
Giving Tuesday - Share the Magic of Camp
NewsDo you remember the magic of Gwynn Valley?
We hear so often from alumni that their summers as campers and staff…

Millwheel News 2023
Millwheel News, NewsAs the holiday season is fast approaching, we hope you and your family are able to spend time together and experience…

Gwynn Valley is Featured in Southern Living by the Editor in Chief
New at Camp, NewsWe were excited to be featured in Southern Living's June / July publication in the Editor's Letter who recognizes…

The Magic of a Camp Job: Staff Application for 2024 is Now Open!
News, Staff UpdatesIn February of 2018, during my first year of college, my friends began daydreaming and talking about what they…

Registration Opens for Returning Campers on Wednesday!
News
As summer of 2023 comes to a close and we reflect on another stellar summer here at Gwynn Valley, we feel…

Camp Helps a Child Develop a Powerful Identity
News, Summer Daily BlogWe awoke this morning to rain and thunder which passed over us by 8:00 just in time for campouts to return to camp…

Growing Up, But Not Too Fast
News, Summer Daily BlogWe had another beautiful morning today and by midday the sun was warm with some cloud cover and a lovely breeze…

What a Great Opening Day!
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a great opening today with lots of new first time campers and many returning to Session E. As I write children…

Having a Great Time!
News, Summer Daily BlogWe have had a couple of wonderful days here at camp. When you’re having a great time, things tend to speed up…

Twilight Play and a Golden Glow
News, Summer Daily BlogIn the deepening blue light of late evening, silhouettes of campers pedaling bicycles down the long Gwynn Valley…

International Day! Learning about the UK
News, Summer Daily BlogWe have had a great start to our last three weeks of camp with lots of sunshine, blue skies,cool evenings and warm…

Life is Good at GV
News, Summer Daily BlogWe just finished our Tajar Ball celebration and although it didn’t rain much today, it has been cloudy with some…

Simple Joys
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a fun day at camp. It was of course “special day” here where we don’t run normal programming and all…

Camp Ignites a Fire
News, Summer Daily BlogGreat start to our C-2 / C Session yesterday. The weather was perfect, good for traveling and dropping off C-2…

Terrific Young People!
News, Summer Daily BlogOur wonderful C-1 campers departed today and we are down to those terrific children who are staying at camp for…

Another Excellent Day at GV
News, Summer Daily Blog
Yesterday was another excellent day here at GV as I spent the morning visiting program areas. As I traveled…

4th of July
News, Summer Daily BlogWow - the fun never stops here. Yesterday was an unbelievable day as we celebrated the 4th at camp. It was…

Winding Down the Session with the Tajar Ball
News, Summer Daily BlogThe weather has been beautiful this week and today was no exception! It was our last full day of programming and…

An Almost Perfect Day!
News, Summer Daily BlogYesterday evening, Hillside finished their day with stories about the Tajar acted out by their counselors. Laughter…

Enjoying the Sunshine!
News, Summer Daily BlogYesterday, we were still a little damp here at camp, but spirits were sunny. I must admit that we’re all very…

Simple Joys
News, Summer Daily BlogEven though it rained today off and on, we went full on into program for our first full day of Session B. As I…

What a Fun Group!
News, Summer Daily Blog"Those first few days go so slowly and way too soon it’s almost over." This was said to me by a child in passing…

This Is What Camp Is All About
News, Summer Daily BlogWe’re in our second full day of Session A and we couldn’t ask for better weather and a great start to our summer.…

Another Wonderful Summer at Gwynn Valley
News, Summer Daily BlogAnd so it begins, another wonderful summer at GV on a beautiful opening day filled with long waited expectations,…

So, How Far Do we Push?
NewsDear Friends,
I read an article this spring through Apple News entitled "How Far Should We Push Our Kids…

Welcoming New Directors
New at Camp, News, Staff UpdatesGreetings from Gwynn Valley!
We’re excited to announce two new faces joining our Director Team for this summer,…

Help Your Child Get Ready for Camp
News, Preparing for Camp
We are so excited you have chosen to send your child to Gwynn Valley and recognize the significance of the decision…

Returning Staff - Connecting Camp and Careers
News, Staff UpdatesWe spend a lot of the off-season reading applications and interviewing prospective candidates. Finding folks who…

Check out the 2022 Video Highlights and start the Countdown!
NewsThe New Year and January bring about resolutions, self reflection, and a little bit of dismay as we put away the…

Giving Tuesday is Today!
NewsGiving Tuesday is today! Please consider a donation to the Gwynn Valley Campership Foundation.
“Camp…

Millwheel News 2022
Millwheel News, NewsWith trees looking bare and cold weather greeting us every morning, those of us at Gwynn Valley have so much to…

