Youth Development Counselor & Junior Counselors

SAVANNA ARNONE - Junior Counselor

Hey Y'all! I'm Savanna Arnone and I am from Mount Juliet, Tennessee. I am a rising senior in high school and hope to be a cosmetologist on day! I love to read pretty much anything I can get my hands on! And I absolutely love music (all kinds but mostly country)... I mean I should, especially since I live not even 30 minutes away from music city. I cant wait for the summer at camp meeting lots of new friends!

DRAKE BAKER - Youth Development Counselor

Hey y'all! I'm Drake and I am from Garner, NC! I am finishing up my senior year at East Carolina University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Family and Community Services! I was a former TAW camper from June 2010 to June 2013 and decided to return as a counselor for the first time in 2018! Some of my best memories are with my campers and I am so excited to be back again this summer!

MOLLY BERGER - Junior Counselor

Hey guys! My name is Molly Berger and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am a rising senior in high school at Charlotte Latin School and will apply for college soon. I am a ballerina and on my school dance team. I have been dancing for 13 years and this will be my 5th summer at TAW. I am excited for my first summer as a counselor and can’t wait to spend it with old and new friends!

LIBERTY BLADES - Youth Development Counselor

Hello! My name is Liberty Blades and I am currently attending the University of Colorado in Boulder, but I'm originally from Texas. My favorite movies are Shutter Island and Freedom Writers, but Robin Hood also has my heart. I love spending time outside, so I can't wait for this summer!

LILLY BRITT - JUNIOR COUNSELOR

Hello everyone! My name is Lilly Britt and I'm from Jacksonville, North Carolina. I am a rising freshman at UNC Chapel Hill this fall and I hope to study social psychology and visual arts. I absolutely love the outdoors, hiking across the Blue Ridge mountains and going for creek walks with my friends (I am a true blue virgo ;)). I have been a Ton-A-Wandah girl for 8 years and counting! My favorite part about camp is the friendships I hold each year. Every summer I find myself surrounded by women of substance, and it is the reason I come back each time. I am thrilled for summer 2021 here at Camp Ton-A-Wandah, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

JANE BROWNLOW - Junior Counselor

Hello! My name is Jane Brownlow and I'm from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have been coming to TAW for seven summers as a camper and am so excited to return once more as a counselor. I am a rising senior in high school and attend Charlotte Latin School. My favorite sport to play is basketball but my favorite sport to watch is football. I love spending my free time with friends and family especially outdoors. I could not be more excited to get back to my home away from home and have an awesome summer with everyone. Go Cherokees!

REID BROWNLOW - Youth Development Counselor

Hello Ton-A-Wandah family! My name is Reid Brownlow, and I am from Charlotte, NC. Camp is my absolute favorite place, and this will be my ninth year at TAW and third year as a counselor. I am currently a freshman at Sewanee: The University of the South where I am studying Psychology. Camp has helped shape me into the person I am today, and I hope to provide a magical, fun, meaningful, and growth-promoting camp experience for my campers this summer. I can't wait to see all of you! Go Cherokees!

LINDSEY BRYAN

Hi everyone! I'm Lindsey Bryan and I am from Orlando Florida. I am a rising senior in high school and attend Winter Park High. A fun fact about me is that I have been dancing since I was 3 years old! I am currently on the dance team at my high school and I take dance classes outside of school. In my free time I love to hang out with friends and go to the beach. This will be my seventh year at TAW and first year as a Junior Counselor. I am so excited to return, connecting with old friends and meeting new friends! Go Navajos!

NADIA CLARK - Youth Development Counselor

Hey everyone!! My name is Nadia Clark from Saint Louis, Missouri. I graduated from Wittenberg University with an Educational Studies degree in 2019. I am currently a substitute at a couple of the elementary schools. When I am not subbing, I am always looking for new hiking places with my dog, Shadow, or playing a variety of board/card games with family. This will be my sixth summer at Camp TAW and I am grateful to be coming back this summer and form even more wonderful memories with my campers and staff members!! See y'all very soon!!

GRETA COBB - Youth Development Counselor

Hey! My name is Greta Cobb and I am from Denver Colorado! I will be returning to camp for the 10th summer this year. Following camp I am heading off to The University of The South where I will be a freshman. I can’t wait to see everyone this year as I wasn’t able to attend camp last year due to COVID. In my free time I love to read books and do outdoorsy activities like hiking! I can’t wait to be returning to my home away from home this summer and I look forward to meeting everyone!

