Youth Development Counselors

Lucy T Youth Development Counselor

Hi, my names Lucy!
I’m from Matamata, New Zealand
This is my first year at camp and I couldn’t be more excited
I work in a little cafe - I’ll definitely miss my customers when I come to camp!
I enjoy sewing, cooking and occasionally painting with watercolours but what I love the most is saying active in the gym
I’m so excited to meet new people from all around the world and of course learning new things and sharing the experience with others
A fun fact about me is that I love the water and have my scuba diving license!

Eden H Youth Development Counselor

Hi! I’m Eden from Columbia, SC. This will be my 7th year at camp, but first as a counselor! I love listening to music and playing guitar. My favorite parts about camp are team events, especially basketball, and Captain Billy’s fried chicken! A fun fact about me is that I have a dog named Jellybean. I can’t wait to meet everybody; see you this summer!

Amelia K Youth Development Counselor

Hi! My name is Amelia from Greenville, South Carolina and this is my 9th summer at TAW. I am a Junior in Highschool and currently looking at Georgia and TCU for college. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing sports, and spending time in the sun! My favorite part about TAW is the community created and the friendships made, it makes it so so special. One fun fact about me is I am a twin! Can’t wait to meet all the amazing people this summer!!

Nadia L Youth Development Counselor

Hi everyone! I’m Nadia, and this summer, I’ll be spending my time at Camp Ton-A-Wandah as a camp counselor. I’m from Katowice, Poland-so of course, I love pierogi! I’m about to graduate from high school, and traveling is one of my biggest passions. I’ve been a dancer for eight years now (so get ready for some amazing dance classes!) I also organize birthday parties for kids and work as a manager at a children’s playroom, so I can guarantee we won’t have a dull moment together. I hope this will be the best summer of our lives! Take care and see you soon at camp!

Poppy B Youth Development Counselor

Hi everyone! I'm Poppy from Edinburgh, Scotland, and this is my first year at TAW. I am currently studying psychology at the University of Aberdeen. I enjoy being outdoors and especially love watersports whether it's being on a boat or swimming. That being said, I'm most excited about spending time on the lake and taking part in the water activities at camp. A fun fact about me is that I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan. Can't wait to meet everyone this summer!

Molly K Youth Development Counselor

Hello Tonawandah sisters! I'm Molly from Toms River, NJ and I'm excited for my 10th year at camp TAW. I currently attend The Lawrenceville School where I play Water Polo and was on the swim team. My favorite part about camp is the friends I've made over the years, and blobbing my friends. Fun fact, I have learned to identify some birds by their calls!

Abby G Youth Development Counselor

Hello! My name is Abby and I’m from Marietta, Georgia. This is my 5th year at camp, but my first year as a counselor! I love painting and playing piano. My favorite part about camp is the friends I have made and meeting new people! A fun fact about me is that I went to France in a 2 week exchange this year!

Melina F Youth Development Counselor

Hello everyone! I’m Melina and I’m from Germany; this is my first year at Camp and I’m already looking forward to it. Currently I’m working in an elementary school as a volunteer, but I am already planning to go to university. I’m looking forward to learning new skills, meeting everyone at Camp and having lots of fun. A fun fact about me is that I have written and published my own book.

Martina S Youth Development Counselor

Hi, my name is Martina! I live in Miami, FL and it is my 4th year at camp. I love photography and sailing. My favorite thing about camp is meeting so many new people and how beautiful it is! A fun fact about me is that I am from New York. So excited for this summer!

Silvie W Youth Development Counselor

Hi! My name is Silvie and I’m from Derby in the UK and this will be my first summer at Camp! I’m going to the University of Liverpool to study English Literature in September but in the meantime I’m living at home with my family and working in retail. The part of camp I’m most excited for is probably spending time on the lake and meeting all of the campers. A fun fact about me is that I lived in Germany for three years when I was younger. I’m so excited to meet everyone!

Coco A Youth Development Counselor

Hi Ton-a-wandah family! My name is Coco Aguilar and I am from Miami, Florida. I attended camp back in 2016 and this is my first year as a camp counselor! My favorite part about camp while being a camper was getting dressed up for 4th of July and watching the fireworks with all my friends. Now as a camp counselor I am so excited to share that experience with all the campers! I currently attend Florida State University and I am studying Business Management. My hobbies include playing all types of sports, going on the boat and to the beach, and going to concerts with my friends and family!