Camp - A Place to Learn and Grow
News, Staff UpdatesCamp has always been a place for our campers to grow. Away from the comfortability of home our campers cultivate…

Make New Friends and Keep the Old - The 85th +2 Reunion
New at Camp, NewsAs we welcome September, we are so grateful for a positive, fun, and successful camp season and a joyful 85+2 camp…

Tajar Ball
News, Summer Daily BlogWe awoke this morning to the Tajar’s folly with all kinds of pranks in downtown GV. There were so many things…

Do Something Difficult Everyday
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a great start to our last week of camp for our new campers who arrived yesterday for E session and for our…

The Simple Joys Abound
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a great day here with beautiful breezy weather starting our morning. Today we were starting our week with…

Time Flies When You're Having Fun
News, Summer Daily BlogIt’s hard to believe we are halfway through D session. Time has really flown by here at camp, and we hope it…

Developing Strong Friendships
News, Summer Daily BlogAs I write, my window captures our mountain’s silhouette of 5000 and 6000’ peaks, darkened by the vanishing…

What a Great Time We Have Had
News, Summer Daily BlogWe just finished our Friendship Campfire for the three week and 10 day session. What a great time we’ve had…

Sunday at Camp - What a Special Day
News, Summer Daily BlogEvery Sunday at camp, when it’s not an opening day, is “Special Day” and today was very special despite…

Camp Is About Connection
News, Summer Daily BlogWe welcomed our new campers for C-2 today and got off to a rousing start to begin that session. For those of you…

An Almost Perfect Day
News, Summer Daily BlogIt was an almost perfect day here at camp with great weather, a big rain during rest hour and everyone enjoying…

Another Busy and Beautiful Day at GV
News, Summer Daily BlogHere we are at the end of another busy and beautiful day. We had some rain early this morning but it stopped right…

Simple Joys at GV
News, Summer Daily BlogOur first full day at camp was pretty darn good. We had a wee bit of rain just during lunch and it was over before…

A Golden Day of Summer
News, Summer Daily BlogToday was truly a golden day of summer! We have enjoyed cooler temperatures, a lovely breeze today and lots of…

Great Day to be on the Waterfront
News, Summer Daily BlogIt’s been another great day at camp although hotter than usual. We thought we might get some rain or a storm…

Great Opening Day!
News, Summer Daily BlogOpening Day for B Session was the best. Thank you for dropping off many returning campers as well as new campers…

That Silly Tajar
News, Summer Daily BlogToday happens to be a very special day at Gwynn Valley. It’s the Tajar’s birthday! No one knows for sure how…

Camp - the Perfect Recipe
News, Summer Daily BlogWe had another great day here in the Valley with beautiful weather, brilliant blue sky, sunshine, and a lovely…

Off to a Great Start
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a wonderful opening to camp we have had with lots of sunshine, cool weather, fun, and friendships being formed.…

Growing Food and Leaders at Camp!
News
When is the last time you put your hands in the dirt to dig a potato, held a baby piglet, or maybe had a baby…

Communication - Partnering with Families
News, Staff UpdatesDear Gwynn Valley friends and families,
As we near the summer, we are getting very excited to welcome our campers…

Evening Programs - Old and New
New at Camp, NewsA day at camp is packed. Packed with activities, with friends, and with memories in the making. I love walking…

Returning Staff Highlight 2022
News, Staff UpdatesAs we approach the summer of 2022, we are really excited about the staff who will be joining us! Working at…

Wishing You Joy This Holiday Season
NewsYesterday marked this year’s Winter Solstice. This longest night and shortest day of the year has traditionally…

Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow!
NewsGiving Tuesday is tomorrow!
Please consider a donation to the Gwynn Valley Campership Foundation.
“I would…


Dale Robertson Retires
News, Staff Updates
After more than four decades, Dale Robertson has decided to hang up his tool belt and retire. Dale first…

Registration for Summer 2022 has begun!
News
We are excited to gear up for another amazing summer here at Gwynn Valley! We are so grateful that we were…

Tajar Ball E Session
News, Summer Daily BlogWe awoke this morning to the Tajar’s folly with all kinds of pranks in downtown GV. There were so many things…

Playing and Learning Outdoors
News, Summer Daily BlogWe had a cool and misty day today with some light showers but we continued to have fun at all of our activities…

Opening Day of E - Final Week for Older Programs
News, Summer Daily BlogGreat opening for E Session today; thanks so much for giving us a chance to host all the wonderful children who…

Tajar Ball!
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a day! Tajar Ball has just ended and the sun has just gone behind our beautiful mountains. On nights like…

Building Resilience and Confidence
News, Summer Daily BlogWe were watching the weather today here at camp and were fortunate to have a clear morning with no rain until rest…

