AC Phillips

AC Phillips

Hiiii! I’m so excited to be back at Rockbrook this summer after being unavailable to come back last summer. This will be my 9th summer at camp, my 4th on staff, and I can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces again. A little bit about me, I’m from Richmond, VA, and I’m a rising senior at Christopher Newport University, where I study Applied Math. At camp, you can often find me teaching climbing at the alpine tower, swimming in the lake during free swim, or sitting on a lodge porch working on my friendship bracelets. One of my favorite parts about camp, as someone who has been going for many years, is that each year I always make new friends. Simply being in the Rockbrook environment provides you with the connections to make lifelong friends. I hope everyone finds their chocolate chip cookie friend this summer!

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Mamma Mia

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Go for a walk outside!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both

Personal Interests

climbing, kayaking, dance, working out, & hanging out with friends

Favorite Camp Food

Chicken Salad

Georgia Kaufman

Hi my name is Georgia and I am born and raised in Washington D.C! I look forward to escaping the busy city every summer to spend time up in the mountains. My mom and older sister both went to Rockbrook, and I cannot wait for my nineth summer in the heart of the wooded mountains! one of my favorite things to do is running, and it is a great way to explore the city, at camp I look forward to the challenge of the Rockbrook runners loop. Going to camp for nine years has brought me some of my best friends in the whole world and I cannot imagine camp life without them. The community and traditions are truly one of a kind and I cannot wait to be back!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I am very good at pogo sticking

Favorite Movie

A Complete Unknowen

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Run, make friendship bracelets, listen to music, or going on picnics with my friends

Sing, Dance, or Both?

dance

Last Book I Read?

Bel Canto

Personal Interests

running, the environment, water color, thrifting

Favorite Camp Food

Tortellini

Emmy Koehler

Emmy Koehler

Hi!!!! I am Emmy and I am SO excited for another AMAZING summer at camp! I’m from Marietta, GA and I just finished my freshman year at Auburn University (WAR EAGLE!). During the school year I miss camp so much and am so excited to go back! This will be my 5th summer at Rockbrook and I could not be more excited! I can’t wait to live in the mountains again and spread the love I’ve found for Rockbrook with everyone. Everything from the refreshing lake, to muffin breaks, singing camp songs at meals, to free swims and tennis all day, and getting to watch the sunset every evening has truly become my dream summer and I would not want to be anywhere else. I cannot wait to be back at Rockbrook this summer and I cannot wait to see everyone again and make so many new friends!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I can juggle and hula hoop and jump rope and pogo stick at the same time!

Favorite Quote

“Give thanks in all circumstances.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Favorite Movie

Oceans Eleven

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Go to the gym with a friend!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

I did musical theater growing up, SO BOTH!

Personal Interests

hiking, traveling, all water sports, working out, card games and I LOVE TENNIS

Favorite Camp Food

ALL OF THE MUFFINS!!!!!

Meg Aljian

Meg Aljian

WHOA there! I am so excited to be coming back to Rockbrook for my 4th summer. I can’t wait to be reading books on the hill and chatting about all the fascinating plants we see in on the trail in Wilderness Hiking and Outdoor Adventure (WHOA).

I’m originally from London, England, but have lived in North Carolina since I was fourteen. Rockbrook is an incredible second home to me, and I can’t wait to see our community come back together in the mountains this summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I speak Spanish

Favorite Quote

Be yourself, everyone else is taken

Favorite Movie

Frozen

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Read

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell

Personal Interests

Rock climbing!

Favorite Camp Food

Definitely funfetti muffins

Heidi Terblanche

My name’s Heidi and I’m from Northampton, England. I’m currently reaching the end of my gap year, set to start my Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course at the University of Nottingham in September. This is my first year at Rockbrook, and I’m excited to spend more time outdoors enjoying the beautiful landscapes of North Carolina.

