05/10/2025
Congrats to our Camp Rocky RPTH students who graduated today!
Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism students in the Camp Leaders
05/10/2025
Congrats to our Camp Rocky RPTH students who graduated today!
And with that, Camp Rocky 2025 has come to an end! We'd like to once again thank all the campers for coming out, our lovely sponsors for helping to make this possible, and the WIU Horn Field Campus staff and facilitators for running the High Ropes Course! Without you all, we couldn't have put on the amazing program that we all saw last weekend.
Please enjoy this short video with some photos taken by our instructor and camp photographer!
05/05/2025
And a very, very special thank you to all of Camp Rocky's sponsors and facilitators! Whether it was donations for food items, activity supplies, or activity facilitators, Camp Rocky 2025 wouldn't have been able to happen without the assistance of our wonderful community!
05/04/2025
Camp Rocky ended on a high note with day two! We enjoyed a yummy breakfast of French toast, bacon and oranges then played a fun game of ninja. The highlight of our morning was working with the WIU Horn Field Campus facilitators on the high ropes course. We started with ground school learning how clip into and on all the cables then we moved up the ladder and zipped down the line. We ended the morning with a few team building activities and said good bye to our camp counselors as campers left with cool crafts and fun memories. Thanks for joining us again for a fun Camp Rocky. The 2025 Camp Rocky video will be posted later this week!
05/03/2025
Western Illinois University Camp Rocky 2025 is here and we are having a great first day together! We did a lot today! We learned how to build a fire, how to watch out for ticks and poison ivy, we made sensory jars and painted rocks, THEN we ate delicious quesadillas and of course s’mores. We ended our day with a night hike where we listened to owls and saw a few stars peaking through the clouds. Time to get some sleep before we do more fun things tomorrow.
04/29/2025
Guess what?! A few spots just opened up and we're able to take more registrations until Thursday. Spots are very, very limited though! Sign up now to join Camp Rocky's forest adventures!
**ONLY ONE SPOT REMAINS, SIGN UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!**
The adventure begins soon, forest explorers! Here’s what you need to know before you pack your bags:
📍 When & Where: Horn Field Campus, 4:00 5/2 to 12:00 5/3
🎒 What to Bring: Sleeping bag, clothes, pj’s, personal hygiene supplies (showers will not be available), and gear for the weather!
🤩 What to Expect: Fun, new friends, and unforgettable forest adventures!
So many of you are officially Forest Explorers! Here’s everything you need to know about our upcoming camp:
📍 Where: [Horn Field Campus]
📅 When: [5/2 at 4:00 p.m. - 5/3 at 12:00 p.m.]
👥 Who you’ll meet: Our awesome camp counselors and fellow explorers!
Only 4 spots remain, so sign up before it's too late!!🌲✨
Introducing our Programming & Risk Management Committee: Annaliese, Carter, and Committee Chair Amber! These are just three of the smiling faces you'll see at Camp Rocky, and we can't wait to see you all there!
Still on the fence? Sign up soon! We only have four slots left!!
Hello, Camp Rocky campers! Now that so many of you are registered and ready to start your forest explorers adventure, we thought it was high time you were introduced to CR's very own camp director: WIU graduate student Emma!
03/31/2025
The countdown is on! Registration for Camp Rocky opens TOMORROW, and spots are limited! Secure your chance to join us for an unforgettable Forest Explorers adventure! 🌲🏕️ Set your alarms and sign up fast!
03/26/2025
🌲✨ Get ready, Camp Rocky campers! This year’s theme is Forest Explorers, and we have an adventure-packed lineup just for you! Expect high ropes, climbing walls, nature education, campfire cooking, and so much more! Who’s excited to explore the wild?!
Registration opens April 1!