Playing Outside, Growing Inside
News, Summer Daily BlogWe’ve had beautiful and warm weather today with lots of blue skies and sunshine. The lakefront, pool, and hiking…

The Simple Joys of Childhood
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a great day here at camp. The weather couldn’t have been better with lots of sun and a brief shower right…

International Day!
News, Summer Daily BlogWe had a great day at camp today and were fortunate to not get rained on during activity times. It was International…

Camp Is A Magical Place by Grant Bullard
News, Summer Daily BlogI hope you’ve all safely arrived either home or to your destination. Opening day was great with cool nice weather…

The Land of Fun! By Grant Bullard
News, Summer Daily BlogGreetings from the land of FUN! The Tajar visited us last night and there was evidence of his mischief in Downtown…

Farm Campfire!
News, Summer Daily BlogWe just finished our farm campfire (evening program) which was great fun with skits, baby animals, a band, stories,…

Cloudy Skies and Sunny Faces
News, Summer Daily BlogThough the threat of thunderstorms loomed over our valley all day, activities went on all day without a hitch across…

Reconnecting with Nature
News, Summer Daily Blog
Today we began a new round of morning discoveries with our C & C2 campers. Campers were excited as they…

Simple Joys of Childhood by Grant Bullard
News, Summer Daily BlogWe were sad to say good-bye to our C-1 session campers today but are so happy to have our three week campers from…

Happy 4th of July!
News, Summer Daily BlogHappy 4th of July and hope you all have had the enjoyable day we’ve had. Our day started with a bit of history…

Another Day of Opportunity
News, Summer Daily BlogHere at Gwynn Valley we are at the end of another busy and beautiful day. Although they were calling for rain,…

The Fun Doesn't Stop Even in the Rain!
News, Summer Daily BlogWow and the fun doesn’t stop even in the rain! Yes, it was a very rainy day today but fortunately, we were…

Making New Friends
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a wonderful opening day with only one small shower early this morning and then lots of sunshine and smiles.…

Sad To Say Good-Bye
News, Summer Daily BlogWhat a great day here and I can’t believe the week has gone so quickly! Isn’t that how it works. When you’re…

Celebrating Australia and Argentina Day!
News, Summer Daily BlogAs I woke up early this morning to the sound of rain, I thought about our Mountainsiders all out on adventures…

Another Beautiful Day in the Valley
News, Summer Daily BlogThe weather has been beautiful this week with crisp, cool mornings, warm afternoons, and lots of blue sky. They…

Twilight Play Makes the Day
News, Summer Daily Blog
Today was another chilly morning at Gwynn Valley as the sun crested over the mountains. Breakfast was a huge…

A Beautiful "B Day"
News, Summer Daily BlogTuesday, June 15th dawned bright and with a refreshing mountain-crisp edge. Breakfast was burritos with egg, fresh…

B Session Opening Day!
With one session of Main Camp under our belts we had a great opening day for B Session. …

The Week Has Flown By!
News, Summer Daily BlogIt’s been a full day at camp and unfortunately the last full day of Session A. We just finished our evening…

It's been a beautiful day!
News, Summer Daily BlogIt was another beautiful day at camp with the perfect mix of clouds and sun. Our day started off with homemade…

Camp empowers young people
News, Summer Daily BlogCamp empowers young people!
It was an early morning for Riverside as they grabbed breakfast at 8:00 and headed…

Opening Day of Camp 2021
News, Summer Daily BlogDear Parents and Friends,
Wow! We have been waiting two long years for today and what a great day it was at…

Rolling on the Flow Track!
New at Camp, NewsWe are so excited to greet our first campers on June 5 and have been working hard to get ready for a fun, great…

Susie Woodall Celebration by Robin Rose
News, Staff UpdatesMay the Road Rise to Meet You…
On December 20th, Susie Woodall, a friend, confidante and shining light for so…

2021 COVID Updates - Keeping Our Camp Community Healthy
COVID-19 Communication, News, Preparing for CampWe are excited to open camp this summer and can’t wait to greet you on Opening Day. It’s been over a year since…

Welcome New Year Round Staff
New at Camp, News
Greetings from Gwynn Valley,
A new year always brings opportunities for growth, change, and hope and…

Update on COVID-19 plans for 2021
COVID-19 Communication, NewsWelcoming a New Year As we say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021, we are all hoping for a healthier and…

Giving Tuesday!
NewsPlease consider a donation to the Gwynn Valley Campership Foundation. “As I write to you…

A Leap of Faith
Camper Connection, NewsWe need camp more than ever! As we plan, prepare, work on changes, and dream about Gwynn Valley…

New beginnings for our director, Maggie
NewsDear Gwynn Valley Families, We hope all of you are healthy and well as we move through these challenging…

