Susanna Ball

Susanna Ball

Hey There, Hi There! I’m Susanna from Jacksonville, FL! I first came to RBC in 2015, and I’ve been a Rockbrook girl through and through ever since! I can’t wait for my 9th summer in the magical “Heart of the Wooded Mountain”! Rockbrook is so special to me and as a staff member, I can’t wait to support my campers and make sure they have an amazing camp experience, just like I did! You will probably find me on the Needlecraft porch, soaking up sun on the Hill, or hanging out by the lake!

Growing up in sunny Florida, I was always grateful to escape the summer heat in Brevard, North Carolina. Now, I will get to enjoy NC weather year-round as a college student at UNC Chapel Hill! I am excited to start studying Biology in the fall, possibly with a minor in Chinese or History. I’m excited to participate in science research and choir, attend Football and Basketball games, and make lots of new friends in college!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I am learning Mandarin Chinese!

Favorite Quote

“Love, it sustains you. It’s like oatmeal.” Raymond Holt (Brooklyn 99)

Favorite Movie

Pride and Prejudice (2005)

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

Crochet or read

Sing, Dance, or Both?

I love to sing! I was in choir and musical theatre in High School.

Last Book I Read?

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Personal Interests

I am interested in learning science and history, crafting, and rockclimbing!

Favorite Camp Food

Opening Day Mac and Cheese!

Amanda Vidal

Amanda Vidal

Hello!! I’m originally from Puerto Rico but I’ve lived in North Carolina for 9 years. I just finished up my sophomore year at UNC Charlotte. I’m super excited to come back to camp this summer! Camp is such a fun, silly place with the best people. I love getting away and spending time in the mountains for the summer. Camp also has the BEST activities that I’m super excited to explore and teach this summer. I love all kinds of crafts and adventures. I can’t wait to be back at RBC with my campers. Counting down the days!

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Little Women (2019)

Last Book I Read?

Life of Pi

Personal Interests

Reading, Drawing, Writing

Favorite Camp Food

Tacos

Sofia Malmqvist

Sofia Malmqvist

Hey there hi there! My name is Sofia and I’m so beyond excited to spend yet another summer at camp! This will be my 8th (9th if not for covid) summer at camp and my 3rd year on staff! I’m from Tampa, FL and I just completed my freshman year at Middlebury College in Vermont studying Psychology and French. I have missed camp dearly; from our muffin breaks and free swims spent at the lake to our tennis matches at Twilight and song singing at meals; and I definitely am looking forward to re-immersing myself in camp life. I cannot wait to be in our sunny Rockbrook community once again and make it people’s second home! I LOVE CAMP!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I speak four languages and am hoping to learn my 5th soon!

Favorite Quote

"'He's the strongest man in the world. ' 'Man, yes,' said Pippi, 'but I am the strongest girl in the world, remember that.'" -Pippi Långstrump

Favorite Movie

Pitch Perfect and Call Me By Your Name

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

Spend time hiking, playing pickle ball, talking, and singing with friends

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both, especially when paired together!

Last Book I Read?

"World-Making Stories: Maidu Language and Community Renewal" - a book written by my Anthropology Professor for class

Personal Interests

traveling, speaking/learning languages, singing, hiking, listening to music, doing anything random with friends

Favorite Camp Food

THE MAC AND CHEESE!!!!

Julia MacDonell

Julia Macdonell

Hi!! My name is Julia, and I’m so excited to be spending my first summer at Rockbrook! I’m from Apex, NC, and I’m a rising senior at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, where I am studying Sociology and Education. I just finished up my semester abroad in Florence, Italy and had the opportunity to travel to 14 countries in 4 months!

To me, camp is a space where you can truly be yourself and be surrounded by others who are doing the same. I’ve always loved being outdoors and exploring, and as a North Carolina native, I know just how magical the mountains can be. I can’t wait to dive into all things Rockbrook and meet amazing people along the way. I’m so excited to be part of this team and can’t wait to meet all of you!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I was a student teacher in Italy for 5th grade students!

