We are excited to introduce you to our enthusiastic and experienced team of camp counselors!
All of our staff are first aid and cpr certified, background checked, specially trained, and have diverse personalities that make our camp environment great.
Name: Emily
Position: Camp Director
Why I love Camp: I grew up going to camp as a child and working at camp as an adult. There’s something magical about the atmosphere at camp and it’s an incredibly beneficial experience for all kids and the staff!
Favorite Camp Activity: Backpacking
Fun Fact: While traveling in the UK, I climbed to the top of one of the world’s tallest indoor rock walls.
Name: Rachel
Position: Assistant Camp Director
Why I love Camp: I love meeting and hanging out with all of the kids. Plus, we get to do some awesome outdoor activities that make for so much fun and great memories!
Favorite Camp Activity: Backpacking and Caving
Fun Fact: I’m related to the Queen of Norway
Name: Kerri
Position: Assistant Camp Director
Why I love Camp:I’ve gone to a camp pretty much every summer I’ve been old enough to and I love the outdoors!
Favorite Camp Activity: Hiking, Campfires, and Archery
Fun Fact: I am a certified archery instructor and lifeguard. I also can juggle and make balloon animals!
Name: David (but our campers call me Princess David!)
Position: Lead Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I love Camp: I love camp because it’s a fun opportunity for both myself and the kids and I can help give kids a memorable experience!
Favorite Camp Activity: Probably the high ropes thanks to the new leap of faith!
Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I traveled to Hawaii this past winter. This will be my fifth year as a camp counselor.
Name: Cj
Position: Lead Counselor (Day and Sleepaway Camp)
Why I love Camp: Summer camp has been one of my favorite things since I’ve been going as a camper. I love the ability to get out and participate in all sorts of outdoor activities.
Favorite Camp Activity: Hiking and Archery
Fun Fact: I took a three-day drive to Las Vegas, Nevada in an RV!
Name: Casey
Position: Assistant Camp Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I love Camp: I love camp because it gives me a chance to be myself. Everyone there makes you happy when you aren’t feeling yourself!
Favorite Camp Activity: The giant swing because I love to see the kids reactions.
Fun Fact: I practice jujitsu and ice skating competitively.
Name: Emily
Position: Lead Counselor (Day and Sleepaway Camp)
Why I love Camp: I get to hang out with awesome people and do fun things outside all summer! I love the outdoors so it works out great.
Favorite Camp Activity: Crafts and Hiking
Fun Fact: I’m a classical voice major and I sing a lot to my cats (who do not appreciate that). This is my third year as a camp counselor, my second at Terrapin Adventures.
Name: Sara
Position: Camp Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I am excited for Camp: I can’t wait to be outside, unplug from electronics, and engage in fun activities!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Kayaking
Fun Fact: I love to travel and have lived on 3 different continents! I was also a peer mentor for high school special education.
Why I am excited for Camp: I am excited to have new experiences and make new camp memories!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Horseback Riding
Fun Fact: I am a former counselor-in-training through Terrapin’s program and I have climbed Arthur’s Seat!
Name: Khayla
Position: Camp Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I am excited for Camp: I am excited for camp because I enjoy being outside, the summer, and the kids.
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Swimming
Fun Fact: I love to zip line!
Name: Kate
Position: AssistantCamp Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I am excited for Camp: I like spending time outside and meeting new people!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Fun Fact: I play the viola and piano!
Name: Catherine
Position: Camp Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I am excited for Camp: I am excited for this Summer to enjoy the outdoors and activities with the campers
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking because I love the scenery!
Fun Fact: I stood on top of a glacier when I vacationed in Alaska in 2020. I also have experience working with children from volunteering at a tutoring center. I helped elementary and middle school kids with reading, grammar, and math.
Name: Ziggy
Position: Camp Counselor (Day Camp)
Why I am excited for Camp: I am excited for all of the fun we will have!
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking and Swimming
Fun Fact: I am an animator and an artist!
Name: Nick
Position: Camp Counselor (Sleepaway Camp)
Why I am excited for Camp: Im excited for camp because I used to go all the time as a kid and I can’t wait to share that experience with others!