Bethie Fowler
My name is Bethie Fowler, and this will be my first year at Camp Wavus. I'm going into my fourth year at Trinity College Dublin, where I study Drama and Theatre. I also work in children's television at RTE. I'm looking forward to being introduced to all the wonderful activities and people at camp this year, and I can't wait to do drama arts and crafts, and camping!

Carolyn Griffiths
Carolyn graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in Spring 2010 with a degree in Politics. She has experience leading hiking trips for the junior high in her hometown, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and spent four summers teaching at a Boy Scout camp. She loves doing anything in the outdoors including hiking, snowboarding and rock climbing. Throughout college she raced on the Bates sailing team. Other interests include traveling, reading and cooking. Carolyn joined the Leadership School staff as an intern in the fall of 2010.

Elise Lindsey
I am a 2008 graduate from BYU-Idaho with a major in Recreation Management. My hobbies and interests include, but are not limited to: backpacking, tennis, adventures, running, cooking, dress-up, thinking, shopping, family, friends, attempting new instruments, crafts, experiments, sewing, and exploring. In my leisure time I love spending time with my friends, family, nature, and making the most out of life! I'm looking forward my third summer at Wavus and to the best summer of our lives!

Kayleigh MacFarlane
Kayleigh graduated from Elmira College in 2009 with a degree in Biology-Chemistry. In addition to a love of sciences, she has a passion for the outdoors. Over the past year, she has been an Intern at The Leadership School gaining a lot of experience working with children. Kayleigh also loves hiking, acting, painting, and spontaneous dancing.

Pam Porter
I graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2009 with a double major in History and Art education. I was a teaching intern at The Leadership School at Kieve for a year and I am will be teaching History and Art in a Middle School in Salt Lake City Utah this fall. I love to climbing, kayaking, running, most sports, back packing, camping, watercolor painting, ceramics, taking long road trips across the country, and meeting new friends like you. I am way excited to be here and have a grand adventure.

Stephanie Ambroise
Hi!! My name is Stephanie Ambroise, and I am from Boston, Massachusetts. I am an incoming Senior at UMass Amherst, and I am a double major in English in Psychology with a French minor. I want to work at either a high school or a middle school as a counselor when I get out of school because I love working with and helping children. I also love reading, singing, writing, hiking, talking, dancing, and randomly bursting out into show tunes. I am MORE than excited to be working my first year at Wavus, and I cannot WAIT to meet the campers.

Christina Fogarasi
Christina is a rising Junior at Connecticut College. She has loved the outdoors for years and looks back fondly on her summers at Girl Scout camps and other nature-centered camps. She is extremely excited to meet the campers and work her first summer ever at Wavus! She is particularly looking forward to helping the campers tackle the Ropes course and canoe along the lake. In addition to camping, Christina loves reading, running, theatre, and Ultimate Frisbee.

Kate Adair
Gettysburg College 2011
BA in Political Science
Started at Leadership School August 2011

Kate is from Rochester, New York and a graduate of Gettysburg College where she was also on the Cross Country and Track teams. She has spent two summers as a counselor at the Wavus Camp for Girls and we are pleased to welcome her to The Leadership School. Her hobbies include running, hiking, swimming and hosting Survivor: Wavus Island.

Lindsey Applebee
This is my second summer working at Wavus and I am very excited to be back! I am from Wiscasset, Maine, but I go to Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida where I will be a junior in the fall. I am majoring in Environmental Studies, so basically I love being outdoors and on the water. I cannot wait to meet all of you!

Kayla Bell
My name is Kayla Bell, but I also go by Quail. This is my first year at Wavus but not my last. I’ve lived in Huntington Beach, CA my whole life growing up surfing, camping and backpacking. Embracing all of what California offers. I am ready for all the new adventures and experiences Wavus will bring this summer. I plan to attend Oregon State University this upcoming fall semester majoring in Tourism and Outdoor Leadership. My dream is to ride waves and climb mountains.

Hayley Bright
I'm a Maine native from Cumberland and next fall I am going to be a sophomore at Wheaton College in Massachusetts studying Psychology. I attended Wavus in 2007 as a member ot the Allagash cabin. I had a blast at Wavus and can't wait to return this summer as a counselor. I play lacrosse, and enjoy swimming, sailing, and painting. Can't wait to see you all!

