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Dear Families and Friends, The session is flying and we can't believe that we're over halfway through our second week! We've been enjoying each other so much - from successful overnights to crafty creations - camp is certainly alive and kicking! We've had many campers sharing 'Nature Notes' at meals (wildlife they spotted), announcements sharing both 'lost' and 'found' items, [...]

Hello from Johns Island! Our first camper week of 2014 has been wonderful, filled with great food, creative activities, lots of singing and budding friendships. Each unit went through Orientation Day on Tuesday, checking in with the nurse, learning about our recycling and trash system at camp, and visiting most of our program areas to learn about safety and all [...]

Dear Families and Friends of Nor'wester Campers - Our first day on Johns Island together has been stellar - travel was seamless, no missing luggage (or kids!), we ate a hearty dinner of pasta, vegetables, salad, rolls (and brownies for dessert), and now the campers are tucked away in their units with a light rainfall to help them fall deep [...]

Dear Nor'wester Families, Friends and Alums, Johns Island is alive and brimming with excitement and we are anxiously anticipating the arrival of boat-loads of campers on Monday afternoon. We have just been through an amazing two weeks of staff training - tipis are pitched perfectly, the red tables and benches in the lodge are dusted off, Trader Horn (camp store) [...]

Dear Families and Friends of Nor'wester Campers and Staff - Greetings from Johns. We are finding ourselves in that sweet spot of summer, where units are thriving, program is challenging, singing is electric and friendships are heightened. We simultaneously sit in the present, savoring each moment, while also planning and preparing for a very inspiring and engaging next four days full of [...]

Hello from Nor'wester! We've had a wonderful time together since the last post, diving fully into program, more overnights, and a festive Island Fair Day. We were sad to say good-bye to our youngest campers - the Archers and Explorers - on Monday morning. They added so much laughter and vibrancy and we will miss their silly jokes, insights on life and their many [...]