2019 CCC

Staff Biographies

Zuri Adelekan, Assistant Counselor : Hi I'm Zuri Adelekan, and I am 16 years old and have been going to camp for nine years now. I'm a high school student from City and I am actively involved in my school community. I am very involved in my schools Model United Nations Team and am the captain of my schools Girls Varsity Soccer Team. In 2017 I went on ICEP and loved every second of it, and in 2018 I went on REACH and it was an incredibly eye opening experience. I'm so excited to finally be an assistant counselor and I can't wait for this summer!

Jennifer Aguirre Martinez, Food Service Assistant : My name is Jennifer, but it's fine to just call me Jenni, I'm from Oaxaca, Mexico. I worked in another camp last year, YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake, but this year I'm here, so it's my first time in Chimney Corners!

Ellie Anderson, Program Area Instructor - Ranch: Hi, I'm Ellie Anderson and I am from County Durham in England. I am currently a student at sixth form college and study Law, Photography and Sport. As well as being a full time student, I also have four jobs which keep my very busy. On my rare days off, I love to keep active by taking my dogs on long walks along the beach or on hikes. This year is my first at Chimney Corners Camp and I am so excited to get started this summer. I am really looking forward to meeting all of the campers as well as the staff and having an amazing summer with everyone!

Olivia Andrews, Assistant Counselor : Hello, I am Olivia Andrews and I will be an assistant counselor. I live in Fairfield, Connecticut and I go to Sacred Heart in Greenwich. My interests are english, history, guitar, and film. I was a camper for 6 summers, then I went on ICEP , last summer I did REACH, and I am very excited for my ninth summer at camp!

Araceli Arriaga, Food Service Assistant : Hello, I am Araceli! I am from Mexico and this is my first time at Chimney Corners!

Eliza Austin, Assistant Counselor : Hello! My name is Eliza and I am from Cambridge, , but just recently moved to New York City. This summer will be my 8th summer at camp and I am going to be an Assistant Counselor. I was a camper for five summers, then went on ICEP , and last summer I was an Aide in the LIT program. Currently, I am a boarding student at the Cambridge School of Weston in Weston, Massachusetts. At school, I am a member of the Varsity Volleyball team, a Dorm Leader in my dorm, and am my class representative for the student Curriculum Committee. During the school year, I also work as a lifeguard at a local sports club and sell bagels at Brueggers Bagels. I am so excited to be back in the beautiful this summer!

Emily Axelrod, Assistant Counselor : Hi, I'm Emily and I'm returning for my 9th summer at Chimney this year as an Assistant Counselor! I'm a rising senior at Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC and I live in Bethesda, Maryland. During my time at Chimney, I participated in construction cabin, ICEP Peru, and REACH. I'm active with my synagogue's temple youth group, my school's Model UN, crew, rock climbing, and cross country teams, and a Jewish Feminist writing program called the 'Rising Voices Fellowship.' I can't wait for another magical Chimney summer!

Amelia Bacon, Counselor : My name is Amelia Bacon, but I go by Mia! I am 18 years old and will be a senior at Northfield Mount Hermon School. It is my 9th summer and Chimney. At school I work and participate in several programs including big brother big sister and volunteering and the local elementary school!

Marigrace Barth, Assistant Counselor : My name is Marigrace but a lot of people call me MG. This will be my 10th summer at Chimney. Chimney is truly my second home. In 2017, I was part of ICEP New Zealand, and last summer, I was an AIDE. This summer, I am super excited to be on staff as an AC in the Junior Unit. I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I have a brother who is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a little sister who will be in the Junior Unit at CCC this summer. I will be a Senior in HS this fall and am interested in pursuing a career that will utilize my creativity and business acumen. I am looking at majoring in Industrial Design or Architecture.

