Posted in Campers on Sep 15th, 2008
Often when parents begin researching a camp for teens they have some kind of growth experience in mind, something they hope their teen will gain from his or her time at camp. Sure they want the experience to be fun, but they also hope it will be formative too. There’s a lot to [...]
Posted in Archery on Apr 23rd, 2008
Archery for teens and kids is still an amazingly popular thing to do at camp. Even if you’ve never held a bow before, let alone shot an arrow, it doesn’t take long to figure out the basics. And before you know it, you’ll feel really good about hitting the target, even getting a [...]
Posted in Camps on Apr 21st, 2008
The regular sessions at Rockbrook are either 3 or 4 weeks long, and most of the girls who return to camp each summer select one of these as their camp session. In addition though, we also have several 2-week-long “Mini Camps” offered throughout the summer— one in late June, two in July, and one [...]
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 Games on Feb 22nd, 2008
Shaving Cream Fight!!!
It’s true; there’s really nothing quite like a summer game of 50 kids and teens running around tryng the cover each other in shaving cream. Not really many rules to the game, but it won’t be long, and you’ll be laughing your head off. Spraying, sculpting, smearing— your hair will be [...]
Posted in Adventure on Feb 8th, 2008
With all the outdoor adventure available, Rockbrook is a great teen adventure camp for girls. Yes, camp is a lot about the sports, crafts, horseback riding, and other in-camp activities, but it’s also about getting out into the nearby forests for adventure. Load all your things in a backpack for a hike and [...]
Posted in Camp on Jan 30th, 2008
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. [...]
Posted in Kids on Dec 24th, 2007
Happy Holidays from all of us here at Rockbrook Camp!
Posted in Camp on Nov 28th, 2007
“I remember the week of outdoor adventure that grew into the group we warmly called the Extreme Mountain Women and the slightly less well known Kraft Krew. We did everything from kayaking the upper Green River (water fall and all) bushwacking and hiking on several extensive hikes, climbing, mountian biking and other various mountain loving [...]
Posted in Camps on Nov 14th, 2007
The teen programs for girls offered by Rockbrook bring together several unique aspects. First of all there are all the amazing things teen girls can do at camp… everythng from outdoor adventure trips like climbing and kayaking, to arts and crafts like pottery and weaving, to sports like soccer, basketball and volleyball. There’s [...]
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