Rainbow Gift!

After a short hiatus on the blog, it’s nice to be back writing about the day. We’ve mentioned this before, but the chance to sit down and reflect can be a rare occurence around here and writing about the highlights helps me think through the day’s happenings with intention. The last few days have “filled … Continued

Adventure Trips and Lifelong Learning

Tonight we have another guest blogger: Our very own Lee Timmons. Lee was a camper at Illahee and now runs our adventure program alongside her husband Jono. Apologies for getting the blog up the morning after rather than last night. We had an awesome time dancing with Falling Creek and it was a late night, … Continued

Taking in Our Surroundings

I remember last summer one of my favorite emails I got was from a dad from Atlanta writing in to “please remind my daughter to look up at the starry night sky while she is at camp”. Growing up in the bustling metropolis Atlanta, there aren’t always opportunities to see the night sky. Not only … Continued

The Child is In Me Still

We started today with one of my favorite camp traditions started by Laurie and Gordon: Counselor Bible Study in Pinecrest. Nearly 40 counselors piled into our living room at 6:45 am for fresh coffee, hot cinnamon rolls, and fellowship. We pride ourselves at Illahee in having the best counselors. I know we have the best … Continued