Caroline Horsley

Caroline Horsley

Hey yall! My name is Catherine and i has so excited for this summer. i grew up right outside of Atlanta in Sandy Springs and have been a camper for 5 summers. A little fun fact about me is that both my mom and aunt were campers at Rockbrook for about 7-8 summers. Not only that by my grandmother was also a counslor! So with all of that history my family LOVES rockbrook. i am so excited to be on staff this year and meet so many new people and make new friendships. Some of my favorite activities and hobbies i found at camp have come home with me including making friendships bracelets. I also love the lake and plan to spend quite a few of my free swims becoming a mermaid and going down the water slide. I can’t wait to meet everyone this summer and make new connections in my favorite place! WOOHOO!!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have played lacrosse for 11 years and have gone to over 14 states for tournaments

Favorite Quote

"enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things" - Kurt Vonnegut

Favorite Movie

Grown Ups

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

make friendship bracelets or go on a walk or run

Sing, Dance, or Both?

I love a good dance party!!

Last Book I Read?

One Golden Summer

Personal Interests

i love going on walks and hikes

Favorite Camp Food

The Cheese Bread

Susanna Ball

Susanna Ball

Hi Rockbrook, I’m Susanna! I just finished my first year at UNC Chapel Hill studying Biology and Chinese! I grew up in sunny Jacksonville, Florida and I had the privilege to spend eight amazing summers at Rockbrook as a camper! Camp is my “happy place”, and I always cherish the friendships and memories I made as a Rockbrook camper! Now, I’m so excited to return for my second year on staff! This summer, you will probably find me hanging out on the hill, making a bracelet on the Junior Lodge Porch, down at the alpine tower, or on the Rockbrook Runners (and Walkers) trail! My favorite part of being a RBC counselor is welcoming campers into the Rockbrook community and helping them feel at home. I also love encouraging campers to try new things! I can’t wait for another awesome summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I was on the girls weightlifting team my senior year of high school!

Favorite Movie

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

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

Work on a craft while listening to an audiobook

Sing, Dance, or Both?

I love to sing!

Last Book I Read?

The Sirens by Emilia Hart

Personal Interests

Crocheting, knitting, sewing, rock climbing, singing, and reading!

Favorite Camp Food

Opening Day Mac and Cheese

Mischa Soubiron

Mischa Soubiron

Hey there, hi there! I’m Mischa and I am SO EXCITED for this summer in the heart of a wooded mountain! My home base is currently Florida, but I lived in Asheville for 6 years and the mountains will always be my home. This is my 7th summer at Rockbrook which, seems like a lucky year! As a camper, Rockbrook was the place I looked forward to going the most during the summer. As a returning counselor, I have gained a new perspective on my favorite place and my love for it has grown immensely. I want to spread all the magic I’ve gained through camp to my campers. Playing dress up and singing campfire songs will never get old!

This summer you will most likely find me going over notes and choreography for the play, playing freeze dance in the lakeside lodge, playing my ukulele on the hill, or reading on the jodge porch! I’m also known for being a perpetual character on the announcements mic, hey Rockbrook prepare to hear my voice a lot (and hydrate)!!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I’ve moved 9 times across 4 states

Favorite Quote

Comparison is the thief of joy

Favorite Movie

La La Land

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

Go to spin class, listen to music (especially Harry Styles), or play with my dogs!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

BOTH, AND OFTEN!!!

Last Book I Read?

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Personal Interests

Dancing, acting, playing ukulele and piano, volleyball, traveling, philanthropy, photography, and art!

Favorite Camp Food

I can eat an impressive amount of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

Julianna French

Julianna French

Hi everyone! I am so excited to be back at Rockbrook this summer- playing at the lake, laughing in the dining hall, and hanging out on the hill! Rockbrook is one of my favorite places to be in the summer, and I am so excited to see what this one has in store. I just finished my first year of medical school, and can’t wait to take some time to disconnect in the heart of the wooded mountain 🙂 I am looking forward to seeing friends, new and old, and making fun memories in the most magical place. See you all soon!

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Mamma Mia!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Project Hail Mary

Favorite Camp Food

MUFFINS!