Lexi Casale
Hi! My name is Lexi Casale and this will be my first year at Wavus! I am from Hingham, MA but I am going to be a junior at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire studying the Social Sciences, with a focus on Political Science and Sociology and a minor in Spanish. I enjoy being outside in the summer and during the winters I teach skiing at Waterville Valley. I like spending time with friends and just being silly. I love land sports, skiing, dancing, baking and reading. And I am an expert at tie-dye! I cannot wait for camp; see you all soon!

Elizabeth Cook
Hey! My name is Elizabeth Cook and I am so excited to be starting my first year at Wavus! This fall I will be a sophmore at Furman University, but will be studying abroad in India! This is my fourth summer as a camp counselor and I can't wait to get back home for some good ol' Downeaster fun! I love skits around the campfire and singing REALLY loudly on long walks in the woods. See you all soon!

Krista Cote
My name is Krista Cote, and I've been involved with Kieve-Wavus for two summers. I started out as a camper, and loved it so much that I am coming back as a counselor. I attend college at Southern Maine Community College as a freshman majoring in Liberal Studies. This is my first summer as a counselor and I cannot wait for it to begin! I love participating in group activities, playing softball, volleyball, and of course the ropes course! I'm looking forward to all the fun and excitement this summer has to offer!

Alex Danz
Hey there! My name is Alex Danz and I am from Long Island, NY. I have been hooked on Kieve since the first 9/11 family camp in 2002! I was part of Kieve West in 2007 and I'm uber excited to be spending my summer, once again, at Wavus! I am a senior at SUNY New Paltz and am majoring in Earth Science Education. I love anything to do with the outdoors especially snowboarding, rock-climbing, and playing lacrosse! Can't wait to meet you!

Katie Danz
My name is Katie Danz and I am going to be a sophomore at SUNY Cortland, where I'm majoring in Early Childhood Education. I was born, raised, and still live on Long Island. I enjoy all outdoor activities regardless of the weather, especially going to the beach, playing lacrosse, and going snowboarding. Ever since ten years ago, when I was first introduced to Damariscotta Lake due to the 9/11 Family Camp, I've been looking forward to going back up and spending the week. This will be my first summer spent at Wavus as a counselor and I'm so excited to get started!

Amy Davis
This will be my second summer as a counselor at Wavus. I am a rising junior at Wesleyan University, majoring in Government with minors in International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies. I had a great time at Wavus last summer, and I can't wait to see some familiar faces! I love hanging out on the ropes course, but you can also find me in the Owl's Nest or making friendship bracelets in the lodge. See you on the trail!

Lindsay Dinsmore
As a resident of Jefferson, I grew up to be very familiar with both Kieve and Wavus. I attended the Kieve Leadership School as a 7th grade student and then worked at Kieve on Camper Connection in high school. I’m really excited to be involved again with the Kieve-Wavus family as a counselor. As a recent graduate of Connecticut College, I am looking forward to moving to Tanzania in the fall to teach kindergarten! I love the outdoors and especially working and playing with kids. I can’t wait to have a fun-filled summer on the lake!

Margi Emhof
Hey everyone! My name is Margi Emhof, and I am from Pennington, New Jersey. This will be my first summer at Wavus and I couldn't be more excited. I am a 2011 graduate from Georgetown University with a degree in Human Science. The past four years I have been on the women's crew team at Georgetown, but I love playing all sports. I look forward to getting to know everyone soon!

Logan Faulkingham
Hi! My name is Logan Faulkingham and I am from Saint Louis, MO. This coming fall I will be a junior at the University of Maine at Farmington majoring in Elementary Education. I am a member of the UMF Women's Soccer team. I enjoy the outdoors and anything on the waterfront. I am excited for summer and can't wait to meet everyone!

Alexa Fiszer
Hi, I’m Alexa and this will be my first summer at Wavus! I will be a junior at the University of Connecticut, studying Psychology and Environmental Studies. I am very involved in the Eco House Learning Community on campus, and have a lot of cool things I’ve learned that I’d love to pass on. I have tons of hobbies I’m really looking forward to sharing too, such as crocheting, making hair wraps and jewelry, and playing the ukulele and singing. I can’t wait for all our wilderness trips and fantastic camp traditions in beautiful Maine, and have a feeling it’s going to be an amazing summer. Hope you’re ready and excited!

