The summer staff of 2024 is preparing for the best summer ever! We’ll continue to add more staff profiles as the summer approaches, so keep checking back to see who will be at camp this year!
The summer staff of 2024 is preparing for the best summer ever! We’ll continue to add more staff profiles as the summer approaches, so keep checking back to see who will be at camp this year!
Hi! I’m Lucy Alty and I’m from Preston, United Kingdom. I am currently taking a gap year but in September I will be attending Manchester Metropolitan University to study International Business Management. This is going to be my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode and I am so excited! I love music, dancing, horses and sunny days. I can’t wait to come to America for the first time and meet loads of new people.
Hey y’all!! My name is Emmie Amason, and I am from Birmingham, Alabama! I am a rising sophomore at Washington and Lee University where I study Journalism and Business! This will be my fourth summer on staff, and I cannot wait to be here the whole summer again! I love going on walks with my friends, playing with my dog, running, and watching Auburn Sports (War Eagle!!). I cannot wait to be back under Old Bald and on the docks! I am excited to watch campers discover their favorite things about Camp Merrie Woode!
Hey! My names Meg and I’m from Wales, UK. At college I studied Equine management as this is something I am really passionate about. I have 3 horses of my own which is what I spend most of my spare time doing. This will be my first summer at camp and I’m really looking forward to meeting new people and making new friendships as well as helping the campers progress with their riding throughout the summer.
Hi! I’m Mary Mauldin Avinger, and I’m from Greenville, SC. I am undecided on where I will be attending college next year, but I am headed on the Pre-Law track. This will be my eighth summer at camp and second year on staff! I love traveling, going to concerts, reading, spending time with friends and family, and Harry Styles. I’m so excited to spend another summer under Old Bald and create new memories with campers and friends old and new! Boo-Whoop!
Hi!!! My name is Betsy Bailey, and I’m from Charleston, South Carolina. I am a rising first year at the University of Edinburgh where I will study International Relations and Law. This will be my second year on staff and I could not be more excited for another summer under Old Bald! I am passionate about spending time with friends, traveling, yoga, and the Greatest Showman soundtrack. I can’t wait to come back to camp this summer and have endless dance parties, watch my campers grow, and create lifelong friendships!!!
Hey y’all! My name is Wyckie and I am from Augusta, GA. I am a current senior at Baylor in Chattanooga, TN, and I am undecided on where I will attend college in the fall. This will be my first year on staff, but my tenth summer spent under Old Bald! Outside of camp I love spending time with friends, going home to see family, attending YoungLife, and enjoying the last chapter of high school! I am excited to be on staff this summer to pour love into my campers just like my counselors have done for so long. I can’t wait to meet my campers and soak in the sun at the docks!!
Hey y’all! My name is Emmy Blessey and I am from Mandeville, Louisiana! I am a rising junior at Auburn University (War Eagle!) where I study Interior Design. This will be my second summer on staff and I am overjoyed to be spending another summer under Old Bald. I am passionate about coffee, music, pickleball, long walks, slow mornings, and spending quality time with the people I love. I am working at Merrie-Woode this summer because there is no place I’d rather be, and I can’t wait for campers to create genuine, lifelong friendships that can’t be found anywhere else!
Hey y’all! My name is Mary Kent Bowen and I’m from Atlanta, GA. I currently attend the Westminster Schools and will attend the University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE) in the fall where I plan to earn my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. This is my first summer on staff and I could not be more excited! I am passionate about Diet Coke, yoga, and hanging out with my friends. I’m working at Merrie-Woode this summer because I want to give back to a wonderful place that has given me so much and ensure the future generations of Merrie Woode have the best summer ever!
Hi! My name is Liz, and I’m from Asheville, NC and currently live in Atlanta, GA. I’m a rising junior at Sewanee where I study Natural Resources and the Environment, French, and Civic and Global Leadership. I love spending time in nature, doing yoga, reading, traveling, hanging out with my friends and family. This is my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode, and I am so excited! I can’t wait to meet everyone. I’m really looking forward to being back in the Blue Ridge Mountains and exploring nature alongside the campers! After Camp Merrie-Woode, I’ll be heading to Madagascar for a semester abroad.
Hey! My name is Anna, and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a rising freshman at Sewanee! I hope to study something with history! I am so excited to be back at camp this summer, this will be my second summer on staff, but my twelfth year at camp! I love the ocean and anything to do with sea life, reading, spending time with people I love, and listening to music! I cannot wait to be back under Old Bald in our place of rarest beauty!
