There is so much to love about spring! That extra hour of daylight before bed, a quick break from school (spring break!), fresh flowers, April showers, chirping crickets, singing birds, buzzing bees (Honey! Yum!), patio dinners, driving with the windows down, and pink lemonade! To celebrate this wonderful season, we challenge our campers and staff […]
Have you seen this aphorism— A Short Course in Human Relations? Its author and origin are unclear, but it’s been around for years, and in various versions. I found one reference to it as a motivational poster spotted in 1987, and now there are even YouTube videos devoted to it. As you can see, it […]
Each year a new toy falls into fashion. In 1952 Mr. Potato never had his head on straight. 1996 brought the Elmo Doll and his very ticklish tummy. Outer space hit Earth with the introduction of Furby in 1998. Barbie is the girl who has done it all since 1959. Koosh balls, Play-doh, Pogs, Cabbage […]
This past weekend, Sofie had the immense pleasure of having lunch with two of Rockbrook’s finest counselors. Both young woman attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Maggie, a middler counselor, will complete her Freshman year this May and cannot wait to get back to the heart of a wooded mountain this summer, and […]
We are so proud to call Brevard home! Our location in a town full of beautiful places and smiling faces makes everyday a walk in the park. Yesterday we had the honor and pleasure of visiting our local Brevard College for a Staff Recruitment Fair. We visited with some old friends from our outdoor and […]
Frampton and Sofie spent a fun-filled weekend visiting with our beloved Rockbrook staff. On Friday, they met three of our equestrian program’s finest, Kara, Brittany, and Jess, for dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. Then, on Saturday, they enjoyed breakfast and a camp tour with one of the newest members of our staff, Keke, and […]
Who’s working this summer? Where do they go to school? Where do the they work during the year? What do they do for fun? Most importantly, what is their favorite Ice Cream flavor?!? Gone are the days when you have to wait until June to find out! We have some very exciting news! In the […]
Our campers are talented! We have pianists, jugglers, gymnasts, singers, and actresses! Girls who can rub their belly and pat their heads, touch their tongue to their nose, and hula hoop! Girls who can whistle, snap, and click their tongue. Girls who make up hand-jives and dance ’til the cows come home! Today, I feel […]
It happens on a single fallen eyelash… when the clock strikes 11:11…with every dandelion seed whisked off by the wind… on a heads-up penny…. on a shooting star…. after those birthday candles have lost their flame- a wish is made. A secret desire thrown out to the world with no certainty that it will ever […]
Counselors come in every shape and size- They all love a good Rockbrook surprise! Some like to tie silk, ribbons, and lace- Other prefer a more outdoorsy pace! We have dancers and french braiders- Rock climbers and friendship bracelet makers! You can be short or tall- Prefer spring or fall! Write with your left hand […]
Mark Twain poked at the nation a bit. He elbowed us and said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. […]
This week we sent out the second installment of our Rockbrook staff newsletter. Beyond including tricks of the trade (how to tell a proper joke- har har) and recipes for holiday treats (chocolaty brownies!), we coaxed our counselors to dive into the joys of the holiday season and take on a challenge that will keep […]
We’ve all experienced holiday fever. Our bodies feel warm and tingly, our cheeks turn rosy, our heart beats faster, and a slight shiver warms our spine. A holiday fever can be brought on by anything- snowflakes, hot chocolate, presents, tinsel, strung popcorn, twinkling lights, reindeer sweaters, holiday jingles, Yule log, greeting cards, carolers, chestnuts, or […]
It was Franklin D. Roosevelt who reminded us that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Camp provides one of the most gentle, nurturing backdrops to encourage girls to face their fears and conquer their anxieties. As counselors we are an integral part of this process. Here are some simple tools to […]
Here is just a quick reminder of how important you are. If a camper and a parent were to write to our staff, here is what they might say: Dear Counselor, You are my hero. When I grow up I want to be just like you. I think it’s so cool how you use all […]