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Auction Raises More Than $75,000 For Skyland’s Campership Fund
Several years ago, we began thinking about the upcoming Centennial Celebration. Of course, our thoughts were taken back to Granny...
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The Gift of Camp, The Gift of A Lifetime
“It was December 25th, 1942, and early at that. A sandy-haired little girl named Carol came bounding down the stairs...
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Thank You, Skyland Philanthropists (That’s YOU!)
Definition of Philanthropy (from merriam-webster.com) 1:  Goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially: active effort to promote human welfare...
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Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection
Are boys and girls socialized differently? Are boys taught to be brave while girls are taught to aspire to perfection?...
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Recommended Reading: The Nature Fix
The team at Skyland Camp for Girls likes to read together, and we want to share our recommended reading with...
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The Parents’ Survival Guide: When Campers Return Home
As a parent, you may have had nerves about sending your daughter off to summer camp for the first time....
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Camp-Sickness: What To Do When You Miss Summer Camp
Hi, Skyland Camper! We miss seeing you at the barn, in the Clubhouse, down at the pool, and everywhere else...
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Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie
As we approach Skyland’s Opening Day, this blog is worth sharing once again. It was written by a first-time Skyland...
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Summer Camp Experience Linked to Greater Success in School
New Study Shows Parents Equate School Success to Summer Camp (Media Contact: Sandi Garcia Boyer, NCYCA – 828-595-9895) North Carolina...
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With a Valentine from the Past, The Spirit of Skyland Soars Again in Winter
It’s no secret that Skyland campers gain confidence during their time at Skyland. In fact, campers report that they find...
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Girls Inspiring Girls
At a Skyland get-together in Florida, a 14-year-old camper named Emma gleefully shared a new achievement: she was the only...
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Tech-Free in the Digital Age
It’s a typical Opening Day at Skyland. Beyond the excited screaming, hugging and reuniting with summer friends, campers visit a...
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