March 20th, 2012
On this first day of SPRING, a beautiful one in Brevard, I am happy to share five more of our fabulous, top notch SUMMER staff! Camp is coming, and I can’t wait!! Riley Crook – We are excited to introduce Riley to the Heavenly World! A freshman at College of Charleston and originally hailing from Read more...
March 13th, 2012
Earlier today we received a picture from a camp family’s vacation. Lelia and Coleman Evans have spent seven summers as Illahee campers and while on vacation, clear across the continent, they ran into former staff members Lacy Cowden and Jamie Pettit walking down the street in LA! Lacy is interning with The Recording Academy (and Read more...
March 7th, 2012
Today’s five by five reveals some familiar faces from our past! We are excited to welcome back to the Heavenly World two return staff members, two former campers back as first time staffers and one brand new to (but familiar with) Illahee! Say hello to today’s five 2012 staff members: Madeleine Thompson: Madeleine is a Read more...
March 4th, 2012
Over the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd, twelve summer leaders gathered at Camp Illahee for Leadership training, planning, and fellowship. The weekend included great food, great ideas, and lots of enthusiasm for Summer 2012, the Best Summer Ever!
February 28th, 2012
Goodness, I need to get caught up! Time is passing so quickly (as it often does this time of year). We are excitedly preparing for the summer attending job fairs, interviewing staff, and spending time at conferences and workshops. It is a busy time but such a fun one. The off-season is a bit like Read more...
February 7th, 2012
Daniela Olivero – We are thrilled to have Daniela join us again this summer after a year away. Last summer, after completing her culinary degree, Daniela toured Italy mastering some wine and beverage courses. Even amidst the glorious Italian backdrop, she found herself dreaming of Illahee and summers at camp. A native of Guatemala, Daniela Read more...
January 31st, 2012
Sullivan Short: Sullivan, a native of Greenville SC and a freshman at Wofford College in Spartanburg will return to Illahee for her 12th summer! She is spending this January term taking a pottery class so you might find her hanging around the firefly this summer! We are excited for Sullivan to return as a senior Read more...
January 27th, 2012
Grace Williams: Thankfully, Grace just couldn’t resist the Cherokee forefathers’ call back to the Heavenly World for a second summer! After jetting back to America from Seville, Spain in May, Grace will hang her hat in North Carolina for the summer. Grace’s finishing up her junior year at Washington & Lee and originally hails from Read more...