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What Makes A Place Feel Like Home?

Friday, Jul 11, 2025

What makes a place feel like home? “It’s a place that’s special.” – Stuart C., Houston, TX “It’s a place you feel like you belong in.” – Mac C., Conco...

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Where the Wind Leads: Lessons from the Sailing Dock

Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

The wind doesn’t always cooperate. Sometimes it’s too strong. Sometimes it disappears completely. But that’s kind of the point. Sailing at camp isn’t ...

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A Time to Connect and Unwind

Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

Evening Embers is a long-standing tradition at Falling Creek. Each night after the lights-out bell rings, the campers and counselors in each cabin gat...

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Living our Values

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025

At Falling Creek, we believe that the values we live by shape who we are and how we grow. This week, we’re taking time to reflect on what really matte...

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Kicking Off July with Jerseys, Games & Camp Traditions

Monday, Jul 7, 2025

Kickstart the Weekend: Saturday Morning Excitement Saturday at camp transformed into SportsCenter Jersey Day, and the excitement was high from breakfa...

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Fourth of July at Camp!

Saturday, Jul 5, 2025

Every day at camp is full of energy—but on the 4th of July, we take it to the next level. Boys showed up to breakfast decked out in red, white, and bl...

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Happy 4th of July!

Friday, Jul 4, 2025

Happy 4th of July from the mountain! We’ve had a packed week here at camp, and today we’re taking a break from regular activities to celebrate togethe...

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Why They Come Back: The Magic of Falling Creek

Thursday, Jul 3, 2025

Every summer, boys pack their trunks, hug their families goodbye, and head to Falling Creek—some for their first year, some for their eleventh. What i...

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Mountains and Men: Annual TOG Trip for the FLINT Program

Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025

Why do we climb mountains? Australian author and rock climber, Greg Child, says “somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answe...

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Stepping In, Sticking With It

Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025

Camp is just getting started. Trunks are stashed under bunks, hiking boots and favorite books tucked nearby. Shelves are full of bug spray, stuffed an...

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Main Camp Has Begun!

Monday, Jun 30, 2025

We’ve been waiting to say this for a long time, but it’s finally here—Opening Day for Main Camp 2025! This morning, we welcomed 313 campers from 25 st...

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Candlelight, Campfire, and a Session to Remember

Friday, Jun 27, 2025

SEE YOU SOON, JUNE CAMPERS! It’s hard to believe pickup day is here—but we’re ready to see you and share your boys’ stories from the past three weeks.

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