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What Summer Is All About
Camp brings endless opportunities for adventure, freedom, and fun. It gives kids the chance to explore the outdoors, make new friends, and immerse the...
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Powerful Choices
There’s a unique power in kids simply being kids. This power is especially seen when they’re fully engaged in hands-on activities with their peers. Yo...
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A Transformative Journey
While the pictures we share each day offer a sweet glimpse into the daily happenings at Camp Highlander, they can’t capture the full story of the magi...
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THE BEST CAMP EVER!
We had a magical day at Camp Highlander, THE BEST CAMP EVER! The JOY of the campers this session is absolutely contagious! They love EVERYTHING about ...
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Cabin Pride That Won't Stop!
Today was our first FULL day of activities at camp, and it was BURSTING with “firsts” for all our campers. For some, it’s their very first time at Cam...
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Opening Day Kickoff
My heart was racing and I could not stop smiling as the gates swung open at 8:30 this morning. As the first car drove through the gates and made their...
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Parent-to-Parent: A Treasured Tradition...Returning Home to Highlander
In a world of rapid change and constant uncertainty, finding a place that remains steadfast, nurturing, and full of cherished memories is a rare gem. ...
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Lifelong Friends
Today is International Friendship Day, and there is no better place to celebrate friendship than at camp! Camp friendships last a lifetime. Ask anyone...
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Last Dance
The amount of dancing that occurs at camp is epic! There is honestly always something to dance about…a delicious lunch, your favorite activity or your...
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The Gang's Back Together Again
My heart was full today as I saw the cabins back together again. After an intense few days of competition and cabin division, I am so proud of the way...
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CW Final Day & Rest Day
This morning was the final half day of Color War 2023 with the final program of Color War! The plays for both teams were fantastic! I am in awe of how...
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Color War Day 3
Day three is an intense day in Color War. This day has the most points on the line for the teams and has historically been a game-changer for many tea...
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Color War Day 2
Day two of Color War had us running all day! Today hosted one of the original events of Color War from 1964 and what we call today the Old Forge Run. ...
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Color War Day 1
We definitely surprised them! This morning as the wakeup bell rang at 8:00, Green Giants were holding in place in the woods and under cabins for a sur...
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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
We had a beautiful and fantastic day at camp today. Sundays are super busy for us as a leadership team, so I am going to keep it short and sweet with ...
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We DONUT Know What We would do without Camp Highlander
From wake-up to lights out, we have had a spectacular day at Camp Highlander! We started the day with “Sleep In Saturday,” Dunkin Donuts and no cabin ...
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You've Got This
At the end of Reflect at the Rock each morning, as a camp we “Make today better than yesterday, as good as you hope tomorrow will be, with courage, h...
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Crazy for Camp
We had a rainy day at camp today. As a camp director, I dread rain and worry that it will ruin the day of our campers. Today I was reminded that even ...
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Chosen Family
Today was our first camper’s choice day of the session, and it was fantastic! On camper’s choice day, every camper gets to choose and sign up for thei...
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Just Dance
We had another magical day at Camp Highlander! I’ve said it before, but the JOY of the campers this session is contagious! They love EVERYTHING at cam...
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So Much Good
What a day!! What a fabulous, fun-filled, fantastic day we have had on Old Forge! Days like today, I find myself overwhelmed by how great camp is and ...
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No Time to Waste
What an amazing day we’ve had on Old Forge today! When the gates of camp flew open this morning and the campers started to arrive, I could literally f...
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One Big Happy Family
Today was our last camper’s choice day and the last full day of activities. Campers and staff were determined to make this day the best, and that is e...
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What Dreams Are Made Of
When I was in college, I worked as a camp counselor at the summer camp I grew up going to as a child. I loved it so much! That was a long time ago, so...
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