October 16, 2023 by Darby Dame
Hello, camp family! As the summer days gradually give way to the cozy embrace of autumn, we find ourselves immersed in the off-season. While the campfire may be temporarily extinguished, our spirits remain high as we engage in a range … »
August 11, 2023 by Don Gentle
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 … »
August 10, 2023 by Don Gentle
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. There are two of us that do the … »
August 9, 2023 by Don Gentle
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 … »
August 8, 2023 by Don Gentle
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 … »
August 7, 2023 by Don Gentle
It sure was an incredible opening day! The perfect weather was delightful! I get so excited to meet new families. It was so great to see how excited the boys were to be here this morning. They have been waiting … »
August 4, 2023 by Don Gentle
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 … »
August 3, 2023 by Don Gentle
Today was our last full day of activities. We still had several trips out today. There were a couple of river canoe trips on the French Broad. The Hillside guys hit the high ropes course. And while it was a … »
August 2, 2023 by Don Gentle
It sure was another great morning here at High Rocks! The cool 64 degrees this morning was a delight! I made it up to our morning meeting only to find scratch-made biscuits being made! A little biscuit, a little jam, … »
August 1, 2023 by Woody Noland
This morning was quite the mountain treat as the sun dawned in clear skies. It was cool! The lows last night dipped into the 50’s, making that extra blanket feel so cozy in a bunk bed. You could tell camp … »