Joyful surprises at Family Camp 2020
COVID-19 Communication, Family Camp, News
Dear Gwynn Valley Campers, Parents, and Friends,
2020 was the first summer in Gwynn Valley’s 85 years…

Climb to new heights!
Camper Connection, News
When you think about getting outside of your comfort zone at camp, climbing is often the first thing people think…

Mountain Biking is good for the body and soul!
Camper Connection, News
As we settle into new school routines (and navigate all the challenges that come with school in the midst of a…

A Virtual Visit to the Farm at Gwynn Valley
Camper Connection, News
We hope you are finding ways to enjoy your summer. We really miss all of our campers and we know you miss us too.…

Registration is Open for Gwynn Valley Family Camp 2020!
Family Camp, News
We are excited to offer a new way to experience the magic and wonder of Gwynn Valley Camp as a family! Although…

Somewhere South
Camper Connection, News
At Gwynn Valley we LOVE celebrating local agriculture and honoring food cultures both locally and from our international…

Happy Earth Day
Camper Connection, News
Happy Earth Day from GV! Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, celebrated April 22, 1970. Spending…

Tajar Folly/April Fool's
Camper Connection, News
Those of us who live at Gwynn Valley all year awoke to quite the silly sight at camp this morning. We found…

Mary Gwynn: Female Leader, Visionary, and Pioneer
News
In honor of Women’s history month, we want to share an article about our fearless leader, Miss Mary Gwynn, who…

Lessons Learned from the 2020 American Camp Association National Conference
News
At camp we always want to encourage children to try new things. Whether it’s eating a hand-picked veggie…

A Connection to Camp
News
Although it is early February, we've had some beautiful spring weather here at camp with temperatures in the 60s,…

Millwheel News 2019
Millwheel News, News, Staff Updates
There are so many exciting things happening at Gwynn Valley these days! In this issue of the Gwynn Valley Newsletter,…

A Full Last Day of E!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents & Friends,
Another day has ended here at GV and we’re about to end our
E Session and summer…

Free to be you and me
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear GV families and friends,
The blue skies were totally uninterrupted today at Gwynn Valley, which…

Mountainside has returned!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Hello, families and friends!
Guess what! There’s a guest author for today’s Gwynn Valley news! Allow me…

What a DAY!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents & Friends,
It’s been an incredibly beautiful day in the mountains. I was not at camp…

Celebrating sunshine and friends from afar!
News, Summer Daily Blog
God aften Gwynn Valley families and friends!
Every Tuesday throughout the summer, campers and staff celebrate…

First Full Day of E
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
Today was the first full day of E session and what a day it has been! We…

Sunshine in the Smiles of Our Campers
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
We hope you all have reached your homes or the place you are staying for…

A Perfect Final Day of D!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a wonderful final day of camp! We started the morning with our very last…

Festive Days and a Little Haze!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents & Friends,
My guess is some of you watch our weather here on most days. We had threatening…

An Amazing Costa Rica, Argentina, and Mexico Day!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Hola Familias y amigos,
Today was international day at camp and we were fortunate enough to learn about…

Time Flies When You're Having Fun at Camp
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
It’s hard to believe we are halfway through D session. Time has really…

A Truly Magical Special Day
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Families, and Friends,
Today was Special Day at camp, and the last one of the summer. For Special…

A Great Day to be a Camper!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Every day is a great day at Gwynn Valley, and today was no exception. We started…

A perfect day at GV for all!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a wonderful day at Gwynn Valley! Today was filled with adventure and…

A magical GV day wraps up with Twilight Play
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
I'm not sure how your day was back home, but here at camp... Today was practically…

Another Perfect Day at Gwynn Valley
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
Our morning started out very cool with temps hovering around the mid 50’s. Everyone…

A Magical UK Day!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a day! Today was International day at camp and we spent it learning…

The First Full Day of D
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
Today was the first full day of D session, and what a full day it was. Campers…

A Perfect Opening of D Session!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Today was our opening day of D and what an incredible day it was! Skies were blue…

Sunny days and sad goodbyes!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
It’s hard to believe that we are already at the closing night of C session!…

Making Memories!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents & Friends,
We just finished our Tajar Ball celebration and the skies cleared just before the…

Twilight Play, Adventures, and More!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
We have enjoyed another great day at camp! Campers worked hard on their final…

A Farm Filled Day
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and friends,
Each day is important and fun at Gwynn Valley but today really seemed to…

Moon Landing Special Day!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Today was another SPECIAL day here at Gwynn Valley. Each Special Day has…

A Great Day at Camp!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a great day we had here at Gwynn Valley! With plenty of activities,…

A Wonderful Day for the Books
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Families, and Friends,
It’s been another fun filled day at camp. Our campers started the day…

New Zealand and Spain International Day!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,Kia Ora and Hola! Today was International Day at Gwynn Valley and we were able to learn…

