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Catherine Elbaum

Head Counselor

After spending her whole life at Greystone, Catherine is excited to be joining the camp year-round team! A camper for 12 summers and a counselor for 4, Catherine will be working on counselor hiring, camper engagement, and many other details that combine to make Greystone better every year. Catherine graduated from Wofford College and now lives in Raleigh with her husband, Peter, and dog, Ben.

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We Need You! Tell us Your Camp Story or Nominate a Greystone Girl

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No matter if you spent time at Greystone as a camper, staff member, or even a camp parent, your life has been touched by its spirit in some way. That ...

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Highlights from The Camp Connection

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As soon as we made the impossible decision to cancel all sessions for summer 2020, we started brainstorming how to give you a taste of the camp experi...

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Camp Recipe: Bread Pudding

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Nothing gets quite as big of a cheer when it comes out of Window 1 than bread pudding, and today we’re sharing our secret, signature recipe with you! ...

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5 Reasons We Miss August Camp

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While there’s something special about each of our four sessions, it’s no secret that we look forward to August Camp all summer long. We’ve been known ...

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Camp Recipe: Derby Day Sandwiches

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Derby Day at Main Camp allows us to celebrate all things fancy and southern, and of course, the food is a big part of that! Today we’re giving you the...

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Camp Recipe: Veggie Lasagna

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Want someone to walk you through this Sunday lunch favorite? Group Leader Anne Hayden is hosting her own cooking show on our Instagram stories today -...

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How to Nurture Your Faith at Home

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Feeling close to God at camp is as easy and natural as breathing; after all, our days are structured around prayer and worship and godly relationships...

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Planning the Perfect "Do Nothing Day" at Home

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Some camp traditions like Vespers have been around since 1920, while others (Wildlife Wednesday?) are more recent. Of all of the new traditions, Do No...

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Camp Recipe: Granola and Sweet Georgia Muffins

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In the mood for a cooking show today? Group Leader Eva is walking us through these camp-favorite breakfast carbs on our Instagram stories today! Camp ...

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Introducing Our 2020 Camp Photo and Video Contest!

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We take LOTS of photos and videos during the summer ourselves, but there is always something a little more special about the moments our campers and s...

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Camp Recipe: Poppyseed Chicken

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Having trouble picturing it? Our Head Nurse Jamie (and her daughter, former Group Leader Hilary!), are walking you through it in a little mother-daugh...

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Caroline Is On to the Next Adventure

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Working at Greystone is not just any old job! We’re a family (literally in some cases!), and when someone joins the team or moves along, it’s a big de...

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Meet Our 2020 Senior Seniors

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No one was probably affected more by our cancellation than our 2020 Senior Seniors, the group of girls who have waited for years to make it to their l...

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Camp Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas

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Want to see this favorite recipe broken down step by step? Counselor Sarah Sanders is cooking us through it on our Instagram Stories today, so hop on ...

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Camp Recipe: Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Broccoli

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Cheesy Chicken with Spinach Ingredients: 10 oz. package frozen spinach (thawed and drained) 8 oz. cream cheese 3/4 c. milk 1 c. grated Monterey jack ...

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Take the 4 Fold Challenge with Us!

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It’s easy to grow in the 4 Fold Way at camp, right? You can grow spiritually, socially, physically, and mentally without even trying - it’s built righ...

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Camp Recipe: Truck Driver's Special

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Takes about 30 minutes start to finish and makes 6 servings. Want someone to walk you through it? Gervais is making Truck Driver’s Special on our Inst...

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