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Rockbrook is a traditional overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Established in 1921, it is one of the area’s oldest sleepaway summer camps. Rockbrook provides multi-week overnight camp sessions for girls ages 6 through 16. Each session accommodates 192 campers. Rockbrook is well known for its diverse program of activities, including horseback riding, outdoor adventure, crafts, sports, drama, swimming, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our History, Philosophy & Directors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Rockbrook Camp History:<\/strong><\/a> A look at the founding of Rockbrook by Nancy Clark Carrier in 1921, including historic photographs and a short video showing the early years of the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Camp Philosophy:<\/strong><\/a> An outline of the principles and values guiding the Rockbrook programs, including its mission statement and the importance of an all-girl environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Rockbrook Camp Directors:<\/strong><\/a> Meet the senior administrative staff of Rockbrook, Owners Jeff and Sarah Carter, the Program Directors, Staff Director, and Adventure Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Rockbrook Camp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 The Camp’s Location:<\/strong><\/a> Describes the location and setting of Rockbrook Camp in the western mountains of North Carolina. Includes a short video about the camp’s location, a Google map, and a Google earth location file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Map of Rockbrook Camp:<\/strong><\/a> An illustrated, labeled map of the overnight camp, identifying all of its buildings, outdoor activity areas, horseback riding center, rock cliffs and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Driving Directions to Camp:<\/strong><\/a> Details about the last few miles of driving to Rockbrook. Distances and landmarks to know when you approach camp by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camp Catalog, Videos & Terminology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Rockbrook Camp Catalog:<\/strong><\/a> Provides a full-screen presentation of our 28-page, color catalog, and includes more detail about Rockbrook’s activities and special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Camp Videos:<\/strong><\/a> A library of Rockbrook camp videos, including our long main video introducing the overall camp program, wooded setting, quality staff and activity opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Camp Glossary:<\/strong><\/a> Do you know the different specialized terms relating to summer camp and to Rockbrook in particular? Here’s a list of more than 90! “Polar Bear” anyone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are People Saying about Rockbrook?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Rockbrook’s Accreditation:<\/strong><\/a> The American Camp Association recognizes Rockbrook as a fully accredited overnight summer camp. Rockbrook meets or exceeds more than 300 different industry standards governing health and safety procedures, hiring practices, and program operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Testimonials about Rockbrook:<\/strong><\/a> Campers, parents and alumnae express their enthusiasm for Rockbrook and why they are so positive about their experience of camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Camp Comment Wall:<\/strong><\/a> Presents a long list of threaded comments about Rockbrook. Click through and see what more than 400 people have written about camp. Check it out, and leave a comment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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