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Passing the Torch

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Passing the Torch

Dear Camp Highlander Family, Shelley and I happily shared a lifelong dream of one day owning and operating a summer camp. Our goal was to use this dre...

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Free Play

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Free Play

After three days together, the cabins seem to be in the routine of camp. Our first-year campers are no longer “new” to camp. They have found comfort i...

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Free to Learn

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Free to Learn

We’ve had another great day at camp! You may notice long sleeves in some the photos today, as we have had a slight overcast sky (no rain today) hiding...

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That's a First

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That's a First

With every new summer, every new session and every new camper we celebrate “firsts.” Today we had our first breakfast of the summer, our first Reflect...

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Opening Day: The Greatest Show

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Opening Day: The Greatest Show

As the gates opened at 9:00 am for Opening Day, I found myself singing “THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW!” Have you seen The Greatest Showman? If not, I high...

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Family Camp 2018!

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Family Camp 2018!

Another Family Camp has come and gone, and we find ourselves once again treasuring all of the incredible moments shared with one another. Sending your...

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The Power of Thankfulness

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The Power of Thankfulness

We often celebrate Thankful Thursday here at Camp Highlander. And, with today being Thursday once again, we found ourselves reflecting on what makes t...

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Old Forge Updates!

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Old Forge Updates!

Though winter is seemingly overstaying its welcome at Camp Highlander (we have a slight chance for snow this weekend), our year-round staff and mainte...

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The Perfect Place for Practice

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The Perfect Place for Practice

When I was growing up, I would often hear the phrase, “practice makes perfect.” Whether it came from a teacher referring to my math facts, my tennis c...

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Living Camp Happy Every Day

One of the things I find amazing about camp is that every day is a day that ends in “y.” Now, you might be thinking, “Of course it is, Melissa! Every ...

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Summer Fades, CHIF is Forever!

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Summer Fades, CHIF is Forever!

Summer is officially over. The days have grown shorter, the temperature has dropped, and the trees throughout camp are freckled with the first colors ...

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Thank You!

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Thank You!

We’re feeling particularly thankful this Thursday as we reflect upon the incredible summer of 2017 and all of the wonderful people who helped make it ...

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Highlander Alumni: We Totally Dig You!

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Highlander Alumni: We Totally Dig You!

As another incredible summer at Highlander comes to an end, we’re reflecting on all of the amazing memories that were made on Old Forge over the past ...

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The Final Week!

Believe it or not, the final week of camp is already upon us … it seems like just yesterday we opened the front gates for the first time. But, the sum...

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Color War - The Final Day!

Color War 2017 has been every bit as exciting and competitive and fun to watch as anyone could have expected! Both the White Knights and the Red Devil...

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Color War - Day Two Recap!

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Color War - Day Two Recap!

Without sounding like a broken record, it was another perfect day on the mountain! The expected rainstorm never came and we had just a brief period of...

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Color War - 2017!

The big news of the day can be summed up in just two words … COLOR WAR! With “Saturday Night Live” scheduled as Wednesday’s EP (oh, the irony), camper...

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Problems Into Opportunities

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Problems Into Opportunities

If a Tuesday comes and goes without a Square Dance, is it still a Tuesday? We don’t think so! Yesterday was another wonderful day at Camp Highlander a...

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The People Next to You

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The People Next to You

The old saying has proven true once again … “time flies when you’re having fun!” Today marks the beginning of the final week in July … can you believe...

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Sunday Funday!

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Sunday Funday!

Chapel, movies and campfires, oh my! From sunup to sundown, yesterday was a fun (and restful) day on the mountain. We began as we do every Sunday with...

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Day or Night, Highlander has Fun!

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Day or Night, Highlander has Fun!

This summer has simply spoiled us. For most of the camp season, we’ve enjoyed abundant sunshine, temperatures sitting comfortably in the 80’s and just...

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