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Preparing for Camp Right Now - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! Welcome back as we delve into another topic specifically geared to our new families. If you’re just joining us, make sure t...

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Packing: This or That - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello Greystone parents! Another Tuesday means another week in our new camper blog series (check out some of our recent posts from this year, if you h...

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Your Pre-Camp Checklist - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! Welcome to our second week in our New Camper Blog series as we count down the days until summer 2021! If you didn’t catch o...

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The BEST Summer to be a New Camper - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! It’s my favorite time of year again…time for our New Camper Blog series! Every spring, we count down the weeks until camp b...

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Taking a Break - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello New Camper Families! It’s another Tuesday, which means another week in our New Camper Blog Series. It has been a difficult week at camp after ou...

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New Camper Sparks - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello New Camper families! We hope you had a wonderful Easter with your families, even if your celebration may have looked a little bit different this...

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Awards, Honors, and Patches - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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It’s Tuesday once again, which means another week of our New Camper blog series. We are sharing detailed blogs on topics specifically geared towards o...

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Christian Teaching at Greystone - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Nothing makes me long for camp summer days like warmer weather! We’ve had some beautiful days at camp over the past week, so we know summer is around ...

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Setting Up Your Bunk - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Despite everything going on right now, we are still pushing ahead with our New Camper Blog series, sharing our best tips with you as you prepare for c...

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Cabin Requests - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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New camper families – welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means another week of our New Camper Blog series! With so many schools being cancelled...

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Mom Blog: Things to Know as a New Camp Parent - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hi everyone! My name is Katie, and I am a current mom of a Junior Camper. Last summer we experienced something I had planned from the day our daughter...

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Packing Cheat Sheet - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! It’s been a busy week up here at Greystone, as we have just opened all of our Summer Forms – it makes all of us feel...

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How Campers Actually Schedule - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back to another week of our New Camper Blog series! Last week we kicked off our 2020 season with some details about food, and this week we are...

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Dining Hall and Allergies - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families!!! It is my favorite time of year – the start of our New Camper Blog Series! Each Tuesday (from now until camp starts), we w...

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Last Minute Reminders - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Camp is a flurry of activity as we make the final preparations for our first Opening Day of the summer! We’re cutting the grass, firing up the ovens f...

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Packing for Closing Day - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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We are getting so close to the summer, and we are really gearing up over here at camp! Boxes are pouring in each day, and we’re having our last meetin...

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Opening Day: Chaos or Calm? - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Today we’re talking about Opening Day, specifically looking at whether it is known as a day of chaos or calm. Most campers and parents love Opening Da...

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Opening Day Video - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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We have a treat today! There is no better way to learn about Opening Day than by seeing it in action. You’re going to love seeing the ins and outs of ...

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You've Got Mail, But Maybe Not Yours - New Camper Blog Series

by Kelly

by Kelly

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Hi everyone! It is Greystone mom Kelly back this week for another fun parent perspective blog for all of you new camper families. Let’s talk camp mail...

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Rest Hour Suggestions - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back to another week of our New Camper blog series! If you haven’t seen our other posts from this year, make sure to check them out. We are co...

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Laundry, Labels, Organization, and More - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Another Tuesday means another week of our New Camper Blog Series, our weekly series focused on getting our new camper families ready for their first s...

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Structure or Spontaneity? - New Camper Blog Series

by Kelly

by Kelly

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Hi everyone! My name is Kelly, and I live in Spartanburg, SC with our three children. This will be our oldest daughter’s fourth summer at camp. She fi...

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Make the Most of Your Penpal - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Don’t you just love having a camp Penpal? It is one of our favorite Greystone traditions. This week, as part of our New Camper Blog Series, we are sha...

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Every Parent Should Know - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Parents, you are going to love our New Camper blog today! We are bringing you advice from current parents – things that our current camp families thin...

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Health and Safety - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back to another week of our New Camper Blog Series as we help prepare YOU, our new camper families, for your first summer at camp. This week w...

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Who You Can Become at Camp - New Camper Blog Series

by Annabelle

by Annabelle

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Hey hey y’all! I am so excited to be guest writing for the New Camper Blog series. My name is Annabelle Lawton, I’m from Orlando, FL, and this will be...

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Rainy Days - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back New Camper families! Today we are talking about a camp favorite: Rainy Days! With all the rain we’ve been having in our area recently, it...

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Day In the Life - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Another Tuesday means another week in our New Camper Blog series! We’ve got a treat for you today with a fun video. Ever wonder what camp really feels...

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Everyday Extras - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome New Camper families! I love the middle of February as it always kicks off my favorite blog series of the year: the New Camper Blog Series! Eve...

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Last Minute Tips - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Camp is almost here and we could not be happier about it!! The grass is cut, the staff are arriving, and we are busy putting the final touches on our ...

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