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July 3 2024

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It’s Challenge Day, that wonderful tradition that marks the summer as officially awesome in my world. Opening Day is more satisfying, Closing Day more...

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July 2 2024

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As I write this, the campers are still wearing sweatshirts due to the brisk temperature and light breeze on this bright sunny day. Yes, it is a perfec...

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July 1 2024

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Cell phones used to be cool “must-have” accessories. I remember the day I bought a Motorola Razor as one of the most satisfying purchases of my 30 yea...

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June 30 2024

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I read a couple of papers every day, one of which is the New York Times. This paper might not reflect my region or most aspects of my daily life, but ...

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June 29 2024

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We awoke to overcast skies with the promise of rain heavy in the air. While rain is unlikely, it is possible throughout the day… so everyone was very ...

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June 28 2024

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There is a lot to celebrate about our EP last night… but I’ll let the pictures do the talking. Suffice it to say, it was a blow out night! We had a lo...

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June 27 2024

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One of the many improvements to camp from our COVID summers was the addition of clubs to our daily routine. We substituted a class period with an opt...

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June 26 2024

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Greystone’s mission is To Delight and Inspire for the Glory of God. This mission was only defined in these words a couple of years ago, but it reflect...

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June 25 2024

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Main Camp is unique… I have never experienced a community that is like it. June Camp is close, but the shorter timeframe combined with the younger age...

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June 24 2024

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I have never been this late with a blog post. Generally speaking, I post before noon every day. Today I was on the soccer field till noon and the rest...

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June 23 2024

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I’ll assume you read yesterday’s blog so today I’m not going to write a bunch of words. Today, I’m going to share some of my favorite photos from last...

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June 22 2024

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It is early Saturday morning, and camp is not quiet… in fact, it is ROCKING with the sounds of preparation. Three food delivery trucks arrived all at ...

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June 21 2024

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Another perfect day, but this time you parents will be able to judge for yourself! Our weather is never of great importance, but this years perfection...

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June 20 2024

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Tonight, we will celebrate our last night together with a Banquet, an event keenly anticipated by the campers from their first days at camp, often ran...

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June 19 2024

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What a show! Countless hours were invested by the 108 campers who comprised this year’s cast and crew. The directors spent long nights and early morni...

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June 18 2024

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Raise the curtain and start the show! These familiar words elicit a physical response every time I hear them. They bring back memories of my brief tim...

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June 17 2024

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So many things to write about, but I don’t have much time (a common problem during the last week of camp) so I will just hit the highlights. Age limit...

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June 16, 2024

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Today I’m going to do a “reprint” of my Fathers Day post from last summer. I have NOT lost my inspiration, but I am running late. Taking Stumblers pho...

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June 15 2024

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At Breakfast Club this morning, we talked about what we (and others) look like. This subject is a big deal for many (most) people and it has been a bi...

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June 14 2024

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Writing a daily update is a lot of fun during the summer. It forces us to distill a thousand moments of joy and inspiration into a theme for the day. ...

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June 13 2024

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Today is the Birthday Ball! We make sure birthday girls feel special on their actual birthday day, today is an extra occasion to remember. On the actu...

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June 12 2024

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Tonight is Carnival and the girls are FIRED UP. From the first day of camp, everyone has been talking about it… wondering if we will get shirts this y...

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June 11, 2024

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What does EVERY camper hope to do at camp? We think about this question all the time and plan each session in such a way that it connects deeply acros...

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June 10 2024

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Yesterday afternoon, I was struck by two moments of delight and inspiration. I read an email from the Creative Writing counselor (yes, we have a creat...

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June 9 2024

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Our Sunday schedule starts with Stumblers (our Sunday morning running club) at 8:30, a leisurely buffet breakfast from 9:00-10:15, a “white glove” ins...

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June 8 2024

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Our Opening Vespers was not just a success, it was a testament to the spirit of our camp. Having Catherine on stage was a highlight, and her prayer an...

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June 7 2024

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Dr. Sevier, Gigi, and Libby (Greystone’s directors through the years) taught us to be intentional about the details at camp. Our mission is to “Deligh...

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June 6, 2024

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Last night everyone from Bungalow 3 to Cabin 12 performed with their cabin on the big stage. It was a fun show… great choreography, fun costumes, and ...

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June 5, 2024

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Peter, my son-in-law, fixed the internet problem at 3:30 this morning. HURRAY!!! We are so thankful for his tech savvy (his explanation of the problem...

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June 4, 2024

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5 AM Update: Internet issues resolved! Uploaded about 2,000 photos, looking forward to a great day! Thank you for your continued patience! Most of us...

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