Author: Don Gentle

I have enjoyed watching these boys learn and grow, enjoy each other company,  appreciate the differences, and have a blast! Their three weeks at camp have allowed them to forget about their phone, t.v., game console, and even the news.  A little separation from the day-to-day chaos of school, grades, tests, competition, and the past… Continue reading Cabin Night Wish Night

We are definitely in the “norming” part of our group process here at camp. The boys have learned how to work together, accept differences, and even realize that from time to time we all need help. Leaders are not always out in front, sometimes they need to let others earn their wings.  These boys surprise… Continue reading High Rocks Magic

It was off to the races and back in action again this morning with a number of trips out of camp.  In the pictures today, you may notice your son in a new activity.  We have given the opportunity for the boys to pick different activities or stay in the same if they would like. … Continue reading The Best of Times

Another fantastic Sunday here at High Rocks!  After a much-needed sleep-in, the boys worked hard to get their laundry up to the lot before breakfast. We had a great meal, then a little bounce-around time in assembly before service.  Both took place in the gym as the tropical weather moved through.  Zoob led our morning… Continue reading Mud Pit, Upper Senior Challenge, 5-Year BackPacks

I love Saturdays at High Rocks!  We do not typically do any trips, so it is nice to see all of the campers back in camp.  Further, some of the activity areas plan fun events or alternatives to the daily grind during the week.  Today, the big news was in Rocketry! Launch Day was a… Continue reading Launch Day

Life is good on the mountain!  Not only do we enjoy all the wonderful views, cool mornings, a passing shower, and even wonderful sunsets.  Mountain life has many advantages. Especially, life at 3000 feet.  This morning it was a cool 48 degrees.  We got to about 75 degrees today.  While that may seem cool to some… Continue reading Life on the Mountain

It’s hard to believe that we are past the halfway mark of the June Session already. It seems like the boys just arrived.  Life at camp feels in the groove. We have our routines, our systems, and even our schedules.  Wednesdays are one of the weekly theme days around High Rocks.  We ask the boys… Continue reading Less Than Half Left

It sure was fun to see everyone in the Tie-Dye shirts today. The sun certainly helped bring out the color. We had a nice cool breeze for sailing all day long. The entire day was amazing! My favorite part of today was at hiking. They work on all sorts of skills and fun over at… Continue reading Tie-Dye Tuesday

I feel like we are finally hitting our stride. While the feel of High Rocks is the same, there are all sorts of nuances that we had to come up with to have an extraordinary summer camp experience given our current situation.  It’s nice to see the boys figuring out all the dining hall details… Continue reading We Love Mondays

I love Sunday mornings at High Rocks! This morning was a particularly wonderful morning. A cool breeze, sun, and I get to sleep in a little bit later than 6:30 am.  Although, I still woke up early, it felt a little more restful since I did not have to rush off to my morning meeting… Continue reading Sleep-In Sunday

Today’s Pictures  The morning started out delightfully with hundreds of scratch-made pancakes with compliments of bacon, fresh-cut fruit and berries, hash browns off the griddle (just like Waffle House), yogurt, assorted cereals, and of course syrup and honey!  You can’t beat that to start your day.  I stuck with a big bowl of berries topped… Continue reading Pancake Saturday!

Today’s Pictures  I really do enjoy the quiet of the morning here at High Rocks. You see a few staff up early or exercise but for the most part, it is still.   I like to take a few minutes on the porch to view the lake and appreciate the moment. The Pheobe bird was screaming,… Continue reading Here Comes The Weekend!