Information for Parents
Welcome to the parents’ section of the Rockbrook Camp for Girls website. This is your place to learn important things about sending your daughter to camp, how to prepare for camp, and how to ensure she and you have a fantastic camp experience!
For Parents
Parents of Rockbrook campers can login to their online accounts here. Use this system to update camper information, complete necessary forms, check enrollment information, and view summer photo galleries. You must have a username and password to access this system.
Getting Ready for Camp
Preparing Your Daughter for Camp
Tips for helping make your daughter’s transition into camp a successful one. Great advice for first-time and returning campers!
Packing for Camp
Packing tips, a suggested packing list and also a list of what to leave at home.
Luggage Shipping Information
Explains how to get your camper’s luggage to and from camp by car, mail or air.
Travel Information
Driving Directions
Here there are step-by-step directions if you are driving to camp and passing through Charlotte, Atlanta or Asheville (the three closest large cities).
Places to Stay
Hotels and other accommodations in our area.
Travel Arrangements for Opening and Closing Days
What to do and where to go if you are coming by car or air; drop-off and pick-up times, unaccompanied minor flight information, and more.
Keeping Camp Great
Handling Homesickness
What to do about this common condition – before and during camp. The benefits of allowing your daughter to work through it. Also includes a sample response letter and additional resources.
Staying in Touch with Your Camper
How to be involved in your camper’s experience through writing letters/email, viewing the photo gallery, talking with the parent liaison, receiving letters from her counselor, the blog and Twitter. Also explains the visitors’ policy.
Understanding Activity Sign-ups
Part of what makes Rockbrook unique is it’s activity sign-up process that is designed to give campers many opportunities to practice making their own choices and try new things. Provides information to help your daughter get the most out of the activities.
The Camp Kitchen
We strive to provide kid-friendly-yet-healthy food. See sample menu, meal options (vegetarian, etc.). Addresses special dietary concerns.
Your Camper’s Health
RBC has an RN on staff the Health Hut 24 hours a day. Explains services provided – both in and out of camp, addresses concerns about ADD and ADHD medication and what you can do to help your daughter stay healthy while at camp.
Other Important Information
Download the Parent’s Manual
A printable version (.pdf) of the topics listed here.
Useful Resources for Parents
Additional books and internet resources to help make your daughter’s camp experience a success.
