Category: Camp High Rocks

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… Continue reading The Little Things

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. … Continue reading Enjoying The First Steps

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… Continue reading Here Comes Our 65th Summer!

Woody has been a fixture at Camp High Rocks for many years. He moves into this new role with years of experience, an appreciation for the history of this place, and dedication to the camp mission. Over the past few years, he has been taking on greater leadership and responsibility that makes this move a… Continue reading Woody Noland Moving to Camp Director Role

It is time for another Meet The Team featuring Townsend Birdsong! Check out our previous features of Don Gentle, Woody Noland, and Danny Stewart. Townsend brings a rich variety of skills to camps as owner and a director, she is a key part of our team. Her dedication to the mission of High Rocks and… Continue reading Meet The Team: Townsend Birdsong

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?: Right now I am focused on my kids. They will be out of the house soon, so my time is short. Zoob and I are often headed to swimmeets, horse shows, and theater productions! I spend a good deal of my time as a board… Continue reading Meet The Team: Don Gentle

The next time you walk by the Dinning Hall you might notice something a little different. Right before Halloween, Townsend had to make the tough call to take down our large oak tree that provided shade on Mystic Hill. Unfortunately, it was starting to die and in a very high traffic area. While we are… Continue reading Fall Happenings Around Camp

Team Barley, Team Tsali, or Team Harvey?: Well, Harvey loves to interact with everybody with a ball and loves the Lumberyard District. Why Camp High Rocks?: The staff and the campers can be themselves without criticism and have a space to relax. A perfect camp day would include?: Seeing what is for lunch! And that… Continue reading Meet The Team: Danny Stewart

Now that the dust has settled and we have all had some time to think about the summer that was 2021, I can’t help but relive a flurry of emotions.  It was incredible seeing Camp High Rocks alive again!  The excitement and thrill of the boys being able to come to summer camp was hard… Continue reading Just What We Needed

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… Continue reading The Best Time Ever!