Sarah Bassett, Counselor : Hi! My name is Sarah and this will be my ninth summer at Chimney. I was a camper for four years in all three units, before going on YAS in 2015 and being an Coronaide in 2016. The past two years I was on staff in the Junior Unit and I am so excited to be back as a counselor again! I am from Newton, Massachusetts, and I will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall. I am majoring in early childhood and special education, and I eventually want to become a kindergarten teacher or work in early intervention. This past year I took a gap year where I taught dance, worked in three toddler and preschool classrooms, and coached a mini level dance team of second-fourth graders. I can't wait to be back at Chimney and to meet all of my campers this summer!!

Liliana Bierer, AD Staff : Lili, one of this year's co-Senior Unit Directors, is a flower-loving, frisbee-throwing, oppression-fighting, word-crafting human who grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts and recently graduated from Williams College in the Berkshires. Lili majored in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality studies with a focus on Race, Ethnicity, and Diaspora, acted in several theater productions, worked in various student movements, played on an ultimate team, and always found time for a long walk with a friend. This will be Lili's 10th summer at Chimney, having started as a camper in 2008 and working later as an Assistant Counselor, counselor, and most recently as a co-Aides Director Last summer.

Julia Binder, Counselor : Hello! My name is Julia Binder, and I am excited to return to Chimney for my 10th summer! I have spent the past two summers as an AC and a Counselor, and I was a Coronaide in 2016! I am from Brooklyn, New York, and I just finished my first year at Oberlin College. I play on Oberlin's womens' and Trans ultimate frisbee team and enjoy soccer and softball on the side! I love crafts and ceramics, and playing guitar and banjo! I can't wait for the summer to begin! See you in the Berkshires.

Alice Blackwood, Counselor : Hi!! My name is Alice and I’m SO excited to be a Counselor this summer!

Eliza Bresler, AD Staff : Hello, I am Eliza and I am very happy to be an LIT Director this summer.

Katie Brighham, Counselor : I am so excited about it being my 10th summer at Chimney! I'm a rising sophomore at Sarah Lawrence studying literature and theatre. In my free time I like playing frisbee, reading, watching netflix, and playing the guitar. I'm so pumped to be a counselor in the senior unit for a third summer!!

Maya Brill, Assistant Counselor : Hi!!! My name is Maya Brill and I am beyond excited to be on staff this summer at CCC. I am from Brooklyn, NY and am about to graduate Edward R. Murrow High School (!), attending Emory University in the fall. In my free time I sing/play guitar, run competitively, and spend time in nature. I went on ICEP Vietnam and am a Revelaide of 2017, and this will be my 10th summer at camp!

Lucy Bromwich, Program Area Instructor - Ranch: I'm an enthusiastic, kind and caring 20 year old from Cambridge, England who will be instructing riding lessons at camp this summer. I have a passion for all things outdoors and animal based, especially horses. I left Sixth Form College in 2016 after studying Art, Philosophy and History. Since then I've been working in and around Cambridge making Cocktails and saving for my various travels. Most recently I visited Vietnam for two and a half months on my own and it has been one of the most incredible experiences. I'm very excited about camp this summer and can't wait to introduce the kids to the horses and showing them how to ride. I'm sure they'll enjoy every minute of it.

Sidonie Brown, Assistant Counselor : Hello, I am Sidonie and I am very happy to be an AC this summer!

Lauren Bruce, Program Area Instructor - Waterfront: I'm from Australia, 21 years old and it's my 3rd summer at Camp on the waterfront.

Olivia Burrick, Program Area Instructor - Land Sports: Hi, my name is Olivia Burrick and I am from Simsbury, CT. I am beyond excited to be spending my 11th summer at camp! I started as a camper in 2009, was a participant on ICEP Vietnam 2013, an LIT of 2014, a counselor in the junior unit from 2015-2018, and now a proud member of the program staff! Since starting college, my love for fitness has significantly grown! I look forward to helping campers embrace a healthy lifestyle and view themselves as strong, resilient individuals! This fall, I am going to be a senior at Endicott College, where I will be student teaching in first grade in the fall. I cannot wait for another summer full of chimney magic and love!

