Author: Don Gentle

Best of Times 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… Continue reading The Best of Times

Waikiki Wednesday It is a true adventure here every day.  Some of the time just getting ready for the day is an adventure.  I enjoyed cruising through the cabins during clean-up time this morning. Many of the young guys are doing their best to just get their clothes on straight, let alone get the bed made… Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday

Welcome Junior Campers It was so great to meet everyone today.  I want to thank all the parents for putting on a brave face during those morning showers.  It really was not too bad, but I am sure it made the guys just a little more nervous.  I really enjoyed all the excitement during drop… Continue reading Welcome Junior Campers

Just One More! Today was our last full day of activities.  We still had a couple of trips out today.  Hiking took full day hike to Panther Town for another waterfall hike.  The rock climbers were out for another trip to the High Rocks.  Outpost finally got their High Ropes experience in this morning.  We… Continue reading Just One More!

Not Far Now It sure was another great morning here at High Rocks! It was nice to see the temperatures warm back up and we all welcomed the sun back in our lives.  We missed him!  I enjoyed the cool and quiet morning as hiked up to the dining hall. I made it up to… Continue reading Not Far Now

It’s All About the Journey It sure was a busy Monday!  We had several trips out the door this morning.  Even our rock climbing trip headed out to do some rappelling while the wet rock was going to be too much of a challenge.  Mountain biking hit the trails. Canoeing enjoyed the river at a… Continue reading It’s The Grit That Counts

Carnival Sunday So, Sundays at camp are always a little different.  We like to slow down a bit, think about the week we just completed, and ponder on the week ahead.  This morning almost made you want to sleep in .  A cool 60 degrees out there today. Although I still woke up early, it… Continue reading Carnival Sunday

Saturday Fun Day For as long as I have been here, we have had pancakes on Saturday.  Throughout High Rocks’ history, there was a time that the director himself would cook pancakes on Saturday since our head cook was off that morning.  I tried that for a while, but the program has become much larger… Continue reading Saturday Fun Day

Jersday Thursday This morning I enjoyed watching the guys roll in from the woods after their overnights.  The stories of the “grit” these overnights teach us are always enjoyable.  They even create the best memories.  I enjoy hearing about how late they stayed up, who ate the most pita pizzas, or even how bad the… Continue reading Jersday Thursday

Waikiki Wednesday It was a delightful morning here on the mountain.  Life at 3000 feet has its advantages. The blue sky stayed nearly all day.  The morning breeze picked up as the temperature began to change. It made for a welcoming morning. While it was warm today, we still save a few degrees from Brevard… Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday

Welcome August Two-Week I love opening day! For me, I am just as excited to see the parents as I am to see the campers. It sure was a wonderful morning. I enjoy meeting new families and connecting with old friends as well. After over 30 years here at High Rocks, I am even seeing… Continue reading Welcome August Two-Week Campers