Youth Development Counselors

Aleida Gomez

My name is Aleida and I'm from México. I finished college and now I'm looking forward to learning more about other cultures. I have been acting since I was 12. My favorite movie is Howl's moving castle, What about you? Can’t wait to meet you all!

Angela David

Hi everyone, I'm Angela David and I am from the Philippines. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. A fun fact about me is that I am a tutor of 4-17 years old here in the Philippines and I’ve been doing this for 5 years now. I started in 2018 and I used the money that I earned to support myself in college. I am also attending and active in the bible study in my church.

During the pandemic, since the churches all closed, I invite the kids into our home and I taught them about the bible and played with them.

One more thing, I am working in the Minalungao National Park. Minalungao is an eco-tourism park that consists of mountainous vibes, fresh running water, rock formations and some people call it as a “mini Palawan”. I am a tour organizer/tour guide and offer services including booking reservation, diving, zip line, swimming and mountain hiking. think I can contribute my knowledge and experience that I have in Minalungao to the kids that I will be guiding at camp. Plus, the passion that I have in teaching. I can't wait for this upcoming summer at camp and to connect with new friends!

ANNA PATTEN - Youth Development Counselor

Hey there! My name is Anna Patten and I'm from Hendersonville, NC! I am a sophomore at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and I'm studying environmental science with a minor in psychology to become an Environmental Educator! I am so stoked to be coming back to camp this summer! I have been coming to TAW for 5 years now! Outside of camp, I am a beach goer, thrift shopper, and coffee shop lover who will always stop to say hi to a dog! At camp, I love to creek walk, crystal hunt, rock climb, and lose at most card games! I can't wait to have a rad summer, and meet even more rad friends!

Boglarka Kiss

Hi everyone! My name is Boglárka Kiss, but I like to go by Boggie. I’m from Budapest, Hungary, and I attend the Kossuth Lajos High School. I hope to become a video game artist one day! My favorite activities are drawing, reading and simply being in the nature. I have also played the guitar for 10 years now, so I know a couple of songs.

Fun fact about me is I play soccer too! I can’t wait to meet you all this summer and create lifelong memories together!

Cam Panitt

Hey everyone! My name is Cameron Panitt and I’m from Charleston, South Carolina. A fun fact about me is I’m a big traveler! I also love music and have played 4 instruments. I’m so excited to be back at camp and be able to see everyone again. I can’t wait to see y’all this summer!

Ella Tate

Hey y’all, my name is Ella Tate and I live in Charlotte, NC. I hope to be an elementary teacher one day! A fun fact about me is that I love animals, and I have two cats! I have grown up spending my summers at Camp TAW, and I am so excited to help give campers the amazing experience I had as a camper!

HANNAH LARUE

Hey y'all! My name is Hannah LaRue and I'm from Woodstock, Georgia. I am going into my senior year at Kell High School. A fun fact about me is that this is my 9th year at Camp Ton-A-Wandah, but my first year as a counselor. During my free time you can usually find me reading a book or playing with my dog, Mr. Gibbs (my family and I are big fans of Pirates of the Caribbean).

I can't wait to meet all the new campers and counselors, and reunite with the returning ones this summer!

HANNAH SMITH - Youth Development Counselor

Hello! My name is Hannah Smith and I live in Louisiana and attend Tioga High School. In my spare time I love to read, write, and draw. A fun fact about me is that I love powerlifting and have been doing it for almost 4 years; the sense of family surrounding the sport is amazing!

I cannot wait to come Camp this summer and join the Camp Ton-A-Wandah family!

Heidi Patterson

Hello! I'm Heidi Patterson and I'm from the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina! I recently moved only 15 minutes away from TAW! Some of my many hobbies are art, crafts, and drama.  I have been in 3 Shakespeare plays, but...fun fact...I've only played a girl once!  This will be my 11th year at camp and I can't wait!!

Isa Rountree-Williams

Hey everyone! I'm Isa Rountree-Williams from Avon, Colorado. I'm a Junior in High School and I want to go to medical school. I'm a huge reader and I love just about any type of book! Some fun facts about me are that I am a TEDx speaker and I have dual citizenship in the USA and Portugal. My favorite activity is either making art (any kind!) or fencing. I've been going to camp for 10 years now, and it is probably my favorite place on earth (sorry mom and dad!). I can't wait to see what this summer has in store! See you soon!

