Hometown: Cedar Mountain, NC
School: Western Carolina University
Campus Involvement: Film & Television
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people and capturing precious moments.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Filming, writing, or dancing
Hometown: Milnthorpe, England
School: Milnthorpe School
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people and enjoying the experience!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Burgers
Hometown: Wilmington, Norht Carolina
School: Eastern Carolina University
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Looking forward to making new bonds with his campers.
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Pita Pizzas
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
School: Wake Forest
Years on Staff: 4
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Paddling and riflery
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Greek Day
Hometown: Greenville, SC
School: University of South Carolina
Campus Involvement: Beta Club, National Honors Society, Football (High School)
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Chill Night with my campers
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Babysitting or Playing Golf
Hometown: Nelson, New Zealand
School: Nayland College
Campus Involvement: Basketball, Tennis and Volleyball. Coaching sports teams and school leadership programs
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Reconnecting with staff and seeing the growth of returning campers
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Exploring new areas around the world with Vincent Purcell (A fellow High Rocks counselor)
Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS
School: Sewanee (graduated)
Campus Involvement: Proctor (RA), Art Forum
Years on Staff: 4
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I can’t wait to be back in my favorite place with my favorite people!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Egg rolls & spicy sweet chili sauce!
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
School: Ravenscroft
Campus Involvement: Soccer (goalkeeper), rock climbing, and ultimate frisbee
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Seeing all the climbing staff and teaching all the young kids what I know and love about climbing
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Wings
Hometown: Clarendon Hills, Illinois
School: Miami University
Campus Involvement: I am a member of Phi Gamma Nu business fraternity. I also work as a part of the Team Building department at the Outdoor Pursuit Center at the Miami University Rec Center.
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I am really excited to come back to camp, this time as a counselor. I can’t wait to get outside and give my campers the same great experience I got years ago.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: I am at my happiest when I am exploring. I love going into nature with a hammock and some friends and seeing what we find. I also really enjoy playing games and telling stories.
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
School: UNC Chapel Hill, Belmont Law School
Years on Staff: Many since 2013!
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Being back at the barn and tennis courts!
Fun Fact: I once spent a summer working at a cheetah rehabilitation center in South Africa.
Hometown: Brevard, NC
School: Clemson University
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Being outside every day and building lifelong friendships!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Outside!
Hometown: Duncan, South Carolina
School: James F Byrnes Highschool
Years on Staff: 2
Fun Fact: I book concerts in Greenville.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Hiking!
Hometown: Houston, TX
School: University of Arizona
Campus Involvement: Geology, hiking, and climbing clubs
Years on Staff: 4
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Really excited to be working the new mountaineering program!
Fun Fact: I’m an Eagle Scout with over two years of cumulative backcountry experience.
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Taking campers on climbing trips!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Pasta salad
Hometown: Littleton, CO
School: Dakota Ridge H.S
Campus Involvement: Varsity lacrosse, varsity golf
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people, helping kids build positive values and relationships
Fun Fact: I love playing tennis, especially at CHR
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
School: Paideia School
Campus Involvement: I play tennis, Participate in the Debate club, and I run my own club called Operation Smile Club
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Getting to know all the staff and campers and forming strong bonds
What is your favorite Camp Food?: The Mac N’ Cheese
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
School: Graduated from College of the Atlantic
Campus Involvement: Hiking, music groups, board game groups
Years on Staff: 9
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Seeing all the new and old friends!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: I’m at camp!
Hometown: Manchester, England
School: Walkden High School
Campus Involvement: Rugby
Years on Staff: 4
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Mountain Biking!!!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Mac and Cheese
Hometown: Brevard, NC
School: Appalachian State University
Campus Involvement: I love to play soccer, ride horses, and do any kind of outdoor activities.
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Hanging out with the horses!
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: I would be somewhere outside, whether that’s hiking in the forest, swimming in the river, or taking my dogs on a walk!
Hometown: Eastleigh, UK
School: Thornden School (Hampshire UK)
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Discovering a new part of the USA, Making new friends, learning new skills and going on an adventure of a lifetime
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Travelling to different countries
Hometown: Amsterdam
School: International School of Amsterdam
Campus Involvement: Soccer, Archery, Climbing
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Playing soccer with campers
Fun Fact: I compete in Dutch go karting races in my free time
Hometown: Park City, UT
Campus Involvement: Mountain Biking, Jujitsu, Hiking
Years on Staff: 5
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Creating and fostering lifelong friendships.
Fun Fact: I was a Captain in the Air Force.
Hometown: Marlborough, United Kingdom
School: St John’s Marlborough
Years on Staff: 2
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Banana Bread
Fun Fact: I went to Stephen Hawking’s Birthday party.
Hometown: Naples, Florida
Years on Staff: 10
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Helping out at shooting sports and spending time at camp.
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Greek Day
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Years on Staff: 4
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I’m excited to come back and lead climbing!
Fun Fact: I started running in the last year and plan on doing a half marathon after camp.
Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
School: University of Virginia
Campus Involvement: Biking, Pickleball, Game Development
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Mountain Biking
Fun Fact: I have four older sisters.
Hometown: Kendal, England
School: Dallam School
Campus Involvement: Football, Rugby, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people and having fun!
Fun Fact: I live in the Lake District with lots of mountains and lakes nearby!
Hometown: Romsey, Hampshire
School: Bournemouth University
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Campfires in the evenings
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Skiing in the French Alps
Hometown: Brevard, NC
School: UNC Charlotte
Campus Involvement: Yoga, Hiking, Running
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people and enjoying a WNC summer!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: French fries with Ranch
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Reconnecting with friends and meeting new people!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
School: Raleigh Charter High School
Campus Involvement: Tech Theater, Band
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Getting back on the climbing tower and enjoying camp with a whole new perspective.
What are you doing (or where are you) when you are happiest?: Spending time with my friends, doesn’t matter where!
Hometown: Popayán, Columbia
School: Institución Universitaria Colegio Mayor del Cauca
Campus Involvement: Financial Management
Years on Staff: 7
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Improving my English and meeting new people!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Hometown: Potomac, Maryland
School: University of Delaware
Campus Involvement: Theatre Tech (set design), Jazz Band (trombone)
Years on Staff: 2
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Ceramics!
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Focaccia
Hometown: Perth, Western Australia
School: Murdoch University
Campus Involvement: Interschool, State and National Equestrian Events
Years on Staff: 3
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: Meeting new people, watching campers smash goals and embracing the American culture!
Fun Fact: I completed my first open water ocean swim between Perth and Rottnest Island WA this year – 20km (around 12.5 miles)
Hometown: Asheville N.C
School: Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Campus Involvement: I am very active in the gym, I do rowing, I’m in a volunteer club, I am in a mock trial club(lawyer club), I have a job as a lifeguard, and I like to do outdoor activities like kayaking on the side.
Years on Staff: 1
What are you looking forward to most about this summer?: I am looking forward to reconnecting with old friends from camp
What is your favorite Camp Food?: Wings or Chick-fil-A day
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