Kelly Gould
My name if Kelly Gould this will be my second summer with Wavus. This coming fall I will be a sophomore at Huntington University majoring in Elementary Education with a focus in History. This will be my second summer as a counselor and I am really looking forward to all the adventures and good memories that are going to be made this summer. I love the Maine coast, laughing is probably my favorite hobby, I love animals and swimming. Can't wait for the adventures of this summer to start. See you all there!

Melissa Harney
Hey everyone my name is Missy! I am 22 years old. I was born and raised in Cape Elizabeth, ME where I still live! This will be my first summer at Wavus! I have heard great things about the camp and cannot wait to get there! I am currently studying Biology at Southern Maine Community College in hopes of transferring to the University of Maine for pre-med in order to become a pediatrician! I love camping, hiking, softball and soccer I also love being around kids! I cannot wait to meet everyone and have a great summer!

Sally Hereford
Hi! This fall I will be a sophomore at Tulane University in New Orleans. This is my second summer at Wavus but I have spent the majority of almost all of my summers in Friendship, Maine where I have tons of family. I absolutely love spending time outside and I love Maine. I cannot wait to spend the summer back at Wavus!

Claire Hirschberg
My name is Claire Hirschberg and I was a Wavus camper for two years. I loved everything about Wavus from the camp itself to the trips that I went on. I am currently a senior at The Lawrenceville School and next fall I will be a freshman at Tufts University. This is my first summer as a counselor but I am really looking forward to being back at Wavus! I love swimming and basically any water sport and I can’t wait for another summer on Damariscotta Lake.

Aileen Hurd
Hi everybody! I am from Putman, CT and just finished my junior year at St. Marys College in Indiana where I am double majoring in Social Work and Communicative Disorders. I am really excited for this summer.It will be my second summer as a counselor at Wavus. I will be with the Junior Wavus girls this year, and I know we will have a really awesome time. I can not wait to meet you all!

Kasey Jackonis
Hey yall! My name is Kasey Jackonis and this summer will be my first year as a counselor at Wavus. I spent 3 incredible summers as a camper and am so thrilled to be back this year! This fall I will be a freshman at the University of Tennessee majoring in Psychology. I can't wait to be back at the Wav and meet all the awesome campers and swim in the lake!

Lauren Lesser
Hi there! I am excited for my first year at Wavus! I am from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and majored in Biology at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. I also attended as a camper and have worked at the Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine - it will be fantastic to visit there with Wavus this summer. Some of my favorite things are trees, hiking, singing, hammocks, puffins, canoes, good books, and good times. I am looking forward to a great summer of new friends & adventures in the beautiful state of Maine!

Claire Lupo
Hi everyone, my name is Claire Lupo. This is my first summer as a counselor at Wavus and I am beyond excited! I am from Glen Ellyn, Illinois (outside of Chicago) and will be a freshman at the University of Notre Dame in the fall. I love spending time with friends and family, anything water related, throwing pottery, and in particular, running and playing golf. I cannot wait to meet everyone on the lake this summer!

Mandy Mathias
Greetings All! I'm from Memphis, Tennessee and will be attending Wake Forest University in the fall. I was a camper at Kieve-Wavus for four summers and I am thrilled to be returning this year as a counselor. I love Wavus because of its inclusive community and the fun loving attitude of both the campers and staff. I enjoy playing volleyball, swimming, biking and rollerblading. I cannot wait to see you soon!

Christine McCormick
My name is Christine McCormick and this summer will be my first summer with Wavus. This fall I will be a freshman at the University of Maine at Augusta majoring in Jazz Studies as a vocalist. I’m looking forward to this new experience and helping everyone have a fun and memorable summer. I love music, drama and riflery and I’m very excited to share these passions with you all. See you soon!

Kailey McKenna
My name is Kailey McKenna. This is my first summer at Wavus, but I am so excited! I have been studying at UNH Outdoor education program for the last year, but next fall I am planning on doing a semester at NOLS, and then heading out to Durango, CO for school in the spring. I love the outdoors, skiing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, live music, campfires, smores, and singing in the rain, so I cannot wait to spend the summer at Wavus. See you all soon!