Bridget Cameron, Program Instructor - Trips: Hi there, My name is Bridget and I hail from Melbourne Australia. I am quite excited to join the team for my first year at Chimney Corners and even more so to explore and develop skills in the great outdoors! I am currently studying my Bachelor of Education and majoring in Outdoor Education, so I am thrilled to take part in a role that I am passionate about.

Becky Caswell-Shacham, Assistant Counselor : I'm Becky and very excited to spend my eighth summer at camp as an assistant counselor. At home, New York City, I am a high school student at The Beacon School. Outside of the classroom, you could find me in the music hall practicing songs with my band or in the dance studio at school. In my free time, I will most likely be with me friends or family.

Hannah Chayet, Counselor : My name is Hannah Chayet and I'm from Weston, Connecticut. This year will be my eighth summer at Chimney and I'm excited to be coming back for my second year on staff! I participated in ICEP Uruguay 2016, went on to become a Revelaide of 2017 and returned last summer as an Assistant Counselor. In the fall I will be starting my freshman year at Haverford College in Pennsylvania where I plan on studying history and environmental science. I love the outdoors, and hiking and camping are two of my favorite things to do in the summer beside singing and painting.

Hava Chishti, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Hava, and this will be my ninth year at camp! I am from New York City, and I have just finished my senior year of high school. I spent five years as a camper, went on ICEP Australia 2016, Reach 2017, and was an AC in the Junior Unit last Summer. I love photography, music, baking, and being around animals. I also run my school's sustainability club, and I have a strong passion for helping the environment. I look forward to another great summer at Chimney!

Elsa Choi-Hausman, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Elsa and I'm from Brooklyn, NY. This will be my 9th summer at camp, and I will be an Assistant Counselor. I was a participant in the 2018 Aides program after going on TLS in 2017 and being a camper for 6 summers (2011-2016). I am going into my senior year at the High School for Math, Science, and Engineering @ CCNY in Manhattan where I am a math major. I am interested in majoring in chemistry or theoretical mathematics in college. I have taken and am looking forward to taking a wide variety of STEM classes such as Computer Science, Calculus, and Statistics. At school, I am a varsity cross country and track captain, co-president of the math team, member of the intra mural running club, and a peer tutor. I am a ski instructor during the winter, and help out at the Textile Arts Center in my neighborhood during the school year. I love exploring NYC and spending time outdoors with my dog. I'm very excited for an awesome summer!

Urszula Chojnowska, Maintenance Staff : Hi, my name is Urszula Chojnowska. I'm 23 years old and I'm from Poland. I study medical cosmetology in Gdańsk and I work as a beauty therapist in my family city. I love music and sport. I'm interested in photography. It is my first time at Chimney Corners Camp and I'm very excited about this new experience.

Tomasz Chojnowski, Maintenance Staff : Hi ! My name is Tomasz Chojnowski. I am 21 years old and I am from Poland. I am studying Green Technologies & Monitoring at department of chemistry, at Gdansk University of Technology. I love science, music and playing on all kinds of instruments.

Alaina Chou, Counselor : Hello!! I’m Alaina! I’m very excited to return to CCC this summer!

Samantha Christian, Assistant Counselor : Heyyyy, I'm from Braintree MA. I am 17 years old and this summer will be my 10 summer at Chimney. I am going to be a senior at Braintree High School this fall and spent my winter working as a lifeguard. I am super excited to be an assistant counselor! #agape

Monica Chillan Guzman, Food Service Staff : Hello, I’m Monica, this is my first summer at Chimney, I’m so happy to be here!

Meredith Clarke, AD Staff : Hi! My name is Meredith and I'm pumped to be one of the Intermediate Unit Directors this summer! This will be my 12th summer at Chimney. I call the wee town of Carlisle, MA home because that is where my dog and 2 cats reside (and also where I grew up). I am currently a senior at Tufts University studying computer science and sociology. Some things I'm interested in are education, journaling, fruit, extensive sock collections, compassion, and dancing as frequently as possible.

