Sundays at Camp Highlander are intentionally slower, less structured, and always full of sweet surprises. They offer the perfect balance of rest (we sleep in late and enjoy a two hour rest hour), reflection, and just the right dose of friendly competition. After a packed week of adventures, activities, off-camp trips, and high-energy Evening Programs, Sundays give campers and staff the space to pause, reset, and reconnect — with themselves and with each other.

Favorite Details of the Day:

• Sunday Chapel: This morning for chapel we read Where Did my Giggle Go? We reminded campers and staff that joy often returns when we stop focusing on ourselves and start sharing love and laughter with those around us.
• Weather: We had a beautiful sunny day on Old Forge today.
• Meals: For breakfast we had blueberry muffins, scrambled eggs, sausage links, grits, oatmeal and a fresh fruit bar. For lunch we had chicken caesar wraps, sweet potato fries, a salad bar and a sandwich bar. Dinner was our chef Ateeba’s delicious flank steak, oven roasted potatoes, kale salad, a salad bar and a sandwich bar.
• Sunday Funday: We call it Sunday Funday because it is always such a fun day! Campers awoke to the rest hour bell expecting their traditional snack, but they were screaming when they saw the Dolly’s Trolley waiting for them. Dolly’s is the BEST ice cream around, and we even have a flavor named after us - Highlander High Tide. It is coffee ice cream with chocolate fudge and brownie chunks in it - absolutely delicious. Today’s afternoon event was Director’s Cup - our all-camp showdown between Girls Camp and Boys Camp. Campers brought their A-game in events like bombardment, riverball, pool volleyball, relays, musical basketball and more. Boys Camp entered as reigning champs today and took the trophy again this year. The win was big, so there was no need for a finale. But the leadership team decided to wager the finale. Girls Camp Leadership vs. Boys Camp Leadership in a battle of Dizzy Waiter. The winner would be granted early admission into Camper’s Choice Sign Ups. I am happy to say that Girl’s Camp pulled through a win for the finale to redeem our loss of Director’s Cup. It was a super fun afternoon for everyone!
• EP: Tonight’s EP was Campfire, followed by Cookies and Milk in the dining hall! We recognized our Honor Campers and Honor Cabins for the week. These campers and cabins have stood out as leaders and positive role models this session. Congratulations to our Honor Campers and Honor Cabins!

Honor Camper & Honor Cabins for Session A 2026

• Lower Girls Honor Camper: Robbie H. Cabin 14
• Lower Boys Honor Camper: Brooks T. Cabin 24
• Intermediate Girls Honor Camper: Sally T. Cabin 11
• Intermediate Boys Honor Camper: Harper K. Cabin 25
• Senior Girls Honor Camper: Piper T. Cabin 5
• Senior Boys Honor Camper: Everett D. Cabin 29
• Girls Camp Honor Cabin: Cabin 11
• Boys Camp Honor Cabin: Cabin 24