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The Journey

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The Journey

One of the best things about camp is that we don’t define success as the world defines it. While the world tends to focus on the product, the end resu...

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Happy Campers

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Happy Campers

"The noblest art is that of making others happy."

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Welcome Home

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Welcome Home

"Going to the place I love, to the mountain high above. Highlander's your name, but to me its all the same to call you home."

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Hearts of Highlander

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Hearts of Highlander

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched - they must be felt with the heart.

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News from Old Forge Mountain

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News from Old Forge Mountain

Today was the last full day of activities together as a cabin unit. We always say that it is not WHAT you are doing, it is WHO you are doing it with t...

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Walking on Sunshine

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Walking on Sunshine

It was a beautiful day on Old Forge Mountain! Truly perfect! We woke up to chilly temperatures (63 degrees), and the campers and staff came down to Re...

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Sunday Traditions

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Sunday Traditions

I LOVE Sundays at camp! The Sunday schedule is completely different from every other day of the week, but it is always really special. Sundays at camp...

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This is Me!

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This is Me!

The noblest art is that of making others happy.

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Let it Reign

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Let it Reign

Today was the first day of the session where the rain stayed around for a little longer this afternoon than we wanted it to. As I sit and write this b...

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Highlander's Got Talent

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Highlander's Got Talent

The cabin unit is the heart and soul of the Camp Highlander culture. It fosters a sense of belonging and value in each and every one of its campers. I...

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The Best Party in the USA

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The Best Party in the USA

July 4th is one my favorite days at camp! We stray from the regular camp schedule to have the BIGGEST birthday party for America! This July 4th is def...

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Attitude is a Choice

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Attitude is a Choice

Life is ten percent what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

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Memories that Matter

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Memories that Matter

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

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Campers Bring the News

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Campers Bring the News

We are so proud of the activities we offer at Camp Highlander and the exciting adventure that they provide our campers every day. We always say that i...

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Make Every Moment Count

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Make Every Moment Count

We have been in camp now for nine days, with only four days until our campers go home. How is that possible? Yesterday we felt like we were just enter...

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SUNDAY FUNDAY

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SUNDAY FUNDAY

Today was Sunday Funday, and to be honest…EVERYTHING about today falls under the “Favorites of the Day.” We had the BEST day at camp, and it all start...

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A Fair to Remember

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A Fair to Remember

Tonight we had Country Fair - the signature EP and arguably most popular EP of the session. The Gillespie Gymnasium was transformed into a down-home ...

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We're Making History

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We're Making History

After 60 years of history at Camp Highlander, there is rich tradition that fills our days and our nights. These traditions are what make Camp Highlan...

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

The cabin unit is the heart and soul of the Camp Highlander culture. It fosters a sense of belonging and value in each and every one of it’s campers. ...

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Making Choices

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Making Choices

I wonder how many decisions a person makes in their life. Think of all the choices you have made that have made you the person you are today. One of ...

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

One of the things I love most about summer camp is the long-lost art of letter writing. We live in a busy world. We seek out convenience, speed and ef...

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Picture Perfect

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Picture Perfect

Life is like a camera... Focus on what's important, Capture the good times, Develop from the negatives, And if things don't work out, Take another Shot.

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