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"Everyone here is kind. They care and want to make your day the best it can be."
Last month we introduced you to Peggy, and today we get to spend a little time with another camp favorite: David Vining! David’s presence at camp is l...
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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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Get to Know Him: David Vining
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What's It Like Coming to Camp with a Sister?
The only thing better than being at camp? Getting to share it with someone you love! And who better to experience Greystone with than a a sister - or ...
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"I don’t have a favorite memory. They are all my favorite."
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"This summer I learned that loving others makes me happier than loving myself."
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Camp Recipe: Chicken Piccata with Mushroom Risotto
This is one of our most savory, comforting “special-occasion” meals at camp, and it will fancy-up any old weekday night for you as well. Fair-warning:...
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"I love Greystone because of how much I grow, the people I get to see year after year, and the warm and fuzzy feeling I get while I’m here."
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10 Camp Videos to Get You Excited about the Summer
The countdown to camp is officially ON, but sometimes those summer days just still seem too far away. Enter our HUGE video library! We take lots of gr...
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Greystone Girl Spotlight: Addie Boedecker
Our camp community reaches far and wide - there are over 30,000 Greystone alumnae, and that number grows every year! With a group that large, we know ...
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"I learned this summer that God loves us for who we are."
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Get to Know Her: Peggy
Ask anyone what makes camp so special and one of the first answers you’ll hear? The people! The magic of Greystone is in the community that gathers to...
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"I love camp because it is very (x100 very) fun."
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Make this Your Year of 4-Fold Growth
Around here, we love the new year (and not just because it means that camp is on the way!). A new year is a fresh start, a hopeful beginning, a chance...
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The Evolution of Greystone Food
Today we’re diving deep into one of our favorite topics and yours: camp food! Even if you were last at camp decades ago, we bet you can remember that ...
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"I love Greystone because here you can be free and happy."
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5 Reasons 2021 Is the Year to Work at Greystone
2020 is finally coming to a close, and it’s safe to say it might not have been your favorite. But we know one way to guarantee you start 2021 on the r...
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"This was the best summer of my life! I never stopped smiling and laughing."
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"This summer I learned that if you try new things, you’re probably going to enjoy it."
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New Video: Greystone Songs, Christmas Style
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Christmas in Ireland with Deirdre
We know you’re missing her as much as we are, so we caught up with your favorite Irish Greystone staffer, and asked her all the questions you’ve been ...
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"This was my first year and everyone made it ROCK. I am so serious!"
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New Video: Storytime with Mrs. Claus
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The Ultimate Crowd-Sourced Camp Christmas Playlist
At camp we know two things for sure: 1. There is power in a great playlist and 2. our camp community has the best taste in music! So this Christmas we...
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Video: A Christmas Craft with Jamie and Hilary
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Join Our First-Ever Greystone Ornament Exchange!
‘Tis the season for gifting (and decking the halls!) and it’s been too long since you’ve met a new camp friend, so why don’t we fix that, shall we? In...
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"I love Greystone because it is a place where everyone is nice and you can have fun and be weird without anyone judging you. And you can be happy."
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How to Spread Socially Distant Holiday Cheer
The Christmas season is finally here, but if you’re anything like us, you’ve had some moments this year that have been less than cheery. It’s a cliche...
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The Greystone Girl's Gift Guide
Christmas will be here before we know it, which means it’s time to start making a list for all the Greystone Girls in your life! Here at camp, we love...
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"I love Greystone because all the girls here are the kinds of people I want my life to be full of."
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"This summer I learned how to be grateful and make lots of friends."