Hi!! My name is Vivien, and I’m from San Diego, California. I will be a freshman majoring in Environmental Science at the University of Oregon this fall. This will be my second year on staff. I love music, traveling, the beach, concerts, and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to spend another summer under Old Bald watching campers build lifelong friendships!
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I’m from Florence, Alabama. I am a rising Junior at Auburn University, where I study Global Studies and Human Development and Family Sciences. I am so excited to be back for my second summer at Merrie-Woode! I love traveling, going for a long run on a pretty day, and spending quality time with my family and friends. I’m looking forward to watching campers create lifelong friendships & memories and trying new things!
Hi! My name is Cassidy and I’m from Christchurch, New Zealand. I’m very excited for my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode! I enjoy traveling, being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, being active and playing sports. I’m looking forward to meeting new people, creating memories, and watching campers develop new skills and form new friendships.
Hey Y’all! My name is Grace Dangar and I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. I will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall and will be majoring in biology on the pre-med track. This is my second summer on staff and I am so excited to be back! I am passionate about baking, my dogs, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. I choose to come to camp every summer because it is my favorite place, and I am excited to be on staff this summer to help campers in the way that my counselors helped me become who I am today, to laugh all summer long, and make new friends. Boo-Whoop!
Hi! My name is Mia and I am so excited and grateful that I can be on the Camp Merrie-Woode team for the first time this summer. I am from Brevard, North Carolina, and I am attending Brevard College to study the Fine Arts! I love painting abstracts, listening to music, and hanging out with my lovely cats on my porch. I am looking forward to being able to teach my own love of art and how it can benefit the campers and make friends with fellow counselors!
Hey! My name is Mary Edwards, and I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. I am a rising junior at Appalachian State University majoring in Sustainable Technology, but currently I am studying abroad in Northern Sweden for the spring semester. This will be my 4th summer on staff and I keep coming back to camp because I can’t imagine a summer without Merrie Woode. I am passionate about reading, coffee, and literally anything to do with the outdoors. I can’t wait to watch campers make new friendships and get out of their comfort zones this summer!
Hey! My name is Harper, and I’m from Miami, Florida. I am a rising junior at Tulane University studying Public Health and Environmental Studies. This is my fourth summer on staff, and I am so excited to be back under Old Bald! I love exploring the outdoors, reading, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family. I can’t wait to help campers explore their creative side and accomplish their goals this summer!
Hey Y’all! My name is Phebe Foley, and I’m from Nashville, Tennessee. I am a rising sophomore at CU Boulder, and I am majoring in Geology. This will be my second year on staff and my 10th year at camp. In my free time, I like to go camping, ski, and eat Mexican food with my friends. I am so excited to spend another summer at camp with old and new friends.
Hey y’all! My name is Alice Gash, and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a rising freshman at the University of Georgia where I plan on studying Business! This will be my second summer on staff, but my eleventh year at Merrie-Woode! I am beyond excited to be under Old Bald again and give back to a place that has given so much to me! I love going on walks, being around family and friends, and playing soccer. This summer is going to be a blast, and I look forward to watching campers grow and try new things!
Hi! My name is Sarabeth and I’m a rising sophomore at UNC, where I plan to study Environmental Health Sciences and Entrepreneurship. This will be my second summer on staff, and some fun facts about me are that I’m studying abroad in Stirling, Scotland this spring and my favorite food is ice cream (specifically Ben & Jerry’s S’mores). I look forward to helping campers build lasting friendships and foster an appreciation for the outdoors this summer at Merrie-Woode!!
Hi! My name is Alice Hallock, and I’m from Richmond, VA. I’m a rising junior at NYU studying Educational Theatre and Politics, and I am spending this spring semester studying in London. This is my fourth summer on staff, and I am so excited to be back! I’m passionate about all things theatre, cats, explaining my dreams, and Survivor. I’m coming back to camp because there’s nowhere else I’d rather be, and I can’t wait to watch campers learn and grow, develop friendships, and smile and laugh all summer long. See you in Castle!!
