Posted in North Carolina on Mar 30th, 2008
There is a pest, a small insect native to Japan called the “hemlock woolly adelgid,” that is threatening the health of hemlock trees all across the eastern United States. From Maine to Georgia, along the Appalachian mountains and Piedmont, hemlock trees are dying, and unfortunately Rockbrook has not been immune. Perhaps 75% of [...]
Posted in North Carolina on Mar 20th, 2008
It’s always fun to bump into a surprising historical connection to camp. Here’s a great example we spotted recently— a photo of what was called the “Stone Hotel.” It’s on display in the Transylvania County Courthouse (that’s the North Carolina county where Rockbrook is located) with the caption “Built circa 1840.” But [...]
Posted in North Carolina on Jan 23rd, 2008
You may have heard that here in Brevard we’ve been getting some wonderful winter weather lately. Since it’s so different from the summer, we thought you’d get a kick out of seeing some snow at camp. Recognize this cabin? Yep, it’s Goodwill.
Posted in North Carolina on Nov 19th, 2007
Here’s a map that Sarah drew of the camp back in 1992. While certainly “not to scale,” it shows the main part of camp, the Rockbrook buildings and cabin areas. There are a couple of important new things not shown on the map, too. Can you name them? What’s missing?P.S. Here’s [...]
Posted in North Carolina on Oct 4th, 2007
Rockbrook camp is set in the mountains of western North Carolina on 200 acres a few miles south of Brevard. It’s unique because the main part of camp sits in a gently sloping valley between two large rocks, granite outcroppings, that can be seen quite easily from miles away. The smaller of the [...]
Posted in North Carolina on May 28th, 2007
All of us at Rockbrook Camp are wishing you a safe and pleasant Memorial Day. We’re looking forward to seeing you this summer!
Posted in North Carolina on May 2nd, 2007
Here are just a couple of photos we took this week down at the Rockbrook barn. Spring has definitely arrived here in western North Carolina! Have you ever seen so many butter cups?
Wow, that means it won’t be long until summer! We can’t wait!
Posted in North Carolina on Mar 2nd, 2007
Girls from Wilmington North Carolina (NC) attend Rockbrook Summer Camp.
Posted in North Carolina on Feb 16th, 2007
Jumping in the lake to swim at summer camp in NC.
Posted in North Carolina on Jan 10th, 2007
Rockbrook camp for girls is a camp in North Carolina.
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