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Junior Closing Day - Friday, May 30, 2025

by Katie

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The full range of emotions marks Closing Day. We are sad to close out the session and see the campers leave. We are happy to reflect on how much bot...

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Banquet Day - Thursday, May 29th, 2025

by Katie

by Katie

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Challenge Day was a huge success! And I can promise you all, the campers carried that excitement to the Challenge Night Evening Program as well. They ...

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Challenge Day - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

by Katie

by Katie

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By this point in Junior Camp, we are seeing these campers really start to thrive. Camp is an amazing experience. It builds resilience, confidence, soc...

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Physical Growth - Tuesday May 27, 2025

by Katie

by Katie

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Carnival was a huge success last night! By now, you have been able to see lots of photos of the fun we had together-laughing and playing on the rides....

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Settled - Monday, May 26, 2025

by Katie

by Katie

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It is a delight to see how quickly the girls have settled into camp. They are confident finding their classes (running as soon as the bell rings), ma...

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First Day of Classes - Sunday, May 25, 2025

by Katie

by Katie

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The girls were cozy in their beds last night and jumped out of bed ready for the fun. They know that today is our first day of classes for the summer,...

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And We’re Off! - Saturday, May 24, 2025

by Katie

by Katie

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Opening Day of Junior Camp is better than Christmas! We have been preparing for this day since last August, and we are thrilled to finally welcome our...

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Post "Drop Off" Suggestion

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We can’t wait to welcome you to Greystone tomorrow! It looks like the weather is going to be sunny, the perfect setting for a perfect day at camp. Par...

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Meet the 2025 Group Leaders

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’ve been introducing you to our full-summer staff, Junior Camp staff, and nurses all spring long, and today we finally get to brag on our 2025 Group...

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Final Reminders - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper parents! This is our last new camper blog of the year as summer is just around the corner. We truly cannot wait! We have been waiting...

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New Video: Opening Day - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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May is here, and we are just days away from our first Opening Day. We can’t WAIT to see all of our new camper faces this summer! We hope you are getti...

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Packing for Camp: A Mom's Guide - New Camper Blog Series

by Louise

by Louise

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Packing for camp is a rite of passage - both for your camper and for you! I’m Louise, a mom to three Greystone girls, and a Greystone girl myself. I’v...

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What if My Daughter Needs Something While at Camp - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! It is hard to believe that we are a month away from camp and only have a few more posts in our New Camper Blog serie...

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Learn Camp Songs and Send in Your 2025 Music Requests

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’ve said it before, and it remains true - music is a big deal at camp! Whether it’s camp songs in the Dining Hall or a huge group dance party after ...

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Traditions and How to Pack for Them - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new Greystone parents! As we’ve reached the middle of April, we bet packing for camp is on the mind. Packing is a big undertaking so know that w...

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Celebrating Katie Miller Grant and her Greystone Legacy

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We shared the following announcement and article in our 2024 Alumnae Sparks, but we wanted to make sure our entire community had the chance to celebra...

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Register for the 2025 Great Day Alumnae Reunion!

by Sarah

by Sarah

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October 3 - 5, 2025 Hello Greystone alums! It’s the very best time of the year as it’s your opportunity to register for our Great Day Alumnae Reunion ...

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The Spiritual Side of Camp - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! We are diving into a fun topic today as we explore a little more about how camp is structured. Before we get started...

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Waldo vs. Campanion: Which to Use for Photo Facial Recognition

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello Greystone parents! As we’re heading into April, we know that camp is on your mind (just like filling out your forms is on your mind, if you have...

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Thoughts from a Camp Dad - New Camper Blog Series

by Matt

by Matt

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Hello! My name is Matt Howell, and I am the proud father of Zoe Kate (14 years old). ZK has been to June Camp 3 times, and this summer will be her fir...

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New Video: Day in the Life - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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You are in for a treat with our new camper blog day! Before we get to it, make sure you have checked out our prior two posts about how Junior Camp is ...

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The Case for Simplicity at Camp

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Parents, you know as well as we do that the best things about camp are the simplest: laughing hard with a friend, a DMC (deep meaningful conversation)...

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How August Camp Works - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! We are back for our 2nd week of this year’s New Camper Blog series – welcome! Last week, we did a deep dive into the Junior...

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Penpals 101

by Sarah

by Sarah

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March is an exciting month here at Greystone as it marks the start of one of our favorite camp traditions: Penpals! So many life-long Greystone friend...

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How Junior Camp Works - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome to Greystone, new camper families! Today starts the beginning of our New Camper Blog series, a weekly blog with all the inside scoop on camp-t...

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We're Hiring: Administrative Director and Marketing Coordinator

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You may have seen that we announced two year-round Greystone job openings in January, and while those applications have now closed, we have two more p...

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How We Train Our Counselors

by Catherine

by Catherine

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A huge part of the camp experience each year is our incredible staff. These counselors give up their entire summer to practice servant leadership, inv...

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Meet Some of Our 2025 Staff: Profiles Are Live!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You heard that right - it’s one of our favorite days of the year (besides Opening Day!). We can finally start to introduce you to our incredible 2025 ...

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Our Best Advice For Navigating Cabin Requests

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Cabin life is one of the best parts of camp, and as the summer gets closer, we know you’re starting to anticipate it just as much as we are! Who’s goi...

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Work Opening or Closing Day in 2025!

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Are you a Greystone alumna or a Greystone parent who would like to be more involved at camp? We have the very BEST opportunity for you! We are looking...

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