Welcome to our Alumni Spotlight Series! We’re excited to highlight our alumni through the years. If you or someone you know would make a great feature, email Darby at [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you!
We are thrilled to introduce you all to Jack McCallie, a former High Rocks Camper and Staff member! Jack was a camper in 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1973. He was an Assistant Counselor in 1974, and a Counselor Trainee in 1975. Jack then went on to be a Counselor in 1976, 1978, and 1980. Jack currently works as a Physician, practicing Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN. Let’s hear what Jack has to say about his time at High Rocks…
The place and the people!
Too many to recollect but 1974 (50 years ago) was the penultimate summer for an almost 17 year old with early responsibility, lots of hikes and paddle trips and personal growth.
Be happy….some day you’ll treasure the memories.
It has helped me to be an individual in a time of growing up where that was important. It’s helped develop my love for and comfort in the great outdoors which I enjoy still (and raised a family to enjoy). Camping in an old Airstream is more comfortable than a turned up canoe on the banks of the Green River, or under a tarp in the wet Plott Balsams, or under the cedar shakes of Cantrell Creek Lodge…..but it’s all the same peace.
I learned responsibility in trip planning and packing for hikes and canoe trips…as camper and staff. I felt the same pride nearly 50 years later still packing/planning outdoor camping trips for 45 plus family members including reservations, food, gear, and delegation of responsibilities with enough success that they kept coming back year after year!
Not brave, just mature… and confident in my own abilities
Thank you to Jack McCallie for sharing your reflections on your many years as a High Rocks camper and counselor! We greatly appreciate your continued support of Camp High Rocks and our mission.
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