July 2021
Sleeping Out Under the Stars!
One of the cornerstones of the Nor’wester outdoor living experience is our overnights program. Once a week, everyone packs up and heads out for a one- or two-night excursion with their unit. Some hike, some [...]
Independence Day Celebration
Camp Nor'wester celebrated a festive Fourth of July here on Johns Island, with all sorts of special activities and fun traditions (both old and new) to mark the occasion. Staff and campers alike were delighted [...]
Program Activities
Following a program orientation day on Tuesday, First Session campers have been exploring our program areas over the past two days. There’s so much to do at Camp! Campers in our Explorer unit were [...]
June 2021
First Session Campers Are Here!
All our First Session campers have now arrived safe and sound on Johns Island! Arrival day is always exciting and busy and filled with emotion, and today was no exception. So many hugs and waves [...]
Set-up for Success
We've reached the last few days of staff training, which means our First Session campers arrive in less than 48 hours! The excitement level is high on Johns Island, and preparations are in full swing. [...]
Preparing to Welcome First Session Campers!
We are incredibly excited to welcome our First Session campers on Monday! After our forced closure last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this coming arrival day feels extra special to all our staff. And [...]