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 Girls Camps on Apr 20th, 2007
Another great quote from a Rockbrook alumna:
My favorite thing is returning year after year and spotting a friend from the previous year and knowing that even though you didn’t see each other since last summer… you instantly had a best friend for the next couple of weeks.
Yep, making these kinds of friends is probably the [...]
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 Outdoors on Apr 4th, 2007
Basket weaving is an outdoor craft activity at Rockbrook Summer Camp for girls.
Posted in Swimming on Mar 21st, 2007
Ready for a dip in the Rockbrook Camp lake? It’s always “refreshing” , which is our way of saying, “chilly, chilly, chilly.” This is because the lake is fed by a true mountain stream that runs down Rockbrook Falls nearby. Jumping in on a hot summer day feels just great.
Ready for that [...]
Posted in Gymnastics on Mar 14th, 2007
Summer camp gymnastics at Rockbrook in North Carolina, a traditional residential sleepaway summer camp for girls.
Posted in Nature on Mar 7th, 2007
No Child Left Inside | Summer camp as antidote to America’s nature Deficit Disorder
Posted in North Carolina on Feb 16th, 2007
Jumping in the lake to swim at summer camp in NC.
Posted in Campers on Feb 5th, 2007
Summer camp for girls party in Orlando, Florida
Posted in Outdoors on Feb 2nd, 2007
A snowy view of Rockbrook sleepaway summer camp in North Carolina
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