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Caroline's Friday Five

by Caroline

by Caroline

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It’s been a great week at camp! We had a blast last weekend at Family Camp, where we hosted a bunch of families with classes, a lobster bake, and our ...

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Meet our New Intern: Caroline Giraud!

by Sarah

by Sarah

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We are so very lucky to have a new Intern joining our year-round crew. You know her, you love her…help us to welcome – Caroline Giraud! Caroline is a ...

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September Desktop Backgrounds

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Want to keep camp with you all the time? Each month as we countdown to 2017, we are going to be rolling out some new backgrounds to use on your comput...

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Catherine's Friday's Five

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’re starting a brand new series this fall that we hope you’re going to love. Every Friday one of our fantastic year-round team will be sharing five ...

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September Four Fold Challenge

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Alright guys, we’ve got a brand new challenge and we want YOU to participate with us! While we’re at camp, we focus on growing in the Four Fold Way: s...

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We Miss You!

by Sarah

by Sarah

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It is hard to believe our 97th summer has come to an end. Things are slow at camp this week; many of us are taking some much needed rest and relaxatio...

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Things To Know

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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A few important things to know about Closing Day tomorrow: It has rained off and on for almost a week. This means that you will want to wear shoes sui...

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Not Perfect

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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There are times when I am overwhelmed by how great camp is. So many moments that combine to form a tapestry of such beauty it takes my breath away. Co...

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Spiritual Growth

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The update yesterday was on the “Great Day Attitude” that we encourage at camp. Always look on the bright side of life, so to speak… A simple recipe b...

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Rainy Days

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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A low pressure front has stalled over North Carolina, bringing cloudy skies and the promise of a lot of rain for the next couple of days… and we could...

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Sunday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The day of rest is here and we are glad! It has been a very active week, our “work” has been fun but we are ready for a change of pace. To have a day ...

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In The Groove

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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“By George, I Think They’ve Got It”! Amazing difference in the overall camp dynamics today. The girls are completely engaged (super loud in the Dining...

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Carnival

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We will celebrate the end of our first week at camp with a BIG CARNIVAL… and the timing of this blowout EP could not be better! The girls are REALLY e...

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A Little Rain

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We awoke to rain for the first time this summer. That is quite a statement, for this part of the country is known for getting a lot of rain (the summe...

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Don't Worry

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Some of you “get camp” either because you went to camp or have some personal connection to what camp does. But many of you are just trusting that this...

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Smile

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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How to make friends 101… SMILE! That is what we teach at Greystone. From day one we encourage the girls to be aware of their facial expressions. No ma...

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Opening Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Opening Day number four in summer number Ninty Seven… amazing. Time passes quickly doesn’t it? Blink of an eye and we find ourselves once again welcom...

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August Camp

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our last campers of the summer; a summer that is proving to be one for the record books. August Camp is lik...

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Farewell

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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It is hard to know what to say in such a moment as this. Main Camp was so intensely good it has defied words. To have such a community just cease to e...

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Thank You

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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My last talk to the girls is always on the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19): always the same scripture, always the same subject, always the same emotion… ou...

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Goodnight and Not Goodbye

by Macie

by Macie

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It is crazy for me to look back on the past five weeks and think that Main Camp is coming to an end. These last five weeks have truly flown by. In the...

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Party

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Yesterday was the hottest day of the summer… and we loved every minute of it, for it was a party day if ever there was one! The horse show was wonderf...

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Nice Work

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Yesterday’s Art Show was an inspiration and affirmation of a decade long attempt to make the fine arts program at camp truly significant. For many yea...

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Prize

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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My father used to say “You have to pay the price for the promise of the prize”. Today is Prize Day! Our fourth Sunday marks our final Stumblers, the d...

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Watersports Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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One of the nice aspects of a 97 year old camp is that some of the activities taught there are plucked right out of a bygone era. Syncronized Swimming ...

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Anticipation

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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My father, when describing his philosophy on life, had a little phrase: “Everything to look forward to and Nothing to dread”. That phrase encapsulates...

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Reflection from a Staff Perspective

by Macie

by Macie

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In my cabin, we end each day by going around and sharing something (or more than one thing) that we are thankful for. This sweet end to each day gives...

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Celebrate!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Last night’s Senior Celebration was such a delight. A celebration of friendships, of talent, of humor, of fun… a celebration that honored a wonderful ...

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Surprise & Delight

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Most of our Main campers have been coming to camp for a long time. This reality flavors the camp experience in ways big and small… yesterday evening i...

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