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Behind the Scenes: Making Carnival Happen
This year, we’ve been pulling back the curtain to show you some of the “Behind the Scenes” processes of how camp really works. We’ve told you about ho...
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Sarah Brown
Events & Outreach Director
Sarah loves to help new campers get ready for the summer.
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Introducing the Greystone Parent Book Club!
Today we are excited to announce the start of our very first Greystone Parent Book Club! This fall, we are going to be reading a great book about fami...
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How Do I Know if Greystone is the Right Camp for Me?
When you are looking for a camp for your child, there are thousands to choose from. In our Western North Carolina area alone, there are over 50 camps ...
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JimDaddy Goal Setting with the Head Staff
When JimDaddy started Breakfast Club in the late 1970s, goal setting was a big part of the message that he shared with campers. To really live to your...
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When Back-to-School Doesn't Feel Like it Should
The school season is kicking off for the year, and let me guess – it’s not looking the way you thought it would. Whether you are virtually learning fr...
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Family Olympics Fun
It’s Family Olympics day as part of the August Camp Connection, and we can’t wait for you to join in on the fun! This is a great way to get a little t...
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What a Greystone Banquet is Made Of
Banquet: a highlight of the Greystone experience. The culmination of the summer. The celebration of a session lived well. The sadness of leaving your ...
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Sleep Late Friday With Us!
Tomorrow we are celebrating one of camp’s BEST traditions: Sleep Late Friday. So of course, we had to tell you about it today! Our guess is that many ...
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Corn Roast at Home
Every summer, our campers anticipate Corn Roast for many reasons. First, it sits in the dead middle of camp, marking the “half-way” point of the 5-wee...
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Stargazing Fun
Come experience a night of Stargazing…Greystone-style! Nothing screams “summer nights” like staying up late, chasing some fireflies, roasting a marshm...
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Summer Reading Recommendations from Greystone
During a normal summer at camp, I surely don’t have much time to read. Camp is so fun, and we are always on the go, so my book reading takes a summer ...
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Greystone Cancels All Sessions
This week would have been the kick-off of our 101st summer. Right now, we should have been in the middle of Junior Camp, hearing squeals and laughter ...
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10 Creative Outdoor Activities to do Today
Needing some new and fun things to do outside today? Check out these camp-inspired outdoor activities that require very few supplies and materials:
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Taking a Break - New Camper Blog Series
Hello New Camper Families! It’s another Tuesday, which means another week in our New Camper Blog Series. It has been a difficult week at camp after ou...
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Greystone Cancels Junior and June Camps
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of our Junior and June Camps for this summer. We have emailed all of our camp families with ...
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New Camper Sparks - New Camper Blog Series
Hello New Camper families! We hope you had a wonderful Easter with your families, even if your celebration may have looked a little bit different this...
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Awards, Honors, and Patches - New Camper Blog Series
It’s Tuesday once again, which means another week of our New Camper blog series. We are sharing detailed blogs on topics specifically geared towards o...
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Christian Teaching at Greystone - New Camper Blog Series
Nothing makes me long for camp summer days like warmer weather! We’ve had some beautiful days at camp over the past week, so we know summer is around ...
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Setting Up Your Bunk - New Camper Blog Series
Despite everything going on right now, we are still pushing ahead with our New Camper Blog series, sharing our best tips with you as you prepare for c...
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27 Camp-Inspired Boredom Busters for When You're Stuck at Home
Being stuck at home for days on end can seem like a drag, but never fear – we’ve got a great list of camp-inspired activities for you to do! Most of t...
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Cabin Requests - New Camper Blog Series
New camper families – welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means another week of our New Camper Blog series! With so many schools being cancelled...
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Health and Safety at Greystone
Every summer, we work hard to keep our community healthy so that we can have a fun and enjoyable summer. With concerns about the coronavirus being on ...
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Mom Blog: Things to Know as a New Camp Parent - New Camper Blog Series
Hi everyone! My name is Katie, and I am a current mom of a Junior Camper. Last summer we experienced something I had planned from the day our daughter...
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Packing Cheat Sheet - New Camper Blog Series
Welcome back new camper families! It’s been a busy week up here at Greystone, as we have just opened all of our Summer Forms – it makes all of us feel...
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How Campers Actually Schedule - New Camper Blog Series
Welcome back to another week of our New Camper Blog series! Last week we kicked off our 2020 season with some details about food, and this week we are...
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Dining Hall and Allergies - New Camper Blog Series
Hello new camper families!!! It is my favorite time of year – the start of our New Camper Blog Series! Each Tuesday (from now until camp starts), we w...
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Bringing the Great Day Attitude into Your Winter
Every morning at camp, we wake up, clap our hands, and say “It’s Gonna’ to be a Great Day and I Feel Terrific!” This Great Day attitude stems from our...
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Predictions for the Next 100 Years
One of my favorite parts of the 100th celebration year has been learning so much about what used to happen at camp many years ago. Did you know that g...
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Highlights from our 100th Year
As we are ending 2019, we look back with a bittersweet feeling. We can’t help but anticipate summer 2020 (we truly can’t wait!), but the past year cel...