Ella T Youth Development Counselor

My name is Ella, and I am from Charlotte, NC. I am currently studying Elementary Education with a double minor in Brain Adaptive Behavior and Early Childhood Development at Virginia Tech. This will be my 11th year at TAW, and I am so so excited to come back for another summer at my favorite place in the whole world! My favorite part of TAW is the sisterhood and lifelong bonds I gain each summer. I look forward to lifeguarding on the dock and making this summer so much fun.

Becky T Youth Development Counselor

Hi, my name is Becky! I'm so excited to be a part of the TAW team.I live in South East England and this is my first year as a counsellor. I currently work as an early years educator and have been developing my career as a practitioner for the past four years. I can’t wait to expand on my experience at camp teaching canoeing, zumba and pottery. In my free time, I enjoy evenings out with my friends and Sunday walks along the seaside with my puppy and family. See you soon!

Emily S Youth Development Counselor

Hey camp TAW! My name is Emily and I am from a little town in New Zealand called Te Awamutu. This is my first camp. I am joining in 2025. I do not study but I do have a job at my local supermarket called Fresh Choice. What I am looking forward to is seeing everyone make a difference, making new life long memories and living lake life! A fun fact about me is I love the weirdest food combos... like salami on biscuits. Another fact is, I can memorize license plates and NEVER forget them. So excited to become part of the team and meet everyone.

Jane Broughton B Youth Development Counselor

Hi! I'm Jane Broughton from Columbia, South Carolina! This will be my 9th year at camp and I am so excited to return as a counselor. I am currently in high school and spend most of my time hanging out with my friends and family. I love playing tennis, shopping, and traveling. My favorite part of camp is the friendships that are made and I can't wait to return as a counselor alongside my best friends. A fun fact about me is that I have a pet guinea pig named Lenny. I'm so excited to meet everyone and I am already counting down the days till I'm back at TAW!

Harper B Youth Development Counselor

Hi! My name is Harper and I’m from Miami, Florida and this is my third summer at TAW. Right now I’m in school for film but I also enjoy photography and playing music. My favorite part of TAW is being able to detach from my outside life and be surrounded by camp’s beautiful atmosphere. One fun fact about me is that I used to be a gymnast. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Gabby G Youth Development Counselor

Hi! I am Gabby and I am from Washington, D.C. I was a camper at ton-a-wandah for 8 years and am now ready for my first summer as a counselor! I will be a high school senior this fall and love spending my time with loved ones, reading, and running. My favorite part of camp is making connections with all the wonderful women around me, but especially all the lake side activities. A fun fact about me is that I have been to 15 concerts!

Paulina G Youth Development Counselor

Hello everyone! My name is Paulina, I'm from Mexico and I can't wait to go back to camp this year!! This would be my third time at camp, but I wasn't able to go back last summer, so this will be my second time there (so excited btw). I recently graduated from Marketing, but I have a huge interest in photography. I enjoy working out, reading, and dancing. Important to know... I love going to concerts, festivals, and DJ sets! My favorite music genres are house and progressive house :) My favorite part of camp is definitely chatting with the girls and their stories, as well as the amazing views that camp offers every day!

Ella H Youth Development Counselor

Hey Tonawandah family!! My name is Ella and I'm from a town called Northampton in Great Britain.This is my first ever year at camp TAW and I am so excited. I'm in my last year of studying sports coaching and sports massage at college. I also have spent the last 9 years playing rugby and enjoy it loads. The things I am most looking forward to about coming to camp is being in a new and beautiful environment and meeting new people and making new friends. A fun fact about me is that my favourite drink is not tea but it is good to dunk digestives into. I cannot wait to meet everyone!!

Sofia M Youth Development Counselor

Hello Tonawandah Family! I’m Sofía, 21 years old (turning 22 on April 20th). I’m a tourism administrator, recently graduated this February. I’m from Pereira, a small city in Colombia, part of the famous Coffee Region. This will be my first time at Camp, and I’m super excited! I love outdoor activities, hiking, mountain adventures, camping, swimming, and I’m passionate about volleyball (I’ve been playing for years). I also enjoy theater and I’m very outgoing and cheerful. A fun fact about me is I hate sleeping with a pillow on my head, I always sleep with it on my legs . Can’t wait to meet you all and leave a positive mark on everyone I meet!