C-2 Opening as C Dances On!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
It’s been a great day to open our C-2 Session and thanks for
bringing your children…

C-1 Closing...C Session, MS2, RS2 and YL2 march on!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents & Friends of C-1 Campers,
C-1 Closing
Thank you for a great ending to our C-1 Session today!…

The Last Full Day of C1
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families, Friends, and Loved Ones,
It’s a wrap on another day here at Gwynn Valley, and what a…

A World Cup Special Day
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a special day we had at Gwynn Valley! Today was Special Day here at camp,…

Another Gorgeous Day at Gwynn Valley
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Families, and Friends,
It’s been another gorgeous day for the books! The sun was out all…

The Layers of Friendship!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
It’s hard to top July 4th at camp but darn if we
didn’t do it today. …

A Fantastic Fourth of July!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Friends and Families,
Happy 4th of July! What an incredible day we had celebrating Independence…

Twilight Play, Adventures, and an Inspection!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends, Another great day has passed at Gwynn Valley and what a full and exciting…

A Great Day at GV!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Every day at Gwynn Valley feels like the best day, and today was certainly…

A Fun Filled First Full Day of C and C1
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
What an amazing first day of our C and C1 session. We had a great opening…

A Great Opening Day! C Session 2019
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a wonderful day we had at camp! Today was our opening of C and C1, MS2,…

B Session Closing Day 2019
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families & Friends,
Thank you for a great ending to our B Session today! We’ve had a wonderful time…

The Perfect End to an Amazing Session
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents, Family, and Friends,
The final night of B session is here at Gwynn Valley. It has been an…

A Great Day Shared on Two Wheels!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
Tajar Ball has just finished on this beautiful Wednesday night and a few of the older…

A Fantastic International Day!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a wonderful day we had at camp! Every Tuesday we have an International…

Adventures at GV, away from camp, and on the stage!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents & Friends,
Somehow I find myself settling into the peace and quiet of another cool mountain…

We're all superheroes here at GV!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Today was an incredibly special day at Gwynn Valley… it was our very first Special…

Another Beautiful Day at Gwynn Valley
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and family,
It was another beautiful day at Gwynn Valley. Everyday is filled with the joy of…

A Fantastic Summer Solstice!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Another wonderful day has passed here at Camp Gwynn Valley! Today is the Summer…

Gorgeous day at GV for an ACA Accreditation Visit!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Today was another perfect Gwynn Valley day! It was one of those mid-session days when everything feels ‘in the…

The FUN Never Stops and There's More!
News, Summer Daily Blog
How do you spell fun at camp? All capitals, right! FUN! I see it everywhere I look and it’s like waves…

What a Way to Celebrate Australia
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Families,
What an amazing day! We had our first International Day here at camp and it was…

Enjoying the Natural Wonders of Camp! B Session 2019
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
What a wonderful day here at Camp Gwynn Valley! Our first full day of B session…

B Session Opening Day 2019 - A Fun Filled Day!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
Today was a wonderful day at camp! With the opening of B, the sending off of Riverside…

Adventures Home and Some Just Starting!
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Campers and Friends,
For those of you that have campers here from Mountainside, Riverside,
Young…

Friendship Campfire and Closing of A
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
After another action-packed day at Gwynn Valley, camp is quiet again. We started…

Sunshine and Smiles - A Session 2019
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
After several rain showers the last few days, a warm sunny day was greatly appreciated…

Another Great Day
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Family and Friends,
Another great day has passed at Gwynn Valley. Each day brings more fun and excitement…

The Simple Joys of Camp
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Families and Friends,
As our first full day of A session comes to an end, I’m reflecting on the day…

Opening Day Session A - 2019
News, Summer Daily Blog
Dear Parents and Friends,
We hope you are safe and dry back in your home or maybe on the way to your next destination. …

A Stepping Stone to Amazing Things
News, Staff UpdatesBeyond the Summer: Gwynn Valley Staff Updates is a series of blog posts to help share the stories of our amazing…

Growing Up at Gwynn Valley
News, Staff UpdatesBeyond the Summer: Gwynn Valley Staff Updates is a series of blog posts to help share the stories of our amazing…

The Newest Member of the Year Round Team
New at Camp, News
Greetings to our extended GV family and friends,
2019 has arrived and we are so excited to have summer…

Wishing Everyone Holiday Cheer
NewsThe Holiday Season always provides a time to look back on the previous year. Memories recalled and gathering together…

From the Ground to Our Table - DELICIOUS
NewsEvery summer at Gwynn Valley we serve hundreds of campers and staff with food from our self-sustaining farm, and…

Mountainside is Bigger and Better than Ever: We’re adding a NEW ADVENTURE!
New at Camp, NewsHello, Gwynn Valley Community! This is Kevin MacDonald, new assistant director at GV. I’m looking forward to…

