The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill

Betty Ashton feels stuck in the quiet, polished rooms of her New Hampshire family home, dreaming of a life that isn’t just a mirror of the boys she sees around her. With a sigh and a ringing bell, she declares that girls need their own fresh adventures, not just borrowed games and old stories. Her restless curiosity draws her toward a neglected wing of the house and the promise of something—perhaps a fire of her own—to chase away the gray days.

That spark leads Betty to Sunrise Hill, where the Camp Fire Girls gather under open skies, sharing songs, simple crafts, and a new kind of camaraderie. As she learns the “law of the camp fire” and meets other girls eager for the same sense of purpose, she begins to see how friendship and the outdoors can replace the stale expectations of her privileged world. The early weeks hint at challenges and growing confidence, setting the stage for a summer of self‑discovery that promises laughter, resilience, and the warm glow of a shared fire.