LYDIA CONTE - Junior Counselor

Hello Everyone! My name is Lydia Conte and I am from Columbia, South Carolina. I am a high school student and a former camper. I am involved in swimming, cross country, and track at my school. When I'm not busy with sports and school, I love to spend time with my friends. I love camp so much and I cannot wait to meet all of you this summer!

SMITH COOKE - Youth Development Counselor

Hey y'all!! My name is Smith Cooke and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am currently a freshman at the University of Georgia with an intended major in Marketing and Management. This upcoming summer will be my 11th at TAW, including one summer as kitchen staff!! I have always loved art & being creative and I can't wait to see y'all in the mess hall! I could not be more excited to see new and familiar faces so soon :) Go dawgs! Go Mohawks!

MIA CORTÉS - Junior Counselor

Hi everyone! My name is Mia Cortés and I'm from Dorado, Puerto Rico. I am a rising senior in high school and I hope to study either business or psychology in the future! When I'm not at the beach, I love to bike, hang out with friends, and read. I am so excited to return to camp for my 6th summer and meet you all! Go Mohawks!

BEATRICE DE LEON - Junior Counselor

Hello!! My name is Beatrice De Leon I am from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. I am currently a senior in Academia Maria Reina, where I hope to graduate next year to go to college. In my free time I love to surf, snorkelling, swim, and to travel and explore. My favorite movie is Big Fish. A fun fact about be is that I am a both a Marvel and Star Wars fan. I very much excited to come to camp this summer to meet new people and to have fun.

SOFIA DE LEON - Junior Counselor

Hello!! My name is Beatrice De Leon I am from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. I am currently a senior in Academia Maria Reina, where I hope to graduate next year to go to college. In my free time I love to surf, snorkelling, swim, and to travel and explore. My favorite movie is Big Fish. A fun fact about be is that I am a both a Marvel and Star Wars fan. I very much excited to come to camp this summer to meet new people and to have fun.

LUCY DELONG - Junior Counselor

Hey y'all! I'm Lucy DeLong. I am from Columbia, South Carolina, and am a rising Senior at Heathwood Hall. I hope to have a future involving pediatric medicine (but I am not sure what exactly!!). In my free time I love to bake and read; my favorite book is the Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. I have also been a competitive tennis player for the last 10 years and am currently on my schools varsity team. My favorite TV show would have to be either Gilmore Girls or Grey's Anatomy. I am so excited for camp this upcoming summer and can't wait to gain new experiences with new and old friends!

SOPHIE DiCLEMENTE - Junior Counselor

Hi everyone! I'm Sophie Diclemente and I am from Orlando, Florida. I am a junior at Winter Park High School! A fun fact about me is that I have been playing water polo for 6 years. I was also a camper at TAW! My favorite thing to do is to be outside and go swimming. I love camping and hiking too! Making s'mores and singing camp song is one of my favorite camp activities. I can't wait for this upcoming summer at camp and connect with old and new friends!

KF DILLARD - Youth Development Counselor

Hey y'all! I am KF Dillard, and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina! I am so excited to be returning for my 12th summer at Camp Ton-A-Wandah! I am a freshman in college, and I am pursuing degrees in math and French. I am an avid golfer, and I also play tennis. Some of my favorite camp activities are archery, riflery, and, of course, Zumba! I am a lover of all things outdoors, so camping, fishing, and hiking are some of my favorite things to do! I am looking forward to reuniting with old friends, and meeting new ones this summer at Camp TAW. Can't wait to meet y'all! Go Mohawks!

ELEANOR DONOHUE - JUNIOR COUNSELOR

Hi guys! My name is Eleanor Donohue and I can’t wait to be spending my 12th summer at TAW. I am originally from the US but I have lived most of my life in East Africa, Kenya for 12 years. I am going into my senior year at the International School of Kenya. I am so excited to spend time with all the new and old campers. I can’t wait to give back all the happiness camp has given me. Go Mohawks!

SAM FANNING - Youth Development Counselor

Hi campers! My name is Sam Fanning and I am from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I attend Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and I am earning my degree in Early Childhood Education! I have always loved going to camp, and last summer was my first year at TAW! I can't wait for another awesome summer by the lake making new friends and connecting with old ones too! I am most excited for the blob and TAW traditions. Summer 2021 can't come soon enough!