2017 Session Highlight Video's Are Here!
NewsDear Campers, Parents and Friends,
We hope you are well and having a good start to the New Year! Camp is right…

Happy New Year! 2018 Brings Change and Growth With the Arrival of Our New Assistant Director!
NewsOne of the great things about ringing in the New Year is a renewed sense of purpose, an opportunity to set goals,…

What's Important About a Camp Experience!
NewsDear Parents & Friends,
As I write, leaves are falling and the beauty of camp captivates my attention pulling…

Eclipse at Gwynn Valley Was Spectacular!
NewsParents and friends,
The recent solar eclipse at GV was spectacular. We hosted several groups of friends and…

Campers: Looking Forward to Your Arrival!
NewsOur first day of camp is just a few days away and boy are we getting excited to welcome you to Gwynn Valley for…

Remembering Betty Gwynn Boyd
NewsBetty Gwynn Boyd, 85, of Winter Park, FL, formerly of Black Mountain and Brevard, NC, died peacefully in her sleep…

How to Deal with Pre-Camp Jitters: Anxiety & Excitement as Two Sides of the Same Coin
News, Preparing for Camp
Feeling anxious? Instead of trying to calm down, try renaming the feeling as excitement. These two emotions…

CAMP IS POWERFUL! VIDEO UPDATE ON BUILDING PROGRESS!
News
Dear Campers, Parents and Friends,
For centuries, nature has been a source of healing and inspiration. Now, studies…

Summer Camp and Children's Mental Health
News
Dear Parents and Friends,
On Friday I will be attending a workshop on Mental Health for Camp Leaders. The North…

Change and Transition Starting the Year Off!
News
Dear Campers, Parents and Friends,
Happy New Year to all of our Gwynn Valley families and friends! It seems that…

Happy Holidays from Gwynn Valley!
New at Camp, NewsDear Campers, Parents and Friends,
As we all know, blessings come in so many different ways. As families and…

Give Thanks and Get Outdoors!
News
Dear Campers, Parents, and Friends,
One of my favorite times of the year is approaching this week- Thanksgiving…

The Spirit of Camp and Election Day!
News
Dear Parents, Campers and Friends,
We are winding down from probably the most beautiful time of the year…

Exciting Times Here in the Valley!
New at Camp, NewsDear Gwynn Valley Friends,
These are exciting times here in the Valley. Registration has opened for our 2017…

Lets Not Stereotype Girls... We All Get Scared!
News
Dear Parents and Friends,
Recently I was sent a New York Times article by one of our camp parents entitled “Why…

Happy Presidents' Day!
News
Dear Parents and Friends,
Happy Presidents’ Day and hope all is well where you are. In my last news update…

Making Camp Better!
News
Dear Parents and Friends,
Tomorrow Feb. 9th, several of us on our leadership team head out to the American Camp…

Nature and Camp - The Right Medicine!
News
I was probably in high school or college when I realized that I had ADD. Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s we…

GV Campers at Cyclo-cross Nationals!
News
We sometimes say that “camp is a human powered event”. I see that every day in the summer, as our campers…

Happy New Year!
NewsCampers, Parents and Friends,
Here's hoping you and your family have a wonderful beginning to the New Year, 2016.…

Unscheduled Free Time - A Great Gift to Give a Child!
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As the holidays roll into town in the next few days, I’ve seen the need for the scheduled to be unscheduled…

Inclusive Sports at GV - I Like It!
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I just read a short blog about Inclusive Sports on the American Camp Association’s website and thought of our…

Grant Sails Into Wilmington!
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Dear GV Families and Friends,
I was in Wilmington, NC last night for a show hosted by the Jean and Connor Keller…

New "You Rock Supercamper Video" and More!
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Dear Parents, Campers and Friends,
Greetings from camp and hope all is well out there in homeland. Downtown…

New Gwynn Valley Video!
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Dear Camper Families & Friends,
Greetings from Gwynn Valley! Fall is nipping at our heels, and the cool…

Star Staff and How They Supervise!
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Alright, this is going a bit far. I just read an article about a dad that keeps an eye on his daughter with…

Through the Eyes of a Camper
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My own personal view of camp is important, but in the big scheme of things, camp is all about the children. I…

Camp Is Just Around the Corner and the Outcomes Are Many!
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Say “foget about it”, in your best Tony Soprano accent and put all that snow, sleet and cold temps behind…

Good Camp Counseling is Good Parenting!
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Most of you may be wondering what to expect of your camper’s counselors. It’s an important question as we…

It's Camp, It's Real, It's Fun and It's Growth!
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As I prepare for a promotion trip in the later part of this month, technology comes to mind. Years ago on one…

