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Seeking Fun, Finding Friends

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Seeking Fun, Finding Friends

Last night at campfire I asked the campers why they came to camp this summer. I got an overwhelming response from them “TO HAVE FUN!” So I spent a few...

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Opening Day: A Kickoff to Summer

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Opening Day: A Kickoff to Summer

When the gates swung open at 8:30 this morning, Bryan’s voice came across the radio “The gates are open and here come the campers!” The cheers from th...

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This Year at Evening Program!

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This Year at Evening Program!

There is no better way to end a fun filled day at Camp Highlander than dressing up with your cabin mates and heading to the Evening Program! Camp High...

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Sports! Sports! Sports!

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Sports! Sports! Sports!

We believe that sports can bring out the best in our campers and that healthy competition is great for developing new skills. We have a long tradition...

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New Year, New at CH | Color War

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New Year, New at CH | Color War

Traditions are one of the great gifts of camp. They are the constants that we expect year after year, offering comfort and reminding us that we are ho...

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What Parents Need to Know | Podcast

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What Parents Need to Know | Podcast

Paige Kornblue, a journalist, storyteller and CH alumni invited Tom Rosenberg, President and CEO of the American Camping Association, and Melissa Fitz...

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Thank You!

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Thank You!

We surprised our campers last night by announcing that today we would have camper’s choice! The dining hall erupted in cheers, whistles and joy for th...

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One More Dance

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One More Dance

The amount of dancing that occurs on camp is just awesome! There is honestly always something to dance about…a delicious lunch, your favorite activity...

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A Really Great Day

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A Really Great Day

This morning at breakfast announcements I reminded everyone that we have FIVE DAYS left of camp. No!! and Boo!! were the overwhelming responses from c...

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A Slow Sunday

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A Slow Sunday

Traditionally the day after Color War is the day of rest. After four days of running, racing and rushing, we were all grateful for a simple and slow S...

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CW Day 4

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CW Day 4

We were blessed with another sunny, beautiful day day for the final day of Color War 2021. Day four was full of awesome competition, wonderful memorie...

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CW Day 3

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CW Day 3

We had a beautiful day three of Color War today. Sunny skies made this an absolutely perfect day for competition. Day three has the most points on the...

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CW Day 2

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CW 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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CW Day 1

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CW Day 1

We had a great first day of competition. The weather was incredible today - warm and sunny with a cool breeze at just the right time. The campers work...

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THE BREAK

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THE BREAK

Campers and staff were both in shock tonight when right in the middle of square dance fireworks went off, green smoke started coming from the woods an...

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TGIF

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TGIF

When I was growing up, I used to LOVE Fridays! OK, so everyone loves Fridays, but as a kid Friday meant so much more than the last day of the work wee...

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We Are Family

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We Are Family

Having somewhere to go is home. Having someone to love is family. Having both is a blessing.

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Where You Belong

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Where You Belong

Today we had our first cabin choice day for Session C! This is the day when instead of being scheduled for activities, cabins get to choose which acti...

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Smiles

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Smiles

Smiles are the language of love at camp. A smile says “I’m glad you’re here” or “I’m proud of you.” A smile can say “you’ve got this” or “don’t give u...

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Gratitude and Happiness

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Gratitude and Happiness

Today was a fantastic day at Highlander, and the Session C campers are grateful to be here. Their energy spills out of the excitement that has been bu...

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Coming Home to Highlander

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Coming Home to Highlander

What an AWESOME opening day! This morning we woke up to overcast skies and the threat of rain, but when the gates flew open at 8:30 the campers brough...

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No Regrets

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No Regrets

It was another great day on Old Forge! In spite of the threatening storms, we had a sunny and beautiful day here at camp without a drop of rain. I am ...

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