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Insufficient

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The blog is my attempt to show you the “awesomeness” of camp, but it will fall short. There are SO MANY facets to this jewel of a camp, each one of wh...

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Welcome to Main Camp!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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The blog is our way of communicating with you every day of the summer. I make it a priority in my day, posting before noon if possible (typically arou...

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Are You Ready For This!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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It is early Saturday morning, and camp is not quiet… in fact, it is abuzz with the sounds of preparation. The food delivery truck arrived first, unpac...

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New This Year! Parent Meet-Up on Opening Day

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Would you like to meet other Greystone parents on Opening Day? Or, are you an Alum who would be interested in reconnecting with your Greystone friends...

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Meet Our 2023 Group Leaders

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We’ve been introducing you to our full-summer staff, Junior Camp staff, and nurses all spring long, and today we finally get to brag on our 2023 Group...

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What's it Like to Participate in the Honor Council Leadership Program?

by Catherine

by Catherine

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One of our favorite (updated!) traditions at Greystone is the Honor Council Leadership Program! Senior Seniors can choose to opt-in at the beginning o...

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Activities Offered: Summer 2023

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Today is an exciting day - we are announcing our 2023 class offerings for the summer! Girls come to Greystone for many reasons, but our class activiti...

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2023 Staff Profiles Are Live!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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You heard that right - it’s one of our favorite days of the year (besides Opening Day!). We can finally start to introduce you to our incredible 2023 ...

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How to Save Money While Packing for Camp

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Our Parent Handbook is heading your way in a matter of days, and we know that it will get your head thinking about the summer. Packing for camp is a b...

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Check Out the 2022 Greystone Photobook

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Summer 2022 is in the rearview now, but we have one last resource to share to help you reminisce on our (latest) best summer ever: the 2022 Greystone ...

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What Do You Learn at Greystone? Hear from Our Campers!

by Catherine

by Catherine

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Since 1920, parents have greeted their daughters on Closing Day with some version of “you have grown so much!” Physical growth is a part of that of co...

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The Moments You May Not Know about from 2022

by Sarah

by Sarah

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Summer 2022 was EPIC in so many ways. Through Jimboy’s summer blogs, it is easy to stay in the know on what is happening in camp. But, some of the bes...

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New Fall Contest: Pick a New Activity for the Fort

by Catherine

by Catherine

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We love a good contest around here, and our Fall 2022 Contest is an especially fun one: we’re giving you the chance to pick a brand new activity for t...

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Meet Our Summer 2022 Concert Artists (and a Playlist!)

by Catherine

by Catherine

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The summer concert series has become a favorite tradition at Main Camp, and it’s not hard to see why! Picture yourself hanging out on the Pageant Cour...

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Catch Up on Our Summer 2022 Videos

by Catherine

by Catherine

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The summer may be over, but we’ll never be done reliving all of the incredible memories we made together in 2022! And what better way to remember all ...

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To The Girls

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Today I “raise my glass” to our Campers. You are perhaps on the road with your parents. Things have settled down, and you are checking the Blog for th...

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Cup Overflowing

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Camp is overflowing with emotion today. Flag raising, breakfast, singing, morning assembly, classes… every moment is infused with poignancy. Mundane ...

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NEWSIES

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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About the play… it is hard to know where to begin. Might be easiest just to list the details and let you fill them in based on your experiences at the...

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Celebrating Art

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Any great educational institution for children will have a strong arts program. We think the artistic expression is valuable beyond words so we make i...

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Big

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Today is our last Sunday together and it is going to be a big one! Full of twists and surprises. We started off as normal on a hot, dry, beautiful day...

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The Best Place To Play

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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One of the things I love about camp is how the girls are always playing. With no screens to distract them, they engage in other entertainment options…...

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Faith

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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One of the things I appreciate most about the summer is its impact on our relationship with God. The campers and counselors consistently put “my faith...

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Senior Celebration

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Last night the Senior girls were celebrated in an “old school” way. Giant flower arrangements on the stage, twinkle lights everywhere, custom columns...

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Sincere

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Today we awoke to a slightly overcast sky. Girls wore sweatshirts to breakfast, a fact I noticed keenly after reading that much of the country is expe...

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You've Got Mail

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We highly value letters at camp. They arrive every morning in one of two formats… hand written letters (about 4,000) and emails (about 1,000). We get ...

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Time to DANCE!

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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We love to dance at camp. Chances are, the girls dance more here than anywhere else… it is just what we do. We dance at Assembly, in classes, in cabin...

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Not Bad

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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Our Third Sunday is going to feature sunny warm weather, relaxed cabin time, pretty dresses, spiritual insights, afternoon naps, and evening concerts....

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What's Your Wish?

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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If you stumbled upon the proverbial genie in a bottle and were given one wish, what would it be? Fame? Riches? For many teenagers (perhaps most women)...

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Why We Stay

by Jimboy

by Jimboy

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I was struck by our perfect circumstances as I walked down the hill to the office this morning. Basking in the warmth of another amazing morning in t...

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