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June Camp 2024!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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One of the great things about the Christian worldview is how it encourages a spirit of gratitude, patience, long-suffering, and joy. This is what I th...

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About to Open June Camp!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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It is hard to believe that June Camp opens on Monday. Just one week ago we opened our 105th summer with the CUTEST group of Junior Campers! They were ...

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Closing Day May 31, 2024

by Katie

by Katie

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Closing Day is marked by the full range of emotions. We are sad to close out the session and see the campers leave. We are happy to reflect on how m...

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Banquet Day Thursday May 30, 2024

by Katie

by Katie

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Today is the last full day of camp. It’s a bittersweet day as everyone wants to enjoy their last moments with their new friends, cabinmates, and couns...

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Challenge Day Wednesday May 29, 2024

by Katie

by Katie

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By this point in Junior Camp, we are seeing these campers really start to thrive. Camp is an amazing experience. It builds resilience, confidence, soc...

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Mid Camp Fun! Tuesday May 28, 2024

by Katie

by Katie

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Last night the Carnival was a huge success! We had the BEST time riding rides, eating our special Carnival food, hanging out with friends, dancing an...

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Settling In! Monday May 27, 2024

by Katie

by Katie

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I love seeing how quickly the girls have settled into camp. They are confident about the locations of classes, they run to their next class as soon a...

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Happy Sunny Day! Sunday May, 26 2024

by Katie

by Katie

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Today is our first day of classes for the summer, and it brings such delight to see the campers spread out all over camp participating in activities–s...

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And We’re Off!

by Katie

by Katie

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Opening Day of Junior Camp is better than Christmas! We have been preparing for this day since last August, and we are thrilled to finally welcome our...

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Join Us in Praying for Summer 2024 Week by Week

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We are just a couple of days out from our first Opening Day of 2024; it’s almost time to raise the curtain and start the show! Camp is abuzz with acti...

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Meet the 2024 Group Leaders

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’ve been introducing you to our full-summer staff, Junior Camp staff, and nurses all spring long, and today we finally get to brag on our 2024 Group...

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How Closing Day Works

by Sarah

by Sarah

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With camp right around the corner, we know Opening Day is on many of your minds. We have a great video from a few years ago to show you how the Openin...

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Ready for Summer - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper parents! It is hard to believe that this is our final new camper blog before the summer. Camp is coming soon, and we are counting dow...

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A Must-Listen-To Podcast before the Summer

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We are big fans of Sissy Goff around here, and we know so many of you love her too! Her books have been staples for us for years, and we have learned ...

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Showering at Camp - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! We are nearing the end of our New Camper Blog series – summer is almost here! We hope you’ve learned so many fun det...

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Summer 2024 Song Requests

by Anne Hayden

by Anne Hayden

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Music is a BIG deal at camp because it sets the tone for so many of our favorite events and memories. From cabin dance parties to singing your favorit...

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Parent Blog: Flight Without Fright - New Camper Blog Series

by Annabel

by Annabel

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“You’re sending her across the country!?” “Why North Carolina…aren’t there good camps in-state?” These were the common responses last year when I sh...

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Jimboy's Spring Project Update

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I had another birthday this month (for those of you who want to know the trivia answer, I am 61 years old). I have spent almost all of those years at ...

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Scheduling on Opening Day - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! It’s hard to believe that in just over a month, we will have started the summer and camp will be here. We can’t wait! As yo...

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Our Summer 2024 Theme Verse

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Each year at Greystone, we choose a theme verse to anchor our summer; it is one of our favorite traditions! This verse is woven throughout multiple as...

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New Video: Evening Programs - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! We hope you’ve been enjoying our New Camper Blog series this year; don’t forget to check out all of the posts in our...

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Big and Little Sisters at Main Camp

by Anne Hayden

by Anne Hayden

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We all know that camp friendships are in a league of their own! In the Bubble, our relationships are based in the love of Christ, and campers are ofte...

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Advice from Last Year's New Parents - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! You are in for a treat today for our New Camper Blog series. At the end of last summer, we asked our new camper fami...

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Penpals: What to Include in Your First Letter and a Video

by Catherine

by Catherine

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It’s time for one of our favorite camp traditions: Penpals! Each spring, campers get paired up with a friend in their grade to write letters to each o...

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Unpacking on Opening Day - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! Another Tuesday means another blog in our New Camper Blog series. Last week, camper mom Laura shared some great tips with u...

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6 Reasons Why You Will Never Regret Your Summers as a Camp Counselor

by Catherine

by Catherine

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As the summer gets closer, our hiring season is starting to wrap up for the year, which means we are having lots of conversations with future counselo...

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Parent Blog: Preparing for Opening Day - New Camper Blog Series

by Laura

by Laura

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Hi! I am Laura Richmond Vance. I am grateful to have been a former Greystone camper, counselor, and last summer got to add Greystone Mom to my titles ...

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Come Work Opening or Closing Day!

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Alums, Moms, Dads, Skip Year Girls, Friends of Greystone - this one is for you! Come join us for one of our Opening or Closing Days as we create the B...

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