Howdy, my name is Isabella Hodder. I’m from a small country town in Victoria, Austrailia, also known as the land down under! This is my first time in the States and my first time at Camp, so I’m looking forward to this summer with you all. I love being outdoors, especially with my dogs keeping me company on beach swims and mountain hikes. I love a good dance and will never say no to a game of limbo! I’m excited to be a part of Mountaineering Staff, and I’m hopeful we can learn new skills while having some laughs!
Hey y’all! My name is Virginia Hobby and I am from Tampa, Florida. I am a rising freshman at Sewanee with a major in Psychology. This will be my second year on staff. I am passionate about camp dance parties and days at the docks. I’m coming back this summer because I want every girl to get to love camp the way that I do!
Hi, my name is KK Hooper and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a rising sophomore at University of Kentucky studying finance. This will be my second year on staff, but my 11th summer at camp! I love riding horses and spending time outdoors. I am very excited to be working at Merrie-Woode this summer because of its amazing environment and I am excited to see campers learn and try new things!
Hey there! My name is Katelyn Holstad and I am from Minnesota. I am a junior at the University of Minnesota, Morris where I study Theatre Arts. This is my first year at camp and I am so excited to teach theatre and drama to all of you Merrie-Woode girls! I enjoy reading, collaging, listening to music and exploring the best local coffee shops and bookstores! I can’t wait to see you all grow as people and artists this summer.
Hey!! My name’s Riley and I’m from Wilmington, NC. I’m a rising 2nd-year at UNC Chapel HIll where I’m studying Health Policy and Management. This will be my third summer on staff and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m passionate about being out on the water, quality time with friends and family, and traveling! I’m working at Camp this summer because I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else and I’m most looking forward to watching campers embrace themselves and all Merrie-Woode has to offer!
Hiya! My name is Andrea, and I’m from Cambridge, United Kingdom. Currently on a gap year, I am bound to start my first year at Cardiff University studying Computer Science. This is my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode and I am incredibly excited! I love sunsets, late night drives and travelling. I’m looking forward to trying something outside my comfort zone, as well as creating lifelong memories and friendships!
Hi! My name is Addie Jackson, and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a rising sophomore at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, studying Biology and Medical Anthropology. This is my second year on staff! I love to run, bake, hang out with friends, and play pickleball! I cannot wait to spend time with campers under Old Bald and watch campers fall in love with camp!
Hey! My name is Virginia and I’m from Atlanta, GA! I’m a rising junior at the University of Georgia studying Applied Biotechnology and Animal Science. This is my third summer on staff and I cannot wait to be back under Old Bald! I love everything outdoors, hanging with friends, and being around animals. Being at Merrie-Woode means I get to do everything I love as well as share that fun with the campers and watch them fall in love with Merrie-Woode too!
Hi everyone! My name is MK Jarvis and I am from Jacksonville, Florida. This will be my first summer on staff after being a long-time camper, and I couldn’t be more excited! I am currently a senior in high school and although I am undecided on where I will be attending college next year, I plan to major in finance. I am passionate about my favorite campfire songs, Queen of the Court, and sunny mornings and afternoons down at the docks. I returning to Merrie-Woode this summer to encourage campers to get out of their comfort zones, try new things, and make unforgettable memories!
Hey y’all! My name is Mary Grace, and I’m from St. Marys, Georgia. I’m a rising second year at the University of Georgia studying English and Journalism. I’m so excited for my first summer as a counselor! I love dancing, traveling, reading rom-coms, and long(ish) runs. I’m looking forward to sharing the joy of dancing with campers and watching their growth as the summer progresses!
Hi!!! My name is Caroline Kilborn. I am from Charleston, South Carolina. I’m a rising senior at Elon University in North Carolina, where I study English Literature and Professional Writing. I was a camper for 8 years, but this is my first year on staff; I’m super excited to be back! I love reading, writing, traveling, and just hanging out with my friends and family!! I’m looking forward to being back at Merrie-Woode this summer because I want to be back in a place that feels like home!
Hey! I am Julia King, and I am from Nashville, Tennessee. I am undecided on where I will be attending college, but I plan to major in biology this fall. This will be my first year on staff, but I was a camper for six years! I’m very passionate about the outdoors, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends and family. I am beyond excited to work at Merrie-Woode this summer, and to spend another year under Old Bald watching young girls accomplish their goals!