Caroline Conquergood, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Caroline Conquergood and I am from Needham, Massachusetts. This will be my sixth summer at camp, and I couldn't be more excited to come back! I go to Needham High School where I dance and am in an acapella group. I also work at a preschool, and enjoy spending time with my two dogs!

India Cordero, Assistant Counselor : My name is India Cordero and I am currently 17 years old. I am from Brooklyn, New York but attend a boarding school in Staunton, Virginia called Stuart Hall School! After I graduate in May 2020, I hope to go to school for Speech and Language Pathology for Early Childhood. I attended chimney as a camper in both traditional and construction cabin in 2015 and 2016. For the last two summers, I went on ICEP Vietnam and Peru and I can't wait to spend another summer at Chimney!

Amy Cullen, Program Area Instructor - Carpentry: Hi there, my name is Amy Cullen and I am thrilled to say that I will be returning to Chimney Corners for my fourth summer in 2019! I am an Australian who has traveled across the sea from the land down under to work as the Construction Instructor this year! I am incredibly excited to work alongside the amazing campers at CCC and build another wonderful cabin for campers to live in throughout the summer. I have completed my Higher School Certificate where I had a major work that focused on design and technology and acquired skills that have allowed me to take on the construction role at Chimney this summer. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work at The Australian College of Applied Psychology and endeavour to also acquire my Masters of Social Work in the coming years. I am fortunate enough to have worked at Chimney for the past three summers as one of the Program Director's (2017), as Ranch Director (2016) and as a Ranch Instructor (2014). I love the values that Chimney Corners hold and believe the values of PACE and Agape have truly influenced my positive, outgoing and caring persona that I bring to Chimney each year. I am passionate about social justice and advocating for the minority groups within society. I love ice cream and chocolate and feel that the best medicine in life comes from patting and engaging with many of the wonderful animals at Chimney Corners Ranch... especially the horses! Cannot wait for another amazing summer at Chimney to begin!

Maya Das O'toole, Counselor : I'm Maya and this is my 9th summer at camp. I live in Jamaica Plain in Boston. I graduated from Boston Latin Academy this past May, and am excited to be back at camp before starting college next year. I love art and activism, and have spent the past two years working at the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Helena Dasilva, Assistant Counselor : Hi I'm Helena. I'm from Newton, Massachusetts, and I've been coming to camp every summer since 2010. I go to Newton North High School where I run on the cross country and track team.

Aki Davis, Counselor : Hi my name is Aki and I will be a counselor at Chimney Corners this summer. I am from New York City, and just graduated from Grace Church School in Manhattan, and will be attending Skidmore in the fall. This will be my 10th summer at camp, and I am so excited to be back!

Alison Deininger, Counselor : I'm from Westwood, MA but I'm currently studying Social Work at the University of Vermont. This is my 9th summer at camp and I am a former camper, ICEP and Reach participant. I love music, being outdoors, cooking, and crafting. My dream career is owning a therapeutic cat cafe.

Yana DeLuca, Registrar : Hello, I am from right here in Becket and this is my fourth year as a year round staff member; however I first came to Chimney Corners as an international support staff in the late 90’s. Looking forward to summer!

Sara Dolan, AD Staff : Greetings from the beautiful Berkshires! I'm Sara, and I'll be one of the REACH Directors this summer. I'm originally from Avon, Connecticut, and I have been spending the 2018-2019 school year as a Teaching Fellow at Pine Cobble School in Williamstown, MA after graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in May of last year. For the past two summers, I was one of two Senior Unit Directors, and I am so excited to be back for a third year Ad Staff. Spending this summer in with an amazing group of LITs has been a long-time dream, and I can't wait for all the adventures we'll share together!

Neesha Dolan, Office Staff : I am a single mother of two great boys, Callan and Kearney Dolan. We are a local family that just love the camp life. Looking forward to working with some amazing staff and for my children to make new friends!