Favorite Quote

"Who says that my dreams have to stay just my dreams"- The Little Mermaid

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

Lay outside with a book and some music

Last Book I Read?

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Josie Saunders

Josie Saunders

Hey there, hi there! My name is Josie and I’m from San Francisco, CA. This will be my 8th summer at Rockbrook, and I cannot wait to return as a counselor! I am entering my freshman year of college as an elementary education major and can’t wait to get some hands-on experience. Rockbrook is so welcoming and a lovely community that I am proud to be a part of. I love crafting, such as embroidery, crocheting, pottery, and painting, as well as writing, but I also love hiking, swimming, running, and playing sports, making Rockbrook the perfect place for me. I have made some of my best friends at camp, whom I still talk to regularly. I hope to contribute to the magic and joy that camp has given me and carried through my life up until now. Rockbrook has been my safe space and my home since I was 8 years old, and I want to give my campers the same love I have for camp because camp is truly a special place like no other. I can’t wait to meet everyone this summer and make unbelievable memories together!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have been to 7 countries!

Favorite Quote

“ No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world. “ Dead Poets Society

Favorite Movie

Good Will Hunting

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

Walk my dogs, listen to music, or watch a movie!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Why do just one or the other when you can do both??

Last Book I Read?

The Perks of Being A Wallflower (my favorite!!)

Personal Interests

Reading, writing, hiking, doing pottery, drawing, going on a drive

Favorite Camp Food

Mac and Cheese!

Lydia Hodges

Lydia Hodges

Hey y’all! My name is Lydia & I am a rising junior at UGA. I have been going to Rockbrook since I was 9 (+ this will be my 9th summer at RBC)! Some of my favorite things at camp are muffin break, rest hour, hiking to Castle Rock at sunset, going to Dolly’s, a fun surprise, sitting in a rocking chair on the deck of any lodge, making friendship bracelets, and doing all these things with my friends. At camp, you can usually find me doing some sort of craft. I helped out with pottery and KIT last summer. I am so excited to return to Brevard and get outside this summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I'm an only child

Favorite Movie

Pitch Perfect

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

go to a cycling class

Favorite Camp Food

cheesy bread & tomato soup, Rockbrookies

Greta Fry

Greta Fry

Hello!!

This is going to be my second year at Rockbrook and I could not be more excited! After a busy year (and generally bad weather) I am ready to pack up and head back to the mountains for a summer filled with action, fun and silliness. You will probably find me relaxing on the junior lodge porch, chilling on the hill with a book, or challenging someone to a game of tetherball…

I look forward seeing all your faces again this summer – see you soon!!!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I represented England in Canoe slalom when I was 12

Favorite Quote

Karma is a cat purring on my lap 'cus it loves me

Favorite Movie

The Sound of Music

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

Hang out with my gorgeous pets

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both, all the time ...

Last Book I Read?

Shakespeare's The Tempest

Favorite Camp Food

Rockbrookies

Hannah Morris

Hannah Morris

Hey hey hey !!!
My name’s Hannah and this is my second year on staff at the amazing RBC. After a year of missing camp and surviving the British weather, I am so excited to get back to Rockbrook’s fun, smiles and sillyness!
At home I’m a Media and Communications student at Northumbria Uni and live in Newcastle, I am a dancer and have also recently started playing lacrosse. Outside of that, I spend my time dividing my attention between my part time job and the charities I volunteer for (5 of them, and counting).
I absolutely cannot wait to be back at the heart of a wooded mountain with all of our RBC girls!
Counting the days until I’m back making friendship bracelets on the hill to be completely honest…
See you soon !!!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have lost the ability to handstand

Favorite Quote

Kindness costs you nothing

Favorite Movie

Lego Batman

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

Dance!!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!!! You can't get me to stop if you try ...

Last Book I Read?

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Personal Interests

Volunteering

Favorite Camp Food

Po'boys by far

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!