Jul 11th, 2009 by RBC
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Senior Cabin 7 loves the food at camp this summer! The whole cabin got together and made this “card” for Rick and his kitchen crew. All the baking, the cookouts, the homemade salad dressings, salsas and pasta sauces are really a huge it.
Jul 6th, 2009 by RBC
The 4th of July began with everyone waking up to the sound of horses running down the cabin lines, and the equestrian staff yelling “The British are coming; wake up; wake up!!” Dressed in festive red, white and blue, the riders and their horses made quite a scene. The entire camp stumbled out of their cabins and made their way to hill for a quick flag raising ceremony, ending with everyone reciting the pledge of allegiance.
The rest of the day we enjoyed our regular camp activities… crafts, outdoor adventure, sports, horseback riding. Then for dinner, Rick prepared an excellent cookout of burgers, corn, chips and watermelon. We all sat and ate on the hill, and since we had some music playing, sang and danced too. It was a nice way to spend the evening.
Capping off the day, everyone gathered again on the hill for a great fireworks display. For about 20 minutes bangs and colorful flashes in the sky entertained us before turning in for the night. Overall, it was a great day of all-camp activities and holiday celebration fun.
Jul 2nd, 2009 by RBC
Yesterday we took the entire Middler Line to Sliding Rock, the wonderful natural water slide nearby in the Pisgah National Forest. We loaded up all 75 (5-6 grade) campers and counselors and had an exciting afternoon and evening with lots of trips down the rock to plunge into the chilly water. And since it was surprisingly uncrowded, the girls got to slide a lot. It’s such a classic summer activity here in the mountains, everyone loves it! On the way down the mountain, we just had to stop at Dolly’s for a cone of “Rockbrook Chocolate Illusion” ice cream. Yum!
Jun 30th, 2009 by RBC
Just a quick post to report that our second camp session of the summer has begun. Sunday was our opening day with all 200 girls arriving safely, mostly by car but also a fair number by plane. We even had a few international campers arrive in Charlotte, so Talley drove down to pick them up.
Wow, camp is chock full at the moment. All the seats in the dining hall are taken, activities are staffed and completely filled. This makes for another exciting, and sometimes loud 
session. We love it!
Jun 10th, 2009 by RBC
The Rockbrook horseback riding program is in full swing with lessons. Cara Thompson, the equestrian director, rejoined the staff yesterday after completing her first year of graduate school. Everette Bartlett, our farrier, will be working with several horses this morning as well.
We took the CA campers on a hike to John Rock yesterday. All 20 of them, their 5 counselors, Jessi and Jeff made the mostly uphill hike from the fish hatchery to the rock. It’s a fantastic walk through the woods. Right now the mountain laurels are blooming, so parts of the trail wind you through a tunnel of white and pink flowers. Then at the top it’s a breath-taking view across to Looking Glass Rock (in the background of this photo).
We took the hike to discuss what this session’s banquet theme will be. Starting with almost 40 different ideas, these 9th graders slowly narrowed down the list and finally settled on a fantastic idea. For the rest of the session, they’ll work on decorations, costumes, skits, songs, dances, and a special menu to match their theme. It’s a big event, and a big surprise for everyone else in camp.
Jun 8th, 2009 by RBC
Campers! Counselors! Trips and Activities! We’re all here and ready to go. It feels so good to finally have camp open and to see everything in motion. After spending all year preparing for summer, thinking about the girls returning, and arranging our fantastic staff, it’s very exciting to get started.
And what a start it’s been! The weather has been perfect… warm 80s during the day and cool 60s at night. With all of the rain we had in the weeks leading up to camp, everything is fantastically green and lush right now. It makes camp just beautiful— bright skies, a clear view of John Rock from under the walnut tree on the hill.
All of the camp activities kicked off as well. The girls signed up for their first set of activities and really got busy. The crafts, the adventure, the horseback riding, the sports. Head over to the photo gallery and check it out.
May 29th, 2009 by RBC
Packing for Camp!
Have you checked your list for camp? Have you found your trunk? Well, now’s the time to start gathering all your stuff— clothes, flashlight, towels, sunscreen, water bottle and bug spray 
. Everybody’s laundry is sent out each week, so you don’t have to go too crazy packing clothes. Oh, and don’t forget to pack some costumes. You’re gonna be dressing up!
Go check out the complete packing list, and get packing!
May 27th, 2009 by RBC
It’s hard to believe we’re in the final few days before our 2009 summer camp season begins. Everyone at camp has been busy getting ready. We’ve set up activity areas, swept and cleaned the cabins, filled the lake, and opened up the kitchen. Last night the first few counselors arrived! They have arrived a few days early to enroll in different courses— Rachel for riflery and Kara for archery. All the other counselors arrive this weekend (by land! by air!) to kick off our staff orientation week, and just seven days later, the first session campers arrive. That’s exciting.
Are you ready for camp?
May 25th, 2009 by RBC
Elaine Trozzo is returning this summer to head our camp gymnastics instruction program. Elaine has taught gymnastics for the Transylvania County (NC) Parks and Recreation Department for 14 years. She has coached a competitive gymnastics team for 3 years, and has served as a gymnastics competition judge for 4 years. She has been certified by USA Gymnastics and holds the National Safety Certification in gymnastics. This will be Elaine’s sixth year as the head of Rockbrook’s camp gymnastics instruction.
Also returning are some of our awesome gymnastics counselors from camp last summer. You’ll see Karen and Abby down at the gym. We’re also happy to introduce Jess Watrin. She has many years of gymnastics experience and will be one of our gymnastics main instructors.
Yea Gymnastics!!
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