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Friendships So True Are Born
“In the heart of a wooded mountain,Circled by silvery streams,Is a dear old place called Rockbrook,The scene of our girlhood dreams.The rosy mist of the morning,Veil it anew at dawn,Like a fairyland...
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2nd Session Video Glimpse – Part Three
We’ve got another highlights video! It’s the latest from Robbie Francis of FrancisFilmworks. Earlier this week, Robbie spent a day filming at camp, and with his careful editing, has again produced a...
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Mix and Mingle
Thinking about tonight’s evening activity, I realized it’s been years since this session has had a chance to experience it. Other sessions have been luckier in the past couple of years, but not our...
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A Positive Vision
A few days ago I wrote a piece that described camp as a haven, as a “sanctuary” free from various detrimental forces and challenges common to modern life. I argued that Rockbrook’s goal is to create a...
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Special Moments
Here are a few highlights from today at Rockbrook, from the perspective of a Rockbrook alum, occasional camp mom and substitute camp photographer. I was reflecting on Sunday’s chapel where the theme...
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Redbird Music Fest!
There’s really nothing quite like a Rockbrook Banquet, the spectacular end-of-session party that celebrates our time together at camp. Every session, the banquet is something everyone looks forward to...
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Incredible Beauty
It’s one of the most beautiful moments of camp. The setting is certainly beautiful with a bright, glowing campfire in the center and towering trees protecting us all around, with the sounds of...
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Excitement and Relief
Today we opened our third full session of the summer, welcoming another group of campers to Rockbrook. This is a very exciting day for everyone. The counselors woke up early and were ready, dressed in...
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A Pink Party
Summer camp is sometimes compared to a party— festive, social, extraordinary, delicious, zany, and fun. Today at Rockbrook it was a pink party because to everyone’s delight we declared it “Barbie...
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Beauty, Fun, and Community
This is the time of the year when we are commonly busy giving tours of camp. We get tour requests all year long, but we encourage families to come during the summer when camp is in session. It’s not...
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Third Session Video Glimpse
We’re again thrilled to have Robbie Francis of FrancisFilmworks back at Rockbrook this summer, filming and editing short videos for us. Robbie has been creating heartwarming highlight videos for us...
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Relaxing into the Feeling
Over the last few days we’ve found ourselves in a weather pattern that’s common to this area in the summer. The days begin cool with temperatures in the upper 60s, far enough below the dew point for...
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Camp vs. School
What’s the difference between camp and school? That’s the question I asked a few campers today as I wandered around camp. You might think that’s like asking what’s the difference between chocolate...
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Painting in Action
It’s common for Alumnae of Rockbrook to return to camp. They’ll tell you fondly about their childhood experience being a camper here, and how they feel drawn to relive bits of it by coming for a...
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Ren Fair Fun
A little change of pace feels good on a Sunday morning. With this much action, all this chatting, singing, and playing throughout or regular days, sleeping in for a little extra rest is great. Our day...
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Foamy Glee
One of the lovely things about life at Rockbrook is how much time we get to spend with people of all different ages. The girls who attend camp as campers can be as young as 6 years old, and they go...
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Our Third Place
Over the winter, I learned about a concept called the “third place.” This is a social setting in our lives separate from our “first” and “second” places – home and work/school, respectively. They are...
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Third Session Video Glimpse – Part Two
Once again, we’re fortunate to have a fantastic video produced by Robbie Francis of FrancisFilmworks! Robbie visited us late this past week, capturing the vibrant spirit and excitement of our camp...
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Leaving Camp
Let’s discuss the closing day of camp. You might think it’s a simple matter of arriving to pick up your child and a return to normal life. While it does mean reuniting after being separated for these...
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RBC in Orbit
Just ask any of the Senior campers at Rockbrook to tell you about the first camp banquet they attended, and you’ll hear about an incredible, all-out, all-camp celebration that takes place at the end...
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