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Mardi Gras Monday

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 21

We had a fantastic day here on Old Forge Mountain! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the sun was shining all day. The camp director’s dream wea...

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Sweet Sunday

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 20

Sundays are AWESOME at camp! I love that they have a balance of quietly restful and wildly energetic. Sunday programming is meant to give our campers ...

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Sleep In Saturday

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 19

One of the things that makes camp more fun is the unexpected - the little surprises that shake up our routine and bring joy through the unusual. We in...

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Flexible and Willing

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 18

When hiring staff for the summer of 2021, our words for the year were “flexible and willing.” We knew going into the summer that things would likely c...

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Encore

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 17

Today was one of those days that we didn’t want to end. Have you ever had that kind of day? The kind of day that is so perfect, so beautiful and so fu...

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Happiness is a Choice

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 16

Today we had our first cabin choice day at camp! This is the day when instead of being scheduled for activities, cabins get to choose which activities...

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Two Weeks of Recess

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 15

While most of our campers are fully settled into camp life and having an absolute blast, there are a few who are having fun but are still adjusting to...

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Camp Never Fails

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 14

Today was our first full day of camp which meant it was the first day of rafting on the Nantahala River, our first day for off-camp hikes and our firs...

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Home Sweet Highlander

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 10

While waiting at the gym for our Opening Day arrivals, I heard over the radio the name of our first camper arriving for Session A 2021 and my heart al...

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Happy Campers Live Here

Posted by Camp Highlander on June 10

We have had the most amazing week with your children, and our last day together has been absolutely unforgettable. As Bryan and I were sitting at camp...

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Make Today Better Than Yesterday

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 9

Every morning at the end of Reflect at the Rock, we recite these words, “Make today better than yesterday, as good as you hope tomorrow will be, with ...

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The More Things Change, The More Camp Stays the Same

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 7

Today it hit me how much your children have grown! It’s been almost two years since I’ve seen them, and I am awe of how much they have changed. The pa...

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Just Do It

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 7

It was another beautiful day at Camp Highlander, and the sunshine served as the perfect backdrop for today’s challenge…JUST DO IT. This morning, I cha...

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We're Back!

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on June 6

At 7:35 this morning I stood in front of the staff in the dining hall with the biggest smile screaming “It’s finally here…the campers are coming!!,” I...

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Packing 101

Posted by Camp Highlander on March 8

a Trunk, a Duffle & a Backpack

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Around The Mountain

Posted by Camp Highlander on February 25

In the age of AirBnB and VRBO, parents are accustomed to seeing where they will be staying when they book any vacation. For campers, camp is more than...

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A Legacy & Loving Memory

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on February 12

After spending over 50 summers of his life at Camp Highlander, our beloved Leigh “Tim” Harris, Mr. H, passed away Saturday, February 6th, surrounded b...

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Can I get a Hooooowdy?

Posted by Mac Bishop on February 2

Every summer, on Tuesday night, we all come together for one of the best traditions at Camp Highlander, the Tuesday Night Square Dance!

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Loneliness | Summer Camp Can Help

Posted by Beth S. Lynch on January 25

“Thank you for calling Camp Highlander, this is Beth speaking, how may I help you?” This greeting has been heard by all who have phoned Camp Highlande...

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The Value of Prioritizing Summer Camp

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on January 14

The single greatest benefit of summer camp is the community and connection it creates. We all, as human beings, desire a sense of belonging, to feel ...

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Serenity on a Snowy Day

Posted by Emily Petrilla on January 8

This morning as I awoke to a beautiful snow covered mountain, I was reminded of the peace and calm that Camp Highlander has provided in my life. You m...

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Growing Grit at Summer Camp

Posted by Camp Highlander on January 7

Grit is defined by Oxford Learner’s Dictionary as “the courage and strength of mind that makes it possible for somebody to continue doing something di...

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Holiday Treats!

Posted by Emily Petrilla on December 9

Happy Holidays Camp families! A fun fact, Mac and I, Emily, were raised in the same small town of Tipp City, Ohio! Go Buckeyes! We love when our campe...

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Memories of Our Mountain

Posted by Camp Highlander on December 8

Memory is a powerful thing. It has the ability to provide a mental time travel, a way to take us back to the past or even to imagine the possibilities...

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