Thank You!

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 28

We surprised our campers last night by announcing that today we would have camper’s choice! The dining hall erupted in cheers, whistles and joy for th...

One More Dance

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 27

The amount of dancing that occurs on camp is just awesome! There is honestly always something to dance about…a delicious lunch, your favorite activity...

A Really Great Day

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 26

This morning at breakfast announcements I reminded everyone that we have FIVE DAYS left of camp. No!! and Boo!! were the overwhelming responses from c...

CW Day 4

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 24

We were blessed with another sunny, beautiful day day for the final day of Color War 2021. Day four was full of awesome competition, wonderful memorie...

CW Day 3

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 23

We had a beautiful day three of Color War today. Sunny skies made this an absolutely perfect day for competition. Day three has the most points on the...

CW Day 2

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 22

Day two of Color War had us running all day! Today hosted one of the original events of Color War from 1964 and what we call today the Old Forge Run. ...

CW Day 1

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 21

We had a great first day of competition. The weather was incredible today - warm and sunny with a cool breeze at just the right time. The campers work...

THE BREAK

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 20

Campers and staff were both in shock tonight when right in the middle of square dance fireworks went off, green smoke started coming from the woods an...

TGIF

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 16

When I was growing up, I used to LOVE Fridays! OK, so everyone loves Fridays, but as a kid Friday meant so much more than the last day of the work wee...

We Are Family

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 15

Having somewhere to go is home. Having someone to love is family. Having both is a blessing.

Where You Belong

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 14

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

Smiles

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 13

Smiles are the language of love at camp. A smile says “I’m glad you’re here” or “I’m proud of you.” A smile can say “you’ve got this” or “don’t give u...

Gratitude and Happiness

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 12

Today was a fantastic day at Highlander, and the Session C campers are grateful to be here. Their energy spills out of the excitement that has been bu...

Coming Home to Highlander

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on July 11

What an AWESOME opening day! This morning we woke up to overcast skies and the threat of rain, but when the gates flew open at 8:30 the campers brough...

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

Posted by Camp Highlander on March 04

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...

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...

More To This Mountain: The Song

Posted by Camp Highlander on November 07

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...

Camp Recipes for the Holidays!

Posted by Camp Highlander on November 06

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

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...

Autumn On Old Forge

Posted by Camp Highlander on October 23

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...

Everything You Need to Know About Highlander Home Shows!

Posted by Camp Highlander on September 04

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

Session C Final News

Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald on August 02

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...

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 ...