I sure do like waking up at Camp High Rocks!  The calm before the storm is delightful. Our day starts early at the Camp House. My two girls are finishing up high school exams.  They actually did a hybrid day with the morning at the barn and the afternoon at school.  Not too bad, but they would like the yearRead More »

I enjoyed the first glance of the lake this morning in a bit of a mountain fog as it slowly lifted into the sky.  Not too far behind was the first wake-up bell of the season.  It is almost always followed by a primal “Good Morning High Rocks” that echoes through the hills. Soon after, camp comes alive. The firstRead More »

And just like that, Camp High Rocks is off and running just like it never stopped. June Opening Day is like no other.  I like to say it's like waiting for the winter ice to break.  We have worked for months and months to prepare for this day.  Like a big Broadway show, we work on our roles, build theRead More »

Camp is JUST around the corner. The countdown is on! We are 50 Days away from the start of our June Three Week Session. There are so many moments we are looking forward to we had to make a list! There is no way we could cover everything in just 50 moments. And we know our campers this summer willRead More »

We are back with our second installment in our alumni highlight. 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]. Our second spotlight features alum Barret Normann. Read our first spotlight on Dalton Langdon here. Barret is a formerRead More »

Oh The Fun We Have! Summers at camp are the best. https://vimeo.com/camphighrocks/boyssummercamp

What Families Say About Camp At the end of each session, we ask parents “Why Camp High Rocks?” Their answers are always enlightening and really show why our parents and campers choose Camp High Rocks. Take a look at what our camp parents have to say!

2022 Summer Highlights Video Our 2022 Summer Highlights Video is LIVE! Click the video below to watch. We highly suggest making it full screen. You may be able to spot yourself or a few cabinmates. Footage is from all the fun and adventure from this summer. 

Unplugged and Happy Summer camp at High Rocks gives children an opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities such as hiking, camping, arts and crafts, paddling, and many more. These activities can help children to develop important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Additionally, the unplugged environment can help children to develop a greater appreciation forRead More »

High Rocks Alum Spotlight: Dalton Langdon Whether you went to camp last summer or 50 years ago, High Rocks is your community! Our strong alumni community is built of former campers, staff, parents of campers, and volunteers. It is a community doing impactful, positive work outside of camp! A community carrying on the lessons and skills learned at camp throughRead More »

Whether you went to camp last summer or 50 years ago, High Rocks is your community! Our strong alumni community is built of former campers, staff, parents of campers, and volunteers. It is a community doing impactful, positive work outside of camp! A community carrying on the lessons and skills learned at camp through their lives. We are starting aRead More »

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Our 2022 Summer Highlights Video is LIVE! Click the video below to watch. We highly suggest making it full screen.  You may be able to spot yourself or a few cabinmates. Footage is from all the fun and adventure from this summer.  https://vimeo.com/756946658 We are excited to be less than 150 days away from Summer 2023! Have you registered yet?Read More »

Real Parents, Real Quotes Why Choose Camp High Rocks At the end of each session, we ask parents “Why Camp High Rocks?” Their answers are always enlightening and really show why our parents and campers choose Camp High Rocks. Take a look at what our camp parents have to say! Real Quotes from Real Parents …it’s truly amazing. Very organizedRead More »

9 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Overnight Camp Finding a summer camp is often done through a friend’s recommendation or a google search. Choosing a camp takes more than that. Before you sign your son up for a camp, there are a few questions you should be asking their Camp Directors. Here are the best 9 questionsRead More »

Camp High Rocks has a rich history and legendary tales of epic trips down swift rivers, rugged overnight backpacking experiences, challenging climbs, and mighty mountain biking descents. In the midst of summer, each morning, camp rings with the voices and bustle of eager individuals waiting to capitalize on the wild adventures that await them. Campers are preparing to go outRead More »

Spending a weekend at High Rocks is always a treat. When you do it with amazing weather and in the company of High Rockers of all generations, it is something to remember! Our 65th Reunion Weekend took place September 16-18 and was all the fun, the family, and the food one would expect from time at camp. Many thanks toRead More »

It was a quiet morning with the groups out for their cabin overnights.  It was fun to see them roll in telling me how it went as soon as they saw me.  It is a time-honored tradition that goes back many decades.  We feel an overnight camping experience in the woods is a big part of what summer camp isRead More »

It was another busy and fun morning here at High Rocks.  I was out for a good part of the morning events helping the barn staff load some hay that came in a few days late this week.  While it was an unplanned event today, it was certainly well worth it.  We put up over 300 bails of hay inRead More »

Our Waikiki Wednesday dawned prettily with blue skies and excited chatter amongst the cabins. That chatter increased to a friendly roar as soon as the wake up bell tolled out and the day was officially going.  After working as a group through the morning chores, our guys appeared at the dining hall ready for some eats. They were not disappointedRead More »