Posted in Camps on Sep 28th, 2007
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been making our fall travel plans, scheduling Rockbrook Camp parties all over the south. Several are set on the calendar. Chances are we’re coming to your city or some place close by, so check out the schedule here: Camp Party Schedule. If you haven’t come to [...]
Posted in Summer Camp on Sep 20th, 2007
Here’s something fun. We put together a short music video of scenes from this past summer. We hope you like it. It gives you just a taste of what went on!
Posted in Crafts on Sep 18th, 2007
Giving kids a chance to explore crafts, to learn new ways of being creative, is a big part of summer camp. Rockbrook has almost 20 different craft activities for example. Each lets the girls express themselves creatively and make something cool. There’s plenty of time (It’s summer after all!), all the right [...]
Posted in Archery on Aug 16th, 2007
Archery is another huge hit with the kids at Rockbrook this summer. Girls really enjoy learning about archery at summer camp. There’s something classic about it. Nocking an arrow, pulling the bow, taking a breath, holding still, and releasing the arrow toward the multi-colored target. Of course, we’re aiming for the [...]
Posted in Arts on Apr 23rd, 2007
One of the most traditional arts and crafts activities at Rockbrook is weaving. It’s been something girls have done at camp since the very beginning back in 1921. In the craft cabin we call Curosty (which even pre-dates camp!), there are several table-top and floor looms we use to teach basic weaving [...]
Posted in Camp on Apr 16th, 2007
We’ve often said that attending an overnight summer camp like Rockbrook helps children become more self-sufficient and independent. But how does it work? What is it about being at camp that makes this kind of growth possible?
One secret is that camp provides a structured environment where we give children the chance to make [...]
Posted in Dance on Mar 12th, 2007
Rockbrook summer camp dance and dancing activity.
Posted in Camps on Mar 9th, 2007
Rockbrook has three different youth cabin groups or “lines,” areas of camp where girls of similar age stay together. Each line has its own stone meeting lodge (complete with cozy fireplace !) where the age group can hold activities during the day and special programs in the evening. The line we call the [...]
Posted in Camps on Feb 26th, 2007
Remember the “Slip n’ Slide” ?! You take a summer afternoon, a hill, a big long piece of plastic, a water hose, a little baby soap, and whole bunch of your friends and you’ve got a crazy fun time. Just run as fast as you can and launch yourself down the slide. [...]
Posted in Summer Camp on Feb 14th, 2007
Archival photo of summer camp archery at Rockbrook Camp for girls
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