Rockbrook Summer Camp for Girls

If you could reform the common education of teenagers, change something about how teenagers today learn, or what they learn, what would you do? Looking around, what do you think teenagers need to understand? How do they need to change if they are to become happy, well-grounded, satisfied adults...

We found this great old photo in the Rockbrook archives the other day. It’s not exactly clear when it was taken, but we’re guessing that it was sometime in the 1950s. I...

Part of the adventure program at Rockbrook is whitewater kayaking. It teaches girls the important safety and paddling skills to enjoy this great outdoor activity. Summer adventure camps in this area are a great places to learn about whitewater kayaking. OK, but what is that thing she’s wearing? ...

A big thanks to Melissa Thurmond and her family for hosting a fantastic Rockbrook summer camp party for the GA girls down in Atlanta last month. Sarah and Mandy had a great time seeing everyone, and getting to meet so many new families interested in camp...

Can you do a handstand? Maybe not yet, but like all gymnastics skills, with a little practice, you’ll improve and be able to do it. Camps are the perfect place to try it, learn a few tips, and practice. Here are a few tips to help you learn to do a perfect gymnastics handstand. ...

New research from psychologists Netta Weinstein, Andrew Przybylski, and Richard Ryan at the University of Rochester suggests that when exposed to nature people are more inclined to be caring. They are more willing to share and do good in the world...

The riflery activity at camp, target rifle shooting, is something that really grows on you. Once you learn the safety rules at the rifle range, and get used to the basic techniques (not to mention the sound and smell of guns going off!), what can you do to improve your shot at camp...

Making camp baskets is an arts and crafts activity just about everyone enjoys at Rockbrook. Over near the fiber arts cabin we call “Curosty,” there’s a nice stream flowing by, and it’s there that girls often work on their baskets. It’s ...

The Horse Show “At last, all the polishing and shining was over. There was not a boot left in camp that did not shine to the highest degree in preparation for the horse show. Every girl who had been down to the riding field at any time during the summer was to be in the show. ...

Did you see that the next “High School Musical” might be about summer camp? It’s true! Peter Barsocchini, the main writer for our favorite Disney Channel show with Zac and Vanessa, is set to begin filming in Malibu a pilot TV show about sleepaway camp. It’...

What makes the best girls summer camp? It’s funny, but you see that claim now and then. ...

Are you ready for summer camp Charlotte girls...

For many of the girls at Rockbrook, especially the older “seniors” (teens thirteen to fifteen years old), rock climbing is one of their favorite adventure activities. For these girls, RBC can be a girls rock camp. That’s because there are so many opportunities to climb. Not...

Here they are! It’s the answers to the crossword puzzle published in the last newsletter. Trivia and names from around Rockbrook. How’d you do? This post from: Rockbrook Summer Camp for Girls BlogPuzzle Answers Similar Posts:Crossword Puzzle Answers! S...