Category: Camp High Rocks

It was another busy day out of the blocks this morning.  Our climbers helped us out with the wake-up bell since they were looking for an early start. There was a group of boys headed out for a two-day climbing trip.  We will not see them until after dinner tomorrow night.  Our paddlers also headed… Continue reading We Can Sleep After Camp is Over

It sure was fun to see so many Hawaiian-themed shirts today.  Waikiki Wednesday is so much fun! I so like how those shirts really look great in the pictures. The Mini Men continued through their activity journey today as they learn new skills and begin to work on a progression that will, hopefully, bring them… Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday!

As you can imagine, most of these mini men were likely up well before the bell as they ambitiously waited for the sun to come up and the day to begin. Once they settle into the expedition of camp, the long eventful days create less of the early wake-up. Starting with morning wake-up at 7:45 am,… Continue reading Morning Wake-Up!

I want to welcome all our Mini II families to our nightly gathering and give you some information about what to expect ahead. Some nights will have more than others, but my hope is to give you a sense of what we did today and maybe (probably) some lessons along the way.  It is so… Continue reading Welcome Mini II Campers!

Another fantastic Sunday at camp.  We kicked the day off with some self-reliance of getting all of your cabin’s laundry bagged up and loaded in the van before breakfast. Not a small task for a group of adolescent boys. After a wonderful breakfast, and a little music, Zoob lead our morning by the lake with… Continue reading A Relaxing Sunday

What a perfect day to say goodbye to our Mini I guys. It seems like they just got here yesterday. We had a big send-off at assembly this morning while all the boys cheered for our Mini I guys as they made the most of their last morning.  The morning drop-off went very smooth and… Continue reading Mini I Close and Halfway Saturday

Camp is a Blast! This morning was a cloudy and cool start to the camp day which made for a delightful breaking of our fasts over eggs, oatmeal coffee cake, fruit, and more.  Assembly was quick to get underway this morning and proceeded to jam on many of the favorite tunes our people clamor for.… Continue reading Camp Is A Blast!

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the tropical system moved past us overnight.  While we had a touch of rain this morning, it turned out to be a typical summer day here at The Rocks.  We did need a little rain, so the overnight pouring was perfect!  Trips out of camp again today were… Continue reading Such A Great Day

Wednesday had a big start once again this morning.  We had a climbing trip head out early again.  Two different groups hit the French Broad in canoes today. Mountain biking hit DuPont.  And, we had a day hike up Rick Mountain.  The boys are certainly hitting their groove. Life at High Rocks is about being… Continue reading The Sweet Spot

I am sure it will rain soon, but the last couple of days have been pure heaven up here at the High Rocks!  Once again today, the sun was shining, and the breeze was blowing just enough to keep the sailboats moving. The tripping program was in full force today! We had boys heading to Looking… Continue reading Flying Colors

After all the excitement yesterday, it was almost calming to start a “normal” day.  On my way up to the early “meeting of the minds.” I enjoyed the peacefulness of camp that many do not see.  Still quiet, the morning mist rising as the sun warms the land… A wonderful blue sky as the sun… Continue reading Back to “Just Camp”

Today started with a bang, or should I say a guitar.  Jimmy Hendrix belted out the Star Spangled Banner for wake-up.  It has been a tradition for a number of years here at High Rocks. It was a fun treat for the boys coming back fresh from their cabin overnights. When I say fresh, it is sort… Continue reading Freedom Day 2021!