Kaylie Brown

Kaylie Brown

Hi all! My name is Kaylie! I am 21 years old and a recent college graduate from Appalachian State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Human Services. I grew up in Waxhaw which is just an hour outside of Charlotte, NC. I have always lived in big cities or suburbs so I am super excited to spend this summer outside away from technology, making new friends, and building a supportive community for all campers and staff. I am looking forward to camp food, new activities, singing, adventure, swimming, dancing, crafts, and learning all about the community at Rockbrook! I will be bringing lots of laughter and silliness this summer 🙂 Can’t wait!!! <3

Fun Facts

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

Play Music, Crochet, Go for a Walk, Journal, Watch a Show

Personal Interests

Singing, Playing Guitar, Fitness, Reading, Live Music, Hanging out with Friends!

Favorite Camp Food

Muffins!

Lily Valeika

Lily Valeika

Hi! My name is Lily (named after the flower) and I was born in Athens, GA. I moved to Asheville, NC when I was six and have lived there ever since. I love it because there are so many opportunities to explore nature. I can go on tons of hikes, each one with a new view or waterfall! I love being at camp because of the community and time to connect with nature, away from technology. Everyone at camp is so caring and supportive which makes the days super fun. I want to be someone that people can come to when they are feeling down or want to talk. I enjoy cheering people up and spreading kindness. I hope that I can bring laughter, spirit, and care to the RBC community!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

Something people find surprising is that I love both science and art, especially when they are connected!

Favorite Quote

"The steps you take don't need to be big, they just need to take you in the right direction."

Favorite Movie

Dune Part 1 (2021)

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

Take my dog on a walk!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Personal Interests

I love to draw, journal, read, and explore nature!

Favorite Camp Food

Tamales!!

Ella Bonder

Ella Bonder

Hi there! My name is Ella, and this will be my 10th year at camp. This is my first year on staff, and I am super excited to return to camp and make more amazing memories as a counselor, like I did as a camper. I’m a rising sophomore at Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!), and I am in the Pre-Law program majoring in Criminal Justice.

Fun Facts

Favorite Camp Food

Hamburgers!

Dosia Fennell

Dosia Fennell

Hi! My name is Dosia and I am so excited to be back at Rockbrook this summer for the eighth year in a row (excluding 2020, of course). Camp is my favorite place in the whole world because it is am environment where everyone can be themselves and enjoy the beauty of nature at the same time, even if they find it hard to do that at home. Some of my favorite things to do at camp are swim in the lake, climb castle rock, and make people friendship bracelets. This is my first year on Rockbrook staff and I could not be more excited to get to know all the campers and counselors from a new perspective. I lived in Charlottesville, Virginia until I was seven years old when I moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Moving was really hard for me because I felt like I had to leave all my friends behind and start over, but camp has always been so important because it is an environment I know I can always come back to. In fact, my two best friends who I met at Rockbrook will be working on camp staff with me this year! I also have younger twin sisters who will be working in the dining hall as Hi-Ups like I did last year. I am so lucky to spend another summer at Rockbrook and I cannot wait for it to begin!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have a birthday at camp!

Favorite Movie

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale

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

Have a picnic with friends

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Personal Interests

Rowing,

Favorite Camp Food

Opening day Macaroni and Cheese

Elizabeth Billington

Elizabeth Billington

Hi! I’m Elizabeth (or Libby), I am 19 years old and I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes back in 2014. This is my first summer at Rockbrook Camp and visit to the US. I grew up in a city called York with my parents and two younger brothers (18 and 6 years old). I enjoy camping and I am always up for an outdoor adventure, but I will also very happily sit quietly with a good view and a couple of friends.

I am so excited to get to camp, meet everyone and share camp life with you all <3

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I travelled around Europe for a month with my best friend!

Favorite Quote

"We can go drivin' in, on my scooter Uh, you know, just riding in London" - Idris Elba

Favorite Movie

Mary Poppins

Personal Interests

I love to bake, walk with friends and bouldering at my local climbing gym!!

Olivia Martin

Olivia Martin

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia and this is my second year at RBC! I am so excited to swim in the lake and be silly with campers this summer. If I’m not in the pottery studio, you’ll find me reading a book on the Junior Lodge porch, braiding hair, swimming, or making a bracelet.
I am from Columbus, Ohio and I am graduating from THE Ohio State University with a psychology degree in August! Shortly after graduation I’ll be jumping right into my masters at OSU to get my M.Ed in Counselor Education. I am so pumped!
I cannot wait to see everyone this summer!

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Barbie!

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

Call a friend or go for a walk.

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Personal Interests

Cooking, reading, going for a walk, painting

Favorite Camp Food

Rockbrookies!!

Lexie Quirk

Lexie Quirk

Hello! My name is Lexie Quirk, I am 20 years old and this is my first time at Camp Rockbrook, as well as traveling to North Carolina! I am from the beautiful state of Oregon where I spend my days (when it’s not raining 10 months out of the year) either hiking, swimming, or hanging out with friends and family! I am a senior at Bushnell University where I am working towards becoming a secondary teacher. My endorsement areas are language arts and science (I’m a big science geek).
Although this is my first year at Rockbrook, I grew up going to camps all year long! Those are some of the best memories I have growing up. Now I can’t wait to make more memories being a counselor! Some activities I love doing are arts and crafts, playing sports, yoga, and exploring finding cool plants and flowers! I can’t wait to meet everyone this summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I play the piano!

Favorite Quote

“Whoa did my hair go out” - Hercules

Favorite Movie

Finding Nemo

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

Putting on a Podcast and going for a walk

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Sing! Or at least I try!

Personal Interests

Crocheting, painting, and swimming

Favorite Camp Food

I’m a HUGE fan of Breakfast!

Aubrey Paine

Aubrey Paine

Hi! I’m Aubrey and this will be my 5th summer at camp! I am from New Orleans, Louisiana and I absolutely love getting to spend time in the mountains every summer! One of my favorite things about camp is the beautiful scenery and weather, so I always like to be outside, at the lake, or on a porch reading a book or making a friendship bracelet. At camp I also love playing card games, rereading my favorite book (The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah), trying the different muffin flavors, joining my campers for mermaid laps, making crafts in Folklore, journaling about my day, sharing new bracelet patterns, and spending time with everyone. I can’t wait to see familiar faces and make new friends, and I am so excited to meet everyone!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have been to 12 countries!

Favorite Quote

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” - Dr. Seuss

Favorite Movie

The Adam Project

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

Read or make bracelets and watch cheesy romcoms

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both

Last Book I Read?

Pride and Prejudice

Personal Interests

Reading, making friendship bracelets, traveling, baking, needlepoint, and chemistry!

Favorite Camp Food

Lasagna

Willow Baxter

Willow Baxter

Hey everyone! I’m Willow, and I’m super excited for my first summer at Rockbrook and my first time in the States! I grew up in the southeast of England and I come from a family of 5. I have an older brother and younger sister making me the middle child! My parents have always been super into sports which made me love sports too. I love being outdoors and I’m looking forward to making the best memories with you all this summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

My birthday is two days after christmas!

Favorite Quote

Surround yourself with people who make your heart smile.

Favorite Movie

Dirty Dancing

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

Listen to music, go on a walk or go shopping!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Sing- although I'm not the best at it!

Last Book I Read?

A game of thrones- George R.R. Martin

Personal Interests

Sports and scrapbooking