Posted in Children on Sep 24th, 2008
Cory Doctorow wrote a nice post reminding us of the classic book about children and learning by John Holt, “How Children Learn” (originally published in 1967). The book, which has been revised and reprinted, can still be found on many education course reading lists because it makes a very important point teachers and parents easily [...]
Posted in Campers on Sep 12th, 2008
Here’s an article that caught our eye over at the Christian Science Monitor, “Mom to Dad: ‘Think Jimmy’s Doing O.K. at Camp?’” It’s a short piece written by Dave Horn about his time as an overnight camp counselor in the 60s. While parents today have online photo galleries and blogs to see how their children [...]
Posted in Summer Camp on Aug 29th, 2008
We thought you might enjoy seeing the work we’re doing at camp to the Junior Lodge. It’s a strong stone building, but its wooden floor began to show its age (over 80 years!), and over the summer it became clear that replacing it would be a good idea.
Here you can see how we removed [...]
Posted in Camp on Aug 25th, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Kids on Mar 17th, 2008
How do you know if your child is ready for summer camp?
It’s an important question to ask, especially if you have a younger child who’d be new to the experience. Most discussions of this question focus on whether or not your child is outgoing and ready for the social component of camp. See [...]
Posted in Kids on Mar 3rd, 2008
OK, what do these people have in common: Larry Page (co-founder of Google), Condolezza Rice (U.S. Secretary of State), Bob Dylan (musician), Drew Carey (television actor), J.D. Salinger (author), and Katie Couric (journalist)? You might guess, but it’s true; they all went to camp as kids. The American Camp Association has [...]
Posted in Counselors on Feb 11th, 2008
Having a summer camp job really is one of those amazing jobs where you have so much fun, stay so busy, and meet so many awesome people, the time just flies by. Of course you have to love working with kids, feel comfortable being outside most of the time, and be up for some [...]
Posted in Camp on Jan 21st, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in Rock Climbing on Jan 15th, 2008
Why do people go rock climbing when it looks so scary?
Well, there’s something fun about the challenge of it all, the concentration and the determination it takes. You know there’s an amazing view waiting at the top and the repel down is thrilling, but it also feels good to use your muscle [...]
Posted in Campers on Dec 31st, 2007
“Rockbrook is a haven.
Well, that’s how it feels to me.
The crystal streams, the endless sky,
The tall and leafy trees…
I love the beauty of this place,
And all the things to do,
Like riding, swimming in the lake,
And climbing towards the blue.
Camp’s the best time of the year,
But the days - they just fly by!
Before long we’re at [...]
|
activities Adventure Arts Camp camp-traditions Campers Camps Children childrens-camps Crafts Equestrian equestrian-camps friends fun Games girl girl-camps girls girls-activities Girls Camps history horse-camps horse-riding Horseback Riding horses Kids kids-activities kids-camps mountains Nature North Carolina outdoor-adventure Outdoors overnight-camps residential-camps sleepaway-camps summer summer-camps Summer Camp Swimming teen-camps teen-programs teens traditional-camp youth-camps
