Camp Steele Registration

Camp Steele Registration Form

If you are a current High Rocks participant and are committed to attending Camp Steele, please fill out this form, and we will send camp paperwork when it becomes available.
First Name:*
Last Name:*
Preferred Email Address*

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Alternate Email (for example, your parent's email):
Street Address:*
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Preferred Phone Number Type*

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Date of Birth:*
High School Graduation Year:*
GPA:*
I am in:*

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What is your t-shirt size?

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Tell us about your living situation

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Who do you currently live with?*
Homelessness Definition
High Rocks follows the McKinney-Vento Act's Definition of "Homeless" for Children and Youth.

The definition specifically includes youth living in emergency shelters, motels, hotels, trailer parks, cars, parks, public spaces, or abandoned buildings, and those sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, abuse, trafficking, or a similar reason including doubling-up or couch surfing.
It is important to us that low income families are part of our programs. Does your family receive public assistance? For example: public assistance to help with rent, food, or heat.

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Parent/Guardian Full Name:*
Parent/Guardian Email:*
Parent/Guardian Occupation:*
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Parent/Guardian Highest Education Level:

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Will you be a first generation college student?

Yes, neither of my custodial guardians graduated with a 4-year degreeNo, one or both of my custodial guardians graduated with a 4-year degreeMaybeIt's complicated, or I'm not sureOther
Citizen Status

I am a US CitizenI am a US permanent residentI am an international studentOther
Gender

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Are you a member of a military family?

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Are you a member of a veteran family?

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Identity

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Differently-abled, Learning Disorder, or other
LGBTQIA+
Hispanic or Latino/a
White
Black or African
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Middle Eastern or North African
Hawaiian
Asian
Non-native English Speaker

What other aspects of your identity would you like to share?
Camp Steele 2026 Track Descriptions

Food Revolution: This track teaches campers how to change the way we consume and produce food. Participants use fresh organic produce from our gardens to create flavorful dishes, can fresh food for future use, and cook in a commercial kitchen. Campers will also create experiments to understand the nutritional value of processed food versus natural food.

Arts and Activism: This track has campers learn about important social art movements and how they have influenced cultural change. Different artistic techniques are explored, and participants create their own projects in the mediums of drawing, design, painting, and/or mixed media.

Dramatic Debate: This track allows for both sides of an issue to be heard and for campers to flush out topics in an academic space. Participants learn how to form an argument, articulate a point, and apply these forms of argumentation to everyday life.

Herbalism: This track is designed for beginners and those with some experience and will explore the art and science of using plants for healing, wellness, and a deeper connection to nature. Covering topics from plant identification and the ethical sourcing of plants and holistic practices as well as beauty and wellness creations.
A Typical Day at Camp

Mornings on the mountain are magical; birds chirping, mist rising, and peals of laughter echoing around the campground as participants make their way to breakfast. An old schoolhouse bell clangs, and everybody heads off to their various classrooms which could mean a screened in shelter, a horse arena…or maybe right in the field!

In Camp Steele, campers spend most of the morning attending their specific track. Campers are then given options to be active before lunch; some may take a walk to our waterfall while others may play a round of volleyball in the field or progress through the exercise track in our campground. Lunch and other camp meals will often include food grown in our High Rocks gardens and other local offerings.

After lunch campers will attend a holistic leadership journey class and engage with tasks to take care of the campground. The night ends with dinner, a robust and lively campfire and “lights out” at 10:00pm.

Camp also includes other activities, workshops and “special days” when we do something different…but these are often a surprise!

During camp participants will be surrounded by peers and adults who are all interested in learning how to be their best selves, learning how to build a better community, creating a judgment-free space, and applying those lessons to the greater world when it is time to leave.
Choose your track preferences:
This summer we are planning to offer four tracks. Please drag the options below to rank your interest in each. Details about each track are on the preceding page.*
Choose your campground care preferences:
Please drag the options below to rank your interest in each.*
Pod Survey:
1. Do you like your living space to be:*

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2. Are you a:*

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3. Do you enjoy:*

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Camp Steele Dropoff and Pickup Information

The First Day of Camp is always such a happy day! Please arrive at the High Rocks Campground at 1:30PM on SATURDAY, JULY 18th. There is a one-lane gravel road to enter our property; individuals will be posted at the top and bottom of this road to help direct you. Campers will already have their shelters reserved. When you arrive, you will be greeted by a staff member who will take you to their shelter to drop off their stuff.

As the campers start to meet and get to know each other, we will have a short meeting with parents at 2:00pm.

If you can’t bring your camper and need help to make carpooling arrangements, please let us know at (304) 653-4891 or email academy@highrocks.org.

Please arrange to return to High Rocks on SATURDAY August the 2nd at 12:00PM to pick up your camper.

Directions to High Rocks (195 Thompson Rd.):

From LEWISBURG:

Take Route US-219N, Seneca Trail. Two miles past Hillsboro, take left onto WV-39/WV-55 (Mill Point). Then, take a right in one mile onto Thompson Rd (it is a paved road). The road will turn to gravel; continue following until you reach the fork in the road. You will meet a member of the High Rocks staff at this intersection.

From MARLINTON:

Take Route US-219S, Seneca Trail. Ten miles past Cooktown, take a right onto WV-30/WV-55 (Mill Point). Then, take a right in one mile onto Thompson Rd (it is a paved road). The road will turn to gravel; continue following until you reach the fork in the road. You will meet a member of the High Rocks staff at this intersection.

From RICHWOOD:

Take WV-39E toward Marlinton. Before reaching 219, take a LEFT on Thompson Rd (it is a paved road). The road will turn to gravel; continue following until you reach the fork in the road. You will meet a member of the High Rocks staff at this intersection.

**Please be aware that there is also a road called Boyd Thompson Road before you reach Thompson Road coming from Lewisburg or Marlinton. DO NOT TAKE BOYD THOMPSON ROAD. There is a cedar cabin immediately on the left and you will also see a wooden sign for High Rocks where you turn onto Thompson Road.
YOU WILL SEE A SIGN FOR HIGH ROCKS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THOMPSON RD.
We work hard to make sure that we have enough donations to offer a full or partial scholarship to each camper who needs financial support. We plan our camps and buy food and supplies based on the number of campers who are selected. We need to know campers are committed to coming.

We ask for a minimum $100.00 deposit for all campers. We offer deposit waivers for those that need them to participate. The deposit is refundable, or you can choose to donate it to High Rocks.

Deposit/donations should be at least $100. The full cost of camp is $3500 per camper, and we ask that every family contribute what they can to help. We are working with homeschooled students to use their WV Hope Scholarships for the cost of camp.

To make your deposit/donation, you can pay by cash, check, or online at www.highrocks.org/donate. If sending deposit/donation, please make sure to include in the notes that the money is a camp deposit for “camper’s name”. Please also include whether you would like your deposit refunded when your camper arrives at camp, or if we should contribute it towards the cost of camp.

If this creates financial hardship and you need a deposit waiver, contact Kayla at Kayla@highrocks.org or 304-653-4891.
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Camp Steele Registration Form