Setting the Standard
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026
Yesterday was a big day at camp, one we’ve been preparing five years for! Despite the importance of the event though, it was likely one that campers d...
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Learning to Notice
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026
This week’s theme at Falling Creek is Awe. Throughout the week, campers and counselors are exploring what it means to be struck by wonder and captivat...
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In Awe of Sunday
Monday, Jun 22, 2026
After a week spent racing from activity to activity, Sunday gives camp a chance to exhale. The morning moves a little slower. Campers sleep in, clean ...
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Pharr Wars & Illahee Dance
Sunday, Jun 21, 2026
There was a disturbance in the Force at Falling Creek on Saturday. As part of this year’s themed day, campers and counselors traded their usual camp a...
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Servants Heart: Live by the Code
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026
One of the values found in The Code is Servant’s Heart. Around camp, Servant’s Heart is defined by four simple ideas: Follow the Golden Rule Treat ev...
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Warrior Spirit-Live by the Code
Friday, Jun 19, 2026
At Falling Creek, we talk a lot about The Code. It’s made up of four values: Positive Attitude, Warrior Spirit, Moral Compass, and Servant’s Heart - a...
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Positive Attitude: Live by the Code
Thursday, Jun 18, 2026
At Falling Creek, we talk a lot about The Code. It’s made up of four values: Positive Attitude, Warrior Spirit, Moral Compass, and Servant’s Heart - a...
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Present On Purpose
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026
“Present on purpose.” Months ago, during summer preparation, these three words were chosen to be the guiding theme for this summer. As Staff Director,...
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The Small Things Matter
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026
At Falling Creek, each week of the summer has a theme. This week, campers will spend time thinking about humility. Humility can be a tricky word. Some...
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What Are Weekends Like at Camp?
Monday, Jun 15, 2026
The first clue that Sunday had arrived came before breakfast. Boxes of donuts began appearing on cabin porches as campers enjoyed one of the few morni...
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Camp Invasion
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
Weekends at Falling Creek feel a little different. Throughout the week, campers head out on adventures across Western North Carolina. Some are paddlin...
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No Phones, No Problems
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
One of the things that stands out around camp is how quickly boys find something to care about. Not because anyone tells them to. Because they want to.
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