Even More

With the second session of camp now closed for the summer, I want to thank everyone who helped make it so wonderful. After all, it’s the people of camp— the counselors and supporting staff, and of course our amazing enthusiastic campers —who create the special experience we all enjoy. It’s the people who are kind and caring, supportive and encouraging. It’s their friendly attitudes, their “happy relaxed” approach to just about everything, that colors our camp days. Together we found a spirit that propels this community to do more, experience more, and enjoy more.

At our closing campfire of the session, the “Spirit Fire,” we were reminded of how life at camp means this much. Campers talked about discovering new interests, making their very best friends, and feeling completely at home at Rockbrook. Staff members expressed their gratitude for being at camp, and for having the opportunity to know so many great people. One girl simply said, “I love everything about camp, and I love all of you even more.” It’s remarkable how close we’ve all become over these last few weeks.

Camp reminds us of the good stuff. It helps us see the magic in most things. It encourages us to explore and discover the incredible beauty of the real world, to trust each other, and be courageous even when something may be uncertain. Most clearly, we now know how incredible camp life feels.

Yes, it’s sad that something good is ending… for now. But I believe we carry camp with us. We can remember that being kind, and being a little silly, will help us. We can sing a favorite Rockbrook song anytime we want. We can stay in touch with camp friends. And we can look forward to returning next summer.

To all our Rockbrook girls: we miss you already. We’re thinking of you fondly, holding tight the memories of our great camp session together. Thank you!

Until next summer, be kind, stay curious, and remember: the Spirit of Rockbrook is with you always.