Here’s something from this summer’s “Photo Phun” activity where the girls at camp run around with digital cameras taking pictures.  In addition to learning about photography and how to use the cameras, they play loads of games… things like scavenger hunts, nature alphabet, and photo stories.  This is an example by Deborah P. (passed along [...]

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The other day someone asked about our camp philosophy. We’ve written about it on the “Our Philosophy” page of Rockbrook’s main website, and that page does a good job, but what else should we say? Well, another way to put it is to recall how camp is such a fun and nurturing environment, [...]

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Just a funny photo to share here… This shows some of the most popular footwear at camp. For kids, youth and girls, this is the way to go, and since it’s summer, you want something cool, something that can get wet even. As you can see Crocs are definitely a big hit, but [...]

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“Like your hat Maddie.”
You get to make some pretty cool stuff when you come to camp… like this hat for instance. Maddie knitted it when she first got to camp last summer, and from then on was rarely seen without it. It’s true; knitting has become an increasingly popular activity at camp. [...]

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Back in 1998, Kellogg’s produced a television commercial that, quite unintentionally, reminds us why a girl’s time at summer camp can be so valuable, why it really can fuel tremendous personal growth. The commercial shows a little boy reciting a “declaration” of sorts about what children need.
“We the children need the following:
We need encouragement.
We [...]

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Here’s a photo from our recent visit down in Fort Myers, Florida to present the Rockbrook summer camp slide show and movie. It was another great event with loads of girls who attend camp already and new girls who are considering Rockbrook for their camp this summer. There are a few more of [...]

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Another important aspect of camp for teens is the many positive relationships they form with other girls, both younger and older than themselves. Take away competition and foster authentic communication instead. Remove self-doubt, and receive genuine encouragement instead. Step from being ignored to a place of listening, respect and care. [...]

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We just had a wonderful time visiting all the Rockbrook Camp girls down in Jacksonville, Florida. Tons of girls came and enjoyed the party, the pizza, the craft activity, and of course the camp movie and slide show. Most of them were new girls wanting to learn more about camp, but we also [...]

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A bathrobe
A wig
A couple of hair curlers
Lots of powder for all over
Glasses, preferably small ones on the end of your nose
Pillows or other stuffing for certain areas
A walking cane
Loose, baggy nylon stockings
Big puffy slippers
Really red, and a little messy, lipstick
A scratchy or frail sounding voice
“Put them altogether, and you’ve got a Rockbrook…” Well, [...]

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It’s on the way! …This year’s Carrier Pigeon, Rockbrook Camp’s summer “yearbook” has just been mailed out to all of our campers. It’s bigger and better than ever this year.
76 pages… 117 photos… 53 drawings… all the cabin photos from every session… 31 poems… and all sorts of other camper writings!
It’s so much [...]

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