Seasons of Change
“The only thing constant in life is change” is something my mother always said when announcing a big moment at camp. This moment, like others, is big....
Let The Countdown Begin
Brrrr it’s been a cold winter so far this year! We’ve had below-average temperatures here in Western North Carolina this month, with our first good sn...
A Little Piece of Our Hearts
It is always difficult to say goodbye to someone who has contributed so much to our camp program. However, that is where we find ourselves today. Izzy...
When Pigs Swim
And the pigs did swim, along with Jake, as the water rose in the barn. Jessica and Jason put on waders and evacuated the animals to higher ground. All...
Seasons of Change
It is always fascinating to watch the changes that take place once camp closes. As I walk the dogs in the afternoon through the back trails on the pro...
The Year of Magical Thinking
From the dictionary, the second definition of MAGICAL: “beautiful or delightful in such a way as to seem removed from everyday life” I was asked to sp...
Legacy
I have been asked to speak to a community group next week on the history of summer camps in Transylvania County. Of course, having grown up in this bu...
Keeping Alive the Days of Old: Christmas in July and Tradition at Keystone
In this week’s blog, Catherine D. explores one of the many things that makes Keystone such a magical place. Last week, on July 16, Keystone was alight...
Pulling Back the Curtain: The Ins and Outs of Keystone’s Leadership Program
In this next installation of Catherine D.’s blog this summer, she explores our high school leadership program. Camp is a place where hard-earned lesso...
Home for the Summer
This week’s blog was written by Dixie P., a first-year counselor from the UK. She is a recent graduate, having studied performing arts and drama. As a...