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July 7 2024

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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When did the statement “time is passing quickly” become real to you? Probably not when you were 10 years old (for the young, time passes like a slow-m...

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July 6 2024

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Last night every cabin did their own EP. Counselors are allowed to plan one special EP for their girls (we only have 1 cabin night all summer long); c...

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July 5 2024

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

The campers and counselors are getting tired, as they always do at this point of Main Camp. They are not exhausted, but they certainly have that relax...

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July 4 2024

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

The Fourth of July is much anticipated and genuinely celebrated at Greystone. We dress up in gaudy outfits from Walmart or Oriental Trading, play Amer...

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July 3 2024

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

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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How Closing Day Works

by Sarah

by Sarah

38

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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Big and Little Sisters at Main Camp

by Anne Hayden

by Anne Hayden

38

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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2023 Summer Concert Recap and Playlist

by Anne Hayden

by Anne Hayden

38

Each Main Camp, we LOVE getting to host different musicians for our summer concert series! Whether we are out on the Pageant Court or in the Pavilion,...

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Closing Day, July 27

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

At 7:05 AM, while unloading trunks at the FORT, I ripped my shirt. The vintage trunk, covered with stickers from previous summers and the proud patina...

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Thursday July 26

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

Closing Vespers was lovely… the Honor Council did an amazing job speaking to the “important things” of camp. Their insights were keen, having been hon...

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Curtain Call

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

Wow… all I can say is wow. Mary Poppins was an ambitious choice for the Senior Play. It is long (lots of dialog to memorize 2.5 hours long), complex (...

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A Shout Out

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

Our counselors love staff meetings. The more meetings we have, the more connected they feel to each other and to our camp mission… meetings are great ...

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Sunday July 23

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

I mark the progression of each summer on Sundays. Main Camp has four of them, each one serving as a touchstone for the week. The passage of time is se...

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Our Biggest Shows

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

Production Night was shockingly good. Each dance and every musical performance outstanding in every detail. The costumes, the timing (during and betwe...

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Full Hearts

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

Our last Sleep-Late-Friday began with blue skies, no breeze, cool temperatures, and the promise of a wonderful day. Our hearts are full from last nigh...

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Super Comfortable

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

The skies are overcast again, making camp SUPER comfortable during our morning activities. Rain is forecast to arrive around 2:00 (Rest Hour) but move...

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Memorable Moments

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

Our big picnic/festival/pickleball tournament was adjusted at the last minute due to rain (despite only a slight chance of rain forecasted). We dismis...

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Exceeding Expectations

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

38

I owe the counselors an apology. In yesterday’s blog post, I conveyed my low expectations of the Counselor Talent Show: a boisterous celebration of si...

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