Rockmont Blog

One Last Night Out
Yesterday, I took our Counselors in Training (or CITs) on their night off. This night is (...)

What Brings Them Back
Every session, the most popular free swim spot changes. For most of the summer, campers have (...)

When a Chef Comes to Camp
Today, we welcomed Chef Jose Garces to camp. He conducted the first part of a three-day “Chef (...)

What Makes It Worth It
To me, working as an outdoor educator, director, counselor — or whatever the role may be — is (...)

Don’t Hold Back
I have enormous respect for the young men who come to Rockmont and make their way at a new (...)

The Sound of Silence
“No one dare disturb the sound of silence…” — Paul Simon We live in the noisiest culture in (...)

Making the Next Step
In 2021, after four years away from Camp Rockmont, I decided to come back. This time, however, (...)

A Boisterous Noise
Some of my most vivid memories from my camper years was Evening Watch — a time once a week when (...)

Growing Pains
My first experience at an overnight summer camp happened right after I graduated high (...)