Bob Van Dyk
Bob Van Dyk was a whirlwind of pure joy and fun in the late '80s to early '90s. He arrived from California to be a Trip Leader in the summer of 1986. Almost immediately Bob had an effect on others all around campus. During his Head Counselor and Director years, Bob was constant humor and jokes. Bob created many fond memories for those at camp during those summers.
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Early Years
Bob Van Dyk was hired by then Director Toby Brewster. Bob was a California boy who Toby interviewed on the telephone and liked what he heard. Toby could tell right away this guy had the right personality. We needed a Trip Leader, so Bob was in.
Staff Years
Summer of 1986
From day one Bob was off and running with the jokes and pranks. He called Birch Rock to let them know he had arrived at the airport and needed to be picked up. He told Toby he'd be the guy with the large blue mohawk. Since Toby hadn't seen Bob yet, the visual picture had Toby's heart skip a beat. Bob was extremely social and fun so he settled in and made friends with everyone quickly.
Summers of 1987-1989
Director's Years
Summers of 1991-1992
Bob's Summers at the Rock
| Year | Cabin | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Swordfish | Trip Leader | other Trip Leader Scott MacGregor |
| 1987 | Director's Cabin | Head Counselor | Program |
| 1988 | Director's Cabin | Head Counselor | |
| 1989 | Director's Cabin | Head Counselor | |
| 1990 | skipped | ||
| 1991 | Director's Cabin | Assistant Director | worked with Toby Brewster |
| 1992 | Infirmary (Health Lodge) | Camp Director | with wife Head Cook Rhonda Van Dyk |
