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Because of the Rain
We believe that everything is more fun at camp, even rain. It’s true. Today was a very rainy day, but even in the rain there is sunshine in the eyes a...
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We believe that everything is more fun at camp, even rain. It’s true. Today was a very rainy day, but even in the rain there is sunshine in the eyes a...
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I LOVE the first full day of a camp session. I love waking up to the bell for the first time, gathering at reflect together for the first time and emb...
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We got awesome feedback from parents that Opening Day was smooth, easy and convenient with the new drop off! Thank you for all that you did to make to...
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Bryan and I want to thank you for sharing your precious children with us. Session A has been truly magical! We have loved watching your children learn...
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Today it was raining positivity at Camp Highlander. Your children are absolutely amazing and loving camp so much! When I woke up to the rain that felt...
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We had a fantastic day here on Old Forge Mountain! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the sun was shining all day. The camp director’s dream wea...
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Sundays are AWESOME at camp! I love that they have a balance of quietly restful and wildly energetic. Sunday programming is meant to give our campers ...
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One of the things that makes camp more fun is the unexpected - the little surprises that shake up our routine and bring joy through the unusual. We in...
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When hiring staff for the summer of 2021, our words for the year were “flexible and willing.” We knew going into the summer that things would likely c...
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Today was one of those days that we didn’t want to end. Have you ever had that kind of day? The kind of day that is so perfect, so beautiful and so fu...
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Today we had our first cabin choice day at camp! This is the day when instead of being scheduled for activities, cabins get to choose which activities...
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While most of our campers are fully settled into camp life and having an absolute blast, there are a few who are having fun but are still adjusting to...
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Today was our first full day of camp which meant it was the first day of rafting on the Nantahala River, our first day for off-camp hikes and our firs...
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While waiting at the gym for our Opening Day arrivals, I heard over the radio the name of our first camper arriving for Session A 2021 and my heart al...
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We have had the most amazing week with your children, and our last day together has been absolutely unforgettable. As Bryan and I were sitting at camp...
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Every morning at the end of Reflect at the Rock, we recite these words, “Make today better than yesterday, as good as you hope tomorrow will be, with ...
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Today it hit me how much your children have grown! It’s been almost two years since I’ve seen them, and I am awe of how much they have changed. The pa...
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It was another beautiful day at Camp Highlander, and the sunshine served as the perfect backdrop for today’s challenge…JUST DO IT. This morning, I cha...
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At 7:35 this morning I stood in front of the staff in the dining hall with the biggest smile screaming “It’s finally here…the campers are coming!!,” I...
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a Trunk, a Duffle & a Backpack
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In the age of AirBnB and VRBO, parents are accustomed to seeing where they will be staying when they book any vacation. For campers, camp is more than...
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After spending over 50 summers of his life at Camp Highlander, our beloved Leigh “Tim” Harris, Mr. H, passed away Saturday, February 6th, surrounded b...
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Every summer, on Tuesday night, we all come together for one of the best traditions at Camp Highlander, the Tuesday Night Square Dance!
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“Thank you for calling Camp Highlander, this is Beth speaking, how may I help you?” This greeting has been heard by all who have phoned Camp Highlande...
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