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Camp Recipes and Traditions for Your Thanksgiving Table
We just wrapped up our first ever Parent Book Club, and one of the highlights? Getting specific about how you can bring the joy and lessons of camp ho...
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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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The Greystone Store Is Open for Holiday Shopping!
Believe it or not, the holidays are almost upon us which means it’s time to start making that gift list (and checking it twice!). The Greystone Store ...
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"This summer was the best. Better than my birthday!"
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Dog Jokes from Jimboy for the Animal Lover in Your Life
If there’s two things Jimboy loves, it’s dogs and corny jokes, and at camp he gets to show off both! We start every day off with Breakfast Club, where...
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What I Gained by Working at Camp
A few weeks ago we talked about how being a camper prepares you for college, and today we’re jumping a few years ahead to how working on staff prepare...
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"If I didn't go to Greystone, I wouldn't learn about Jesus."
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Meet the Winners of Our Photo and Video Contest
Way back in July (remember July?), we launched our big 2020 Camp Photo and Video Contest, and it is finally time to announce our winners! We sorted th...
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Camp Recipe: Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd’s Pie has been a camp classic for decades. It’s warm and comforting, and if you thought you liked it in the heat of summer, just wait until y...
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What's Going on in this Picture? 1920s and 30s Edition
When you have 100 years of history (and 100 years of pictures to go with it!), there’s no shortage of fun memories and stories from the years gone by....
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This summer was... epic, awesome, fun, and all the good things.
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Read Our Digital Alumnae Sparks
Staying in touch with our alumnae is important to us, and every year we look forward to putting together a fresh and fun Alumnae Sparks. No matter if ...
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Camp to College: How Greystone Prepared Me
Last week we talked about how summer camp is needed more than ever in these crazy times, but any alumna could tell you that camp has always been about...
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This summer I learned to not stand too close to a tetherball match!
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Introducing National Dress Like Jimboy Day
We think 2020 needs all the celebrations you can squeeze into it, so who’s ready for National Dress Like Jimboy Day - the holiday you never knew you n...
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I never want to forget the feeling of security in this place, with God and with my friends.
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Camp Recipe: Opening Day Brownies
Nothing tastes better on a long Opening Day than our crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside Opening Day brownies, and today we’re giving you the r...
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This summer was... I'm speechless. Amazing, the best, everything I have ever hoped for.
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Introducing Our Brand New Activity Areas for 2021
We’ve been hinting about a fun announcement for weeks, and the day is finally here! You know that we spend all year long dreaming up new activities an...
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What Does It Mean that We're a Christ-Centered Camp?
Around here we say that we are a “Christ-centered” camp, but what does that really mean? Why is it a good thing? How does it affect your day to day ex...
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This summer I learned that I am loved regardless of titles and achievements.
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One Year Later: Our 100th Anniversary Alumnae Reunion
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole year (and what a year it’s been!) since our Alumnae Reunion, because the memories are still so fresh. We c...
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My Greystone Story: One Summer On Staff
No matter if you spent a week at Greystone or ten years, we’re all united by the sweet memories we share of our time here. It’s what makes you run up ...
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I love Greystone because you can always find a friend.
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Advice from Our Older Campers
If you ask us, one of the best parts about Main Camp is seeing so many ages living and playing in a close community together. Where else will an 11th ...
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Introducing Our New Dining Hall Songs for 2021
Since the first year of camp, singing in the Dining Hall has been one of our favorite traditions. All it takes is that first recorded piano note, and ...
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I love Greystone because no matter how weird you are, everyone loves you and no one ever judges you.
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Behind the Scenes: Hiring Our Staff
One question we get a lot around here is “what do you do all year?!” It’s a great question (after all, when you’re a summer camp, don’t you just opera...
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Camp Recipe: Homemade Pizza
Pizza night at camp is an EVENT, and for good reason! Our pies are hand made with love by the Kitchen Staff, and every ingredient is specially selecte...
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This summer was incredible, amazing, very fun, a huge highlight of my summer.
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I never want to forget that even though I live hundreds of miles away from my cabinmates, they're still my best friends.