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2023 Staff Profiles Are Live!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You heard that right - it’s one of our favorite days of the year (besides Opening Day!). We can finally start to introduce you to our incredible 2023 ...

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How to Save Money While Packing for Camp

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Our Parent Handbook is heading your way in a matter of days, and we know that it will get your head thinking about the summer. Packing for camp is a b...

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Check Out the 2022 Greystone Photobook

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Summer 2022 is in the rearview now, but we have one last resource to share to help you reminisce on our (latest) best summer ever: the 2022 Greystone ...

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What Do You Learn at Greystone? Hear from Our Campers!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Since 1920, parents have greeted their daughters on Closing Day with some version of “you have grown so much!” Physical growth is a part of that of co...

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The Moments You May Not Know about from 2022

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Summer 2022 was EPIC in so many ways. Through Jimboy’s summer blogs, it is easy to stay in the know on what is happening in camp. But, some of the bes...

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New Fall Contest: Pick a New Activity for the Fort

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We love a good contest around here, and our Fall 2022 Contest is an especially fun one: we’re giving you the chance to pick a brand new activity for t...

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Catch Up on Our Summer 2022 Videos

by Catherine

by Catherine

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The summer may be over, but we’ll never be done reliving all of the incredible memories we made together in 2022! And what better way to remember all ...

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Banquet Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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On the last day of camp, everyone (campers and counselors alike) is giddy with excitement. We only have one more day to spend with our friends in the ...

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Talent Shows

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The end of the summer hit me emotionally for the first time just a few minutes ago. August Camp is not a session that causes me to get teary… the girl...

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Spiritual Growth

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We awoke to another wonderful day: perfect temperatures, kind of humid but very comfortable 70 degrees rising to a high of 82. Our weather pattern is ...

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Age Limits At Camp

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Occasionally a blog is helpful to answer a common question. One of the big ones we often get is why we do not allow older girls at shorter sessions. T...

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Sunday Stumblers

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I woke up early this morning, our last Sunday of the summer, to a subdued dawn (a thick fog making it impossible to see more than 20 feet in any direc...

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Confidence

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Earlier this week we hosted a tour for an attractive couple from Atlanta. They were grandparents who have put their grandchildren (who live in Califor...

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To The Dogs

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We awoke to another perfect day. Cool temperatures (about 65 degrees), sunny “Carolina blue” skies (not a cloud in sight), very little wind, and a cha...

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The Words!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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About the phones… it is a wonderful story that the girls will certainly talk about when they get home. I think it will be a story remembered by Greys...

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More is Better

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The girls are adjusting to camp very quickly, and good thing… August Camp is a very quick session. Blink and it is over, so we encourage the girls to ...

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Simply Delightful

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The counselor skits last night were a huge hit. It never ceases to amaze me how much delight arises from the simple fun of camp. A typical Netflix sho...

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The Blog... It Can Help!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Hello everyone! Welcome to the Blog. It is my privilege to officially say “THANK YOU” for allowing us to once again open the gates of Greystone for an...

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Finally!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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August Camp is coming! Your trunk is packed… You’ve been thinking about camp for a whole year (watching the videos, browsing the website, opening ever...

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Introducing Our Summer 2022 Theme Verse

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You may or may not know that we pick a theme Bible verse for each summer at Greystone, but it is one of our favorite things we do as a Head Staff team...

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What Classes Are We Offering this Summer?

by Catherine

by Catherine

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May is here, and that means it’s officially camp-prep time, for us and for you! Greystone families all across the country are packing their trunks, wr...

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Catch up with the 2021 Dog Camp Puppies!

by Ellen-Anne

by Ellen-Anne

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We LOVE our dog camp dogs, and last summer was no exception! Our 102nd year was filled with 4 of the fluffiest, BIGGEST, and most mild-mannered Doodle...

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Behind-the-Scenes of Last Summer's Unexpected Hit Class

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We offer over 70 (!) different activities for campers to choose from - everything from Waterpark to Archery to Metal Jewelry to High Adventure. In add...

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The Greystone Ornament Exchange Is Back: Sign Up Today!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Do you hear the sound of jingle bells? The happiest time of the year (other than camp!) is back, and our annual Ornament Exchange is too! We launched ...

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