I can’t believe it has been three weeks already! There was no rest today as we blasted out the last day of the session with gusto!  What an incredible group of young men.  We played hard, we laughed hard, we cried a little, and we even danced a bit. Your son has made new friends and strengthened old relationships. He is moreRead More »

It’s hard to believe that today was the last full day of activities. It was another wonderful day with cool temperatures in the morning with a wonderful breeze. Many boys were still heading out on trips including tubing, paddling, climbing, mountain biking, and hiking. Tonight is one of my favorite nights with our oldest group of campers.  Zoob and I,Read More »

The clearest blue sky and cool breeze kicked off an amazing Tuesday here at camp. The sun quickly warmed things up, as did a breakfast of french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hashbrown casserole, along with some fruits and cereals to round things out. A mountain biking trip got out early to beat the rush of people to Dupont and wasRead More »

It was another great weather day at High Rocks!  Warm, sunny, with just a touch of breeze all day long!  I enjoy it when the staff help create the vibe around High Rocks. One group this session is trying to spearhead another "them day" here at camp. Several of the guys have come up with a 'Merica Monday theme, completeRead More »

Our Sunday started out beautiful and stayed beautiful all day!  We enjoyed near-perfect temperatures with a wonderful breeze.  It was even a little cool this morning. After a wonderful breakfast of scratch-made cinnamon rolls, we headed down to the lakeside for our morning service.  I lead the group with some discussion on Focus, practice, and learning a new skill pairedRead More »

It sure is nice to have everyone back in camp on Saturday.  After a busy week of trips, there are some boys you have not seen for several days in a row. Most activities were running normally with a few added twists here and there. The weather was the best yet! A nice high-pressure day with lots of sun, breeze,Read More »

I ask the campers all the time “What was your favorite part about today.”  It gives us something to talk about and helps me remember what is important to them.  Well, my favorite part of camp today was that I was able to get out of camp and paddle with a group of canoers today on the Green River! IRead More »

The mornings are becoming routine. I love to head up for my morning meeting after I get myself put together. I always grab a cup of coffee in the dining hall. It’s a fantastic cup of coffee. A friend of mine owns a wonderful little coffee roaster in town. He mixes up a special blend for our staff. It reallyRead More »

It’s hard to believe that we have passed the halfway point already and only have nine days left of camp.. Our second Waikiki Wednesday was quite delightful. I really enjoy the number of Hawaiian-style shirts that spread throughout the High Rocks community. It was the perfect outfit for a hot summer day. It hit a high of 87 today! ThatRead More »

With some record breaking temps all around our area, camp greeted a surprise storm with welcome arms to start the day. The dawn was cloudy with a fresh breeze which paired nicely with a loud-n-proud ringing of the bell to officially begin the morning. For some, the morning had begun even before the 7:45 bell. Our paddler contingent heading toRead More »

06/13/2022 It almost felt like camp was beginning the work week after such a relaxing Sunday.  It was a busy morning with rock climbing, canoeing, and hiking all eating early to get out of camp for an all-day adventure. We jumped right into assembly and activities.  Speaking of adventure, I thought I would share a little information I was usingRead More »

We love Sundays at High Rocks! They are typically a little more chill than the rest of the week.  We wake up a little later, and the morning is at a much slower pace. However, that slower pace does include getting our laundry up to breakfast in the morning.  It doesn’t sound like a huge deal, but getting all ofRead More »

I love Saturdays at High Rocks!  In the 29 summers I have been here, there have always been pancakes on Saturday. It’s just what we do.  Our Chef Nate makes the recipe in one of those giant Hobart floor mixers and always uses real eggs and real buttermilk.  It does make a difference.  It was a wonderful event sided withRead More »

I can’t believe it has almost been a week of camp already! The boys are just starting to get into “camp shape” again. I know we have done our job when the boys in Hillside cabin (the youngest guys) are still asleep on my way up in the morning. Today they were awake, but only because they were just outsideRead More »

It sure felt like a perfect camp day at High Rocks.  A nice high-pressure day with a little breeze and plenty of sunshine!  We had trips in all sorts of directions and the boys are just getting into the groove of the session.  It seems like they have been here for weeks already!  I love when the flow of theRead More »

I love our theme days at camp.  If you didn’t notice, yesterday was tie-dye Tuesday (turns out it was Taco Tuesday as well). Today was Waikiki Wednesday.  We don our favorite Hawaiian-themed shirts.  There were some good examples out there today.  I enjoyed that our Aide cabin (our oldest campers) went "all-in" with the theme day and also brought someRead More »

These cool mornings have been a wonderful moment for me this summer.  While some might cringe at a 50-degree morning, I love the cool mountain air!  Just a moment or two out on the back deck to look over the lake and hear the stillness of camp before the chaos begins.  It’s not quiet.  The wildlife abounds. Most of theRead More »

I enjoyed hearing the first wake-up bell of the session ring this morning.  In recent years it has been immediately followed by an energetic “GOOD MORNING HIGH ROCKS.”  It’s been something of a modern tradition that has caught on over the years.  The most excited person lately has been Nate our Camp Chef and kitchen manager.  He loves to get outRead More »

What a fantastic day! This morning felt like a wonderful homecoming for me! After the “fast food” drop-off and pickup of last year, I really enjoyed getting to spend some time with parents and families today. I missed getting to spend time with you all! I enjoy the whole “nervous-excited” morning followed by meetings of old as well as introductionsRead More »

We are writing today with an exciting announcement for Camp High Rocks and our community. Woody Noland has moved from the role of Associate Director to Camp Director. Along with Don and Elizabeth “Zoob” Gentle, Woody will be a part of our Camp Director team that provides leadership and support to all aspects of camp. Woody has been a fixtureRead More »