Goodbye, First Session Campers!
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 with family and friends. We [...]
Closing Ceremonies
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, Olympic Games competitions gave our [...]
Little Big Trips Are Back!
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 build on the camping, outdoor [...]
Visitors’ Weekend and More
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 night, the entire camp witnessed [...]
Hunting for Treasure Melon
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 them while their older counterparts [...]
Out for Adventure
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 outcamp trips. Our kayaking [...]