Joy Connors

Joy Connors

Hey there! I’m from Washington State and I go to school at NC State! I love people, and nature which makes Rockbrook the perfect place for me! I am excited to meet everyone and build relationships with some awesome kids! I am excited to learn new things, see new things, challenge myself, and grow! I can’t wait for this epic adventure!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I had an internship in Zambia, Africa in 2021!

Favorite Quote

“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” - Katrina Mayer

Favorite Movie

Jurassic Park

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

Take care of my plants and bask in their presence

Sing, Dance, or Both?

I love both!

Last Book I Read?

Not much a reader but right now I’m enjoying “Spare” by Prince Harry!

Personal Interests

I love to surf, be in nature, travel, paint, swim, sing, play instruments, and be with my dog!

Favorite Camp Food

S’mores!

Melody Parish

Melody Parish

Hello! I am originally from Kentuckiana (or Indyucky), the southern Indiana-Louisville, Kentucky border, but have been in Brevard now a little over a year. This will be my second year at Rockbrook and I’m happy to be “back”: I’ve loved my time spending the fall and spring cleaning up beds, planting and transplanting new flowers and plants, and bordering the gardens around camp. Last year I immensely enjoyed my time as a photographer, hiking around camp all day capturing campers’ smiling faces and all the beauty and fun of life on camp. This year I am excited to be one of the Needlecraft specialists, sharing my love for embroidery, creative mending, and any form of creativity with a needle and thread. When I’m not on the Curosty porch, you’ll find me admiring and identifying native plants and critters, pulling errant blades of grass from flower beds, refilling the bee and butterfly waterer, and sticking my feet in the creek.

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Hocus Pocus

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

Be outside with my dog, Pete-za, or watch something funny

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Sing-especially harmonize

Last Book I Read?

'Woodsqueer: Crafting a Sustainable Rural Life' by Gretchen Legler

Personal Interests

Playing old time and folk music, growing things, crafts of all kinds

Favorite Camp Food

I *cannot* get enough oat bars!

Emily Schwartz

Emily Schwartz

Hello! My name is Emily and I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio. I just finished my second year of college at the University of Cincinnati, studying nursing. I love spending my free time outdoors and enjoying nature. Being outside has been a great way for me to connect with my friends and I am excited to bring that to camp. This will be my first year at Rockbrook and I am excited to get a lay of the land and meet everyone! I am looking forward to a great summer of quality time and meaningful connections.

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I was an exchange student in high school!

Favorite Quote

It's a good day to be happy

Favorite Movie

Ratatouille

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

Read, crochet, go on a walk, or hammock

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Dance :)

Last Book I Read?

Malibu Rising

Personal Interests

I like to do yoga, crochet, hike, ski, and be with my friends and family.

Olivia Martin

Olivia Martin

My name is Olivia and I am from Columbus, Ohio! I am a third year at Ohio State studying Psychology and I hope to become an elementary school counselor in the future. This is my first year at Rockbrook as a counselor and I could not be more excited! I’ve never been to overnight camp before, but I was drawn to Rockbrook because they really stress the importance of healthy friendships and confidence in young girls. At camp, I hope to make new friends, slow down, and see the camp magic happen all summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I can wiggle my ears!

Favorite Quote

Our comfort zones are lovely places, but nothing ever grows there.

Favorite Movie

How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days

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

Read a book or sit outside with friends

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

I just reread the Hunger Games series

Personal Interests

Cooking, reading, cats, making friendship bracelets, taking walks, listening to Taylor Swift

Marston Councill

Marston Councill

Helloooooooooooo everybody! I’m beyond excited to be returning to Rockbrook this summer – it’s my favourite place on Earth! Rockbrook has been a second home to me since I was 8 years-old and continues to shape me as a person today. There is something unmistakably magical about the short time we get to spend together in the heart of a wooded mountain that leaves me and many others returning year after year.

One thing l’ve always loved about Rockbrook’s caring community is that it has a special place for everyone who rolls up the driveway on opening day, and soon enough, we all feel like family. Nothing makes me happier than seeing campers radiate joy and be their silliest selves in such an uplifting environment! I’m honoured to be a part of this magic and I can’t wait to meet you all soon. You can likely find me on the front porch of the office doing fairy hair or giving out some glitter, so come say hi!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I love going to the dentist!

