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Rocks Girls' learn skills to last a lifetime while having the time af their lives
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it mean to be a High
making friends with
Other schools, includ-
You might not have ex-
nlake friends with. It
to make a dif-
being willing to take
oming a
being stronger
that you love a chal-
the High Rocks will
and ninth grade classes
soon to talk about
and invite other
High Rocks will ac-
girls this year as they
to high school.
s not a school--it
tee leadership program
13-18 from Pocahon-
L Greenbrier East and
Schools. High Rocks
self-confidence, provides
Service opportunities
find and get into
with schol-
'n(l"
thing about High
girls get to re-
en girls
not have expected it.
to be leaders first as
to be more sure of
lnd get along better
then as they begin
children in
and later by tak-
at High Rocks,
'JUnior counselor for
on the board.
she is an honor
tying a hard time in
of personal atten-
from staff and
is accept-
; COmes to a camp
Beginnings."
spend almost two
girls at the High
near Hillsboro.
home and living
rio TVs and no hot
tOund intimidating,
end up being
tt!
early every morn-
breakfast and be-
They learn to
the gentle and
horses: they
look at math;
'Jr stage fears in
drama; they explore the woods in
outdoors classes and they push
themselves as thinkers in writing
class. There is also "solo time,"
where girls reflect on their experi-
ence and write poems in a favorite
spot in the woods, and there is
"Girls' Group," where they gather
to talk about issues and coping
with the pressures of daily life.
And did we forget to mention the
great lunches and dinners too? Plus
singing and readings around the
campfire to finish each day.
Girls form strong friendships
with each other and with the camp
staff, who are experienced teachers
and professionals. By the time
camp ends, the girls usually feel a
little relieved, but at the same time
they are sad to be leaving and excit-
ed about the future.
At the end of the summer, the
new girls join older girls in the
year-round High Rocks program,
which they can stay in until they
graduate from high school. In those
four years, they will come to week-
ly gatherings at High Rocks. get
chances to take short classes in in-
teresting topics like photography or
yoga, travel occasionally around the
state for conferences, get help pre-
paring for college and visit different
colleges on High Rocks trips. They
also have a chance to return to the
campground every summer for
"Camp Steele" {named after Virgi-
nia Steele. a great High Rocks sup-
porter), where they work together
on challenging projects. They will
also run the after-school program
"'Use Your Noodle," where they
design and teach lessons to elemen-
tary students in Hillsboro and Rich-
wood, and they become advisors to
the people who run High Rocks and
role models for younger girls in the
program.
We seek girls who really want to
come, and who we feel would get
the most out of our program and
get the most back. High Rocks is
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not for everyone; it is for girls who
want to expand their experiences
and possibilities and who want to
try some real challenges to find and
reach their goals.
Many girls have great talents
locked deep inside and often they
find these at High Rocks.
There is no charge to be in High
Rocks. Any girl or parent wanting
more information should speak to
one of our recruiters: Mary Ann
Boggs at Richwood Junior High,
Christine Campbell at Marlinton
Middle, Ruth Bland at Green Bank
Middle or Peggy Bovee at Eastern
Greenbrier Junior High.
You can also call our office at
653-4891. Girls can get applica-
tions during presentations at our
schools or from the above
teachers/counselors. We also have
several openings for older girls (this
year's ninth and tenth graders).
Applications Due:
Richwood: April 17
Greenbrier East: April 18
Marlinton Middle: April 15
Green Bank Middle: April 15
Camp Dates: First Year July 15-26,
Camp Steele, June 14-27.
HIGH ROCKS GIRLS take a breather from a long hike, a
tradition during first year camp.
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