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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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More to this Mountain
We had another fantastic day at Highlander today. This morning after breakfast, I announced that since we have all been happy and healthy at Highlande...
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Every Moment Counts
We have been in camp now for nine days, with only four days until our campers go home. How is that possible? We’ve had such a busy and exciting few da...
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Weekend Update
We have had an AMAZING weekend on Old Forge Mountain! It has been SUPER busy, but oh so much fun!! There was no time to stop and write yesterday, so I...
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Camp Cool
As a parent, I realize that “cool” is constantly changing before I can get a firm understanding of what “cool” is, especially at camp. While “cool” is...
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Adventure Seekers
Outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, or camping have become more and more popular in society over the past few years, especially dur...
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You Always Have a Choice
One of the repeated themes in the Fitzgerald household is “you always have a choice.” Things in life may happen to you, but you always have a choice a...
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Because of the Rain
We believe that everything is more fun at camp, even rain. It’s true. Today was a very rainy day, but even in the rain there is sunshine in the eyes a...
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The Gift of Camp
I LOVE the first full day of a camp session. I love waking up to the bell for the first time, gathering at reflect together for the first time and emb...
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Window Into Our World
We got awesome feedback from parents that Opening Day was smooth, easy and convenient with the new drop off! Thank you for all that you did to make to...
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A Masterpiece
Bryan and I want to thank you for sharing your precious children with us. Session A has been truly magical! We have loved watching your children learn...
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Raining Positivity
Today it was raining positivity at Camp Highlander. Your children are absolutely amazing and loving camp so much! When I woke up to the rain that felt...
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Mardi Gras Monday
We had a fantastic day here on Old Forge Mountain! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the sun was shining all day. The camp director’s dream wea...
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Sweet Sunday
Sundays are AWESOME at camp! I love that they have a balance of quietly restful and wildly energetic. Sunday programming is meant to give our campers ...
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Sleep In Saturday
One of the things that makes camp more fun is the unexpected - the little surprises that shake up our routine and bring joy through the unusual. We in...
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Flexible and Willing
When hiring staff for the summer of 2021, our words for the year were “flexible and willing.” We knew going into the summer that things would likely c...
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Encore
Today was one of those days that we didn’t want to end. Have you ever had that kind of day? The kind of day that is so perfect, so beautiful and so fu...
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Happiness is a Choice
Today we had our first cabin choice day at camp! This is the day when instead of being scheduled for activities, cabins get to choose which activities...
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Two Weeks of Recess
While most of our campers are fully settled into camp life and having an absolute blast, there are a few who are having fun but are still adjusting to...
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Camp Never Fails
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...
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Home Sweet Highlander
While waiting at the gym for our Opening Day arrivals, I heard over the radio the name of our first camper arriving for Session A 2021 and my heart al...
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Happy Campers Live Here
We have had the most amazing week with your children, and our last day together has been absolutely unforgettable. As Bryan and I were sitting at camp...
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Make Today Better Than Yesterday
Every morning at the end of Reflect at the Rock, we recite these words, “Make today better than yesterday, as good as you hope tomorrow will be, with ...
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The More Things Change, The More Camp Stays the Same
Today it hit me how much your children have grown! It’s been almost two years since I’ve seen them, and I am awe of how much they have changed. The pa...
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