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Heading As I mentioned yesterday, today was going to be a themed jersey day alos know as Jersday Thursday!  There were so many cool jerseys out there today! Some boys had full on kits going on. It sure felt like a perfect camp day at High Rocks.  A nice high-pressure day with a little breeze and… Continue reading Jersday Thursday

Waikiki Wednesday You will notice several Hawaiian Themed shirts in the pictures tonight.  Some of the guys really go out of the way to look good on Waikiki Wednesday.  I am not sure when some of these theme days started, but many have been going on for decades. We don’t have something every day, but… Continue reading Waikiki Wednesday!

Tie Dyes, Tigers, and Tacos Who cares if it rains. We still have camp!  The morning greeted us with a little rain before waking up this morning.  It made for a cool and slightly ominous event.  The rain passed just after the wake-up bell, which allowed us all to get to breakfast easily.  The overnight… Continue reading Tie Dyes and Tigers

The Adventure Begins! The first morning of the June Session. It’s SO quiet before the bell rings.  I enjoyed a little coffee while my golden “Biscuit” and I hung out on the back deck of the camp house.  It’s a delightful way to start the day as the sun rises over the lake. There are… Continue reading The Adventure Begins

2026 Camp High Rocks Summer Open The 2026 High Rocks Camp season was off to a great start this morning!  I had so much fun welcoming our June Campers! Of course, there was plenty of excitement/nervousness around. Even for the staff today, we all felt a little excited/nervous as it was opening day for all… Continue reading 2026 Camp High Rocks Kick-Off

Rock Climbing at Camp High Rocks Rock Climbing at High Rocks is more than just reaching a summit.  As a premier climbing program, technical progression is central to our program. Campers are guided through a progression that meets each boy where he is, supporting him as he builds strength and confidence. (Really, we know you… Continue reading Climbing Progression at High Rocks

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