Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Rockbrook is an overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Established in 1921, it offers a diverse program of horseback riding, outdoor adventure, whitewater rafting, ceramics, crafts, and many other activities. This is a place where girls can relax and be their true selves and make great friendships, all while having a complete blast.
Rockbrook Camp is set among the fantastic beauty of the Carolina Appalachian mountains and enjoys numerous waterfalls and scenic overlooks within its 215-acre wooded location. Near Asheville, we are 4 miles south of the small town Brevard in the western part of North Carolina, an area well known for its national forests, rocky rivers, and mountain lakes.
- Location
- North Carolina
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 120
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Included
- Family housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Rockbrook Camp for Girls
Our Philosophy
Rockbrook is foremost a supportive community fueled by kindness, respect and care. It is a safe place for girls to explore nature, learn new skills, and feel appreciated and included. It's a haven that values creativity, diversity, and enthusiasm. It's a magical place that inspires silliness and joyful engagement from everyone. Free from many of the distractions of ordinary life, camp becomes, for campers and staff members alike, one of the most meaningful and rewarding times of their lives.
Read more about the Rockbrook Camp culture: https://www.rockbrookcamp.com/camps/
The Employee Experience
Life as a Rockbrook counselor is fun, fast-paced, and unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. By living in a cabin with the campers and teaching an activity, you’re facilitating an amazing amount of growth within our community. Your days will be spent laughing and playing, and doing so much good!
Every day, you'll develop and practice valuable real-world skills that will benefit you both personally and professionally, no matter what your major— skills like responsibility, leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and self-awareness.
Working here literally shapes and supports your best self.
See what life is like as a Rockbrook staff member: https://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/day-rockbrook-counselor/
Ideal Candidate
Each year we hire a diverse staff who, with their different personalities, backgrounds and talents, can serve as positive role models for our campers, teach the different activities offered at camp, and offer real enthusiasm for camp life. We look for staff members who want to join our camp community, make many new friends, and work hard to benefit the girls who attend camp.
Rockbrook counselors know how to be both responsible and fun. They love the outdoors and get a kick out of spending time with kids. They're generally high energy, quick to laugh, and excited to learn. They know that costumes make any gathering more fun.
Learn more: https://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/hiring-process-faqs/
Room and Board
All summer staff receive room and board. Cabin counselors typically live in our rustic camper cabins with a co-counselor and eight girls. Activity specialists (e.g., adventure guides and riding instructors) live in staff-only cabins also located on the camp property.
Meals at Rockbrook are served family-style in our dining hall. Cabin groups sit together at tables with their counselors. The food is excellent! It's made-from-scratch and always includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A highlight is the fresh-baked muffin served as a mid-morning snack during the week. The camp baker also makes all the desserts for dinners.
Employee Perks
The biggest perk Rockbrook employees receive is the great feeling that comes from simply living life at camp. It's rewarding, fun, refreshing, meaningful. It's intense, but also provides plenty of rest and time off to explore the local area. It helps you develop real-world skills that you'll apply throughout the rest of your life. Sure you get paid, your laundry is done for you, and your room and board is also included, but it's the experience that's really valuable.
Working at camp means you get to:
- Have big fun while you work
- Join a friendly supportive community
- Take a break from your ordinary routines
- Relax and unwind at a less hurried pace
- Unplug from the Internet and Social Media
- Earn more money than you think, and with very few expenses
- Try new activities
- Go on real adventures
- Live and play in the great outdoors
- Make and receive friendship bracelets
- Be your true self
- Mentor children as a role model
- Teach kids things they'd never learn at home
- Make true life-long friends
- Experience a new part of the country
- Explore amazing places on your time off
- Make a positive difference in the world
- Do a cannonball off the diving board
- Wear casual relaxing clothes all day
- Get the best sleep of your life
- Find a healthy balance of your life habits
- Bank incredible memories and new stories to tell
Getting Here and Getting Around
Many staff members drive to Rockbrook and keep their car available for their time off, but it's a snap to team up with others if you don't bring a car. We will help with transportation costs if you live far away and need to fly to camp. We also can pick you up at the airport in Asheville, NC.
For Fun
This area of Western North Carolina has plenty to do during your time off. We are surrounded by state and national forests that offer hiking, climbing, paddling, and camping opportunities. You can visit hundreds of waterfalls, dozens of rock faces, and wander incredible hiking trails with mountain views. Four miles away is Brevard, NC and its quaint shops and restaurants. Thirty-five miles away is Asheville, NC which is well known for its art and music scene, Friday night drum circle, and a plethora of food trucks.