Sylvia Hemmer

Sylvia Jean Hemmer

Hi! My name is Sylvi, and I am so so excited to be back at Rockbrook for my third summer! I was born in North Carolina and I grew up spending most of my summers in Brevard. I now go to school at Radford University in Virginia and I am looking to graduate next year! Rockbrook has been a wonderful place to call home these past two summers and I am so so excited to return! Previously at camp, I was apart of the amazing adventure/paddling staff and this year I will get to be a counselor as well! At camp, you may find me on the hill frolicking, at the lake swimming, life-guarding, and teaching campers how to kayaking, leading campers on out-of-camp trips, and guiding campers down the many wonderful rivers that are around Rockbrook! Camp is so so special and is truly a place where everyone can be themselves! I am looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces so so soon and being back in a yak! (Kayak!)

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I am a third generation raft guide!

Favorite Quote

"When in doubt, paddle it out!"

Favorite Movie

Mamma Mia

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

Go outside!!!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both very loudly!

Personal Interests

running, playing soccer, camping, and any whitewater activity!!!

Favorite Camp Food

Tofu Scramble

Liv Combarro

Liv Combarro

Hiya! My name is Liv and I’m from a small village in England just north of London. I’m currently on my gap year, where I’ve been volunteering in South Africa and working at a local cafe, and I’m off to university in September to study psychology. Growing up in a village I spent the majority of my time outside in the fields or on walks with my friends and I grew to love being outdoors. I am so excited to get to spend my summer in the outdoors at camp as it looks stunning, and making lots of amazing new friends. I’m ready to get completely involved with camp life and traditions, try lots of new things and making loads of amazing memories!!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I spent 10 weeks volunteering and hiking in South Africa

Favorite Quote

"My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump

Favorite Movie

10 Things I hate about you

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

Go on a walk with my friends, or read a book in the sunshine

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Singing

Last Book I Read?

Hunger Games: Sunrise on the reaping

Personal Interests

Skiing, baking, pilates, reading, going to the gym

Favorite Camp Food

Not sure yet ... I'm excited to try all of it!

Annabeth Golden

Annabeth Golden

Hi, y’all! I am so excited to be joining RBC this summer! This will be my first summer with Rockbrook, but I spent ten years as a camper in Texas. I am originally from Houston, but I go to school in DC, where I fell in love with Appalachia. The beautiful mountains and crisp air are irreplaceable, and I am so grateful to surround myself in the RBC environment. I love to hike, connect with nature, and spend time with friends. I am looking forward to getting to know all the girls at camp and being as supportive as I can in everyone’s personal growth.

At American University, I study political theory, compete in debate, and volunteer in local public schools. I am often found either working on my laptop or covered in sticky tabs from annotating books at a local coffee shop. At home, I have an older sister and a dog. I enjoy biking, weightlifting, and finding the best, hidden restaurants in my city.
I can’t wait to meet everyone in a few short weeks!
P.S. I will be bringing lots of spare books for anyone to borrow! 🙂

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have traveled to eleven countries and speak some Mandarin!

Favorite Quote

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller

Favorite Movie

The Princess Bride

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

Journal or read (or both!)

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Sing badly at the top of my lungs

Last Book I Read?

Project Hail Mary (book before movie always!)

Personal Interests

I love anything related to philosophy or politics. I also collect pens and gnomes, and an avid Stardew Valley player!

Abby Gratz

Abby Gratz

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to be back at Rockbrook again after a couple of years! I am from Jacksonville, Florida, and will be a senior at the University of Vermont this fall. I enjoy outdoor activities like rock climbing, rappelling, backpacking, and camping. Overall, I really love spending time in nature, which is one of the reasons why I am so drawn to Rockbrook! Not only is it beautiful, but the people you meet at camp are also kind, caring, and funny. I have loved every bit of time I spent at camp as a camper, and hope to help create the same experience for everyone else!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I'm a triplet!

Favorite Quote

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett

Favorite Movie

Inception

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

Go for a run or read a book

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Sing!

Last Book I Read?

Dune by Frank Herbert

Personal Interests

I love rock climbing and hiking!

Favorite Camp Food

Rockbrookies

Madi Sharer

Madi Sharer

Hi there! I grew up in western Maryland in a small town called Williamsport! I spent ages 12-18 in a professional training program for ballet near Washington, D.C and have always had a deep passion for the arts. Since then, I’ve become a raft guide and a major outdoor enthusiast while getting my degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I’ve been a camp counselor since 2023 and I’m super exciting to be joining Rockbrook this summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I LOVE birds!!

Favorite Quote

"You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." Mary Oliver

Favorite Movie

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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

Bird, call a friend, or craft!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!!

Last Book I Read?

Migration - Charlotte McConaghy

Personal Interests

All things whitewater, reading, cross-stitch, hiking, doing anything with my dog!

Favorite Camp Food

breakfast burritos!