Today, everyone had a little paint on them. After breakfast, the first Survivor event was held on Soccer 2. Survivor is a summer-long competition between Camp Green Lane’s 7 divisions in a series of events. The competitions have no bearing on the size, strength or athletic ability, thereby leveling the playing field for every camper […]
Some of the more memorable moments of a Camp Green Lane summer stem from personal accomplishments, trying new things for the first time, and maybe going outside your comfort zone to unlock new experiences. For some, the very idea of sleepaway camp sits outside of what’s comfortable. The idea of leaving the comforts of home […]
During Orientation, counselors learned the art of making a game out of anything. It’s an important skill for counselors to have so there’s literally not a dull moment in the summer. You can make anything fun. Last night at dinner, they got to see what making a game out of anything at CGL looks and sounds […]
Today was our first “real” camp day. We were also treated to some of the most magnificent summer weather we can remember. Temperatures were mild and the most pleasant breeze made its way through camp all day. It was a picture-perfect day to get going as a camp. Yesterday was all about arrivals and getting acquainted with […]
Camp is back in session! The buses pulled into the Circle this morning to officially start the Camp Green Lane Summer of 2024. Campers came off the bus laughing and hugging old friends, happy to be back in their summer home. With fresh haircuts and new shoes and wearing their coolest shirts for the first day of camp, they arrived […]
Today Camp Green Lane was filled with the sounds of summer. Counselors and staff had the opportunity to go through a typical camp schedule. That means Reveille woke us up. We had French toast sticks for breakfast and went back to the cabins to clean up, just like we do every day. Then it was […]
Greetings from Camp Green Lane! We’re having an awesome time getting to know each other during this week of Orientation. The staff is getting used to their surroundings and learning all about what we expect of them as counselors and specialists. They come from as far away as Perth, Australia, and as close as Plymouth […]
The tears are starting, the hand holding is more prevalent, the songs are being sung. The summer has come to an end. Although your children will be happy to see you, they will carry a void with them when they return home. Today is the last full day that your children get to spend with […]
Today, we packed. Tonight, we’ll dance. Cabaret is one of the most anticipated nights of the summer. It features a buffet dinner of favorites like chicken wings and meatballs and mini-egg rolls, and big bottles of soda on all the tables to share. After dinner is the Cabaret Dance, when we get dressed up for […]
If you could spend one last day at camp doing anything you want, what would it be? Today, campers got the freedom of doing just that during our annual Choice and Challenge Day. In the morning, cabins could pick the activity of their choice. Holiday did karaoke and Regency went to gymnastics. Hyatt and Hershey played in the […]