Favorite Quote

Reduce, reuse, recycle, Rihanna - Ilana Wexler

Favorite Movie

Juno

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

get a cappuccino, look for my cat, or frolic in the sun

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

Personal Interests

Glitter, karaoke, flossing, and admiring the flowers in my neighbourhood

Favorite Camp Food

oatmeal....always

Emma McClure

Emma McClure

Hi all! I’m Emma McClure and l’m originally from Georgia but now live in Knoxville, TN. I’m currently attending Montana State, studying nutrition. This will be my 10th year at rbc! I took a break since Covid so it will be my first year as a counselor! I had such sweet and influential counselors growing up, I can’t wait to share the Rockbrook experience with my campers.
See y’all so soon!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I’ve broken my right arm 5 times

Favorite Quote

“Let’s do what we love and do it a lot”

Favorite Movie

The Parent Trap

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

Read or go for a walk with my dogs

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Dance

Last Book I Read?

Full Dark No Stars

Personal Interests

Working out, tanning, shopping, reading

Favorite Camp Food

Pizza or cobbler!

Anna Toli

Anna Toli

Hello my name is Anna. This is my first year at Rockbrook and I am so excited. I am from New Hampshire and I am getting my college degree in Biology. I love archery and arts and crafts. I’m so excited for camp!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have worked at a zoo

Favorite Movie

Jurassic Park

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

Make friendship bracelets

Sing, Dance, or Both?

For fun? Both

Last Book I Read?

Jurassic Park

Personal Interests

I love animals

Katherine Walsh

Katherine Walsh

Hey y’all! My name is Katherine and I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina. I’ve always loved the North Carolina mountains, from spending all my school breaks at my grandparents’ house in Boone to my eight wonderful summers as a camper at RBC and I’m so excited to be making the transition from camper to staff as a CIT this year! At camp I’m always sitting in the NC summer sunshine by the lake with a book, hanging out and helping down at the barn, or doing some kind of craft on the Needlecraft porch.

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Raising Arizona

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

Read a book or ride a horse

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both, at the same time!

Last Book I Read?

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Personal Interests

Crafting, reading, writing, horses

Favorite Camp Food

Tamales!!

Arianna Schmitz

Arianna Schmitz

Hey! I’m Arianna, I’m 20, and I’m from Brazil. I’m a business major and I went to Western Carolina University for a semester to do an exchange program, and now I’m spending the summer in Brevard. I’ve never worked on a camp before, so I’m really excited and I can’t wait! I enjoy spending my time painting, and photographing.

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I’ve never seen snow

Favorite Quote

Everything happens for a reason

Favorite Movie

Toy Story

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

Listen to music

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both

Last Book I Read?

A poem book in Portuguese called “Coisas que preciso te dizer hoje”

Personal Interests

Photography

Favorite Camp Food

Grilled cheese

Naomi Penner

Naomi Penner

Hi friends! My name is Naomi and I am excited to be back for my 5th summer at Rockbrook! I have worked as a counselor, a Fiber Arts activity specialist, and this year I will be an assistant director. I am originally from Louisville, KY but have been living in Brevard for over a year now. Rockbrook is such a special place to me, namely for the community of supportive, loving, and spirited individuals that love it just as much as I do. It is here you will develop meaningful friendships, connect with nature, potentially discover a new hobby (it’s where I learned to weave), and learn something new and wonderful about yourself.

At camp you can find me admiring all the flora and fauna, making a potholder on the hill, enjoying all of Rick’s delicious meals, and no doubt doing something silly. I am so grateful to be here for another joyful summer in this magical, wooded fairyland. I hope I can be a part of making your time at Rockbrook nothing but fun! Can’t wait to meet y’all!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I'm reading Harry Potter for the first time - no spoilers!

Favorite Quote

"Get comfortable with being uncomfortable." - Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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

Go for a walk or read on my porch

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Woodsqueer by Gretchen Legler

Personal Interests

exploring new places, admiring & identifying flowers, nature photography, thrifting, drinking tea while reading, and listening to podcasts

Favorite Camp Food

It's too hard to choose!