Author: Don Gentle

Sometimes we are reminded that these mountains are part of a temperate rainforest.  It allows us to paddle all summer, keeps the trees and grass green without ever watering, and provides for delightful sunsets.  While it did rain today, it wasn’t much of a hindrance; we still did our activities outside. The total accumulation was not… Continue reading Into The Weekend

Life at camp started pretty early this morning.  A group of climbers was heading out for a two-day adventure at about 7 am today. They will head off to Virginia to a cool location As I made my way to the dining hall for our daily “meeting of the minds” there was a flurry of… Continue reading The Mini Men

Another busy day here up on The Rocks.  The climbers took off to South Carolina to a secret spot we don’t like to talk about.  It was toasty, but the crag is mostly in the shade and they didn’t get stormed out.  Canoers took a new crew to The Green River.  I sure have seen… Continue reading They CAN Do It. It Just Takes Longer.

Independence Day is a great time to be at Camp high Rocks! What better place to be to focus on independence as you celebrate it on the same day?  We always have a large time on July 4th.  Our day starts with all sorts of fanfare and dress.  The staff worked hard after hours to… Continue reading Celebrating and Practicing Independence

We love Sundays at High Rocks! They are typically a little more chill than the rest of the week.  We wake up a little later, and the morning is at a much slower pace. However, that slower pace does include getting our laundry up to breakfast in the morning.  It doesn’t sound like a huge… Continue reading Sundays are for Rest

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 and more complex… Continue reading Years in the Making

It’s hard to believe it has been five days already! Our Mini I boys leave in a week!  It sure was another great day out in High Rocks Land!  We started the day with eggs, bacon, grits, a fruit bar, yogurt, and assorted cereals. Up to eat early were our typical padders and climbers.  They… Continue reading Another Wild Ride

The flow of camp is already in full force.  Boys are heading out on trips, learning new skills, and making this summer at High Rocks THEIR experience. I hope you have enjoyed some of the pictures showing all the instruction going on here at High Rocks.  These boys are really learning a lot of new… Continue reading It’s All About The Lesson

The morning started early with our first paddling group heading out to The Chattooga River. There are a few pictures from their adventure today. We also enjoyed the cooler temperatures today.  It was great to see the boys starting to get into the groove a little.  Some guys are still working on getting there in… Continue reading We Love the Mountains

Our first morning at camp! I think it is such a special moment to wake up to the cool mountains of North Carolina in the morning. I am always impressed by how quiet it is before the wake-up bell. I really do love just listening to what is going on out there so early. It’s… Continue reading Day One of Many

It sure was a wonderful morning to welcome in all our July campers! We are so excited for all our Mini I boys who have just joined the High Rocks family!  I know many of you are here for the first time. What a great session to step into for your first year! The four-week… Continue reading Opening Day!

I can’t believe it has been three weeks already! There was no rest today as we blasted out the last day of the session with gusto!  What an incredible group of young men.  We played hard, we laughed hard, we cried a little, and we even danced a bit. Your son has made new friends and strengthened… Continue reading End Game and Final Campfire