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THE BEST PLACE TO BE
There is something incredibly unique and powerful about summer camp that words can barely capture. If you’ve never experienced it, you’ll have to take...
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Magical Monday
The energy is electric on camp this session, and we have had an absolutely magical day! Many who have attended summer camp can speak to the magical fe...
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WORTH THE WAIT
Some people believe that anticipation is the most fun part of an adventure, but after just one day of Session C, I am here to tell you they are wrong!...
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Shoutout to EVERYONE!
What a fantastic day we had at Camp Highlander! Under beautiful blue skies and a bright shining sun, we celebrated the last day of activities for Sess...
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Two For Tuesday
We have had an AMAZING two days on Old Forge Mountain! It has been SUPER busy, but oh so much fun!! There was no time to stop and write yesterday, so ...
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THE SIMPLE LIFE
We had another awesome day at Camp Highlander, and after a super busy week this day was exactly what we needed. We gratefully slept in til 9:00 this m...
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Laugh Out Loud
Saturdays are so fun at camp because they are full of our favorite things! After sleeping in late this morning, campers cheered when they walked in th...
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TALENTED & KIND KIDS
Traditions are a wonderful part of what makes camp special and memorable. They beautifully connect the past, present, and future, and there’s somethin...
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An Unforgettable 4th
The Fourth of July is one of the most eagerly awaited and joyfully celebrated days at Camp Highlander. We dress up in gaudy outfits from Walmart or Am...
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Memorable Choices
Today marked the first Camper’s Choice day of the session, and we dove headfirst into fun and adventure! It was a fantastic day filled with awesome ac...
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Practically Perfect
While there is no such thing as a perfect day, life at camp today was almost picture perfect. We woke up this morning to a cool breeze in the air that...
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Beautiful Things
What an incredible day! We’ve had an absolutely fabulous, fun-filled, fantastic time on Old Forge today! Days like today remind me of how amazing camp...
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Finding Family at Highlander
Today was an extraordinary first day of camp as we welcomed campers to their new summer home. Parents drove through the drop-off line, sharing heartfe...
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A Session ROCKED!
Our last full day of camp activities was an absolute blast, a fitting finale to an unforgettable session! From the moment the sun peeked over the hori...
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Craziest of Days
We had the most upside-down, inside-out, amazing and crazy day! Today was Backwards Day at Camp Highlander. When the 8:00 wakeup bell rang, we ran thr...
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Three Cheers for Camp Highlander
As I watched our campers embrace the beautiful day on Old Forge, I was encouraged by the cheering and love our campers were showing for their friends....
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A Superb Sunday
We had an SUPERB, action-packed, yet wonderfully relaxing day on Old Forge! Sundays are a key part of the camp rhythm, offering a perfect blend of res...
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A Really Great Day
After almost a week at camp, our campers and staff are starting to get a little tired and Sleep In Saturday is just what we all needed. Though we thr...
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Count on Me
It was a fantastic Friday at Camp Highlander today filled with activities and fun as a cabin group. After 6 days together, we’ve settled in at camp as...
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No Place I'd Rather Be
There’s no place I’d rather be spending the longest day of the year than at Camp Highlander! The summer solstice offers more daylight to enjoy outdoor...
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The Right Choice
When I was a child, I had the hardest time making decisions…what I wanted to wear each day, what I wanted for dinner at a restaurant, who to ask over ...
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THE BEST
Each off season, we sit down as a year round team and ask ourselves, “What can we do to make this summer better than last? What does EVERY camper hope...
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We Just Met Yesterday
Today was our first full day of camp which meant it was the first day of rafting on the Nantahala River, our first day for off-camp hikes and our firs...
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A Place Like No Other
Today was AMAZING! We were SO excited to greet our Session A campers and families this morning, and while the sky was overcast at 8:00 this morning, o...
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