Tie-Dye Tuesday This second Tuesday of the session began with a nice morning coolness and some wisps of fog laying low in the valleys of camp. It is one of my favorite ways to begin a day with all the potential of camp waiting for that bell to kick into gear. The quiet in the early morning is also striking,Read More »

Challenge is a Good Thing 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 or overnight adventure. We jumped right into assembly and activities as we went back into our normal routine. Read More »

Welcome June Mini Campers! 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,Read More »

Saturdays Rock I love Saturdays at High Rocks!  In the 30 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 eventRead More »

Far-Reaching Friday While it is hard to believe that we are heading into our first weekend already, our first Friday it was! And yet another gorgeous day in the mountains to boot.The morning routine was smooth with the guys knowing what to do and things becoming more muscle memory now. Which is good as they looked a bit more tiredRead More »

Jersday Thursday As I mentioned yesterday, today was going to be a themed jersey day alos know as Jersday Thursday!  There were so many cool jerseys out there today! Some boys had full on kits going on. It sure felt like a perfect camp day at High Rocks.  A nice high-pressure day with a little breeze and plenty of sunshine!  WeRead More »

Waikiki Wednesday You will notice several Hawaiian Themed shirts in the pictures tonight.  Some of the guys really go out of the way to look good on Waikiki Wednesday.  I am not sure when some of these theme days started, but many have been going on for decades. We don't have something every day, but there are several like TieRead More »

Already at Full Speed This morning dawned clear and cool. A perfect mountain morning that saw our campers snuggling deep in their blankets right up to the bell before it was time to spring into action. That same morning cool also meant there was an extra spring in their step as they got dressed, made their beds, completed their cabinRead More »

The Adventure Begins 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 excitable person lately has been Nate our Camp Chef and kitchen manager.  He lovesRead More »

Summer 2024 Kickoff The 2024 Camp season was off to a great start this morning!  I had so much fun welcoming our June Campers! Of course, there was plenty of excitement/nervousness around. We all felt that way a little as it was opening day for all of here at High Rocks as well.  We may all be returners the restRead More »

Which Session Is Right For Your? Finding The Right Fit Each of our summer camp sessions has unique attributes and advantages.  Sessions range from one to four weeks to fit your family’s summer calendar and goals for camp. Wondering which session is right for you? Keep reading! This is perhaps the most common questions parents have about summer camp. WeRead More »

High Rocks Alum Spotlight: Liz Walker Welcome back to our Alumni Spotlight Series! This series highlights alumni throughout our years and what they are up to now. Interested in being spotlighted or want to nominate someone doing good work? Email Darby at [email protected]. Today we are featuring Liz Walker. Read our other alumni spotlights on Barret Normann here and DaltonRead More »

Join us as we revisit the cherished memories, camp adventures, and camaraderie that made this summer unforgettable. Get ready to relive the magic. Our 2023 Slideshows are now LIVE! Watch your session below. (Click on the expander on the far right of the YouTube tool bar to watch in full screen.) Three Week & June Mini Slideshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzhHGo_H1ec Four Week,Read More »

Hello, camp family! As the summer days gradually give way to the cozy embrace of autumn, we find ourselves immersed in the off-season. While the campfire may be temporarily extinguished, our spirits remain high as we engage in a range of tasks that set the stage for another fantastic summer ahead. In this blog, we'll take you through what weRead More »

HeadingThe Best of Times Time sure flies in just one week.  I know you are excited to see your boys, but it seems like they only arrived yesterday.  The boys wandered in this morning with a wonderful greasy, ashen, marshmallow look about them. I think I even saw a few specks of tomato sauce in the corners of their mouths.Read More »

Cabin Overnights It was another fantastic day at High Rocks! The boys are still working hard to make it to breakfast on time, but that means they are working hard with their cabin clean-up. There are two of us that do the cabin inspections for this session. Today's inspections were a very tight race. Bay Bennet and I had toRead More »

It is a true adventure here every day.  Some of the time just getting ready for the day is an adventure.  I enjoyed cruising through the cabins during clean-up time this morning. Many of the young guys are doing their best to just get their clothes on straight, let alone get the bed made and help out with group chores.  WhatRead More »

It sure was fun waking up to a whole new group of excited boys! I love the mornings up here on the mountain.  The nice cool air, and the calm.  Once that bell rings, it is off and running.  I queried some boys today.  They were up pretty early, some mentioned 6:30 am!  I am not surprised.  The excitement forRead More »

It sure was an incredible opening day! The perfect weather was delightful! I get so excited to meet new families. It was so great to see how excited the boys were to be here this morning. They have been waiting all summer for this week. It sure was a great way to kick it off. I sure hope you enjoyedRead More »

Time sure flies in just two weeks.  I know you are excited to see your boys, but it seems like they only arrived yesterday.  After a fun morning of some activity wrap-up, pony painting, and general excitement, we took a brief break to get packed before the big event of the day.  END GAME! It is amazing how excited the boysRead More »