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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!

Getting It Done This final Tuesday of the session had clear skies to start with a strong cool breeze blowing through camp. The sky was a bright blue and no hint of the predicted rains to come later in the day.  Rain or not, when that bell rings the camper hordes assemble quickly for breakfast… Continue reading Getting It Done

Five Days to Go Today we were back out on trips and enjoying the fruits of their labor over these last few weeks. The boys are working hard and having a blast. Climbing, paddling, and mountain biking has trips out today. In camp, the boys are enjoying their activities and time together. Even tennis and… Continue reading Five Days to Go?!?

Upper Senior Challenge Sunday It was another fantastic Sunday here at High Rocks!  After a much-needed sleep-in, the boys worked hard to get their laundry up to the lot before breakfast. We had a great meal including scratch-made cinnamon rolls, then a little time before heading down to the lake for our morning service.  Our… Continue reading Upper Senior Challenge Sunday

Last Saturday Wow! What a beautiful day!  Blue skies with just enough clouds to make it pretty.  I love Saturday mornings because it is one of the few mornings we do not have an executive team meeting.  It allows me to enjoy the morning a little bit more. Hiking enjoyed some car camping days.  Picture… Continue reading The Last Saturday

Fridays on the Mountain This third (or first!) Friday of the session was a sunny one for our crew. Camp was off to the races not long after the bell, with some of our intrepid explorers heading out even before. Climbers actually met at the bell in time to be part of the ringing and… Continue reading Fridays on the Mountain

The Story Tells Itself It was a strange cloudy wake-up this morning. The air was still a little warm as I headed up to the dining hall for our morning meeting. Boys were assembling outside to eat early so they could head out on their trip.  During our morning meeting, the “mini men” continued to wander… Continue reading The Story Tells Itself

Waikiki Wednesday -Again Another Waikiki Wednesday was upon us.  Many of the boys broke out their favorite Hawaiian-style shirts and took part in the fun! Our Mini II boys were tearing it up in their second full day of activities. It was a beautiful day.  Our cloudy morning moved to slightly cooler weather and sun… Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday-Again!

Tie Dye Tuesday This third week is off and running with trips flying out of camp while our new group of Mini II fellas settle into the camp rhythm. Today was another warm start to the day. A nice breeze coming in off of the lake made for an enthusiastic ringing of the bell and… Continue reading Tie Dye Tuesday

Welcome Mini II Campers After a festive Sunday the crowds appeared a little winded this morning.  There was not the typical stampede at the door as the boys were just sauntering up after the bell rang for breakfast.  There was still plenty going on including many trips out today. Hiking, climbing, canoeing, and mountain biking… Continue reading Welcome Mini II Campers

Sunday Reflection and Illahee Day A perfect Sunday for our four-week boys to ease into the day and take a breather for a bit. Breakfast kicked off with doughnuts! Of course, it was combined with assorted cereals, scrambled eggs, sausage, oatmeal, and an extended fruit bar with yogurt. A great way to kick off a… Continue reading Sunday Reflection and Illahee Field Day