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The Gift Of Camp

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on November 26

If you’ve ever faced the whirlwind of Black Friday, unsure of how to outdo last year’s holiday gifts for your kids, you’re not alone. From chasing the...

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Unfiltered Joy

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 28

In the hustle and bustle of the real world, the magic of summer camp might seem a bit RIDICULOUS to some. They might question the appeal of dancing fo...

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BIG SMILES

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 27

Today was Sleep In Saturday! Campers and staff enjoyed sleeping in until 8:45 this morning and logging some much needed rest after a fast, fun and bus...

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Color War Day 4

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 26

This morning was the final half day of Color War 2024. Due to the rain, we made up a few activities this morning at 10:00 am that were followed by the...

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Color War Day 3

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 25

Color War day three was nothing short of exhilarating as the Blue Knights and the Red Dragons were neck and neck all day in various intense competitio...

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Color War Day 2

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 24

We’ve been racing around all day for day two of Color War! One of the highlights was the Old Forge Run, a tradition dating back to the event’s origins...

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Color War Day 1

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 23

We had a great first day of competition in Color War. The weather was nice today - warm and sunny with a few welcomed sprinkles in the afternoon that ...

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IT'S FINALLY HERE

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 22

We had a wonderful day as cabin groups enjoying activities on and off-camp today. We had campers rafting the Nantahala, a few off-camp day hikes and r...

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SUNDAY FUNDAY FAVORITES

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 22

JUST THE FAVORITES Chapel: Today at chapel we read “Where Did My Giggle Go?” by Max Lucado. We talked about looking beyond our circumstances that are...

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Saturday Night Fever

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 20

Saturday Night Fever hit Old Forge Mountain with a disco extravaganza that turned the Gillespie Gymnasium into a vibrant dance floor and hopping casin...

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A Gift From the Crowd

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 19

We had another fantastic day on Old Forge Mountain that ended with one of my favorite camp traditions…Talent Show! Performing on stage at Talent Show ...

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We'll Always Love Camp

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 18

Today was a fantastic day at Highlander, and the Session C campers are full of energy and gratitude to be here. Your kids love camp! They love their f...

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JOY IN EVERY DROP

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 17

Just at the 2:15 snack bell rang, our land sports activity counselor was in the office and said, “Well, that’s my cue, it’s time to play!” I laughed a...

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THE BEST PLACE TO BE

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 16

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 15

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 14

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!

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 10

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 9

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 7

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 6

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 5

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 4

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 3

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 2

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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