As the gates opened at 9:00 am for Opening Day, I found myself singing “THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW!” Have you seen The Greatest Showman? If not, I highly recommend it. The movie tells the story of P.T. Barnum’s creation of the Barnum and Bailey Circus and the amazing people who are a part of his show. Like Barnum’s circus, each of our campers and staff members bring their uniqueness, their talents, their hearts and their spirit to this mountain and make camp the most fun, most inspiring and most exciting experience a person can have.
The noblest art is that of making others happy.
Well today, we have made some incredible art. It has been a fantastic Opening Day! The weather was fabulous this morning and the sun was shining, but the true light came from the hugs, the smiles and the joy of each and every camper that stepped out of their car today with great anticipation for the week ahead. We have a very exciting week ahead, but we didn’t waste any time and jumped right into the adventure when the last minivan left Old Forge Mountain.
The Details of the day
- Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup (an Opening Day tradition and a camper and staff favorite)
- Afternoon - Activities, Swim Evaluations and Cabin Photos (be sure to check summer services on the website)
- Dinner - Prime Rib, Rice and Gravy, Roasted Carrots, Salad Bar and Highlander Mudslide for Dessert. YUM!
- EP - Cabin Challenge and Campfire (Cabin 12 took a win and the EP trohpy)
After a very exciting and action packed day, I sit at my computer and listen to the rain on the tin roof. Campers are snuggled in their beds and dreaming of all the fun they will have tomorrow. Thank you for sending your children to Camp Highlander. Thank you for making room for Camp Highlander in your summer plans. We are honored to be a part of your family.
Each summer we pick a theme for our staff orientation to demonstrate what our role is here and to inspire greatness. This year our theme is “Come One, Come All to the Greatest Show of them All!” We think that this is the Greatest Show on Earth, and we hope you do too!
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