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Almost Perfect

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Bright blue skies, very low humidity, cool mornings, warm afternoons, light breeze, smiles everywhere… it is an almost perfect start to camp and we ar...

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A Great Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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What does it mean to be created in the image of God? Big question but one that these girls are encouraged to consider as we make choices as to how we ...

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We're Off!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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As you probably know, our Opening Day weather was just about perfect! Cooler than normal temperatures, not a cloud in the sky, and a light breeze comi...

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Main!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We can’t believe it… Main Camp is here! This is the big show, the main event, the keynote, the standard for all other camps… It Going To Be Amazing! M...

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Grand Finale

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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On opening day we started our opening assembly with a line of counselors cheering the campers into the Pavilion. The girls could hear the cheers of th...

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Banquet Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Today is banquet day. A day of great joy at camp, one that is sweet in a way that is quite special. In my normal work year I experience each and every...

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Satisfaction

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The play was SO CUTE!!! We could not be more proud of the Directors, Cast, and Crew who worked so very hard to bring it all together in the last minut...

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Mountaintop Moments

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The Production EP last night was delightful. Such great dancing, singing, cheering, “stomp”, guitar, and even some basic juggling! You would have been...

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Countdown

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We have entered the “golden week” of June Camp: the countdown to Banquet Day has begun and everyone is keenly aware of that fact. Ceramics projects mu...

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Prize Day!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Our final Stumblers of June Camp is a big deal to the girls. The t-shirt reward for running both Sundays is the first reward for perservereing through...

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Saturday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The Breakfast Club joke is a big deal around here. Campers are always asking what the next joke will be (they know the jokes by heart and love to get ...

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Friday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Today we got an extra hour of sleep due to a little thing we call “Sleep Late Friday”. We do this every week at Main Camp and everyone loves it! You w...

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Thursday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The report from our big carnival is good… the weather was perfect (last year it rained), the food was amazing, the rides were awesome, and spirits wer...

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Wednesday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We have now been in camp for ten days. In ten days we will go home. That is the very definition of the half way point of the session. At this point we...

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Tuesday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Last night was so much fun! The “Grandma” theme was a hit (basically a team building series of games where cabin groups walked around camp acting like...

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Monday Morning

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Happy Monday everyone! This begins our “Middle” week of camp, the best week of camp in my opinion. I like to describe it to be the “sweet center” of t...

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Sunday

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Sundays should be different… the Bible tells us that God made the earth in 6 days and rested on the seventh. He called that the Sabboth and gave it as...

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Here Comes the Sun

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We awoke to bright blue skies and the promise of a lovely warm summer day. The weather this week has been perfect (from my perspective as a “native”) ...

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Quiet

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I am an introvert but always wanted to be an extrovert. Oh to be the kind of person who is completely at ease in a crowd! I prayed for this attitude b...

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Adjustments

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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A good friend used to say that “Life is just a series of adjustments”. His name was H.M. Barfield (Lell Harboe’s father who spent many summers helping...

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First & Second

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Today is the Second day of classes but interestingly, the campers will be taking classes for the first time. This is because we run an every other day...

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First Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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My favorite moment yesterday afternoon came as the girls ran into the Pavilion for their first “Assembly” of the camp session. The bugle blows, lettin...

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Raise the Curtain

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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My father used to get so excited about Opening Day… he was always giddy about every moment of this magnificent day. He loved that moment when the firs...

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Opening Day

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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It has been a very busy day and I almost forgot to do an update! SORRY!!! About the only people that care about what is on the blog today are those wh...

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Getting Ready

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I often am asked the question: “What do you do in the winter”. Fair question… Camp is an amazing place (it impacts lives, is fun, is deeply satisfying...

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A Wonderful Week at Junior Camp

by Katie

by Katie

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Cinderella was the Banquet last night and the girls loved the surprise! The Dining Hall was magical…the meal delicious. There is nothing more beautif...

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Banquet Day at Junior Camp

by Katie

by Katie

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Challenge Day & Counselor Talent Show were a big hit and lots of fun! We will announce the winner of Challenge Day and Inspection tonight at Banqu...

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Wonderful Wednesday at Junior Camp!

by Katie

by Katie

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Carnival was a HUGE success! The campers had such a good time at the picnic with their cabins, riding the inflatables, eating cookies, cotton candy, ...

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Terrific Tuesday at Junior Camp!!

by Katie

by Katie

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After a rainy afternoon yesterday, we woke to a beautiful day at camp! The weather has been perfect today and we are enjoying activities and getting ...

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Monday Funday at Junior Camp

by Katie

by Katie

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Breakfast Club is one of our favorite Greystone traditions started by my father JimDaddy. My brother “Jimboy” gives an inspirational thought for the ...

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