Camp News

E Session radiates such presence, excitement, and fresh energy that it's difficult to imagine its conclusion just…

Bittersweet feelings fill the air as our wonderful D Session and Starter Camp comes to a close. On the final evening…

I say this every year, but I truly can not believe our final three weeks are upon us. We had our third and final…

We were elated to welcome our C2 campers this week as the fun of C Session continues! The fun kicked off with some…

Summer camp, by design, fuels boisterous and happy energy in children.  In only one day, the quiet mornings of…

We have had quite the exciting weekend at Gwynn Valley! An air of magic always looms here, but with Main Camp,…

June 6th is a day that has loomed large on the calendars of our Year-Round Team and seasonal staff for the past…

I feel so fortunate to work with such a talented, creative, bright, and mission-driven Director Team. I am constantly…

In this year's Millwheel News, we reflect on a wonderful milestone—our 90th summer of adventure, growth, and…

Our 90th Reunion Celebration this August was the most magical and memorable way to end a summer at Gwynn Valley…

While the calendar may be inching toward August’s end, the energy here at Gwynn Valley says otherwise—summer…

As D Session, MS3, RS3, and YL3 rolls on, Camp is buzzing with energy. Campers are busy making friends, trying…

This summer, the Cashiers Historical Society opened an exhibit on the history of summer camps in Western North…

At first glance, it may seem counterintuitive, but some of the most peaceful moments in life can come from the…

As the sun sets on another unforgettable session at Gwynn Valley, we’re filled with gratitude and  many incredible…

The drive through Brevard is quiet and peaceful, but butterflies flutter in first-time campers’ bellies as the…

Camp is officially underway, and it’s nothing short of magical. All around, you can feel the energy—laughter…

Dear 7 Year Old Mary Kathryn, You’re about to enter a world full of wonder, growth and opportunity that will…

One thing I love most about summer is the whimsy, creativity and fun the campers bring with them to Gwynn Valley.…

We are thrilled to be announcing 2 new but familiar faces to our Year Round team at Gwynn Valley Camp: Andy Dial…

The cabins have been sealed shut, the program areas packed away and a loud silence fills the air at Gwynn Valley;…

It’s hard to believe we’ve had our last Opening Day of this summer here at Gwynn Valley. It seems like only…

During my time as Assistant Director of Older Programs, working with our Young Leaders for the first time has been…

Barbara’s office is right in the middle of our overall camp office, known as the Gatehouse.  It’s a good location…

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

As summer of 2023 comes to a close and we reflect on another stellar summer here at Gwynn Valley, we feel…

What a great opening today with lots of new first time campers and many returning to Session E.  As I write children…

We have had a great start to our last three weeks of camp with lots of sunshine, blue skies,cool evenings and warm…

Great start to our C-2 / C Session yesterday.  The weather was perfect, good for traveling and dropping off C-2…

Wow -  the fun never stops here.  Yesterday was an unbelievable day as we celebrated the 4th at camp.  It was…

Yesterday, we were still a little damp here at camp, but spirits were sunny.  I must admit that we’re all very…

We’re in our second full day of Session A and we couldn’t ask for better weather and a great start to our summer.…

Greetings from Gwynn Valley! We’re excited to announce two new faces joining our Director Team for this summer,…

The New Year and January bring about resolutions, self reflection, and a little bit of dismay as we put away the…

Camp has always been a place for our campers to grow. Away from the comfortability of home our campers cultivate…

What a great start  to our last week of camp for our new campers who arrived yesterday for E session and for our…

As I write, my window captures our mountain’s silhouette of 5000 and 6000’ peaks, darkened by the vanishing…

We welcomed our new campers for C-2 today and got off to a rousing start to begin that session. For those of you…

Our first full day at camp was pretty darn good.  We had a wee bit of rain just during lunch and it was over before…

Opening Day for B Session was the best. Thank you for dropping off many returning campers as well as new campers…

What a wonderful opening to camp we have had with lots of sunshine, cool weather, fun, and friendships being formed.…

A day at camp is packed. Packed with activities, with friends, and with memories in the making. I love walking…

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

We are excited to gear up for another amazing summer here at Gwynn Valley!  We are so grateful that we were…

Great opening for E Session today; thanks so much for giving us a chance to host all the wonderful children who…

We’ve had beautiful and warm weather today with lots of blue skies and sunshine. The lakefront, pool, and hiking…

I hope you’ve all safely arrived either home or to your destination.  Opening day was great with cool nice weather…

Though the threat of thunderstorms loomed over our valley all day, activities went on all day without a hitch across…

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

What a wonderful opening day with only one small shower early this morning and then lots of sunshine and smiles.…

The weather has been beautiful this week with crisp, cool mornings, warm afternoons, and lots of blue sky. They…

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

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

May the Road Rise to Meet You… On December 20th, Susie Woodall, a friend, confidante and shining light for so…

Welcoming a New Year As we say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021, we are all hoping for a healthier and…

Dear Gwynn Valley Families, We hope all of you are healthy and well as we move through these challenging…

As we settle into new school routines (and navigate all the challenges that come with school in the midst of a…

At Gwynn Valley we LOVE celebrating local agriculture and honoring food cultures both locally and from our international…

In honor of Women’s history month, we want to share an article about our fearless leader, Miss Mary Gwynn, who…

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

Hello, families and friends! Guess what! There’s a guest author for today’s Gwynn Valley news! Allow me…

Dear Parents, Family, and Friends, Today was the first full day of E session and what a day it has been! We…

Dear Parents & Friends, My guess is some of you watch our weather here on most days.  We had threatening…

Dear Parents, Families, and Friends, Today was Special Day at camp, and the last one of the summer. For Special…

Dear Parents and Friends, I'm not sure how your day was back home, but here at camp... Today was practically…

Dear Parents, Family, and Friends, Today was the first full day of D session, and what a full day it was. Campers…

Dear Families and Friends, ​ Today was another SPECIAL day here at Gwynn Valley. Each Special Day has…

Dear Families and Friends,Kia Ora and Hola! Today was International Day at Gwynn Valley and we were able to learn…

Dear Families, Friends, and Loved Ones, It’s a wrap on another day here at Gwynn Valley, and what a…

Dear Families and Friends,  Every day at Gwynn Valley feels like the best day, and today was certainly…

Dear Families & Friends, Thank you for a great ending to our B Session today! We’ve had a wonderful time…

Dear Families and Friends,  What a wonderful day we had at camp! Every Tuesday we have an International…

Dear Parents and family, It was another beautiful day at Gwynn Valley. Everyday is filled with the joy of…

How do you spell fun at camp?  All capitals, right! FUN! I see it everywhere I look and it’s like waves…

Dear Families and Friends, Today was a wonderful day at camp! With the opening of B, the sending off of Riverside…

Dear Families and Friends, After several rain showers the last few days, a warm sunny day was greatly appreciated…

Dear Parents and Friends, We hope you are safe and dry back in your home or maybe on the way to your next destination. …