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Camp is almost here!

We had a splendid time celebrating 50 days until Greenwood Trails and now, it’s time to start mentally preparing your camper for their time at camp. Chris Thurber wrote this great article for first time camper parents. Preventable Suffering Turner, … Continue reading

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Happy Greenwood Trails Day!

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, as we celebrate the coolest summer camp around: Session A 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fep9PfiNW7c&feature=fvwrel Session B 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arAB_l404e0 Session C 2011 http://www.youtube.c

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Greenwood Trails is now on Pinterest!!

Lil Riccy has been busy pinning his favorite things to his new Pinterest boards! His boards are filled with everything summer camp from things to pack, arts and crafts ideas, gnome pictures, camp food, tents, and everything in between! Follow … Continue reading

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Summer Just Got Even Better at Greenwood Trails!

Let’s face it- Greenwood Trails is an awesome place to be!  2012 is going to be an amazing summer and we’re really excited to announce our newest activity to camp- Go Karts! Yes, Lil Riccy has tested the Go Karts … Continue reading

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Greenwood Trails Celebrates Pay It Forward Day!

Greenwood Trails is different than other camps- the facility is huge and beautiful, the sense of community is amazing, our counselors are top notch, our activities are awesome… but one thing that is really different about our camp is our … Continue reading

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What Not to Pack

There are lots of things to remember when packing for camp. Greenwood Trails campers pack flashlights, green and white clothing, a walking stick, a rain coat, toiletries and so many other things. But, one thing that we ask that you … Continue reading

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The Lake’s New Addition!

Greenwood Trails is excited to announce a new addition to our lake this summer: a rope swing! At camp, we’re always looking for new ways for kids to have fun and we’re so excited that this is one way we’ll … Continue reading

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GWT’s favorite Holiday

Mark your calendars! May 11 is right around the corner! And you know what that means?! Yes- you guessed it! 50 days til camp!! Here are some great ideas to celebrating the best holiday ever: Dress as a gnome Show … Continue reading

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Friends and Camp go Hand in Hand!

A camp professional from the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey, posted a great article about why summer camp fosters such meaningful friendships.  Here is an excerpt: Summer camp has always been a place where strong friend

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Because of Camp, the possibilities are endless

http://www.campparents.org/newsletter/0905/article1   Because of Camp. . .® The possibilities are endless By Marcia Ellett For almost 150 years the camp community has had a secret. Not a well-kept secret, mind you, because you can see

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