All Blog Posts

Memorable Choices

News

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...

Read More
Practically Perfect

News

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...

Read More
Beautiful Things

News

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...

Read More
Finding Family at Highlander

News

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...

Read More
A Session ROCKED!

News

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...

Read More
Craziest of Days

News

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...

Read More
Three Cheers for Camp Highlander

News

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....

Read More
A Superb Sunday

News

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...

Read More
A Really Great Day

News

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...

Read More
Count on Me

News

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...

Read More
No Place I'd Rather Be

News

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...

Read More
The Right Choice

News

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 ...

Read More
THE BEST

News

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...

Read More
We Just Met Yesterday

News

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...

Read More
A Place Like No Other

News

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...

Read More
What Summer Is All About

News

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...

Read More
Powerful Choices

News

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...

Read More
A Transformative Journey

News

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...

Read More
THE BEST CAMP EVER!

News

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 ...

Read More
Cabin Pride That Won't Stop!

News

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...

Read More
Opening Day Kickoff

News

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...

Read More
Lifelong Friends

News

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...

Read More
Last Dance

News

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...

Read More