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Rain-a-Palooza After a summer of clear mornings that hint at the day’s heat yet to come, this morning continued  a change in weather to start this week. The morning was a bit chilly. The blankets were pulled up firmly and man was it quiet out in camp right up to the bell. In some cabins,… Continue reading Rain-a-Palooza

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

TGIF at Camp This first Friday of the session began shrouded in the mist on the lake that makes the water seem endless. It was quiet in camp, the mist serving to make bunks even cozier while the camp schedule slowly makes our guys thankful for a few extra minutes of lie in. What once… Continue reading TGIF at Camp

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

Tie-Dye Taco Tuesday This first full day of camp was a sunny, breezy start to the session! As you can imagine, our guys were not nearly as interested in sleeping until the wake-up bell when instead they could be up and peering through their cabin windows, chatting with bunkmates, and even beginning the morning routine.… Continue reading Tie-Dye Taco Tuesday

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!