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June 6, 2026

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The first time I realized that I was “good” at anything was as a camper in sixth grade. I needed the confidence boost that such a realization brings, ...

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June 5, 2026

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EP last night was a hit. It started with a theme dinner: Camp Walden (from The Parent Trap). Green and white pennant streamers, green and white checke...

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June 4, 2026

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On the Closing Day of each session, we send out parent surveys. We have found it important to get feedback as quickly as possible, and surveys are the...

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June 3, 2026

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What is the best thing about camp? This is a tough question and one that has no “right” answer, for camp impacts everyone differently. The answer chan...

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June 2, 2026

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We had a good start yesterday. A Very Good Start. In the Bible, when something is called “good,” it is considered to be the highest compliment. In the...

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June 1, 2026

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Opening Day is a bit crazy, isn’t it? You carefully plan in order to arrive at camp promptly for a very specific drop-off time. Drive through a line o...

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May 31, 2026

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I expect just a few June parents are reading the Blog today. I expect these people to be detail-oriented, prioritize preparation, and value a “heads u...

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May 30, 2026

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by Jimboy

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This is a short Blog just to keep a line of communication open with anyone still interested in camp life. The audience is small (Junior campers and pa...

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May 29, 2026

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by Jimboy

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The silence of camp is almost oppressive after the campers leave. The change is too abrupt… At 10:00 we see, hear, and feel the impact of a vibrant co...

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May 28, 2026

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The clouds moved out yesterday afternoon, providing a perfect setting for the carnival. It was a beautiful evening: warm but not hot, blue sky mixed w...

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May 27, 2026

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I love my new office location just above the tennis hut. It offers an authentic glimpse into camp life as I observe girls attending and participating ...

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May 26, 2026

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by Jimboy

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Last night, there was a Flash Flood warning for Henderson County, which concerned some parents. We got a few emails and a couple of phone calls asking...

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May 25, 2026

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by Jimboy

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Thank you for making Opening Day so great! You filled out your paperwork (I know how hard that can be), arrived on time (Margaret knows how hard that ...

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May 24, 2026

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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You are probably aware of the forecast in Zirconia… ten days of rain… your heart drops, and you fear the weather will ruin your daughter’s camp experi...

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May 23, 2026

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by Jimboy

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Last week, before we started Orientation, Margaret and I were both on our computers in different rooms. We were plugging away on the various details t...

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Our Hopes For Summer 2026

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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This is Orientation Week, and we are training our staff. It is a big week for us and essential to a good camp. This is when we become of “one mind” fo...

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Meet the 2026 Group Leaders

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’ve been introducing you to our full-summer staff and nurses all spring long, and today we finally get to brag on our 2026 Group Leader team! Our Gr...

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Final New Camper Reminders: You’re Almost Here! - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! This is our last New Camper Blog Series post before summer, and we are counting down the days until we get to welcome your ...

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New Video: Dog Camp Sizzle

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Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Homesickness - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back, new camper families! Each week in our New Camper Blog Series, we want you to feel prepared while also helping your daughter to feel some...

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Activities Offered: Summer 2026

by Ellen-Anne

by Ellen-Anne

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We are thrilled to share our class activity options for summer 2026! Girls attend Greystone for many reasons, but enjoying the huge range of fun, exci...

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The Confidence That Grows When Parents Step Back - New Camper Blog Series

by Shipley

by Shipley

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One of the classic Greystone songs – the first many young campers learn and an earworm that never leaves many of us – is titled “Happy Am I at Camp Gr...

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Submit Your Summer Song Requests and Learn Our Dining Hall Songs!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’ve said it before, and it remains true - music is a big deal at camp! Whether it’s camp songs in the Dining Hall or a huge group dance party after ...

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Opening Day Insider Tips - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back to our New Camper Blog Series! Each week we share a few practical details to help you feel ready for your daughter’s first summer at Grey...

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Simplicity at Camp from the Parent Perspective

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You may remember that last year, we encouraged our community to pack for camp with simplicity in mind. Our prayer is that Greystone would be a place w...

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Lice, Laundry, and Swim Checks - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back to our New Camper Blog Series. Each week we’re tackling a handful of “first summer at Greystone” questions that parents ask again and aga...

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Introducing Our Summer 2026 Theme Verse

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Each year at Greystone, we choose a theme verse to anchor our summer; it is one of our favorite traditions! This verse is woven throughout so many par...

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Growth and Preparation from a Mom Perspective: New Camper Blog Series

by Caroline Mayberry

by Caroline Mayberry

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Hi everyone! I’m Caroline Mayberry. A former camper turned counselor turned enthusiastic camp parent. My daughter, Charlie, is anxiously awaiting her ...

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New Video: Scheduling - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back, new camper families! We’re so glad you’re joining us for another week of the New Camper Blog Series. If this is your first New Camper Bl...

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Greystone Store Updates for 2026: Shop before the Summer!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You may have seen in the Parent Handbook and on our website that we’ve made a few updates to how The Greystone Store operates during the summer, and w...

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