Aubrey Knust

Aubrey Knust

Hi! My name is Aubrey Knust and I am a rising senior in high school from Tampa, FL. I’m so excited to be back at camp for my 8th summer and 1st on staff! At camp you can always find me sitting on a rocking chair on a porch. I can’t wait to be in the mountains and see everyone!

Fun Facts

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Hang out with my friends!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Dance

Last Book I Read?

Educated by Tara Westover

Favorite Camp Food

Po Boys

Katherine Walsh

Katherine Walsh

Hey y’all!! My name is Katherine and this will be my second year on staff and my tenth year at Rockbrook. I’m from Charlotte, NC, and I am headed to the College of William and Mary this fall! At camp you can find me helping out on the Needlecraft porch or reading on the hill with my campers! I am so excited to meet all of the wonderful campers this summer and can’t wait to be in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with you all!!

Fun Facts

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard

Favorite Camp Food

Opening Day mac cheese!

Eliska Hood

Eliska Hood

Hey guys!!! My name is Eliska Hood and I am SO excited to be returning to Rockbrook for my 10th summer – seriously camp is my favorite place in the entire world. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and I just completed my second year at the University of Virginia where I am an economics major with a concentration in international economics. At camp you can almost always find me spending time with the lovely lovely juniors, chilling by the lake, or at the range (archery and riflery are where it’s at!). I can’t wait to drive back up that gravel driveway, see all of your smiling faces, and meet new friends!

Fun Facts

Favorite Movie

Princess Bride

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Spend time with friends!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

BOTH

Last Book I Read?

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Personal Interests

Hiking

Favorite Camp Food

Oats!!

Della Plunkett

Della Plunkett

HI! Im Della and Im so excited to be back at rockbrook for my 6th year as a CIT. I grew up in South Florida but love being in
the North Carolina air and doing all the mountain sports I can. Mountain biking is my favorite but it can be hard to find good
trails in Florida. I love Rockbrook for its outdoorsiness which is hard to find in Delay and the break from the outside world.
basically grew up with my camp friends in my life so needless to say I’m excited to continue to find new friends and gain new
experiences. I love how I can be my true self at camp and have zero judgement. It’s great!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I do 5 sports

Favorite Quote

"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional"-Haruki Murakami

Favorite Movie

Matilda

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Figure skate or hang out with friends

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Dance

Last Book I Read?

The film club by David Gilmour

Personal Interests

Figure skate, kayak, climb, mountain bike, skateboard, crochet

Favorite Camp Food

Po' boy

Nia Vines

Nia Vines

Hi! I’m Nia. I’m from a small town in eastern North Carolina. This is my first year on staff, and I am so excited to be a part of the Rockbrook community. I grew up going to different summer camps and have always wanted to be a camp counselor. I love being out in nature, getting to know new people, and trying new things.

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I have sewn costumes for a musical

Favorite Quote

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful.”-Alice Walker

Favorite Movie

Away We Go

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Why I wake early by Mary Oliver

Personal Interests

Reading, music, baking and crafting

Lydia Hodges

Lydia Hodges

Hey y’all! My name is Lydia and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Georgia. I grew up in the country outside of Charlottesville, VA. I am so excited to return to Rockbrook for my second year on staff. I started coming to RBC as a camper 10 years ago and can’t imagine my life without it. The people really do make the place. I’m so lucky to have met some of my best friends at camp over the years and I cannot wait to meet new people this summer!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I'm an only child

Favorite Quote

Nothing is better than this!

Favorite Movie

Pitch Perfect

With an hour of free time, I like to...

go to a cycling class

Sing, Dance, or Both?

both

Last Book I Read?

"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle

Personal Interests

cycling, being outdoors, ceramics, jewelry making

Favorite Camp Food

Rockbrookies

Olivia Burton

Olivia Burton

Hey yall! My name is Olivia (you can call me Liv), I am from Nederland, Texas and I am also a rising Senior in Highschool! I used to be a camper at Rockbrook and decided that I wanted to be a counselor. This will be my first year back since I was 8, and I am so excited to be back! I love sports any kind of crazy adventure. I love to bake, listen to music, and spend time with my friends and family. I love traveling and making new friends and I cannot wait to meet everyone this summer! <3

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

I love country music!

Favorite Quote

“I always get to where I’m going by walking away from where I’ve been”- Winne the Pooh

Favorite Movie

Me Before You

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Talk to my friends or family

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

The Great Gatsby

Personal Interests

Shopping, Driving around, Hanging out with my friends, Baking, Reading

Favorite Camp Food

Mac and Cheese or any pasta

Kaylie Brown

Kaylie Brown

Hi all! My name is Kaylie! I am 21 years old and a recent college graduate from Appalachian State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Human Services. I grew up in Waxhaw which is just an hour outside of Charlotte, NC. I have always lived in big cities or suburbs so I am super excited to spend this summer outside away from technology, making new friends, and building a supportive community for all campers and staff. I am looking forward to camp food, new activities, singing, adventure, swimming, dancing, crafts, and learning all about the community at Rockbrook! I will be bringing lots of laughter and silliness this summer 🙂 Can’t wait!!! <3

Fun Facts

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Play Music, Crochet, Go for a Walk, Journal, Watch a Show

Personal Interests

Singing, Playing Guitar, Fitness, Reading, Live Music, Hanging out with Friends!

Favorite Camp Food

Muffins!

Lily Valeika

Lily Valeika

Hi! My name is Lily (named after the flower) and I was born in Athens, GA. I moved to Asheville, NC when I was six and have lived there ever since. I love it because there are so many opportunities to explore nature. I can go on tons of hikes, each one with a new view or waterfall! I love being at camp because of the community and time to connect with nature, away from technology. Everyone at camp is so caring and supportive which makes the days super fun. I want to be someone that people can come to when they are feeling down or want to talk. I enjoy cheering people up and spreading kindness. I hope that I can bring laughter, spirit, and care to the RBC community!

Fun Facts

A Surprising Thing About Me

Something people find surprising is that I love both science and art, especially when they are connected!

Favorite Quote

"The steps you take don't need to be big, they just need to take you in the right direction."

Favorite Movie

Dune Part 1 (2021)

With an hour of free time, I like to...

Take my dog on a walk!

Sing, Dance, or Both?

Both!

Last Book I Read?

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Personal Interests

I love to draw, journal, read, and explore nature!

Favorite Camp Food

Tamales!!

Ella Bonder

Ella Bonder

Hi there! My name is Ella, and this will be my 10th year at camp. This is my first year on staff, and I am super excited to return to camp and make more amazing memories as a counselor, like I did as a camper. I’m a rising sophomore at Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!), and I am in the Pre-Law program majoring in Criminal Justice.

Fun Facts

Favorite Camp Food

Hamburgers!