Author: Don Gentle

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

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

Upper Senior Dinner and Cabin Night What a full day of fun!  We still had boys out on trips in several activities including paddling, climbing, and hiking. Some of the boys today just made it into kayaking, and a number of boys just reached their highest rank, the High Rocks Archer, in archery. Tonight, most of… Continue reading Upper Senior Dinner and Cabin Night

Not Far Now! It is getting close now! The boys are trying to get that last adventure out of the session before time runs out. We still have the horseback riding “Drill Team” presentation and the final round of the camper-counselor tennis tournament. These are just a few of the last morsels of goodness we… Continue reading Not Far Now!

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