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What a Wonderful Season

Posted by Emily Petrilla on October 29

I see skies of blue And clouds of white The bright blessed day The dark sacred night And I think to myself What a wonderful world -Louis Armstong

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A Summer Like No Other!

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on September 22

“A Summer Like No Other.” This is what we affectionately have called the summer of 2020 - nothing that we expected, nothing we were prepared for and y...

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Different Summer, Same Great Staff

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on September 14

Ask any camp owner and they will tell you, the most valuable asset for a successful summer at camp is the staff. At Camp Highlander we have always bee...

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The Legacy Project Update

Posted by Camp Highlander on August 5

If you’ve been following our blog or social media posts since last December, you know all about our major Assembly Court renovation (aka, The Legacy P...

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The Real Value of Summer Camp: Community

Posted by Camp Highlander on July 15

If someone asked you, “What’s the most valuable thing about attending summer camp?” What would your answer be? Anyone who has attended (or worked) at ...

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Bonds That Can't Be Broken (Advice from Our Alums!)

Posted by Camp Highlander on July 2

It’s safe to say the summer of 2020 (and the whole year, really) has not looked anything like what we thought it would. And while this has been a diff...

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CH Virtual Camp 101 (It's Not Too Late to Join the Fun!)

Posted by Camp Highlander on June 29

You may have already heard (especially if you follow us on social media) but we recently launched CH Virtual Camp for the summer of 2020! If you want ...

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CH Virtual Camp (Important Info!)

Posted by Camp Highlander on June 13

Hey Camp Highlander! Earlier this week, we announced the launch of our “CH Virtual Camp” program which begins this Monday, June 15th, at 10am! Over th...

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Hiking Tips from Katie!

Posted by Camp Highlander on June 8

Our very own Katie Magee is not only an experienced globetrotter, but also a world-class hiker! From the Pisgah National Forest right in our backyard,...

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The Comparison Game: Preparing for College

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on March 30

A few weeks ago, I found myself in the office of a college counselor, seeking advice on college preparation and acceptance for our 10th-grade son. Let...

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2020 Alumni Reunion Schedule!

Posted by Camp Highlander on March 11

In a world currently defined by isolation and social distancing, let’s talk about reuniting! We’re not going to belabor the current coronavirus situat...

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10 Reasons Why Working at Camp IS a Real Job

Posted by Camp Highlander on March 9

Ah, summertime. That glorious season of the year when you can simply sit outside, soak up the sun, and relax your troubles away. Or, that time of year...

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(CH)allenge Yourself: Celebrate the National Day of Unplugging!

Posted by Camp Highlander on March 4

Nomophobia. Or rather, NO MObile PHOne phoBIA. As in, the fear of not having your phone. According to about a hundred different studies, well over hal...

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The Legacy Project Update!

Posted by Camp Highlander on February 19

It’s the middle of February, and while most of our mountain home lies dormant and cold, the Assembly Court is a constant hub of activity (just like du...

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Announcing the 2020 Camp Highlander Alumni Reunion!

Posted by Camp Highlander on January 20

If you’ve never been to an Alumni Reunion at Highlander, or if you’ve forgotten how it works, we’ve broken down the basics for you below. Read up, sig...

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Camp Reunions 101

Posted by Camp Highlander on December 4

When the holiday season is over and the new year rolls around, it can only mean one thing … HIGHLANDER CAMP REUNIONS ARE HERE! Every year, for two wee...

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More To This Mountain: The Song

Posted by Camp Highlander on November 7

It all started with two brothers from Fort Lauderdale by the name of Fisher. The older, Pete, was shorter and wore thick-framed glasses wherever he we...

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Camp Recipes for the Holidays!

Posted by Camp Highlander on November 6

If your social media feeds and email inboxes are anything like ours, they’re blowing up right now with holiday-themed EVERYTHING: festive gatherings, ...

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Overcoming Fears

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on October 29

As you’re reading this, Bryan and I are likely driving down a rain-soaked road somewhere between Louisiana and North Carolina. We’re rushing back home...

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Autumn On Old Forge

Posted by Camp Highlander on October 23

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Sometimes Participation DOES Deserve an Award

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on September 12

With a blog title like that, I know what you’re likely thinking (cue the dramatic eye-roll) … but, hear me out! I realize we live in the age of partic...

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Everything You Need to Know About Highlander Home Shows!

Posted by Camp Highlander on September 4

The beginning of fall means the return of three things: football, pumpkin spice everything, and, most importantly, CAMP HIGHLANDER HOME SHOWS! Every f...

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Session C Final News

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on August 2

It’s closing day of Session C and the summer of 2019! We had a fantastic day yesterday saying good-bye and remembering the amazing three weeks we shar...

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Embrace the End

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 31

Today was camper’s choice day, which was the best way to end the session. The campers love the freedom of choosing their activities and going exactly ...