Shannon Donovan-Monti, Camp Director : Since she was six years old, Shannon has spent her summers at camp. Shannon is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shannon earned a bachelor of arts in English Literature and Women's Studies from University of Wisconsin – Madison. In her free time, she enjoys biking, spin class and hanging out with her family

Maureen Dunn, Counselor : My name is Maureen, but I'm more commonly known as Momo! I am from Montclair NJ, but attend Colorado College and have just finished my freshman year. Summer of 2019 is my 10th consecutive summer returning to camp. My greatest joys are playing ultimate frisbee, skiing, and meeting dogs.

Mario Escribano Ventura, Hello, I am Mario and this is my second year at Chimney Corners Camp. Very excited to be here!

Korina Farwell, Counselor: Hello, I’m Korina, I’m super excited to be returning to Chimney this summer as a Counselor!

Tamas Feher, Maintenance Staff : I am Tamás Fehér, from Budapest, Hungary. I am 21 years old and an undergraduate student listening Business Informatics at the Corvinus University of Budapest. While I was primary school aged, I participated in my school's summer camps for six years in a row and after that, I returned as a counselor for two more years. But life is changing and I ended up working as volunteered First Aid in summer music festival. And after 5 years of helping people, here I am, going back to camping, but this time to the Becket-Chimney Corners Camp.

Greta Filkor, Maintenance Staff : My name is Greta Filkor. I'm from Hungary and I live in Salgotarjan but my university is in Eger. I my attending at Eszterhazy Karoly University of Applied Sciences. I'm learning History and Library teacher and this was my second year. I'm 21 years old. I think I'm open minded and friendly. I love meeting new people. I love animals. My favourite animals are dogs, cats, reptiles and bears.

Eva Finkelstein, Program Area Instructor - Waterfront: cHi! My name is Eva Finkelstein! This is my 12th summer at Chimney and I am so excited for my first year on Program Staff. I am a lifeguard instructor as well as a waterfront staff member. I have spent the past three years at camp as a counselor in the Junior Unit, but this summer I am trying something new! Outside of camp I am a rising Junior at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. I am a Psychological Science major and Communication Science Disorders minor, and I love it!! I love swimming, biking, singing, and hanging out with my friends! My favorite places at camp are the waterfront, the open circle (when it is full of campers and staff), and the junior unit! I am looking forward to a great summer and having a blast at the waterfront!

Annalisa Fiore, Counselor : Hello! I'm Annie and I am a counselor in the Senior Unit! I just finished my first year at UVM, and I am so excited to be back at camp. This will be my 12th summer at CCC and my third as a counselor. At school I am a Global Studies major and Geography/Spanish minor. In my free time I love listening to music and water coloring!

Ferdia Fitzsimons, Program Area Instructor - Performing Arts: I'm Ferdia, I'm from England and this is my first year teaching at camp. I will be working as the drama and musical theatre instructor and I am keen to share my passion with everybody coming at camp! I currently study a degree in Drama and English at the University of Exeter, and I am very excited to be spending my first summer in the states!

Grace Fogarty, Counselor : I am incredibly excited to be back at Chimney as a counselor for the 2019 summer! I am from Port Washington, New York and this will be my 9th consecutive summer at camp. I have just completed a gap year spent volunteering, working, and traveling around different parts of Africa and South East Asia before beginning university in the Fall. In the past, I've experienced CCC as a camper, ICEP participate, Aide of 2016, Assistant Counselor, Counselor, Sign Language activity coordinator, and Eco (nature) coordinator. I'm looking forward to be returning as a counselor and Step activity coordinator for another magical summer in the Berkshires.

Olivia Frazer, AD Staff : My name is Olivia Frazer and I am from Wellesley, MA. I currently live in New Orleans, LA and am a recent graduate of Tulane University. Next year I will continue my studies and obtain my masters in Economic Policy. My hobbies include being outside and playing ultimate frisbee! This is my six summer at camp after I was a camper, ICEP participant, REACH-er, Senior Unit Counselor, and a program staff. This summer I will be co-leading REACH.

