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The “CT” Bridge There are many structures at Camp High Rocks that bring back fond memories of our time while we were once campers or staff.  For most of the boys, their cabins are some of the most lasting memories of their experience. The CT Bridge is a small, unremarkable structure that few think about… Continue reading The “CT” Bridge

Our Hiring Trip to the UK At the end of February, Don, Zoob, and I were fortunate enough to once again head to the UK on a mission to hire some British staff members for the upcoming summer. It was our second time participating in the series of staffing fairs organized by Camp America and,… Continue reading Our UK Trip

Many days at camp feel special. Other days stretch us in ways that end up mattering just as much.

High Rocks Alumni Spotlight: Burke Ingraffia Our Alumni Spotlight series is back! We’re excited to highlight our alumni through the years.  We are thrilled to introduce you to Burke Ingraffia, a longtime High Rocks camper and counselor. Burke was a camper from 1978 to 1982 and a counselor from 1988 to 1991 as well as… Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Burke Ingraffia

How to Support a Nervous Camper Before Sleepaway Camp Feeling nervous before sleepaway camp is incredibly common for campers and parents. If your child is having second thoughts, you are not alone. At Camp High Rocks, we see this every summer, and we also see how often nervous campers arrive, settle in, and grow in… Continue reading How To Support A Nervous Camper Before Overnight Camp

2025 Summer Highlight Video Get Ready to Relive Summer 2025! We can’t wait for everyone to see our Summer 2025 Highlight Video and be reminded of our amazing summer together! Click below to access the video on our Youtube page! https://youtu.be/JTnlkyb0oNs

Watch our NEW video! Progression is the heart of our mountain biking summer camp. From learning the basics to riding real trails, boys build confidence one skill at a time.

Stop the scroll. Help your kids disconnect from screens and reconnect with a community. Camp encourages gratitude, outdoor time, and less kids screen time.

The Magic We’ll Miss (And What We Are Grateful For) With the summer wound down, our full-time staff always finds it an odd time. We come off of a busy, invigorating schedule full of routine and living by the bells. Despite a few fall weekend events (hello, Family Camp over Labor Day Weekend!) it’s quiet.… Continue reading The Magic We’ll Miss (and What We’re Grateful For)

Best of Times 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… Continue reading The Best of Times