Today was a fantastic day at Highlander, and the Session C campers are grateful to be here. Their energy spills out of the excitement that has been building all year long (or even two years for some) to be in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, making unforgettable memories with lifelong friends. That energy inspires gratitude for each and every cabinmate, their activities and special moments they have at camp.
Our staff realize that after being at camp for 7 weeks, they are on the downhill of this amazing gift called Camp Highlander. They are eager to make the most of each day with the campers and enjoy the wonderful details of camp life that can easily be taken for granted. They are determined to squeeze the best out of the rest of their summer, while pouring out all the love they can on those around them.
Today, gratitude filled Old Forge Mountain! I saw it in the bright smiles on camper faces throughout the day and heard it in the laughter that filled the air. It was evident in the pace of cabins (somewhere between a skip and a run) as they traveled from activity to activity. I saw their happiness as they hit a bullseye at archery, braved the third level of the ropes course and even in finding a baby turtle. Your children are so happy to be here at Highlander! We are so grateful that they have exchanged the pressures of everyday life for the joy of living in the moment. They have replaced texting and snapchat for real meaningful conversations with friends. They have replaced video games, Netflix binging and instagram posting for outdoor adventure and endless fun. These are the gifts of camp…and for this, we are so happy and so grateful!
Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.”