Author: Don Gentle

Rest, Refletion, Redirect Sunday started out with an opportunity to sleep in a bit for tired campers and staff.  We changed things up a bit this morning and did not ring a wakeup bell but rather allowed campers and staff to filter up to the dining hall as they woke up.  We had some classic… Continue reading Rest, Reflection, Re-Direct

Mini I Close and Illahee Dance This morning we had to say goodbye to our Mini I campers.  We did get to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and sing some of our favorite camp songs before they headed out.  This morning we had a few showers that helped keep things nice and cool.  We had a… Continue reading Mini I Close and Illahee Dance

What Wednesdays Should Be What a beautiful day!  The outside breeze began blowing in the later morning and the air dried out a bit. The high hit about 82, but the breeze made it feel amazing. The sailors had a blast this afternoon.  It was an amazing day in the mountains. Sunny, breezy, and wonderful… Continue reading What Wednesdays Should Be

The Challenge IS the FUN! Monday’s come in fast and screaming with fun. After a relaxing Sunday we are ready to GO!  Check out this group of guys from Flattop Cabin enjoying their morning on the High Ropes Course.  Instead of their normal morning activities, this group of guys adventured on our High Challenge Course… Continue reading The Challenge IS the FUN!

Sundays are for Rest 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… Continue reading Sunday’s are for Rest

Celebrating Independence 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… Continue reading Celebrating Independence

Watch The Magic Happen It warm but it sure is wonderful!  We are taking advantage of our lake this week for sure!  It sure was great to see all the guys in their activities for several days.  You can already see the magic or success and progress.  Check out some of our first trip pictures… Continue reading Watch the Magic Happen

Waikiki Wednesday The heat is on out there!  While life at 3000 feet still has its advantages, we did aproach 85 degrees today! It was nice and cool this morning, and the temperature dropped nicely as the sun faded.  Life in the mountains rocks! You will notice several Hawaiian Themed shirts in the pictures tonight. … Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday

July Sessions Opening Day It sure was a wonderful morning to welcome in all our July campers! I really enjoy visiting with parents and catching up with new and reutnring campers.  As the arrivals trickled down to just a few remaining campers who were flying, it was time to get up to lunch. The first… Continue reading July Sessions Opening Day

End Game and Final Campfire I can’t believe it has been three weeks already! OK, just two weeks for a few folks. 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… Continue reading End Game and Final Campfire

Upper Senior Dinner and Cabin Night It was another sunny at High Rocks!  The breeze kept it wonderful as the last of the trips were heading out this morning.  Boys headed over to the Nantahala River for paddling. The climbers took off to The Nose of Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah.  Mountain biking had morning… Continue reading Upper Senior Dinner and Cabin Night

Only Three Days Left It was another great weather day at High Rocks!  Warm, sunny, with a fantastic breeze all day long!  The sailboats had a blast on the lake today!  If you do not see your son, it is likely he is out on a trip today.  We had several trips out the door… Continue reading Only Three Days Left