Hey y’all! My name is Josephine Koehring and I currently live in Raleigh, NC. This is my third year on staff at Merrie-Woode and I couldn’t be more excited! I am a freshman at NC State University majoring in Elementary Education. I am passionate about my faith, dance parties, reading a good book, and anything Disney!! I’m working at Merrie Woode because it is my favorite place ever and I love helping girls realize how strong and capable they really are! See y’all so soon!
Hey y’all! My name is Louisa Koehring and I live in Waynesville, North Carolina. This will be second year on staff, and 12th summer at camp. I am a rising freshman at App State. I am passionate about my faith, spending time with friends, and being outdoors! I am coming back to camp to help young girls see their full potential and encourage them in doing so. My door is always open and I’m so excited to see y’all soon!
Hello, My name is Liz Lockemer. I am originally from Ohio, but I feel at home in western North Carolina, which is where I’ve been for the last seven years. This will be my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode. I’m looking forward to being a part of this community and connecting with campers and staff. I became interested in whitewater kayaking when I was 13 years old, and it has been a passion of mine ever since. Some of what I love most about whitewater kayaking is the camaraderie with people on the river, being out in nature, and experiencing the flow state that comes from the perfect mix of challenge and fun. I’m excited to help campers get involved and progress in whitewater paddling!
Hi! My name is Jillian Lucas, and I am from Fort Myers, Florida. I am a rising sophomore at Florida Gulf Coast University, where I am majoring in Nursing. This will be my first year on staff and I am so excited! I love running, playing guitar, and being outdoors. I can’t wait to meet the campers and make the best memories!!
Hey y’all! My name is Ella Major and I’m from Pensacola, Florida. I’m a rising junior at Pensacola State College and I’m majoring in nursing. This will be my third summer on staff and I can’t wait for the summer to start! I’m super passionate about coffee, the beach, and late night dance parties. I’m so excited to come back to camp and spend the summer under Old Bald, see familiar faces and make new friends, and spend time with my favorite people at my favorite place! Boo-whoop!
Hi guys!!! My name is Maggie Malizia and I am from Tampa, FL. I currently attend Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX and will be a rising junior this upcoming school year! This will be my third summer returning to Merrie-Woode on staff, and I am unbelievably excited to continue fostering girls’ love for paddling and the outdoors! I am passionate about running, Tex-mex, dance parties, and any time spent under the sun!
Hi! My name is Amy, and I’m from County Louth in Ireland. I’m currently in my first year of Children’s and General Nursing at Dublin City University. I am so excited for my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode! I love arts and crafts, long walks on the beach and spending time with my family and friends. I’m looking forward to all the great outdoor activities, creating fun memories with campers and hopefully making a positive impact on their lives!
Hey!! My name is Caroline Mautner and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I will be attending UNC Chapel Hill in the fall and majoring in Peace, War, and Defense on a pre-law track. This will be my second year on staff and I am so so excited!! I am passionate about sailing, spending time with friends and family, and my favorite camp ipod songs! I am so excited to have another summer under Old Bald and see campers make lasting memories!!
Hi! My name is Caroline McKnight and I’m from Nashville, Tennessee. I am a sophomore at Texas Christian University as a Strategic Communication major and Psychology and Studio Art minor. This will be my fourth summer on staff and I can’t wait to get back to my happy place!! I am passionate about music, cooking, my faith, and time with friends and family! What keeps me coming back each summer is the wonderful community, amazing campers, and my best friends on staff!
Hi! My name is Coco, and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a rising second year at UVA studying Business and Nutrition. I was a longtime camper, so I am so excited for my first summer on staff! I love hiking, running, hanging out with friends and family, and spending time outside. I cannot wait to help campers make lifelong friendships and have fun under Old Bald!
Hi! My name is Mary Elise Meyer, and I’m from New Orleans, LA. I am a rising freshman at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!!). This is my first summer on staff, and I could not be more excited. I am passionate about Pizza Thursdays, Zach Bryan, spending time with my friends and family, and of course, Merrie-Woode! I am so excited to be back at Merrie-Woode this summer, and I look forward to seeing campers enjoy and try new things!
Hi my name is Claire Mitchell and I am from Chattanooga, Tennessee! This will be my first summer on staff and I am so excited. I am currently a freshman at the University of Richmond. I love music, being outside, spending time with friends, and reading. I am looking forward to working at camp because of the connections I will make with my campers and fellow counselors.
