Graphic artist Amanda Vissell has done it again and drawn four more super cool posters especially for girls. Each has a simple declaration and shows a girl smiling with great confidence and independence— “Explore,” Dream Big,” “Get Dirty,” and “Be You.” Click the image to see a larger version. The artist explains: I got down […]
We’ve written before about how the average American child spends 53 hours per week consuming electronic media— television, computers, cell phones, video games, ebook readers —interacting with various screens. One consequence of this media consumption is all the advertising it includes. Woven throughout these hours of electronic entertainment is a flood of ads and product […]
Toward the end of our recent Rockbrook Alumnae reunion celebrating the 90th year of the camp, the women attending held an impromptu chapel meeting. Like those held on Sunday mornings in the summer, this gathering was a chance to sing favorite traditional songs and reflect upon some of the more important experiences, lessons and values […]
Everyone at Rockbrook is thrilled to announce that Catherine Frampton, affectionately know around here as simply “Frampton,” has accepted the full-time position of Program Director. She worked as the Assistant Program Director last summer, as a cabin counselor for several summers before that, and came to Rockbrook as a camper as well. With this solid […]
RBC has got to be the most fun and rewarding summer experience a girl could have! Thanks to all the staff for their energy and talents, and willingness to work so hard to make Rockbrook such a wonderful place. We could write a book describing the positive aspects of RBC!
This time of year, as we head back to school and the memories of our time at camp can seem far away, it’s a good idea to reflect upon some of the important habits and skills we learned during our stay at Rockbrook, and to realize how important they can be throughout the rest of […]
What an amazing weekend! It was 3 days bathed in absolutely perfect weather, decorated with fond memories relived, and filled to the brim with laughter and conversation among friends… a camp reunion to remember. Rick and his crew took great care of us by serving wonderful meals, including several fresh yummy desserts baked by Alison. […]
This weekend we celebrate Rockbrook’s 90th year by inviting all of the camp’s alumnae to return to the “Heart of a Wooded Mountain.” Former campers and counselors from all over, from the southeast to the northwest, women of all ages, from 21 to 71, are arriving today in Brevard for the weekend events at camp. […]
Just heard from Lindsey’s Mom: “Lindsey traveled to St. John USVI after leaving Rockbrook where she learned to snorkel, spent some time Geocaching on the island, explored old sugar plantations, practiced Kung Fu with her Dad, and spent time exploring for sea shells! I believe Lindsey was so adventurous for our family trip to St. […]
Look who traveled to Italy after camp and who proudly wore her Rockbrook T-shirt on the trip. It’s Hannah Margaret, from the 2nd July mini session. Click the photo to see a larger version. Here she is climbing an Italian Alp nearby Lake Como (Lago di Como) in the Lombardy region of Italy. These Rockbrook […]
Today we closed Rockbrook’s 90th season and said farewell to our Third session and August Mini session campers. After these weeks together, it’s astounding how close we’ve all become, girls of all ages and staff members sharing experiences and growing together as a family. We’ve laughed together and cheered for each other. We’ve learned together […]
This, the last full day of camp, is always a strange day of wrapping things up, cherishing moments with friends, and feeling a little melancholy knowing that we’ll all be heading home tomorrow. As we pack and move luggage, there is a certain reluctance to let camp end, even as there are last minute activities […]
Today was one of those fantastic food days at Rockbrook that are almost too good to be true. It started with a special treat from Alison. She made us some of her chocolate chip scones, the kind of scones that start with flour and ice-cold butter, cut to just the right consistency, and blended to […]
Today the girls were surprised by the arrival of the “Biltmore Train!” You’ve heard of the Biltmore Estate. Well, in its earliest years it also ran a commercial dairy (as well as a hog, poultry and cattle farm) and sold its products locally. The delivery truck for the Biltmore dairy products— remember the milk man? […]
Today Rockbrook welcomed Mark Ardagna and Tara McCarthy from the Leave No Trace organization. They are currently traveling around the country on an e-tour, providing educational programs for young people that use the Leave No Trace principles to promote responsible enjoyment of the outdoors. Rockbrook was very fortunate to have Mark and Tara spend the […]
