As the first few days of Second Session have turned into a week, campers have been getting into the swing of camp rhythms and experiencing some special once-a-week occurrences for the first time this summer. One of those special times is Anchor Day. Once a week, the entire camp gathers together for a day of [...]
Today marks the fourth day of Second Session, and our campers are having a blast diving into all our program offerings. Regular activity rotations began on Friday, and campers and staff alike were excited to get into the swing of the session together. Units have been tidepooling with our naturalist, designing creative projects in the [...]
Our Second Session campers have now arrived safely on Johns Island! Unit leaders were thrilled to meet new campers and see returning ones - and campers were certainly excited to see their unit leaders! Families and campers gathered at three drop-off spots this morning where they said their goodbyes, dropped off luggage, met [...]
Johns Island is very quiet this morning. It’s hard to believe that the campers who filled this place with songs and laughter only a day ago are no longer here. After four magical weeks together, it was difficult to say goodbye! On Sunday morning, our campers sailed away from Johns Island and towards their reunions [...]
First Session is coming to an end here on Johns Island, but several special and memorable events over the past few days have helped all of us bring closure to what has been a wonderful session. Olympic Games are filled with color, excitement, and teamwork for the whole camp. On Thursday and Friday, [...]
Our Forester and Voyageur campers have returned from their Little Big Trips, and everyone is back together again at camp for the last few days of First Session! Our Little Big Trip campers were excited to return to camp after four days of outcamp adventures! Similar to our Big Trip program, Little Bigs [...]
Camp has been a very busy place recently! Several special events have taken place over the past few days, making for a full and memorable weekend. Campers from the Troubadour unit opened our Bighouse Dances program, entering with a special dance as campers from the Mountaineer unit sang an entrance song. On Friday [...]
Our Big Trips have returned, and camp is bustling with the sounds and energy of 170 campers once again. It’s wonderful to have everyone back together after five days of what we affectionately call “Small Camp.” Small Camp is a special time for our younger campers, during which we offer unique activities and opportunities for [...]
As of Sunday afternoon, all of our Big Trips have departed from camp! Campers from our four oldest units – Islanders, Wayfarers, Mountaineers, and Troubadours – will be away from camp for the next four nights. While we miss them already, we’re so excited for the wonderful experiences we know they are having on their [...]
Independence Day is a big celebration here at camp, and the day was packed with all kinds of special activities and traditions. The fun kicked off at breakfast, when our kitchen staff treated us to fresh cinnamon rolls with frosting and red and blue berries on our plates. You know it’s Fourth of July when [...]