Julia Frankel, Counselor : Hello everyone! I’m Julia and I’m a Counselor this summer at Chimney! I’m so excited for the summer!

Iris Gartner, Counselor : Hello! My name is Iris and this will be my 10th summer at Chimney Corners, and second summer as a counselor in the Senior Unit. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and next year I will be taking a gap year before I attend Clark University in the fall of 2020. I have plans to travel, and learn as much as I can about the world to broaden my perspective. I am most likely going to study psychology because I am interested in people and how they interact with one another.

Julia Gatewood, Program Area Instructor - Land Sports: My name is Julia Gatewood and Chimney Corners has been my favorite place for 10 summers (going on 11). I'm from Newton, MA but my heart belongs in Maine where I just finished my first year at Bates College. I have a history of being a junior counselor but am excited to try P-staff this year and be a PC instructor.

Charlotte Gebhard, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Charlotte (Char) and I'm going to be an Assistant Counselor this summer. I started coming to Chimney in 2012 and then went on ICEP Peru in 2017, before joining the LIT program and being on REACH during the summer of 2018. I have three siblings, and they all also went to Becket/Chimney when they were kids - my older sister was an Aide in 2011, and my youngest sibling is going on ICEP Peru this summer. I go to Tabor Academy, which is a smallish boarding school in Marion, Massachusetts. I love it because it has good humanities courses, and is right on the water, which is great for marine science and water sports (I'm on the rowing team).

Taylor Gelinas, Program Area Instructor - Creative Arts: My name is Taylor Gelinas. I am an avid reader and cat-lover. I live in Western Massachusetts and I recently graduated from high school. In the fall I will be attending the University of Vermont. I can't wait to be a part of the Chimney Corners community and spread my love of art. Some things that I can't get enough of are: laughing with friends, consignment shopping, boba tea runs, and hiking.

Lindsey Gilfeather, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Lindsey Gilfeather, I'm a junior at the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and I live in Sherborn, MA. After having spent 6 years in an all-girls academic environment, I can say confidently that I am no stranger to the all-girls Chimney community, and I am proud to be a part of not one but two magical environments for women. I started camp in 2014, was lucky enough to go on the TLS trip for my TSP summer, and I participated in the AIDES program last summer as a Deviaide. At Dana, I play three varsity sports (field hockey, swimming, and softball) and I will be the captain of all three for my senior year! I am also passionate about extracurriculars like photography, ModelUN, and community service as well. I'm very excited for the summer!

Olivia Giorlandino, AD Staff : Olivia G is one of the Aides Directors at Chimney this year. Prior to this position, Olivia spent five years on Chimney staff as an Intermediate Unit Counselor, Project Challenge Program Instructor, and most recently as Intermediate Unit Director. Her favorite thing about camp is the genuine connections everyone makes and the lessons learned every summer. And that she can wear onesie pajamas whenever she pleases, and that is a great thing. This past spring Olivia graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Communication Studies. At Northeastern, Olivia captained the Women's Club Rugby team for two years and was an active volunteer mentor with youth organization Strong Women, Strong Girls. She hopes to pursue a career in non-profit program development / management or corporate social responsibility, but right now she is content with fumbling around in the world and trying to make sense of it. She hopes her time with the Aides this summer will illuminate a path she is destined to set off on and provide some clarity about her seemingly endless choices in life.

Hannah Goldstein, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Hannah and I'm from New York City. I will be an assistant counselor this summer, which will be my eighth year at camp. I was a second session camper for five summers, went on ICEP Vietnam and was a Deviaide last summer! I just finished my senior year at Millennium High School and am so excited to study political science in college. At school I'm lead the Social Justice Club, our Girl Rising Club and am a member of student government. I am also a member of the NYCLU Teen Activist Project, the Planned Parenthood Activist Council and Intern at Her Justice, a non-profit organization that provides legal aid to women in poverty and I play guitar. I am so excited for another summer at Chimney!

