Author: Don Gentle

I enjoyed hearing the first wake-up bell of the session ring this morning.  In recent years it has been immediately followed by an energetic “GOOD MORNING HIGH ROCKS.”  It’s been something of a modern tradition that has caught on over the years.  The most excited person lately has been Nate our Camp Chef and kitchen manager. … Continue reading Enjoying The First Steps

What a fantastic day! This morning felt like a wonderful homecoming for me! After the “fast food” drop-off and pickup of last year, I really enjoyed getting to spend some time with parents and families today. I missed getting to spend time with you all! I enjoy the whole “nervous-excited” morning followed by meetings of… Continue reading Here Comes Our 65th Summer!

Woody has been a fixture at Camp High Rocks for many years. He moves into this new role with years of experience, an appreciation for the history of this place, and dedication to the camp mission. Over the past few years, he has been taking on greater leadership and responsibility that makes this move a… Continue reading Woody Noland Moving to Camp Director Role

Now that the dust has settled and we have all had some time to think about the summer that was 2021, I can’t help but relive a flurry of emotions.  It was incredible seeing Camp High Rocks alive again!  The excitement and thrill of the boys being able to come to summer camp was hard… Continue reading Just What We Needed

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 corners of their… Continue reading The Best Time Ever!

It was another fantastic day at High Rocks! The boys are still working hard to make it to breakfast on time, but that means they are working hard with their cabin clean-up. It was fun to see Windswept I get Cabin of the Day for the second time in a row. After an exciting assembly,… Continue reading Cabin Overnights

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 and help… Continue reading Just Two Days Left

It sure was fun waking up to a whole new group of excited boys! I love the mornings up here on the mountain.  The nice cool air, and the calm.  Once that bell rings, it is off and running.  I queried some boys today.  They were up pretty early, some mentioned 6:30 am!  I am… Continue reading Wake Up With High Rocks!

I hope the drop-off was a smooth for you as it was for us! It was great to meet all of you this morning! We hope this is the first stop on a long adventure with High Rocks! What an awesome group of young men! They are so excited to be here! We headed into… Continue reading Welcome Junior Campers!

Time sure flies in just two weeks.  I know you are excited to see your boys, but it seems like they only arrived yesterday.  After a fun morning of some activity wrap-up, pony painting, and general excitement, we took a brief break to get packed before the big event of the day. We spent the rest… Continue reading The Time of Their Lives

Love the mornings at High Rocks! The cool mountain air as the sun comes up and a warm cup of coffee is pure magic.  I get up early and go to bed late.  I try to enjoy a moment or two on the deck at least once or twice a week.  This morning was a… Continue reading Wish Night