learn the values of Wohelo, the Camp Fire Girls' motto of work, health, and love. Key Aspects of the Book "The Camp Fire Girls at School; Or, The Wohelo Weavers": Coming of Age: Frey's novel is a classic tale of growing up and navigating the complex world of school and social relationships. Camp Fire Girls: The novel introduces readers to the world of the Camp Fire Girls and the values they promote, including community service, healthy living, and personal growth. Friendship and Love: The book explores the power of friendship and the importance of love and compassion in building strong relationships. Hildegard G. Frey was an American author and educator known for her popular series of books for young adults, including the Camp Fire Girls series. Born in Wisconsin in 1889, she worked as a teacher and school administrator before beginning her writing career. Her books were praised for their wholesome values and engaging characters.

Through the lens of America’s first and most popular girls’ organization, Jennifer Helgren traces the role and changing meaning of American girls’ citizenship across critical intersections of gender, race, class, and disability in the twentieth-century United States.