Rockbrook Summer Camp for Girls: Sleep away Adventure in North Carolina

Welcome to Rockbrook Camp for Girls

Rockbrook is a sleepaway summer camp for girls located in the “heart of a wooded mountain” in western North Carolina. Founded 100 years ago in 1921, our summer camp continues to provide an exciting and enriching, fun and formative, camp experience for girls and teens ages 6 – 16.

A Unique Camp Experience for Girls

Rockbrook provides a unique overnight summer camp program of recreation, adventure, creativity and fun. From horseback riding, whitewater rafting, pottery, and swimming to camp fires and exploring a chilly mountain stream, each day at camp is filled with new experiences and great opportunities to develop lasting friendships.

How it's so Special

Life at Camp

There’s a magic of fun and friendship, a real caring community, that feels 100% amazing.

See it in action in this short video!

Girls Horseback Riding

Horse Crazy?

Summer Horseback Riding Camps

The Rockbrook equestrian program combines qualified staff, experienced horses, and excellent facilities to create an atmosphere where girls can advance their horseback riding skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge, and enjoy riding with friends.

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“My daughter came home just bubbling with self confidence! She had a wonderful counselor and I’m so pleased with how much she’s grown personally and socially. Absolutely priceless!”

Parent, Orlando Florida

Sports and Games

Rockbrook has an fun sports and games program of activities for its campers. With an emphasis on fun and action, girls at camp can play different ball games, learn target shooting sports, heat up with field sports, and cool off at our unique mountain waterfront. There are seven different sports activities available.

Explore your Creative Side

Rockbrook has an extensive arts and crafts program designed for its campers. With an emphasis on fun and creativity, girls at camp can be immersed in color while learning to weave, to throw a bowl on the potters wheel, to paint, to sew, and so much more! There are seven different craft activities available.

Camp Arts and Crafts

Outdoor Adventure

Paddle, Hike, Climb!

There’s adventure and outdoor thrills around every corner at Rockbrook. Blast through the rapids rafting and kayaking. Hit the trail for a backpacking or hiking trip. Scream through the trees on our zipline course. Rock climb to the top for an amazing view.

We’re outside at camp!

Adventure Activities

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From the Blog

September 10, 2021 Jeff Carter

That Great Feeling

With the summer now behind us, and our attention focused on the new school year, I wanted to think back about camp and thank everyone who helped make this one of the best Rockbrook summers ever. Back in May, we weren’t 100% certain how it would go when we opened camp. There were still plenty…

August 11, 2021 Jeff Carter

Precious Time

The last full day of our third session was today. After the upbeat excitement of the banquet last night, there was a different tone today. Instead celebrating with singing and dancing, we were more thoughtful. We slowed down and tried to savor the simple moments of camp. While packing we chatted with cabin mates. We…

August 10, 2021 rbc

Two Extraordinary Surprises

We love surprises at Rockbrook. Today the campers had two extraordinary surprises, one that they were eagerly awaiting and another that was totally unexpected. In both cases, I suspect these surprises included completely new experiences for the girls. The first happened late in the morning. Without explaining, we interrupted the girls and told them to…

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We would be happy to send you a copy of our camp catalog. It’s a great way to learn even more about Rockbrook, its programs, different sessions and activities.

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