Medieval Friday
June 22, 2018 by woody
It was a bright sunny sky that greeted us this Friday. Massive cloud formations all around, but here in camp it was a perfect slice of summer! One group did not see much more than the sunrise to start their … »
Camp, A Real Job
April 10, 2018 by woody
As we are getting to the closer to the summer, we are thinking about our summer staff! An experienced camp director, Alsion Moeschberger, on Sunshine Parenting’s website, writes about the skills that counselors develop while working at camp. She says, “It would … »
Those Bright Moments
December 29, 2017 by woody
As I look at the remarkably appropriate picture above, I am immediately taken back to the start of our 4 Week session which began with a literal bang. Each two-second burst of blinding light and chest-thumping noise was such a … »
The Green Race!
November 8, 2017 by woody
A Fall Weekend to Remember! One of our favorite fall holidays came and went this past weekend – the infamous Green Race! Held at high noon on the first Saturday of November since 1996, the Green Race is a community-driven … »
From High Rocks to Hogwarts
July 21, 2017 by woody
Our week concluded with the hottest day of the summer yet, though it didn’t slow camp down in any discernible fashion. Climbers stayed in camp and hiked to the High Rocks for a morning of introductory rock experience with some … »
Thank You Mini Men!
July 14, 2017 by woody
Today dawned beautifully with a warm breeze and clear skies that promised more heat to come. It was in many ways a typical day at camp, with trips heading out early after a fortifying breakfast of sausage biscuits, gravy, grits, … »
Welcoming in the Weekend
July 7, 2017 by woody
This was quite a way to wrap up the first “work week” at High Rocks. Camp was treated to a pristine summer day; from cool breeze blowing in the morning, to a hot midday under a clear blue sky, and … »
Camp is Magical!
June 23, 2017 by woody
After several damp days in our temperate rain forest setting, it was as if a spell had been cast with the rise of the sun. A strong and steady breeze blew delightful temperatures under a cloudless sky all day. Camp … »
New Camper Blog – Daily Schedule
June 8, 2017 by woody
NEW CAMPER BLOG SERIES: Daily Schedule We hope you have enjoyed our New Camper Blog Series so far! If this if your first time checking out one of our posts, at the bottom we have links to our other posts for you to … »
New Camper Blog – Talking About Camp
June 7, 2017 by woody
Welcome back to the New Camper Blog Series! Thank you for reading our blog posts – we will have just a few more before the summer is underway. If this is your first new camper blog, we have three other in … »