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The Starting Line

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I never wanted to be on the track team but that did not matter in my 10th grade year. I played on the varsity football team and our coach made all of ...

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June Camp... We're Ready!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Hi June Campers I’m sure you are experiencing all of these emotions today: Excitment about Monday! We are JUST AS EXCITED as you!!! Nervousness about...

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Junior Closing Day

by Katie

by Katie

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Closing Day is marked by the full range of emotions. We are sad to close out the session and see the campers leave. We are happy to reflect on how m...

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Banquet Day

by Katie

by Katie

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Today is the last full day of camp. It’s a bittersweet day as everyone wants to enjoy their last moments with their new friends, cabinmates, and couns...

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Countdown to Junior Carnival

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

by Katie

by Katie

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Many of the campers wrote about their excitement for Challenge Night in the scanned letters yesterday. I can promise you all they brought that excitem...

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Settled

by Katie

by Katie

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I love seeing how quickly the girls have settled into camp. They are confident about the locations of classes, they run to their next class as soon a...

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Liquid Sunshine

by Katie

by Katie

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Today is our first day of classes for the summer, and it brings such delight to see the campers spread out all over camp participating in activities–s...

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And We're Off!

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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Ready for Camp - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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New camper families, it is our final week in our New Camper Blog series! Thanks for joining us this year. The start of our camp season is just a week ...

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Summer 2023 Song Requests

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Music is a BIG deal at camp because it sets the tone for so many of our favorite events and memories. It could be playing as you’re having a cabin dan...

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New This Year! Parent Meet-Up on Opening Day

by Sarah

by Sarah

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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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How Girls Pack at the End of Camp - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! We are nearing the end of our New Camper Blog series – it’s hard to believe we’re so close to the start of the summer. We c...

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Council Fire Renovations

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Every Greystone camper cherishes her memories of camp long after she goes home. The sounds of Reveille in the morning and Taps at night. The feel of w...

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What Happens the Rest of Opening Day - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new campers! It’s the month of May, which means that camp is just around the corner. We cannot wait for ALL of our campers to arrive, but we are...

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Meet Our 2023 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 2023 Group...

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Food Allergies and Selective Eaters - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Welcome back new camper families! Today, we are diving into a topic that we get asked about a lot – how food works when you have a camper with food al...

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What's it Like to Participate in the Honor Council Leadership Program?

by Catherine

by Catherine

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One of our favorite (updated!) traditions at Greystone is the Honor Council Leadership Program! Senior Seniors can choose to opt-in at the beginning o...

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Activities Offered: Summer 2023

by Sarah

by Sarah

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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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Cabin Tour Video - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new campers! Today, you are in for a treat. We have a great video to show you the inside of a cabin at Greystone, and its even more fun because ...

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Join Us for the 2023 Great Day Alumnae Weekend

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Hello alums! Spring means that camp is almost here, and while most of you won’t be pulling in the gates on Opening Day, your chance to be at camp is c...

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Parent Blog: Packing Tips and Tricks - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hi! I’m Katie Nicholson Wynn. I’m a former Greystone camper and counselor, and last summer officially graduated to my new affiliation with Greystone -...

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The 2023 Greystone Store Lookbook

by Catherine

by Catherine

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It’s almost time to start packing for camp! And while there are many ways to pack, The Greystone Store’s mission is to make your camp preparations a b...

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How Scanned Letters Work - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper parents! We are excited for another week of our New Camper Blog series! If you are just now joining us, make sure to check out our pa...

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Camp Recipes to Bring the Greystone Kitchen to You

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Is anyone else out there craving some camp food right about now? It feels like forever since you had that last Opening Day scone, and your next one wo...

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Parent Blog: Practice Before the Summer - New Camper Blog Series

by Leah

by Leah

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Hi! My name is Leah and my daughter is Nora Day (10 years old). I became a Greystone girl in college when I worked at camp for three summers and now m...

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Haley and Lindsey: Co-Counselors to Lifelong Best Friends

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We love highlighting our alum’s stories, and that is especially fun when we get to share about the friendships that connect Greystone Girls for decade...

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How to Speak Up for Yourself - New Camper Blog Series

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Hello new camper families! Tuesday means another week of our New Camper Blog series where we look at a topic that is relevant to our first time camper...

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Check Out Our NEW Staff Website!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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It’s not every day that we launch a BRAND NEW website, and we wanted you to be the first to know! Say hello to campgreystonestaff.com, our new hub for...

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Help Work Opening or Closing Day!

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Are you a Greystone alumna or a Greystone parent who would love to be more involved in camp? We have a great opportunity for you! We are looking for s...

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