McCall Dempsey

My name is McCall Manning Dempsey — former camper, counselor, and now camp mom. In 1992, my parents put me on a plane headed to Camp Green Cove, and the rest is history. I fell in love with the people, the place, and the magic that makes Green Cove so special.

From 1992 to 1999, you could find me every summer surrounded by friends who would become lifelong family. Even now, my Green Cove girls still gather each year to reunite, retell camp stories, laugh until we cry, and catch up on life. We have walked through every season together — from campers in the early 1990s to moms now dropping our own daughters off to experience the same magic we did.

I later spent two summers on staff as a sailing counselor before my parents forced me to get “a real job.” Joke’s on them, because now I finally have my dream job: writing to you each week to share the happenings around camp and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the joy, growth, and adventure your daughter is experiencing every day.

Camp Green Cove helped shape the person — and mother — I am today. The gift of camp reaches far beyond the swim docks and activity areas. It builds confidence, character, independence, resilience, and friendships that last a lifetime. If at any time you have questions or need anything, the camp staff is always here to help — and so am I. You can reach me anytime at greencovecommunications@gmail.com.