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I’m bilingual and was raised Afrikaans

Favorite Movie

Top Gun

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Go climbing, read, and spend time with friends

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both, but I’m a dancer at heart

Personal Interests

Anything sporty, outdoorsy, or involving animals

Favorite Camp Food

Chicken salad

Lavinia Maybank

Lavinia Maybank

Hi everyone! I’m Lavinia Maybank, but I’m commonly known at camp as Maybae– a nickname given to me my first year at camp. I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, but now live in Boulder, Colorado, where attend the University of Colorado! I just finished my first year as a political science major, and hope to become a lawyer in the future.

I love spending as much time as possible outdoors– whether thats hiking, kayaking, rafting, or stargazing! This will be my first year on staff at RBC, but my 10th year returning after being a camper for nine. I am absolutely thrilled to be back in the heart of a wooded mountain, giving back to the camp community that gave me such a beautiful space to grow, connect with nature, and make lifelong friends.

At camp, you can find me by the lake, star gazing on the hill, or on the porch of the Junior Lodge making a friendship bracelet, reading, or talking to friends and campers. I can’t wait for the best year yet!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I went backpacking, ice climbing, sea kayaking, and rafting last summer in Alaska!

Favorite Movie

The French Dispatch

With an hour of free time, I like to...

play with my two dogs

Sing, Dance, or Both?

LOVE to do both

Last Book I Read?

A History of the Prince William Sound

Personal Interests

Hiking, running, painting, swimming.

Favorite Camp Food

quesadillas or opening day Mac and cheese!

Ana Creed

Hi!!!! I am Ana and I am so excited for an AMAZING summer at camp! I’m from Columbia, SC and I just finished my second year at Clemson University (GO TIGERS!). This will be my first time ever at Rockbrook and I am SO excited! I can’t wait to meet the campers and staff!!. I am really excited to be in the mountains and working the waterfront!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have been a mascot.

Favorite Quote

""In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

Favorite Movie

Sound Of Music

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Spend time outdoors swimming or go for a walk!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

A little bit of both

Last Book I Read?

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Personal Interests

fishing, tennis, soccer, listening to music, meeting new people

Favorite Camp Food

Mac N Cheese

Charlotte Regan

Hellooo! My name is Charlotte! I’m originally from West Cork, Ireland but I grew up in London, England, so I have the best of both worlds of being a city and country gal! This is my very first time in America, and I can’t wait to experience new things and have a lovely summer with you all!

Growing up, I absolutely loved running around outside and being in nature. I was lucky to be part of some amazing summer programs where I enjoyed tennis, swimming, darts, rounders and more!
These days, my main passions are dance, drama, and swimming. I’m currently working towards my Irish dance teaching qualification back home, and I help run dance and drama classes for children of all ages and abilities – which I absolutely love!

I can’t wait to get stuck into all the camp activities, try new things, and make incredible memories with everyone. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all and making this the best summer yet!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I know Sign Language (BSL)

Favorite Quote

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Go on walks

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Dance 100%%

Last Book I Read?

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Personal Interests

Dance, Swimming, Reading, Learning different languages

Favorite Camp Food

We shall wait and see!!

Sofia Posey

Hey y’all! My name is Sofia, and I am so beyond excited to spend my summer at Rockbrook this year! I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ, and I am currently getting my psychology degree at Arizona State University. Forks up! This will be my first year on staff at camp, and I was fortunate enough to spend a summer at Rockbrook as a camper as well in 2018! At camp, you can always find me in the lake or somewhere dancing or doing arts and crafts. This will only be my second time going to NC, but I absolutely love how green everything is (especially coming from AZ), and I love how the environment at Rockbrook is always so inclusive and all about being silly for the summer! I absolutely cannot wait to meet everyone and have an amazing summer! See y’all soon!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I was a dancer for 10 years!

Favorite Movie

Legally Blonde or any Disney movie

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Read

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Dance!

Personal Interests

Spending time with friends and family, trying new foods or cafes, traveling, reading

Favorite Camp Food

Mac and cheese!!