Hey y’all! I’m Ruthie and I am from Florence, Alabama. I am a rising third-year at the University of Virginia, where I study English and Media Studies. This will be my second year on staff! I love dance parties, coffee, Taylor Swift, and spending quality time with friends! I am so excited to return to Camp and get to see campers try new things and make lifelong relationships!
Hi! My name is Whitney, and I live in Grapevine, Texas. I will be attending Bates College as a freshman this fall, but I am so excited to be able to spend another summer at Merrie-Woode before then! I was a camper for three years and a CIT last summer, and I am looking forward to returning as a counselor in such a wonderful place. I am an environmentalist, and I love to read, hike, and learn. I cannot wait to inhale the crisp mountain air, wake up to the serenity of living simply, and be surrounded by the joys of friends at Merrie-Woode!
Hey, hey! My name is Molly Morgan, and I am from Greenville, South Carolina. I am currently a freshman at Sewanee: the University of the South and am planning to major in Biochem on a Pre-Med track. This is my third summer on staff and I am elated to be spending another summer under Old Bald. I love Georgia football (Go Dawgs!), my dog, Taylor Swift, and spending time with friends and family. I can’t wait to spend another summer at Merrie-Woode helping campers grow and learn new things and spend time with the people I love most. Boo-Whoop and see y’all soon!!
Hey! My name is Emma Morgan and I am from Peachtree City, GA! I am a rising freshman at Clemson University, where I am majoring in nursing! This is my second summer on staff and I can’t wait to spend another summer under Old Bald! I am passionate about chocolate chip cookies, dance parties, and hanging out at the docks! I am looking forward to seeing campers achieve their goals all summer long, while making life-long memories!
Hi! My name is Louisa and I’m from Charleston, SC! I am about to start my freshman year at Clemson studying genetics. This will be my second year on Staff, and my tenth summer at Merrie-Woode. I am so excited to come back to Camp this summer! I love to play lacrosse, hang out with my friends, and spend time outdoors. I am coming back to Merrie-Woode this summer to give young girls the same amzing summers that I grew up with!
Hey y’all! My name is Helen Murray and I am from Birmingham, AL. I am a rising freshman at Auburn University where I will study Interior Design. This will be my second summer on Staff and I couldn’t be more excited to be back under Old Bald. I love to travel, go on long walks, and hanging out with my friends and family. I am so excited to come back this summer and see returning campers and new campers grow and achieve their goals and make new ones!
Hi! My name is Narci Murray, and I am fron Birmingham, Alabama. I am a rising junior at Auburn University where I study Accounting. This is my fourth summer on staff, and I am so excited to be back under Old Bald! I’m passionate about sweet tea, running, and spending time with friends and family. I am looking forward to spending my days down at the docks and getting to know as many campers as possible!
Hey! My name is Abby Myers and I’m from Irmo, South Carolina. I am a rising senior at the University of St. Andrews where I study Sustainable Development and Geography. This is my third summer on staff and 13th summer at camp! I am passionate about sweet treats runs, walking, and spending time with friends. I can’t wait to see everyone grow and accomplish all of their goals and make this the best summer yet!
Hi! I’m Annie and I am from Baltimore, Maryland. I am a rising sophomore at Skidmore College in upstate New York where I study English and Studio Art. I love hiking, climbing, anything on whitewater, and really anything to do with the outdoors. I cannot wait to return to Camp after so many years! I am especially looking forward to watching campers explore the wilderness, whether it be their first time or not!
Hi!! My name is Anna Douglas, and I’m from Memphis, TN. I am a rising 2nd-year at the University of Virginia, where I’m studying Politics and French! This is my 3rd year on staff, and I’m so excited to be back! I love going on adventures, running, film photography, and all things food! I’m coming back to camp because it is my favorite place on earth, and I can’t wait to help campers grow and have fun, on and off the docks!
Hey y’all! Im Mary Charles and I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina. I recently graduated from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks) with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. I love college basketball, long walks, and chit chatting. I am beyond excited for another summer in my favorite place with my favorite people and I can’t wait to see all of your sweet smiling faces!
Hey, my name is Chloe, and I’m from New Zealand. I enjoy hiking, painting, and hanging out with my friends and family. This will be my first year at camp and I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone. I also can’t wait to watch the campers learn new skills!
H! My name is Anna Schmidt and I am from New Orleans, LA. I will attend the University of Virginia in the fall and study kinesiology. This is my second summer on staff and I am super excited! I am passionate about all things New Orleans, dance parties, having fun with my friends and family, and everything about camp! I am working at Merrie-Woode this summer because I want every camper to have the best summer ever, just as I did each year I was a camper.
