Steve Jobs gave the commencement address for the Stanford graduates of 2005. I listened to it for the first time this year while preparing for counsel...
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What Matters
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The Big Show
Last night everyone from the Bungalows to the Cabins had a chance to perform on the big stage. They had spent hours perfecting their acts and their ha...
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It's Working!
Yesterday Was Awesome! Reinventing camp isn’t easy. The details of camp life are many and not even thought about in the moment… our routines are a par...
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Our First "REAL" Day
The counselor skits last night were a huge hit with the girls. It never ceases to amaze me how much delight arises from simple entertainment at camp. ...
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June Camp Opening Day!
Thank you for making today possible. YOUR support and encouragement throughout this crazy year has been remarkable and deeply appreciated by all of us...
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Can't Wait
Hi June Camp! If you are reading this I am assuming a that you are one of these: Are excited about coming to camp on Monday! You might be a camper, y...
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Closing Day Junior Camp
Banquet last night was a blast! The girls had so much fun and their counselors loved entertaining them. The evening was magical and we ended it with ...
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Thursday at Junior Camp
Good Morning Greystone Parents! I have a lot to write about today as yesterday I somehow deleted my full blog before it got published. We got some g...
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Taco Cat Tuesday at Junior Camp
Taco Cat Tuesday IS a thing at Greystone! My brother Jimboy deemed it that when he found a cheap Taco Cat shirt on Amazon. The girls LOVE it and it ...
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Monday at Junior Camp
This is probably my favorite time during a session. The girls have arrived, have had their first day of classes, enjoyed several meals in camp and ar...
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Sunday at Junior Camp
We had such fun at our Counselor Talent Show last night! The girls laughed and danced as their cabin counselors performed for their campers. Our Jun...
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Opening Day Junior Camp 2021
Welcome, Junior Campers!! What an amazing Opening Day….this was the BEST and most efficent check-in in Greystone’s history!!! The weather was perfec...
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Friday Before JR Camp
Hey Junior Campers….we can’t wait for you to get to camp tomorrow morning! Let’s get camp started for the summer of 2021!! Our outstanding staff hav...
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New Camp Recipe: Sandi's Pasta
Every year the Kitchen serves up a menu of your camp favorites, but they also try to add in a new recipe here and there to keep things interesting. An...
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Morning Assembly - Here We Come!
Hello girls! We are truly counting down the days until camp, and we know you are too. The weather is warm, the counselors are arriving, the boxes are ...
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Make This the Best Camp Road-Trip Ever
Opening Day is almost here - do you feel the butterflies yet?! Our whole community has been waiting almost two years to come back to the bubble (or jo...
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Take a Walk Down the New River Trail with Us!
We’ve made a lot of fun improvements around here this year, but the one our team may be most excited about? The new River Trail! This property has alw...
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Behind the Scenes: Preparing for a Summer
We have loved pulling back the curtain and taking you Behind the Scenes this year! We hope you’ve learned a little more about how camp works, whether ...
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Preparing for Goodbye - New Camper Blog Series
Happy Tuesday new camper families! This is our last week in our New Camper Blog Series before the summer. It is hard to believe we are so very close t...
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Meet Our 2021 Senior Seniors!
Our Senior Seniors are what make Main Camp so magical! No one dances harder, sings louder, or loves camp more than these 35 girls, and they set the to...
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Get to Know Her: Julie
This spring we’ve been introducing you to a few of the familiar faces around the bubble, and hasn’t it been fun? We’ve talked to Peggy, David, Sara, a...
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Packing for Unpacking - New Camper Blog Series
Hello new camper parents – this blog is specifically for you! We are finally in the month of May, which is the month of camp! We can’t believe we are ...
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Introducing Our Summer 2021 Theme Verse
You may not know this, but every year we pick a theme verse to guide our summer - it is one of our favorite traditions! We choose this verse carefully...
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Arriving at Your Cabin on Opening Day - New Camper Blog Series
Camp is only a month away, and we are so excited here at camp. The weather is warming up, the projects are wrapping up, and the energy is just contagi...
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Summer Song Requests: Let Us Know What You Want to Hear!
Music is a BIG deal at camp, and sets the tone for so many of our favorite events and memories. Whether it’s playing as you’re having a cabin dance pa...
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Head Staff Goal Setting: Wrapping it Up
As we are counting down the days to camp, we are here with our final update on our Head Staff goal setting series for the year. In the fall, we each c...
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Photos: Campminder or Waldo - New Camper Blog Series
Another Tuesday means another post in our New Camper Blog series. Today, we’re going to be talking about camp pictures, specifically the different way...
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Behind the Scenes: Planning the Camp Menu
We have loved taking you Behind the Scenes this year, and today’s topic might just be the most mysterious: planning the camp menu! Have you ever notic...
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60 Amazing Things That Are Still Happening This Summer
We’ve told you all spring long that we’re adjusting some aspects of camp to keep our community healthy and safe in this unique year. If you get any of...
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Communicate with Your Camper and with Us - New Camper Blog Series
Hello new camper families! We are just a few weeks away from the start of the summer, and we are excited today to talk about communication. Let’s jump...
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