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The Value of Prioritizing Summer Camp

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The Value of Prioritizing Summer Camp

The single greatest benefit of summer camp is the community and connection it creates. We all, as human beings, desire a sense of belonging, to feel ...

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Serenity on a Snowy Day

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Serenity on a Snowy Day

This morning as I awoke to a beautiful snow covered mountain, I was reminded of the peace and calm that Camp Highlander has provided in my life. You m...

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Growing Grit at Summer Camp

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Growing Grit at Summer Camp

Grit is defined by Oxford Learner’s Dictionary as “the courage and strength of mind that makes it possible for somebody to continue doing something di...

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Holiday Treats!

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Holiday Treats!

Happy Holidays Camp families! A fun fact, Mac and I, Emily, were raised in the same small town of Tipp City, Ohio! Go Buckeyes! We love when our campe...

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Memories of Our Mountain

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Memories of Our Mountain

Memory is a powerful thing. It has the ability to provide a mental time travel, a way to take us back to the past or even to imagine the possibilities...

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Camp Gives Thanks

Thankful in 2020 In case you missed it here are some of the things our campers, families and staff are thankful for in 2020! We love you and we miss y...

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What a Wonderful Season

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What a Wonderful Season

I see skies of blue And clouds of white The bright blessed day The dark sacred night And I think to myself What a wonderful world -Louis Armstong

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A Summer Like No Other!

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A Summer Like No Other!

“A Summer Like No Other.” This is what we affectionately have called the summer of 2020 - nothing that we expected, nothing we were prepared for and y...

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Different Summer, Same Great Staff

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Different Summer, Same Great Staff

Ask any camp owner and they will tell you, the most valuable asset for a successful summer at camp is the staff. At Camp Highlander we have always bee...

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The Legacy Project Update

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The Legacy Project Update

If you’ve been following our blog or social media posts since last December, you know all about our major Assembly Court renovation (aka, The Legacy P...

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The Real Value of Summer Camp: Community

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The Real Value of Summer Camp: Community

If someone asked you, “What’s the most valuable thing about attending summer camp?” What would your answer be? Anyone who has attended (or worked) at ...

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CH Virtual Camp (Important Info!)

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CH Virtual Camp (Important Info!)

Hey Camp Highlander! Earlier this week, we announced the launch of our “CH Virtual Camp” program which begins this Monday, June 15th, at 10am! Over th...

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Hiking Tips from Katie!

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Hiking Tips from Katie!

Our very own Katie Magee is not only an experienced globetrotter, but also a world-class hiker! From the Pisgah National Forest right in our backyard,...

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2020 Alumni Reunion Schedule!

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2020 Alumni Reunion Schedule!

In a world currently defined by isolation and social distancing, let’s talk about reuniting! We’re not going to belabor the current coronavirus situat...

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The Legacy Project Update!

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The Legacy Project Update!

It’s the middle of February, and while most of our mountain home lies dormant and cold, the Assembly Court is a constant hub of activity (just like du...

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Camp Reunions 101

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Camp Reunions 101

When the holiday season is over and the new year rolls around, it can only mean one thing … HIGHLANDER CAMP REUNIONS ARE HERE! Every year, for two wee...

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More To This Mountain: The Song

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More To This Mountain: The Song

It all started with two brothers from Fort Lauderdale by the name of Fisher. The older, Pete, was shorter and wore thick-framed glasses wherever he we...

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Camp Recipes for the Holidays!

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Camp Recipes for the Holidays!

If your social media feeds and email inboxes are anything like ours, they’re blowing up right now with holiday-themed EVERYTHING: festive gatherings, ...

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