Hey!! My name is Ellie Schmidt and I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a rising third year at the University of Virginia and I am majoring in Kinesiology. This is my fourth year on staff and I’m so excited to be back under Old Bald! I am passionate about running, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family! I am so excited to share my love for paddling with others and to spend my days on the docks and nights having dance parties!
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I am from Sarasota, Florida! I am a rising freshman at Wake Forest University, where I plan to study business and art! This is my first year on staff and my 12th summer at Merrie-Woode! I am passionate about the Office, the beach, walking, and my friends and family. I cannot wait to spend another summer hanging out at the docks under Old Bald! I look forward to helping campers acheive their goals and spend time with my favorite people in my favorite place!
Hey y’all! My name is Abby and I’m from Cleveland, Ohio! I am a rising Senior at Western Carolina University where I study Environmental Science and Parks and Recreation Management. This will be my first summer at Merrie-Woode and I am beyond excited for all of the adventures and friendships that are in store! I love all things outdoors, with some of my favorite activities being hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing! I also love herbal tea, painting, baking, and watching sunrises and sunsets with friends! I am looking forward to spending this summer in the mountains making new friends and sharing my love for the outdoors with all of you!
Hey! My name is Gib and I’m from Baltimore, Maryland! I am a rising 4th year at UVa, where I am studying Nursing. I am passionate about singing in the car with the windows down, Doritos, UVa Lacrosse, and paddling! I am so excited to be back for my fourth summer on staff and I cannot wait to help girls achieve their goals and fall in love with whitewater paddling!
Hi! My name is Madi Thomas and I am from Sarasota, FL. This is my first summer on staff! I will be a freshman at either UF or FSU, majoring in nutrition and dietetics. I am passionate about running, the outdoors, the show Survivor, yoga and sweet potatoes. I’m so excited to meet my campers and hang out under Old Bald all summer!
Hi! My name is Louise Tucker, and I am from Washington DC. I am currently a senior in high school and want to major in architecture or interior design. This will be my eighth summer at Merrie-Woode and my first summer as a full counselor. I love spending time with my friends and family, baking, painting, and traveling. I can’t wait to make more memories this summer under Old Bald, and see the camper try new things and make lifelong friendships.
Hi! My name is Talbot Waters, and I am from Durham, North Carolina. I am a rising junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I am studying Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. I am passionate about country music, UNC basketball, my dog, Diet Coke, and spending time with my friends and family. This will be my second summer on staff, and I am so excited to spend every day down at the docks and help campers accomplish their goals!
Hi! My name is Sherrod Wilbanks and I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I am a rising freshman at Ole Miss planning to major in Accounting. This is my second summer on staff and eleventh year at camp, and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else for the summer!! I love spending time with my friends, reading, being outside, and Taylor Swift! I’m so excited to give back to camp as a counselor and be with old and new Merrie-Woode girls under Old Bald!!
Hi! My name is Penelope Williams and I’m from Decatur, Georgia. I’m graduating this May from the University of Georgia, where I’m majoring in Fashion Merchandising, emphasizing in Product Design and Development. In the Fall, I’ll be back at UGA for my Masters in Merchandising and International Trade. This will be my first summer at Camp Merrie-Woode! I love reading, coffee, traveling, and playing tabletop games with friends. I’ve always been a natural creative; I like making art through drawing, scrapbooking, sculpture, and sewing. I’m so excited to teach y’all everything I know about stitching, pattern making, fashion design, and more!
Hey! My name is Livia and I’m from Austria, a small country in the middle of the Alps. Last year I graduated fashion high school and this is going to be my first summer on staff. I could not be more excited about it! I really enjoy spending my time outside with my friends, especially skiing and hiking, or dancing together. Getting to know new people and making great memories is what I’m most looking forward to about spending next summer at Merrie-Woode!
Hi, friends!! My name is Lane Westerlund. I am from Myrtle Beach, SC, and I’m a rising junior at Wake Forest University. This will be my third summer on staff, and I could not be more excited to spend another summer under Old Bald! I am passionate about tap dancing, Wake baseball, camp pasta salad, and my cat, Zeke. I can’t wait to witness campers develop lifelong friendships and accomplish new goals this summer!