August 2017
Island Fair Day
Friday was a special day on Johns Island: It was Island Fair Day! This Nor’wester tradition is celebrated only once a year, during the first half of Second Session. It’s a camper favorite because of [...]
Banana Slug Sculpture
An exciting creation has been taking shape at Camp this week! We’re privileged to have Camp alumna Kim Frey and her family with us as part of our artist-in-residence program. Kim is an artist and [...]
Anchor Day Makes a Splash!
Once a week, the entire Camp gathers together for a day of mutual reflection, engagement, and sharing. We call this special day "Anchor Day" because it offers us a consistent touchpoint for connecting to one [...]
July 2017
First Days of Second Session
Today is the fourth day of Second Session, and our campers are having a great time settling into camp life. Unit mates are forming friendships, department activities are taking place every morning and afternoon, and [...]
Second Session Campers Are Here!
For the second time this summer, we are thrilled to welcome 170 campers to Johns Island! Everyone arrived safe and sound this afternoon after a long day of travel. Some campers began their journeys via [...]
Goodbye, First Session!
After a flurry of activity early this morning – wake-up bells, final packing, a quick breakfast, and the walk down to the dock carrying backpacks and pausing for hugs – the current stillness of Camp [...]