Author: Don Gentle

End Game and Final Campfire It was a wonderful finish to our July session today. We kicked off the day with our advanced horseback riders giving us a drill team show in the big ring.  The next big event was the final match of the second annual Biscuit Disc Golf Tournament. It has taken weeks… Continue reading End Game and Final Campfire

Five Days to Go Today we were back out on trips and enjoying the fruits of their labor over these last few weeks. The boys are working hard and having a blast. Climbing, paddling, and mountain biking has trips out today. In camp, the boys are enjoying their activities and time together. Even tennis and… Continue reading Five Days to Go?!?

Upper Senior Challenge Sunday It was another fantastic Sunday here at High Rocks!  After a much-needed sleep-in, the boys worked hard to get their laundry up to the lot before breakfast. We had a great meal including scratch-made cinnamon rolls, then a little time before heading down to the lake for our morning service.  Our… Continue reading Upper Senior Challenge Sunday

Last Saturday Wow! What a beautiful day!  Blue skies with just enough clouds to make it pretty.  I love Saturday mornings because it is one of the few mornings we do not have an executive team meeting.  It allows me to enjoy the morning a little bit more. Hiking enjoyed some car camping days.  Picture… Continue reading The Last Saturday

The Story Tells Itself It was a strange cloudy wake-up this morning. The air was still a little warm as I headed up to the dining hall for our morning meeting. Boys were assembling outside to eat early so they could head out on their trip.  During our morning meeting, the “mini men” continued to wander… Continue reading The Story Tells Itself

Waikiki Wednesday -Again Another Waikiki Wednesday was upon us.  Many of the boys broke out their favorite Hawaiian-style shirts and took part in the fun! Our Mini II boys were tearing it up in their second full day of activities. It was a beautiful day.  Our cloudy morning moved to slightly cooler weather and sun… Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday-Again!

Welcome Mini II Campers After a festive Sunday the crowds appeared a little winded this morning.  There was not the typical stampede at the door as the boys were just sauntering up after the bell rang for breakfast.  There was still plenty going on including many trips out today. Hiking, climbing, canoeing, and mountain biking… Continue reading Welcome Mini II Campers

Sunday Reflection and Illahee Day A perfect Sunday for our four-week boys to ease into the day and take a breather for a bit. Breakfast kicked off with doughnuts! Of course, it was combined with assorted cereals, scrambled eggs, sausage, oatmeal, and an extended fruit bar with yogurt. A great way to kick off a… Continue reading Sunday Reflection and Illahee Field Day

Mini I Close and Illahee Dance It was a perfect morning to say goodbye to our Mini I campers and parents. We wrapped up assembly with a big send-off as they all made their way back to their cabins. Zoob and I were able to greet every family as they arrived. The boys were excited… Continue reading Mini I Close and Illahee Dance

It was another fantastic day here On The Rocks.The two-day climbing trip took off today.  Mountain bikers hit the sweet slick rock section in Dupont called Big Rock.  The hikers (featured above) spent the day up in High Pisgah.  This short from Black Balsam was amazing!  Paddling had some little guys hit a local section… Continue reading Mountain Life