It’s been a whirlwind of activity here over the past few days, and now the stillness at camp feels so strange. Our Second Session campers have left us, and camp is not the same without them. After four magical weeks together, it was difficult to say goodbye! Early this morning, our campers sailed away from [...]
Another full and memorable weekend at camp! We were honored to welcome friends from Vancouver Island, as well as Johns Island neighbors, camp leaders, and alumni, to camp for Potlatch weekend. The canoe welcome ceremony marked the beginning of Potlatch weekend. On Friday afternoon, the celebrations began with a traditional canoe welcome ceremony, [...]
It was a busy weekend at camp! Campers were thrilled to welcome visitors to the island on both Saturday and Sunday. Dozens of families traveled to Johns Island to spend time with their campers during our Second Session Visitors’ Weekend. Visitors and campers spread across the property, sharing picnics and treats, visiting camper units, and [...]
Lots of exciting things have been happening at camp this past week! Big Trips departed and returned, younger campers enjoyed special leadership opportunities and events, and the second overnight of the session gave participants more chances to bond with one another and practice their outdoor living skills. And last but certainly not least, a major [...]
Friday was a very special day on Johns Island: Island Fair Day! This Nor’wester tradition is celebrated only once a summer, during the first half of Second Session. Current and former campers alike cherish fond memories of their Island Fair experiences, and for good reason. It’s a day full of creative, colorful, and memorable activities. [...]
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, [...]
