North Carolina Family Purchases Historic Summer Camp for Girls

Rockbrook Camp for Girls (http://www.rockbrookcamp.com), traditional overnight summer camp founded in 1921, was today sold to Sarah Reed Carter and Jeff Carter, the camp's current directors. The Carters each have 20 years experience working at Rockbrook and plan to continue the philosophy and program that has made the camp successful. The previous owner, Jerry Stone, will serve as an Emeritus Director and advisor to the camp.

"After many years of working with them, I am thrilled to have Sarah and Jeff take over the operation of the camp. Their vast experience with Rockbrook will greatly benefit the camp and will ensure a very bright future," said Jerry Stone, who sold the girls camp.

"We're really excited about this opportunity and look forward to offering additional and in-depth activities while retaining the core philosophy and fun traditions that make Rockbrook so great," Sarah Carter explained.

"Rockbrook has a long history of providing girls a friendly and supportive community while also encouraging them to try new things, explore the outdoors, and become more self-confident and independent," Jeff Carter added.

Founded in 1921, Rockbrook Summer Camp (http://www.rockbrookcamp.com/blog/) is a traditional camp for girls with a program of horseback riding, sports, outdoor adventure, arts and crafts. The camp facility includes 200-acres of private forest, historic stone lodges, cabins, and equestrian fields.

Sarah Reed Carter started at Rockbrook in 1985 as a counselor-in-training, has been a head counselor, full-time staff member and camp director. She holds an M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University, has taught elementary school, and worked as a preschool director.

Jeff Carter began working at Rockbrook in 1988 as a hiking and rock climbing guide. He graduated from Davidson College, earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, and has taught high school and college-level courses in North and South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.

About Rockbrook Camp for Girls:

Rockbrook is an overnight summer camp in North Carolina with horseback riding, outdoor adventure, and traditional camp activities. Girls ages 6-16 attend for 2-, 3- or 4-week sessions. Rockbrook is accredited by the American Camp Association.




North Carolina Family Purchases Historic Summer Camp for Girls



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