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...
The Accidental Camp Director
I could have never imagined that I would have something in common with Pat Sajak of Wheel of Fortune fame. However, here he and I are, both celebratin...
Reconciling Growing Pains and Change in a New Summer
This summer, we’re excited to have a long-time member of our Keystone community writing blogs! Catherine D. hails from Ohio, and is a junior at Mount ...
Into the Woods
When I reflect on what my favorite time of year might be, I feel very strongly it has to be spring. I am most excited by the changes I note as I walk ...