Happy Holidays and New "You Rock" Video!
NewsHappy Holidays Everyone,
We hope your holiday preparations are going well and you and your family are looking…

Re-Wilding Your Child!
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We just completed a great summer here at Gwynn Valley. This was all made possible by the great staff that…

See You Soon!
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Camp is right around the corner and what a summer we have in store. As I write many of our staff are here and…

5 “Dangerous” Things Parents Should Do to Their Children - Dr. Jim Taylor
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Interesting article from Dr. Taylor and most of these things we've incorporated into our program here at camp. …

Camp Shows in Your Area Are Coming Soon!
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PARENTS AND CAMPERS!!! Check our website travel page for upcoming shows all across the Gwynn Valley map. We’ve…

Kids Mountain Bike Race at Gwynn Valley 9/7/13
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GWYNN VALLEY MOUNTAIN BIKING CAMPERS AND PARENTS - JOIN US SEPT. 7TH!
Don't miss the 2013 CYMBL Race here at Gwynn…

CAMP TIPS FOR PARENTS
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As we get closer to our camp season it’s important to follow these suggestions as you begin to make a decision…

Now accepting On-line Payments!
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We are so excited to be able to offer the convenience of making payments on-line! Go to our Applications and…

Day Camp Applications coming soon!
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For those of you who are eager to get your child or grandchild into Day Camp, we have a special surprise this…

Welcome Maggie Curme!
New at Camp, NewsGwynn Valley is excited to welcome Maggie Curme as our new Assistant Director of Older Programs. Maggie comes…

New Arrival, Recycling and Happy Holidays!
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Campers, Parents and Friends,
Last week we had a new arrival at the stable; a new horse named Frost. He came…

New Video and More!
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Camp's new video has been with us on the road for several weeks but we've just uploaded it to our website. If…

CYMBL Race at Gwynn Valley
NewsDear Parents & Friends,
Gwynn Valley just hosted the first race in a series for CYMBL (Carolina Youth Mountain…

CYMBL Race Tomorrow At Gwynn Valley
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Dear Parents & Friends,Gwynn Valley is hosting the first event of the CYMBL races series tomorrow, Aug. 18th,…

Latest Video From Session E!
News, Summer Daily BlogParents & Friends,
Here is our last installment of video from Session E. You will see scenes from Main Camp…

New Video Up for Session E!
News, Summer Daily BlogDear Parents & Friends,
We have some video footage up from the past several days! Click on this link …

Picture Uploads :(
News, Summer Daily BlogDear Parents & Friends,
We're having some difficulties uploading photos and some of yesterdays photos are…

More Session D Video
News, Summer Daily BlogParents & Friends,
Thought you might like to see some footage from D. Hopefully E will follow in the days…

Video Update from D Session!
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D Session Creeks, UK Day, Fishing, Farm and More from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.
Parents & Friends,
Check…

Main Camp Kayakers, C, C-2
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Main Camp Kayakers Green C, C-2 2012 from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.

Video - Riverside and More!
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Riverside and Main Camp Arborist Climbing from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.
Here's a snipet of some video from…

Climbing, Kayaking, and Ropes Course
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climbing, kayaks, ropes course, gv rescue C C-1 2012 from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.

Biking, Swing and Pool, B Session
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Biking. Swing, and Pool B Session from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.

Riverside 1 Paddling!
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RS-1 Paddlingmusic from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.

Climbing at the Wall - June 19th
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Wall Climbing B Session from Gwynn Valley on Vimeo.

A Session Kayaking Trip
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We were paddling the Upper French Broad that comes out of the Pisgah National Forest. The West, North and East…

Leaving Your Parents for Camp!
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Dear Parents, Campers & Friends,
Here's a recent article by Bob Ditter, who is a widely recognized consultant…

Thank You Georgia and More!
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Dear Parents, Campers and Friends,
As the temperature hovers close to 60 today, I’m reminded of the last couple…

Happy New Year!
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Countdown to Camp!We are so excited because there are only 160 days until camp begins! The new year brings a…

HOLIDAY GREETINGS!
NewsDear Campers, Parents & Friends,
Even though it’s a fairly warm day here at camp, true winter has been…

A home show presentation near you..
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Gwynn Valley Camp is on the road! Our camp shows are hosted by camper families and are for returning campers,…

E Session Day 5 Mountainside Paddling Video
News, Summer Daily BlogDear Parents & Friends,
Here's a short clip from our day with Mountainside Paddlers yesterday. Enjoy!…

Video from D Session - Kayakers
News, Summer Daily BlogMain Camp Kayakers D Session
This is video taken on Wed. Aug. 5th of D Session Main Camp Kayakers on the Green…

B Session Mountain Biking Video
News, Summer Daily BlogB Session Mountain Biking
Click above ^ to view link.
Sorry to get this up late but here it is.

