After a flurry of activity early this morning – wake-up bells, final packing, a quick breakfast, and the walk down to the dock carrying backpacks and pausing for hugs – the current stillness of Camp feels a bit surreal. All of our First Session campers are on board the departure boats, sailing away from Johns Island and towards their reunions with family and friends. We are sad to see them go, but also grateful for the shining month we got to spend with them, surrounded by nature and embraced by this beautiful Camp community that stretches far beyond this island and the precious weeks we shared here.

Thank you for all the memories, First Session campers! We hope that you will carry the spirit of Nor’wester with you wherever your path may lead.