Emma Murphy
My name is Emma Murphy and I’m from Glen Ellyn, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) but I am originally from Maine. In the fall I will be a freshman at Colby College. I was a camper at Kieve-Wavus for 6 years and a Junior Wavus counselor during the summer of 2009. I love spending time outdoors hiking, canoeing and kayaking. I also enjoy playing lacrosse and field hockey. I can’t wait to share everything Wavus with my campers!

Clara Neilson
This will be my first summer at Kieve and I am so excited! I have seen and heard how much fun it is from my brother who is a camper, and my dad who was a camper and a counselor and I can't wait to join in! I live in Pasadena, California and this fall I will be a freshman at Wesleyan University. I love water sports and just being outdoors in general. I can't wait to get to Maine and spend my summer on Damariscotta Lake!

Emory O Donnell
I am from Darien, CT and this will be my second summer at Wavus! I have spent the past year studying, traveling and working in the beautiful country of Nepal. My studies have focused on Nepali language, Comparative Religion - specifically Buddhism and Hinduism, Cultural Anthropology and Yoga philosophy and practice. I am spending this semester working as a photojournalist for a magazine, furthering my yoga practice, and trekking in the inspiring landscape of the Holy Himalayas, enjoying the beauty of the nature and the incredibly unique cultures that exist throughout the vast mountain range. This Fall I will embark on a year-long journey in India, Taiwan, Turkey and Thailand with the Comparative Religion and Culture program of Global College of Long Island University. I am so looking forward to sharing all that I have learned this past year with Wavus, and cannot wait to see all of last year's campers and meet all the new girls!

Lauren Page
My name is Lauren Page and this will be my first year being involved with Wavus. I live in Stamford, CT and will be a senior at Plymouth State University in NH. I am majoring in Adventure Education and some of my favorite activities are rock climbing, pottery, running, arts and crafts. I look forward being outside, being active and playing lots of games. Can’t wait to get this summer started and see everybody!

Katie Paige
Hi! My name is Katie Paige, and I am from Brunswick, Maine. I'll be a sophomore at Hobart and William Smith Colleges next fall, and am planning on double majoring in Environmental Studies and Economics. I love Maine and the outdoors, so I'm really excited to be spending this summer at Wavus!! I enjoy hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and crafts. I can't to meet you all and to have an awesome summer!

Charlotte Perkins
Hello everyone! This is my second summer as a counselor here at Wavus and I am very much looking forward to seeing all the campers from last year and getting to know everyone new. I'm from Madison, Connecticut and just finished my sophomore year at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY with an expected major in Environmental Studies or Nutrition. I was on the crew team at SLU, play ice hockey and absolutely love to sing- so get your voices ready! I cannot wait to begin exploring the vast woods that Maine has to offer. See everyone this summer.

Kim Picard
My name is Kimberly Picard and this is my first year at Wavus! In the upcoming fall I will be a junior at the University of Maine in Orono majoring in Marine Science. This is my first year as a counselor and I’m really looking forward to everything from riflery to kayaking! I love being outdoors, but you can also find me inside doing arts and crafts. I can’t wait to meet you all!

Bethany Preuss
I will be a senior at Johnson State College in Vermont where I am studying Outdoor Education and Wilderness Leadership. I love being outside taking in the beauty that nature has to offer. I spend most of my time skiing, hiking and climbing. This will be my first summer at Wavus and I am looking forward to this exciting new experience!

Christine Reighley
Hello! My name is Christine Reighley and this is my first summer with Wavus. This coming fall I will be a sophomore at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York. There, I am on the varsity Crew team. I'm really looking forward to adventuring through the woods and lakes of Maine. I love hiking, biking, swimming, and sailing! I'm really excited for this summer and can't wait to meet everyone.

Jessica Reilly
Hello everyone! I am studying English and writing in my junior year at Gettysburg College. I am from Middletown, New Jersey, and I'm so glad to be spending the summer in Maine! This will be my first year at Wavus, and I'm excited to be working here on the lake and in the arts and crafts room. Get ready for a great summer, and I can't wait to meet you all!

Frances Robinson
Hi all! This is my second summer working for Kieve and Wavus. I am a Junior at St. Lawrence University and am a Environmental and Psychology major. I am so excited for a summer on lake Damariscotta with Wavus!! I can not wait for camp to start!!

Liza Schmidt
This fall I will be a senior at Brown University, where I am majoring in Education Studies. I attended the Kieve science camp for girls and my brothers have been going to Kieve for years. This will be my second year as a counselor at Kieve-Wavus and I can't wait to be back!