JADA HOWELL

One fun fact about me is I have been to almost all the states in The United States. My favorite books are anything fantasy and my favorite movies are anything animated. My favorite food is French fries and my favorite activity is art. Right now my favorite song Dandelion by Ruth b.

I want to work at camp so the campers can have the same magical camp experience that I had.

KATA CSORJA

Hi guys! My name is Kata Csorja and I am from Budapest, Hungary. I attend the XX District Lajos Kossuth Secondary School of Budapest and my goal is to become a doctor in the future. I have been playing handball for over 10 years. My favorite book is actually a series, Throne of Glass. In my free time I like to draw, paint and make creative things.

I am excited to work in a camp because I know this will be the best way to spend my summer, making friends and traveling. I can't wait to work with you and spend an amazing summer at Ton-A-Wandah!

LAUREN CUNNINGHAM

Hi everyone! I'm Lauren Cunningham, I'm from Liverpool England, I am currently studying sport coaching and I'm going to be teaching sports at camp.

This is going to be my second year at TAW! I love listening to music and reading in any free time I get. I can't wait to come to camp again and see everyone to enjoy summer.

Lilla Walter

Hi! My name is Lilla Walter and I am from Danville, Kentucky. I am active in community theater, choir, and a member on the speech and debate team. I am so excited to join the TAW team and cannot wait to meet everyone in starter session!

Lucy Graham

Hi Everyone!  My name is Lucy Graham and I am from Columbia SC. I graduated from the ClemsonLIFE program in 2020 and I now have my own jewelry business called The Upside Down Collection. This will be my eighteenth year at Camp Ton-A-Wandah! My favorite singer is Taylor Swift and my favorite movie is Mamma Mia 2. I pull for the Clemson Tigers always! I cannot wait to see everyone back at my favorite place, Camp TAW!

Maddison Leary

Hello everyone! I'm Maddy and I live on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. I study at the local university here and am part way through my social work degree. In my free time I love to get outdoors, whether that be: paddle boarding, a swim at the beach or climbing a mountain. I also love reading and playing board games with friends. A fun fact about me is that I love the movie School of Rock, and have watched in seven times in a single day (I was very sick haha). I also love The Truman Show, Scooby Doo: Monsters Unleashed, and Spirited Away - or anything from Studio Ghibli. This will be first Summer at camp, and I am so excited to be a part of the TAW family. Can't wait to meet you all, see you by the lake soon!

MAGGIE SEABROOK

Hi! I'm Maggie Seabrook and I am in high school in Miami, Florida. I am just finishing my junior year and I hope to go to college for Engineering! A fun fact about me is that I have been rowing crew for 3 years and hopefully will continue in college. One of my favorite things to do is read while cuddling with my cat. Some other things I love are the ocean, listening to music, hiking on the Blue Ridge parkway, and spending time in the city with my friends.

I first started coming to TAW when I was 8, because my grandparents live near Asheville. I would come up to spend the summers with them, and since TAW was nearby, it was a great way to spend some of the summer! Now camp is a huge part of my life, and I'm so excited to be a counselor. I can't wait for this upcoming summer at camp to meet new friends as well as see old friends!

Maria Quinn

Hi everyone! My name is Maria Quinn and I am from Galway, Ireland. I am currently training to be a primary (elementary) school teacher. A fun fact about me is this is my first time in the US and I can speak the Irish language (Gaeilge). In my free time, I love playing an Irish sport called camogie/hurling and randomly dancing around the kitchen to my favorite songs! It's my first summer at camp so I just know this is going to be the best summer ever!

MARTHA GARCIA

Hi! I'm Martha Garcia I am from Puebla, Mexico. I am studying international business at the University of Puebla. A fun fact about me is that every time I clean my house, wash the dishes or take a bath, I put music on the speaker. My favorite movie is Wakanda and my favorite song is Desafinado by Joao Gilberto. In my free time, I like to talk and spend time with my cousins, my friends and my boyfriend. I really like to play video games on my phone. I am very excited to go to the camp because I want to live the experience to be in a summer camp, I want to learn about the American culture, learn English and make new friends!!

MAYBE LYN ALAPAR

Hello everyone! I'm Maybe Lyn Alapar from the Philippines. I am an adventurous person, I like to travel and nothing excites me more than a new experience and an opportunity to get out of my comfort zone.

I am really excited for this upcoming season because I love summer, outdoors, games, and sports such as cycling, volleyball and basketball. I also love to work with kids, they are really fun and spending time with them feels like I am a kid inside. Can't wait to see you all this summer!