Yesterday’s rain moved out during Rest Hour. The steady light rain (more of a heavy drizzle) fell all morning and during our sermon but the clouds wer...
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A Great Day
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Sunday
We awoke to light rain falling on tin roofs; snuggled under blankets and wondering what to do next. Do we double down on this lazy feeling and sleep f...
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Saturday Update
Not that many people read the blog on the weekend… so if you are reading this, THANK YOU! We are grateful for your interest! Most of you are parents o...
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Sleep Late Friday
Working a fun twist into a day of the week is a lot of fun. Fun at camp, fun at home! In the Miller’s house (back in the days we had all 5 children in...
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Cruising
Camp is a transformative experience that builds resiliancy, confidence, social skills, physical capabilities, and spiritual insight. It is comprehensi...
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Wednesday Update
Spirits are high as we enter another GREAT DAY at Greystone. On such a day my father would tell the campers to celebrate! Everything to look forward t...
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D.A.K.
I really enjoy Breakfast Club (the motivational moment I share with the girls each morning). I like to think that the girls like it too… for it is a r...
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The Middle Part
Why would I choose June Camp over a shorter session… what’s the difference? We get this question a lot. If a shorter session is good, why go all those...
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What Rain?
We have been in a pattern of rain for the past few days. This might come as a surprise to you because I have not mentioned it except in passing… it on...
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Vespers
If you were given the job of organizing a neighborhood summer camp experience, what Evening Programs would you include? S’mores and games… Check. Movi...
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What Matters
Steve Jobs gave the commencement address for the Stanford graduates of 2005. I listened to it for the first time this year while preparing for counsel...
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The Big Show
Last night everyone from the Bungalows to the Cabins had a chance to perform on the big stage. They had spent hours perfecting their acts and their ha...
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It's Working!
Yesterday Was Awesome! Reinventing camp isn’t easy. The details of camp life are many and not even thought about in the moment… our routines are a par...
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Our First "REAL" Day
The counselor skits last night were a huge hit with the girls. It never ceases to amaze me how much delight arises from simple entertainment at camp. ...
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June Camp Opening Day!
Thank you for making today possible. YOUR support and encouragement throughout this crazy year has been remarkable and deeply appreciated by all of us...
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Can't Wait
Hi June Camp! If you are reading this I am assuming a that you are one of these: Are excited about coming to camp on Monday! You might be a camper, y...
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Closing Day Junior Camp
Banquet last night was a blast! The girls had so much fun and their counselors loved entertaining them. The evening was magical and we ended it with ...
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Thursday at Junior Camp
Good Morning Greystone Parents! I have a lot to write about today as yesterday I somehow deleted my full blog before it got published. We got some g...
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Junior Camp Activities So Far
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Taco Cat Tuesday at Junior Camp
Taco Cat Tuesday IS a thing at Greystone! My brother Jimboy deemed it that when he found a cheap Taco Cat shirt on Amazon. The girls LOVE it and it ...
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Monday at Junior Camp
This is probably my favorite time during a session. The girls have arrived, have had their first day of classes, enjoyed several meals in camp and ar...
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Sunday at Junior Camp
We had such fun at our Counselor Talent Show last night! The girls laughed and danced as their cabin counselors performed for their campers. Our Jun...
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Opening Day Junior Camp 2021
Welcome, Junior Campers!! What an amazing Opening Day….this was the BEST and most efficent check-in in Greystone’s history!!! The weather was perfec...
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Friday Before JR Camp
Hey Junior Campers….we can’t wait for you to get to camp tomorrow morning! Let’s get camp started for the summer of 2021!! Our outstanding staff hav...
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New Camp Recipe: Sandi's Pasta
Every year the Kitchen serves up a menu of your camp favorites, but they also try to add in a new recipe here and there to keep things interesting. An...
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Morning Assembly - Here We Come!
Hello girls! We are truly counting down the days until camp, and we know you are too. The weather is warm, the counselors are arriving, the boxes are ...
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Make This the Best Camp Road-Trip Ever
Opening Day is almost here - do you feel the butterflies yet?! Our whole community has been waiting almost two years to come back to the bubble (or jo...
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Take a Walk Down the New River Trail with Us!
We’ve made a lot of fun improvements around here this year, but the one our team may be most excited about? The new River Trail! This property has alw...
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