Rockbrook 2021

Hello everyone! I’m Toni and I am blessed to live here in beautiful Brevard. This is my first year at Rockbrook during Summer Camp, although I feel like I’ve been a part of it for the last 6 years! For 9 months out of the year I volunteer and work at Free Rein, which is at the barn and arena at Rockbrook. I am a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and I teach horseback riding to children and adults with Special Needs. I am so excited to be bringing my love and passion for horses to our beginner riders at camp! I have been riding since I was 8 years old when I had my first horse, I won’t say how many years ago that was, (HA!) and I am still filled with joy when I’m riding, grooming, or doing all things horse related! My goal is to ignite that same love and passion in all of my RBC girls so they can experience for themselves how amazing horses truly are, and to begin their lifelong journey into the wonderful world of Horsemanship!

Hi, my name is Grace! I’m from Durham, NC and so excited for my first summer at Rockbrook. The first time I visited Brevard was last year, when I spent an amazing week hiking in the DuPont state forest. I’m looking forward to going back and spending more time in this beautiful area! I just graduated from NC State with a degree in fashion and textile design, and I can’t wait to share my love for weaving with all the campers this summer. Although I have never attended Rockbrook, I always looked forward to summer camp growing up. In my free time I enjoy cooking, hiking, reading, and trying out every craft I can get my hands on. I can’t wait to meet every one and spend time together weaving and crafting in Curosty!!

Hello!!! I grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina but I have always loved the mountains! I am drawn to Rockbrook because of the beautiful place we have the privilege of experiencing but mostly I am drawn to camp because of our campers! As a child, I was the camper that was crying within the first hour of arriving at camp. So I know how it feels for many campers that are a little apprehensive about coming to camp; I think that’s what makes me such an attentive and empathetic cabin counselor. I am also drawn to Rockbrook because of the caring and inclusive community that I experienced during my first summer there and I am so excited to be apart of it again! I teach dance and yoga, which I am looking forward to exploring with the campers for another summer. It brings me so much joy to be able to share my passions with young people and to be a part of this beautiful community.

Are you looking to have some fun this year at camp? I’m the counselor for you. I love to play almost every sport out there, so if you need a partner, I’m here for you. I also love to learn random animal facts. If you know any facts please let me know. I am super excited to be at Rockbrook this year. I am a city girl so being out in the woods and in a camp will be a big change of scenery.

Hi everyone! My name is Esme, and I am a high school junior from Birmingham, AL. I have been coming to RBC since I was in 2nd grade, and I can’t wait to be a CIT this year! I love every part of camp– nature, cabins, friends, activities, singing, dancing, and having fun! My favorite activity as a camper was climbing the alpine tower, and I hope that I can inspire campers to give it a try! I also love singing songs as an entire camp in the dining hall and family style meals. I have grown up so much at camp throughout the years, and it is a second home to me. I am so excited to get back to the heart of the wooded mountain! I LOVE CAMP!!

Hi, friends! I’m excited to say this will be my first year as a member of the Rockbrook community, and I am looking forward to a summer filled with new, wonderful people, happy traditions, and the opportunity for us to spend time together outdoors. I enjoy connecting with people and trying new things, whether that’s eating new foods, failing at skateboarding, or learning the rules to a new board game. I like hearing people sing to themselves when they aren’t paying attention and taking naps on sunny spots of grass. I love to cook and bake, write and read stories, and spend time with my friends and family. I feel so grateful to know I’ll be spending my summer building lasting friendships, enjoying the outdoors, and encouraging others to take healthy risks while I do so at the same time. Here’s to a summer filled with growth, laughter, and minimal bug bites and sunburns.

Hey guys! My name is Ellie and I couldn’t be more excited for camp this year! This will be my 8th year at RBC, and I can’t wait to be back in Brevard! I’m from Memphis, TN, and I starting going to camp because I’m a Rockbrook legacy! My mom, cousins, aunt, great aunt, and great great aunt all went to camp, and I’m thrilled to be carrying on the tradition! My absolute favorite thing about camp is definitely coming home with a wrist full of friendship bracelets. I absolutely adore sitting on a lodge porch, the dining hall, or absolutely anywhere just laughing with friends and enjoying each others company:) I can’t wait to be back, and I know you’re all as excited as I am!

Hey, y’all! I’m Bella and I’m from Wilmington, North Carolina. I’m a senior in high school (although not for long!) and I can’t imagine life without Rockbrook! This heart of a wooded mountain has been my home-away-from-home for many years and I can’t wait to show you around! As a camper, I loved pottery, drama, jewelry-making, climbing, needlecraft, curiosity, and horseback riding! I also enjoyed the rafting trips each year and the special events and surprises that kept me on my toes! This summer, however, I’m most excited about meeting your smiling faces and celebrating 100 years of Rockbrook with you all (and Dolly’s ice cream, of course)!

RBC has turned me into a crafty, nature-loving, adventure-seeking girl and I can’t wait to show off the wonders our little camp has to offer!

Hello!! I am SO excited for this year at Rockbrook! I live in Washington, DC, with my parents, my sister Polly (who is also a Rockbrook girl!) and my dog Lola. I just finished my Junior year of high school, and I’m really looking forward to being back at camp as a CIT! Some of my favorite things to do at camp are rock climbing, archery, and making friendship bracelets, and my favorite things that happen are banquet, thunderstorms during rest hour, and free swim with the cabin! Rockbrook has always been a home to me, and I’m so grateful I get to help made camp a home for all of our campers this year. I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon and celebrating 100 years of Rockbrook!

I’m so excited to be coming back to camp!! I’m from Montgomery, AL (though I grew up in Atlanta and Birmingham too) and I can’t wait to be back in the mountains! I’m looking forward to be reading on the hill, visiting Rockbrook Falls and singing camp songs again soon! There’s nothing like the Rockbrook community, and I’m so glad to be able to contribute to it as a counselor this year! As a camper, my favorite activities were all the crafty ones, especially painting and drawing!