Holly Seamans
Namaste! My name is Holly Seamans and I attend Salem State University in MA. This will be my second summer at Wavus. I love camp very much and can't wait for this summer to begin. My interests include, yoga, rock climbing, backpacking and hiking, canoeing and writing. I also enjoy working on the ropes course. Can't wait to see you all!

Carly Shea
University of Maine - Farmington: 2011
BS in Community Health and Recreation.
Started at The Leadership School: August 2011

Carly grew up in nearby Jefferson and loved every minute of it. She attended Wavus as a young girl and returned as a Counselor in 2011. During the summers she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and spending time at the ocean. In the winter she instructs children how to snowboard at Sugarloaf. We are pleased to have her join the us at The Leadership School.

Bailey Sitz
Hello, my name is Bailey Sitz and I currently live in Kingfield, ME. I attended Wavus for two years as a camper and I can't wait to be coming back for the first time as a counselor. In the winters I spend most of my time on Sugarloaf Mountain enjoying the snow and teaching children how to ski. This past spring I was enrolled at Unity College for Captive Wildlife Care and Education. I love spending my time outdoors and can't wait for another great summer spent at Wavus!

Madeleine Sneeden
This will be my third summer as a counselor at Wavus. I am from Exeter, NH and I spent the past year working and traveling around Southeast Asia and Australia. This fall I will be a sophomore at Simmons College in Boston. I love hiking, camping, anything to do with water, and of course, the Wav. I'm pumped to be back up in Maine for another awesome summer and I can't wait to see my old campers and meet me new ones!

Genna Spears
Hi! My name is Genna Spears and I am from Wayne, Pennsylvania. This fall I will be a freshman at Franklin and Marshall College. I was a Wavus Camper for three great summers and I cannot wait to be back! I spend every summer in Maine and love the outdoors. I am so excited to meet all the campers and share a summer of fun and adventures.

Christy Tricoli
This will be my third summer as a counselor at Kieve and Wavus. I am a May 2011 graduate of Duke University with a BA in Cultural Anthropology. I am from Orlando, FL, and fell in love with the mountains and lakes of Maine. I enjoy swimming, climbing, and exploring off the trail. I cannot wait to get back and share new adventures with all of you!

Margaret Tucker
My name is Margaret Tucker and this will be my first summer at Camp Wavus! I am from Richmond, Virginia and this fall I will be a freshman at Kenyon College in Ohio. I spend most of my time singing and spending time outdoors. I grew up hiking and camping with my family and spent a summer kayaking, backpacking, and rafting in Alaska with Moondance Adventures. I cannot wait to get up to Maine and meet everyone!

Molly Underhill
My name is Molly Underhill and this will be my first summer at Wavus. My brother, Sam, has been coming to Kieve for five years. This coming fall I am doing a semester with NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School, in the Pacific Northwest, to take my love for exploring and backpacking to the next level. I love hiking, climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, and having a great laugh. I am so excited to get up to Maine to kick off a great summer and meet all of you. Let’s make this the best summer Wavus has seen yet!

Kasey Villeneuve
My name is Kasey Villeneuve, and this will be my first summer at the Wavus Camp for Girls. This fall I will be a sophomore at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. I love knitting, hiking, and writing, and I'm looking forward to learning new things at camp this summer and sharing my experiences with all the campers.

Eden Walsh
My name is Eden Walsh, and this is my first time being involved with Wavus Camp for Girls. This coming fall I will be a Junior at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA majoring in Business Management. I am current a Resident Advisor at Lesley for an all girls' dorm. I love empowering women to achieve their goals and I am looking forward to an amazing summer.

Julia Welter
Hello! My name is Julia Welter and I’m from Boston, Massachusetts. I will be a sophomore this fall at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. I’m planning on majoring in Psychology with a minor in French. I love hiking, kayaking, pottery and crafts. This will be my first summer at Wavus and I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Francke Wurzelbacher
Francke is a graduate from International High in San Francisco, with a French Baccalaureate Diploma in Science. She is planning to study Architecture at Tulane starting in the fall. She has been working as a camp counselor for the past three years at the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club, is a former camper of Wavus to include doing the Kieve West trip in 2009. She loves kids and cannot wait to come back to Wavus this summer.