Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center

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My daughter really enjoyed it but please add day camp for 15 year olds my daughter was really sad when it ended and can't afford resident camp

Wesley Spottiswood

Lots of fun and great housing

shannon smith

Jim, camp director, is wonderful with words and communication. I truly believe he is in the business for soul transformation however, this was the worst camp experience we have ever experienced as a family. The leadership team at this camp unfortunately mishandled what should've been a very simple situation which resulted in my daughter and others leaving camp early (my daughter has been attending summer camps all over NC for 6 years and loves it - this has been our only poor experience). While Jim attempted to apologize for the situation, the damage was done. The worst part of this whole situation is the camp leadership admitted my daughter (and others) were on the receiving end of "mean girl" behavior for their week at camp but those campers causing the issues stayed at camp. If you are looking for someone to babysit your kid for a week - by all means go. If you are looking for a fun camp experience with camp to counselor ratios that allow the counselor to truly connect with the camper (not complain about the camp food our the camp itself), look further. Also, if your expectation is that your child is asked before outright accused, or asked about a situation in a disclosed location, look further. This camp takes reports that other kids state seriously without looking into them first. I am very hopeful this team learned a lot this week through mishandeling our situation. My daughter and I did and my biggest opportunity for learning is that I will NEVER entrust this camp with my children again. I will also take the time to meet the counselor ahead of time and ensure that he/she is capable of caring for child in a way that meets my expectations. I did my homework, I read a lot of reviews, I saw all of the good things about Rockfish (I even attended here as a kid), I emailed with questions ahead of time, but this was a very poor experience that will leave a lasting impression on us for quite a while. I appreciate Jim extending an apology to my daughter and I hope the leaders involved in this situation will do the same.

Nicholas Boykin

a camp counselor feed 4 kids red bull, didn't give them wings: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