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Overcoming Fears

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on October 29

As you’re reading this, Bryan and I are likely driving down a rain-soaked road somewhere between Louisiana and North Carolina. We’re rushing back home...

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Autumn On Old Forge

Posted by Camp Highlander on October 23

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Sometimes Participation DOES Deserve an Award

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on September 12

With a blog title like that, I know what you’re likely thinking (cue the dramatic eye-roll) … but, hear me out! I realize we live in the age of partic...

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Everything You Need to Know About Highlander Home Shows!

Posted by Camp Highlander on September 4

The beginning of fall means the return of three things: football, pumpkin spice everything, and, most importantly, CAMP HIGHLANDER HOME SHOWS! Every f...

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Session C Final News

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on August 2

It’s closing day of Session C and the summer of 2019! We had a fantastic day yesterday saying good-bye and remembering the amazing three weeks we shar...

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Embrace the End

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 31

Today was camper’s choice day, which was the best way to end the session. The campers love the freedom of choosing their activities and going exactly ...

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Life Without Social Media

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 30

One of the greatest gifts of camp is disconnecting from technology and finding true connection with friends for three weeks. As we head towards the re...

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Slow Down Summer

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 29

Traditionally the day after Color War is the day of rest. Everyone is very tired after a long 4 days of competition, and nothing sounds better than a ...

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Color War Day 4

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 28

The final day of Color War 2019 was fantastic! We have been incredibly blessed with gorgeous weather for the past 4 days, and today was no different....

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Color War Day 3

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 27

We had a beautiful day three of Color War today. Sunny skies and a cool breeze made this an absolutley perfect day for competition. Day three has the ...

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Color War Day 2

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 26

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

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 25

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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Color War Break!

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 24

It was a cool, beautiful camper’s choice day on Old Forge Mountain. The anticipation for Color War started this morning at Assembly. The Green Giants ...

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Raining Kindness

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 23

Today is the American Camp Association’s National Camp Kindness Day! This is a day highlighting the practice of purposeful kindness that happens every...

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Simply Wonderful Sunday

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 21

We have had a really great, super busy, totally awesome day! I love that on Sundays at camp we change up the schedule to allow less structured time an...

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Willy Wonka Comes to Highlander

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 20

Today was another beautiful, sunny, hot day on the mountain. It was camper’s choice day today, and we had so much fun playing, swimming, singing and d...

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Growing Smiles

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 19

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 up.” ...

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My Happy Place

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 18

We had an awesome day of activities as cabin groups today. After five days together, the cabins seem to be in the routine of camp and everything is st...

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Jumping for Joy

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 17

You have to JUMP to be the best version of you.

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POWER OF A TEAM

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 15

Monday morning I gave the first Reflect of the Rock of the session and talked about teamwork. I compared our cabin unit to a team, and shared how ever...

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Welcome Home Session C

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 14

Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends and family belong and laughter never ends.

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Shout Out to Session B

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 10

Dinner tonight lasted until 7:15 (one hour and fifteen minutes!!!), as campers and staff lined up to shout-out their cabinmates, counselors, activity ...

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ONE LOVE: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 9

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

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Be A Kid Again

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 8

Today is national BE A KID AGAIN DAY. If you could go back and pick a day to be a kid again, which day would you choose? I would definitely choose a d...