The 2023 Greystone Girl Gift Guide
It’s Officially December, which means we are counting down the days until Christmas here in Tuxedo! There are SO many things we love about this holiday season: singing carols, cooking our favorite recipes, spending time with our families, and of course, giving and receiving gifts.
To us, gifts matter, because they are just a small reflection of our good Father who is the giver of all good things! In Him, we have abundance, so we can give out of that to others.
There is nothing I love more than gift giving, so it has been a treat to pull together this list of gift ideas for your Greystone Girl. Of course, camp itself is the ultimate gift, but if you’re looking for some extras, we hope this will be a helpful place to start. Do you have a camp favorite that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
Gifts to remind her of her favorite camp moments:
- A custom retro viewfinder to display her camp photos in a new way.
- Missing Gerv’s coffee? Order some here and pair it with a Greystone mug made by Devan from the Farm Barn!
- There is nothing quite like making a s’more after a crazy EP. Make some at home with this portable mini firepit + smores kit.
- Grab a book, candy shoppe, or friend for a DMC and spend some time dreaming of camp in your very own hammock. Try out one of these new ENO hammock styles for reading a good book or looking at the stars with your friends.
- Niven Morgan makes the greatest candles. Frosted Pine brings me back to walking down the lower road or sitting up at Council Fire.
- Stay warm with a classic Greystone sweatshirt. They are truly timeless and the perfect lightweight sweatshirt for chilly summer mornings.
Gifts for game nights, rainy days, and missing Rest Hour:
- This is the great time to get a family game! I love Code Names, Dutch Blitz, Skyjo, or Color Brain - all camp faves too!
- Puzzles are the perfect setting for a family DMC! You could try out this dog puzzle, a camping puzzle, a Christmas puzzle, or even one that will remind you of Lake Edith.
- Bead bracelets, friendship bracelets, jelly stickers, and invisible ink are all great options for an at-home Rest Hour.
Gifts to help you pack for camp:
- This Scout XL tote. I own one and can confirm they are as durable as they come. Extra perk: it zips all the way closed!
- The XL L.L.Bean Duffle is every overpacker’s dream. I would pack for camp every summer in this bag, and you can fit a small army in it with room to spare.
- Weekend trip planned? Check out this custom Greystone tote.
Gifts to elevate your bunk:
- What about a pin board to display your photos from home? I love this pin board name.
- There are few items I enjoy more in life than a good pair of pajamas. Nothing beats pima cotton, especially Lake pjs. They are softer after every wash and hold up well for years. Elevate your bunk by elevating your jammies!
- Make your bunk extra cozy this year with a cozy blanket blanket or a new stuffed animal.
- Try out an economical silk pillowcase or splurge a little to make your bed extra cozy!
Gifts for the girl who needs a new devo book:
- Our resources page has lots of great ideas!
- My favorites are Fighting Words (including this new Fighting Words expanded edition coming out this year!), Gentle and Lowly, or a bible study by Amy Jo Girardier.
- This one could be great for a horse lover!
Gifts for the Greystone alumna:
- You can never go wrong with an ornament! We love the Shepherd’s Gazebo or these festive canoes.
- For a splurge, Libby’s Jerusalem cross is beautiful.
- This watercolor print by a former Greystone camper and counselor would be perfect in any alum’s house.
- The Greystone songbook will have her favorite camp tunes playing in her head all season long!