Friendship at Camp!
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Making new friends at camp is one of those bonus aspects found under “the benefits of camp”. Some friendships…

When is my child ready for summer camp?
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Every parent wants their child’s first stay away from home to be successful and a good first summer camp experience…

Popcorn!
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Our road trips to promote camp are coming to an end over the next couple of weeks. I’ve seen a lot of new…

Paving the Way!
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There is that great adage that says, “those who precede us”. Well in this case it’s a big brother. …


Season's Best and Happy New Year!
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It’s just a few days before our Holiday weekend here at camp. The grass is the field looking out from my office…

Happy Thanksgiving and Forward!
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We hope everyone is doing well and had a good Thanksgiving Holiday. We're headed toward the next big part of…

Changing Seasons!
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As leaves begin to fall and our mountain weather changes for the arriving season, my thoughts turn to the…

2010 - A GREAT SUMMER!
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Thanks for coming to camp campers and thank you parents, for sharing your children this summer. We had…

The End of a Fabulous Season at GV!
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Dear Parents & Friends,
Camp is way too quiet. All the campers have gone and most of our staff have said…

Tajar Times June 13th, A Session
News, Summer Daily BlogThought you all might like to see a copy of the Tajar Times for Sunday!
to view click on pages below
Page…

Millwheel News, Spring Edition
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In accord with our ongoing efforts to reduce waste, we are posting the latest edition of our camp newsletter here…

75th Reunion Invitations in the Mail
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We're continuing to plan for our big reunion, celebrating 75 years of Gwynn Valley. The reunion will be held…

Camp Has a New Addition - 4 legged variety!
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There's a new addition to Gwynn Valley in form of a 4 legged friend. Her name is Sophie and she'll be here this…

Happy New Year!
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It’s another very cold day here at camp but compared to other parts of the nation we might even be having a…

Snow at Gwynn Valley!
News“Season’s Best”
We got our first snow fall this past Friday Dec. 18th. Here at camp we got a little over…

2009 Millwheel News
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We have just mailed our camp newsletter, the Millwheel News. If you would like to receive one via mail…

Water, Smiles and Paddlers
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Water has been falling from the sky since mid September and it feels like it’s a tropical rain forest here…

New Video and Transitioning into Fall
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Fall is officially here in our western North Carolina mountains. I’m never glad to see summer pass because…

Staff Renewal and Development
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On Monday, Tues. and Wed. of this week four of us attended the Southeast American Camping Assoc. Conference…

Hamish's Visit
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For those of you that were here this summer when the piglets were born, you may remember that Hamish the pig was…

Only 355 Days Until Camp!
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Dear Parents & Friends,
Anne, the kids and I just returned Monday from a relaxing week at the beach and…

Video from E Session
News, Summer Daily BlogVideo of E Session Farm. We've had a great summer and hope to see you all next year, our 75th year here at Gwynn…

Kayak/Canoe and Biking C Session, 09
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This is footage taken of Main Camp at the end of C Session. Two different groups went out that day. Bikers…

United Kingdom International Day 7/21/09 C Session, 09
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Our UK staff prepared a fun-filled day with skits, songs, and activities galore! Every Tuesday is international…

Raines Cove Vespers Song
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Raines Coves boys wrote a song for Vespers last night. Hope you enjoy!

Paddling & Biking Video
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Parents & Friends,
This is video taken two days ago on the French Broad and also at Dupont…

Camp Starts on Friday June 12th!
NewsOur first day of camp is two days away. If you are a new camper family we welcome you. If you are a returning…

Staff Arriving and We're Rolling
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Everywhere you look staff are working and getting ready for the coming summer. We've had a core group…

Counting the Days and Because of Camp!
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As I was coming to work this morning I heard an old song that probably none of you campers have ever heard or…

Hurray for May!
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Can you believe it's May already. As I walked through camp and up to the dining room this morning, I realized…

New Website and More!
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Welcome to Gwynn Valley's new and improved website. I hope you'll find that it really speaks to our reputation…

Green in More Than Name Only
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Every magazine under the sun has published a "Green" issue. Let's hope that all those magazines are getting recycled.…

Promotional Shows & Travel Schedule
NewsThe 2008 and 2009 Promotional Shows & Travel Schedule are now online. Come out and join us at one of our shows…

Fall at Gwynn Valley
NewsDear Friends,
It is truly fall here in our mountains. We had a wonderful 2008 season at Gwynn Valley and are busy…

Christmas in the Valley
NewsSeasons Greetings and Happy New Year!
As we get farther into this festive season and approach the beginning of…

After the Summer
NewsBy now many of you have started back to school and are into your routine at home. We miss the sounds of your laughter…

Winter Greetings
NewsHope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and is enjoying the beginning to the new year. This is travel time…