Josephine Graham, Assistant Counselor : Hi my name is Jo Graham and I live in Newton, MA. I currently go to Newton North High School and have been going to camp for 9 years. I play two sports at school during the year, Ultimate Frisbee and Nordic Ski, and I am trying to learn how to unicycle. I love camp because it has taught me that it is ok to be a little weird and silly, which has allowed to be more myself when I'm not at camp.

Isabel Greenberg, Counselor : Hi everyone! I'm Bel Greenberg and this will be my ninth summer at Chimney. I am from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, but I currently attend Pitzer College in Southern California. I have been a counselor in the senior unit for the past two years, and was an aide in 2016 and an ICEP Vietnam participant in 2015. I can't wait to be back in the Berkshires with all of you this summer!

Rachael Griswold, Counselor : I grew up in Los Angeles, and I'm currently attending NYU studying Art History. This will be my 10th summer at camp and my third year on staff. I was a camper for five years before going on ICEP Peru in 2015 and being a Coronaide in 2016. I'm looking forward to spending another summer in the intermediate unit!

Rebecca Gross, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Rebecca Gross, I'm from New York City, and this will be my eighth summer at Chimney. I was a camper for five summers and then I went on ICEP and REACH. During the school year, I love doing technical theater as well as art. As a camper my favorite activities were PC and ceramics. I am so excited to be an assistant counselor this summer! :)

Erick Guerrero Cruz, Food Service Staff : Hey! My name is Erick Guerrero, from Mexico and this is my third year as a kitchen assistant. I'm 23 years old, I study electromechanical engineering. In my free time I usually read books, go jogging, hang out with my friends and watch TV series and movies.

Morgan Gurr, Program Area Instructor - Waterfront: Hi all, My name is Morgan and I'm from the south island of New Zealand! This summer is my first time at camp and I am beyond excited about meeting everyone and hopefully teaching you a thing or two out on the water as your boating instructor. I graduated high school in my hometown of Blenheim at the end of 2017 and have since been studying, working, and travelling, taking any cool opportunity that is thrown my way to further myself. Can't wait to meet you all and have an amazing summer!

Andrea Haddon, Program Area Director - Performing Arts: Hi there everybody, my name is Andrea Haddon and I will be your Performing Arts Director and Dance Teacher here at Chimney Corners. I have trained dance for 20 years now venturing into more than 10 styles in sunny South Africa!! Dance has always been my passion and I hope that together we can find a soft spot for and performing arts too.

Bridgit Haggerty, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Bridgit and I am from Dover, Massachusetts. I will be an Assistant Counselor this summer, which will be my eighth here at Chimney Corners. For my first five years of my camp career, I was a 2nd Session camper. After my last camper year I went on the ICEP China 2017 TSP trip and in 2018 I was a member of the LIT Program as an Aide. In the fall I will be a Senior at Dover-Sherborn High School in Dover, Massachusetts. At school, I am a member of the Cross Country team, a captain of the Nordic Ski Team, and leader of a children's based community service club. I am so excited to spend another magical summer at Chimney!

Emma Harrington, Counselor : Hello! My name is Emma Harrington and I am 18 years old. This will be my 10th summer at camp and I am beyond excited for it. I live in Falmouth Maine and just graduated from Baxter Academy for technology and Science. In the fall I will be attending Lehigh University for biomedical engineering and track & field. I love all things STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) related and can't wait to share that love with my campers. When I'm not at school I am working at my local rock gym or training for my track season. I can't wait for all this summer has to offer.

Maddison Hightower, Program Area Instructor – High Ropes : Hello, I am Maddie and I am very excited to be back at CCC this summer!

Beatrice Hruska, Assistant Counselor : Hi, I am Bea Hruska. I am excited for my sixth summer at Chimney and thrilled to be an assistant counselor. I live in Providence, Rhode Island with my parents, two dogs, 1 cat, and 1 brother. I am a rising senior at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA.

