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March Into Summer!
Every off-season, as the days grow colder and shorter, we get right to work making updates all throughout camp. Some years we build brand new cabins o...
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Push Yourself (Get Embarrassed!)
It may sound strange to hear, but the one thing missing from my childhood experience at summer camp wasn’t unforgettable experiences, incredible activ...
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So You Wanna Ride the Bus?
We know that preparing for summer camp requires a LOT of planning. With that planning comes a myriad of questions - what to pack, what not to pack, wh...
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The Legacy Project
In all we do, we seek to provide a way for our campers, counselors and alumni to be a part of this mountain home and the ‘One Love’ of our camp family...
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One Love: Grace + Truth
It’s simply impossible to escape it this time of year – “love” is everywhere. It’s celebrated on billboards and television advertisements. It’s featur...
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Bryan + Melissa
Since 1957, Camp Highlander has sought to build boys and girls of courage, honesty, integrity and faith. Through the years, we’ve been blessed with an...
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Tongue Twister Day: 2018
In honor of Tongue Twister Day, you submitted your favorite tongue twisters via Facebook and Instagram. And although we absolutely butchered them, we ...
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Autumn On Old Forge
It’s that marvelous time of year once again - a time of transformation and change. The bright blue Carolina sky of summer is stained grey as the days ...
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Home Shows 101
Every fall, just as the leaves begin to change color on Old Forge Mountain, our camp directors hit the road for our annual Home Show Tour. Traveling a...
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Pouring Joy
After being blessed with straight sunshine for 4 days, the rain has hit us hard. We woke up this morning to a downpour, and it didn’t stop until after...
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Lazy Days of Summer
Traditionally the day after Color War is the day of rest. Everyone is very tired after a long 4 days of competition, and nothing sounds better than a ...
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COLOR WAR DAY 4
The final day of Color War 2018 was a day for the history books. We woke up to fantastic weather but there was a threat of rain for the early afternoo...
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COLOR WAR DAY 3
Day three of Color War has the highest stakes with the most points on the line for the teams. This day has historically been a game-changer for many ...
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COLOR WAR DAY 2
Color War at Camp Highlander dates all the way back to 1964. Back then, the event only lasted a day and only had a few competitions. One of the origin...
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COLOR WAR DAY 1
We had a great first day of competition. After a late wake up and late breakfast this morning, the campers were pumped about the day ahead, and the wo...
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COLOR WAR 2018 HAS BEGUN
As all the unsuspecting campers and staff were sleeping soundly in their beds, the Green Giants were preparing for one of the most exciting Color War ...
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Extra, Extra, Read All About It
Camp offers many outlets for creativity for our campers. From arts activities to evening programs, every camper has the opportunity to showcase their ...
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Waiting with Expectation
After the first week of Session C, I can spot a first year camper from the back of their head. Sounds crazy, right? Honestly, it’s true. You see a fi...
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Sharing Smiles
Smiles are the language of love at camp. A smile says I’m glad you’re here or I’m proud of you. A smile can say “you’ve got this” or “don’t give up.”...
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Simply Sundays
Today was another wonderful day on Old Forge Mountain. Sundays are special at Camp Highlander because they’re often the only day of the week that ever...
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We're On Top of the World
I love Saturdays at camp! There was a contagious joy on camp today. It was Camper’s Choice Day, so everyone was excited about their schedule, hanging ...
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Camp Soundtrack
There are unique things happening at camp that would just be silly in the real world. Singing grace with sound effects and hand motions before you ea...
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Rainbows
After five days together, the campers and staff seem to be in the routine of camp. Our first-year campers are no longer “new” to camp. They have found...
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Choices
Think of all the choices you have made in your life that have made you the person you are today. One of the most valuable life skills we practice with...
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