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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

Mini I Close and Illahee Dance It was a perfect morning to say goodbye to our Mini I campers and parents. We wrapped up assembly with a big send-off as they all made their way back to their cabins. Zoob and I were able to greet every family as they arrived. The boys were excited… Continue reading Mini I Close and Illahee Dance

End of the “Work” Week This second Friday is the midpoint of camp for some, and the last night of the session for our Mini I guys. The day got a great start with cooler temperatures encouraging people in for breakfast. Many went down to a rocking assembly afterwards with movement songs aplenty to get… Continue reading End of the “Work” Week

It was another fantastic day here On The Rocks.The two-day climbing trip took off today.  Mountain bikers hit the sweet slick rock section in Dupont called Big Rock.  The hikers (featured above) spent the day up in High Pisgah.  This short from Black Balsam was amazing!  Paddling had some little guys hit a local section… Continue reading Mountain Life

Wonderful Wednesday It was another warm sunny day here at High Rocks. Trips were a little lighter today with mountain biking having two trips out and then the climbers also had a trip out.  Hikers and paddlers were in camp today. The big event of the day, was our senior rafting trip.  All of age… Continue reading Wonderful Wednesday

A Day for the Lake Today was a hot and sunny one on the mountain. By the start of activities, it was clear that shady trees and water bottles were going to be key afternoon freetime ingredients. The continued dry weather also meant everyone hit the ground running from morning cleanup on.  Trips were cruising… Continue reading A Day for the Lake

HeadingStill Crushing It! Mondays always start with a bang.  It’s like the beginning of a horse race as all these “trip-eager” boys who were all stuck on our 1000-acre facility all weekend feel like they need to get out and do something. I know, it sounds awful being “stuck” here! Anyhow, we tend to have… Continue reading Still Crushing It!

Taking A Break Sundays are special here at High Rocks.  We want to be sure the boys have some time for reflection and to change it up a little bit.  Rest is important. For our four week guys, it is important to understand that this session is an expedition.  There is plenty of time to… Continue reading Taking a Break

Pancake Saturday I love Saturdays at High Rocks!  In the 29 (now my 30th) summers I have been here, there have always been pancakes on Saturday. It’s just what we do.  Our Chef Lee makes the recipe in one of those giant Hobart floor mixers and always uses real eggs and real buttermilk.  It does… Continue reading Pancake Saturday

Independence Day It was great to see so many of the guys who brought festive items for the Independence Day celebration. The dining hall was covered with red, white, and blue.  We brought up our own basket of “flair” the guys to use as well. We belted out “freedom music” all morning. Independence Day is… Continue reading Independence Day

It’s All About the Lesson The flow of camp is already in full force.  Boys are heading out on trips, learning new skills, and making this summer at High Rocks THEIR experience. I hope you have enjoyed some of the pictures showing all the instruction going on here at High Rocks.  These boys are really… Continue reading It’s All About the Lesson