COLOR WAR 2018 HAS BEGUN

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 26

As all the unsuspecting campers and staff were sleeping soundly in their beds, the Green Giants were preparing for one of the most exciting Color War ...

Extra, Extra, Read All About It

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 25

Camp offers many outlets for creativity for our campers. From arts activities to evening programs, every camper has the opportunity to showcase their ...

Waiting with Expectation

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 24

After the first week of Session C, I can spot a first year camper from the back of their head. Sounds crazy, right? Honestly, it’s true. You see a fi...

Sharing Smiles

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 23

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.”...

Simply Sundays

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 22

Today was another wonderful day on Old Forge Mountain. Sundays are special at Camp Highlander because they’re often the only day of the week that ever...

We're On Top of the World

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 21

I love Saturdays at camp! There was a contagious joy on camp today. It was Camper’s Choice Day, so everyone was excited about their schedule, hanging ...

Camp Soundtrack

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 20

There are unique things happening at camp that would just be silly in the real world. Singing grace with sound effects and hand motions before you ea...

Rainbows

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 19

After five days together, the campers and staff seem to be in the routine of camp. Our first-year campers are no longer “new” to camp. They have found...

Choices

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 18

Think of all the choices you have made in your life that have made you the person you are today. One of the most valuable life skills we practice with...

The Journey

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 17

One of the best things about camp is that we don’t define success as the world defines it. While the world tends to focus on the product, the end resu...

Happy Campers

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 16

"The noblest art is that of making others happy."

Welcome Home

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 15

"Going to the place I love, to the mountain high above. Highlander's your name, but to me its all the same to call you home."

Passing the Torch

Posted by Karl and Shelley Alexander on June 13

Dear Camp Highlander Family, Shelley and I happily shared a lifelong dream of one day owning and operating a summer camp. Our goal was to use this dre...

Living Camp Happy Every Day

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on February 13

One of the things I find amazing about camp is that every day is a day that ends in “y.” Now, you might be thinking, “Of course it is, Melissa! Every ...

Four Ways to Make CH2018 the Best Summer Ever!

Posted by Adam Knechtel on January 15

New Year’s resolutions are set each January by those seeking to improve their lives with the incoming year. From diets and fitness plans to financial ...

Summer Fades, CHIF is Forever!

Posted by Adam Knechtel on September 27

Summer is officially over. The days have grown shorter, the temperature has dropped, and the trees throughout camp are freckled with the first colors ...

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