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Almost Perfect
This is always an odd blog to write, for not many people read it. If you are one of the few that do, you are a kindred spirit. You love camp, just lik...
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Thursday August 10
Our banquet day began with a thunderstorm. This was unusual (not the fact that we had a thunderstorm, but this was actually the first time we experien...
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Wednesday, August 9
The sun is shining brightly, the humidity is low, the temperature is perfect, and we are enjoying another Great Day. Our last full day of classes is g...
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Happy Campers
August is a month when many families choose to tour camp. They are often completely new to Greystone and want to check it out in person. They always n...
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Why Age Limit Camp?
Occasionally a blog is helpful in answering a common question. One of the big ones we get from August parents is why we do not allow older girls at sh...
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Spiritual Growth
Next week you will be struck by how much your camper has grown. This fact has been a comment parents have made for a hundred years, and we think it is...
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Breakfast Club
Some of you might wonder about Breakfast Club. I feature it in the the Blog but haven’t really explained its purpose. It plays an important part in ou...
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Thursday, August 3
RAIN! Liquid Sunshine! We love it when it rains at camp! Campers and counselors alike get very excited when it rains (a fact which might surprise you…...
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Wednesday, August 2
There is a lot going on at camp and things you can do to make it better. If this is your first year at Greystone you might want to read up on some det...
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Confidence
Anxiety is a big concern in our world and with our children. The simple lessons of camp build confidence and with confidece anxiety fades away. There ...
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A Glimpse of Greystone
This is your window into what is happening every day at Greystone. Some of you are naturally interested in these details (someone invented the phrase ...
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What to Expect on Monday
We can’t wait to FINALLY welcome you to camp on Monday! Many of you have never been to camp before and wonder what it is going to be like… you are sup...
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New This Year! Parent Meet-Up on Opening Day
Would you like to meet other Greystone parents on Opening Day? Or, are you an Alum who would be interested in reconnecting with your Greystone friends...
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Meet Our 2023 Group Leaders
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 2023 Group...
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Activities Offered: Summer 2023
Today is an exciting day - we are announcing our 2023 class offerings for the summer! Girls come to Greystone for many reasons, but our class activiti...
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2023 Staff Profiles Are Live!
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 2023 ...
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How to Save Money While Packing for Camp
Our Parent Handbook is heading your way in a matter of days, and we know that it will get your head thinking about the summer. Packing for camp is a b...
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Check Out the 2022 Greystone Photobook
Summer 2022 is in the rearview now, but we have one last resource to share to help you reminisce on our (latest) best summer ever: the 2022 Greystone ...
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What Do You Learn at Greystone? Hear from Our Campers!
Since 1920, parents have greeted their daughters on Closing Day with some version of “you have grown so much!” Physical growth is a part of that of co...
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The Moments You May Not Know about from 2022
Summer 2022 was EPIC in so many ways. Through Jimboy’s summer blogs, it is easy to stay in the know on what is happening in camp. But, some of the bes...
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New Fall Contest: Pick a New Activity for the Fort
We love a good contest around here, and our Fall 2022 Contest is an especially fun one: we’re giving you the chance to pick a brand new activity for t...
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Catch Up on Our Summer 2022 Videos
The summer may be over, but we’ll never be done reliving all of the incredible memories we made together in 2022! And what better way to remember all ...
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Banquet Day
On the last day of camp, everyone (campers and counselors alike) is giddy with excitement. We only have one more day to spend with our friends in the ...
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Talent Shows
The end of the summer hit me emotionally for the first time just a few minutes ago. August Camp is not a session that causes me to get teary… the girl...
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Spiritual Growth
We awoke to another wonderful day: perfect temperatures, kind of humid but very comfortable 70 degrees rising to a high of 82. Our weather pattern is ...
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Age Limits At Camp
Occasionally a blog is helpful to answer a common question. One of the big ones we often get is why we do not allow older girls at shorter sessions. T...
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Sunday Stumblers
I woke up early this morning, our last Sunday of the summer, to a subdued dawn (a thick fog making it impossible to see more than 20 feet in any direc...
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Confidence
Earlier this week we hosted a tour for an attractive couple from Atlanta. They were grandparents who have put their grandchildren (who live in Califor...
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To The Dogs
We awoke to another perfect day. Cool temperatures (about 65 degrees), sunny “Carolina blue” skies (not a cloud in sight), very little wind, and a cha...
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The Words!
About the phones… it is a wonderful story that the girls will certainly talk about when they get home. I think it will be a story remembered by Greys...
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