Visitors’ Weekend, Opry House, and More!
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 enjoying a beautiful afternoon together. [...]
Nell Day
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 highlight from this past week [...]
Island Fair Day
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. Campers dreamed up many [...]
Anchoring as a Community
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 mutual reflection, engagement, and sharing. [...]
Brilliant Beginnings and Eager Expectations
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 craft shop, kayaking, canoeing, and [...]
Welcome, Second Session Campers!
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 with counselors, and loaded buses [...]