Current Job Openings
- Nurses work ~12-hour shifts (day, afternoon/evening, and swing)
- Work at least one session, arriving 2 days before camper session begins (see dates below)
- Nurses receive one day off per six shifts worked
- We ask that you live at camp in provided housing for the duration of your contract
- Accommodations provided in shared staff housing with A/C, wifi, bathroom, and kitchen
- Three meals a day and snacks provided by Camp Kitchen
- Enjoy our 200-acre wooded campus and participate in camp activities on your time off
- Distribute camper medications; review out-of-camp trip rosters and prepare appropriate medicines for trip leaders
- Provide basic first aid (bites, stings, cuts); recognize, address and treat urgent / emergency situations, such as allergic reactions or injuries
- Treat campers and staff when they are feeling sick or experiencing homesickness
- Work collaboratively with Camper Support Team (Directors, Camp Moms) to provide support to campers experiencing mental, emotional, and/or social health issues
- Identify when camper requires referral to physician or other care provider; schedule appointments for campers to see the visiting camp doctor or outside physicians, as needed
- Arrange for transport of patients to off-campus appointments
- Drive campers and counselors to medical appointments or urgent care visits, as needed
- Communicate with parents in a timely manner about their camper’s health status
- Maintain and issue first-aid kits for out-of-camp trips and designated spaces throughout camp
- Participate in check-in and check-out days at start and end of each session, as needed
- Follow appropriate medical routines including electronic record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders; complete and submit medical incident reports
- Current license as a RN/NP (or other relevant medical professional)
- Current child, infant, and adult CPR, First Aid & AED certifications
- Ability to create, update and/or monitor care, maintain records and implement the care plan
- Able to use telephone, text messaging, and web-based computer applications
- Desire and ability to work in a camp setting; experience working with youth preferred
- Must pass a background check and have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to:
- Live onsite at our camp location (Brevard, NC) for duration of contract
- Lift or assist campers or staff
- Navigate on uneven terrain to access remote locations on camp property quickly
Summer Camp Nurse
We are looking for friendly nurses who enjoy being around children and working as a team with our camper support team of nurses, directors, camp moms, and a camp doctor. Our Health Hut is centrally located on our 200-acre property, which includes waterfalls, bald rock faces, and a small lake. Rockbrook has a 1:4 staff to camper ratio, and is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Position Summary:
This position supports our camp health services (aka Health Hut), with responsibility for providing direct patient care to our camp community (campers and staff). This includes camper check-in/out, dispensing of medications, parent communication, record keeping, managing supplies, administering first aid, and handling emergency medical situations that may arise. This position reports to the Head Nurse.
Time Commitment: The Camp Health Hut is staffed 24/7.
Compensation: $1200/week (6 shifts) or opt to receive a scholarship for camper tuition
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
2024 Nurse Session Dates: June 6-27 | June 28-July 25 | June 28-July 11 | July 12-25 | July 26-August 11
Female Cabin Counselor
Description: Live with and supervise a small group of children, participate in general camp programs, set a good example for campers, provide leadership and instruction in one or more specific camp activities (24 different options), and maintain a positive attitude toward others at camp.
Required Skills and Abilities: Must enjoy working closely with children, strive to serve as a positive role model, and be attentive and responsible. We’re looking for enthusiastic people with a genuine interest in kids, people with leadership ability, and a love for having fun in a friendly and supportive environment.
Learn more about being a cabin counselor: https://www.rockbrookcamp.com/staff/staff-faqs/
Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Description: Plan, organize and lead out-of-camp trips, implement and verify safety protocols, instruct basic outdoor adventure skills, and encourage campers with a positive attitude. Activities include: hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, zip line course, high ropes course, whitewater kayaking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting. Generally, Adventure staff have sleeping cabins separate from the campers. Adventure staff often are involved with several different adventure activities.
Required Skills and Abilities: Experience with one or more adventure activities, plus group dynamics experience required, and a positive, safety-conscious, enthusiastic attitude a must.
Learn more about our outdoor adventure program.
English Riding Instructor
The Rockbrook riding program combines qualified staff, experienced horses, and excellent facilities to create an atmosphere where girls can advance their horseback riding skills, expand their horsemanship knowledge, and enjoy riding with friends. Riding staff members teach beginner, intermediate and advanced hunter-jumper mounted lessons, and assist with various aspects of horse care. Riding staff members have air-conditioned housing separate from the camper cabins.
Our riding facilities include a state-of-the-art barn, outdoor rings and jump course, 30 horse stalls, and a 90'x180' covered riding arena.
Learn more about our riding program.
How to Apply
Interested in applying?
Please first spend some time browsing our website to get a better feel for Rockbrook's culture. Maybe watch some of our videos.
Then you can begin your application online even if you don't have time to complete it in one sitting.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions. We are happy to help!
Contact Info
- Laura Evans Duncan
- laura@rockbrookcamp.com
- (828) 884-6151
- www.rockbrookcamp.com