Eve Hyatt, Counselor : Hi! I'm Eve and I'm from Newton, Massachusetts. This will be my tenth summer at Chimney! I just graduated from Beaver Country Day School and will be attending Skidmore College in the fall. I don't yet know what I will major in, but I am interested in English, Spanish, and Biology! I'm so excited for the summer!

Victoria Irons, Program Area Instructor - Carpentry: Hello and welcome to camp! I am so excited to be returning to Chimney for my 15th summer. I started as an eight year old camper and worked my way up through the ICEP and Aides programs. I've spent my time on staff as a counselor in the junior unit and on program staff as the woodshop instructor and am so excited to be helping out on the construction site this summer. I graduated from Wingate University in May 2019 and will be teaching second grade in North Carolina in August! I'm looking forward to being a part of the camp community again and contributing to the magical experiences for all campers!

Hannah Irons, Counselor : Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Irons and this will be my twelfth summer here at Chimney! I started as a camper in 2008 and continued as a camper for seven total summers. I then went on ICEP New Zealand in 2015 and was a Coronaide of 2016. I have been a staff member at camp for the past two summers and always look forward to coming back to my second home. I just finished my freshman year of college where I study nursing at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. At school I participate in many activities such as the Student Nursing Association, Alpha Beta Psi Sorority, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. I love helping others and giving back to communities that have shaped me into the young woman I am today!

Serena Jampel, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Serena and I live in Newton, Massachusetts. I am 17 years old and a rising senior at Newton North High School. This is my 10th summer at CCC. I am so excited for my first summer on staff! At school, I am involved in student government, and my favorite classes are History and English. The wackiest outfit I have ever worn to school is a pineapple superhero costume of my own making.

Sonya Jampel, Program Area Instructor - Trips: Hello! My name is Sonya Jampel and I'm from Newton, MA. I have just graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, MA where I studied Biology and Public Health. I am very excited to be returning for my 12th summer at camp and my first summer on P-Staff as a member of the Trip Team! I love to spend time outside whether that be running, hiking, biking, or cross country skiing. My favorite camp food is pudding. This fall, I will begin work as Patient Advocate at Community of Hope in DC through Avodah, a Jewish Service Corps Program.

Shaina Jewett-Wolf, Counselor : My name is Shaina and this is my 9th summer at Chimney. I was a camper for 4 years, went on ICEP Peru, was an Aide, and now this is my 3rd year as a counselor! I am from Boston, MA but currently go to University of California San Diego and am majoring in Psychology. I love to play sports, hangout with my friends, and go on hikes. I'm so excited for this summer!

Krisztián Kaplonyi, Maintenance Staff : I am Krisztián from Hungary, but feel free to call me Krisz. I am 21 years old and currently a second year university student. In Hungary we don't really have these sort of camps, however you can apply to be a member of the Children Railway Union which is almost the same as a scout. I was a member and later on a counselor for 7 years. I am very sociable and talkative and in the meantime I am travelling a lot. I visited almost all the European countries. My favourite leisure activity is volleyball. I am very excited for 2019 and I just can't wait to be at Camp Becket-Chimney Corners.

Inderpreet Kataria, Counselor Creative Arts: Hi, my name is maya and I am 21 years old. I am from London, and I have just finished studying photography at university of Gloucestershire. Photography has been a passion of mine since I was little. It is something I really enjoy alongside editing and videography.

Mary-Hall Keyes, AD Staff : My name is Mary-Hall and I am one of the Junior Unit Directors this summer! This is my ninth summer at camp. I am from outside of Philadelphia, PA where I live with my mother, father, and two brothers. I recently graduated from Alfred University with my BFA and certificate of education in visual arts. I am so excited for another camp summer!

Eliza Klein, AD Staff : Eliza graduated from Williams College this spring with a degree in History. In the fall, she will be moving to Brooklyn to work at UHAB, a housing justice organization that supports tenant rights associations and builds tenant-owned cooperatives in New York. She loves playing ultimate frisbee, jamming on her banjo, and printmaking. She is extremely excited to be Intermediate Unit Director this summer!

Grace Knight, Assistant Counselor : My name is Grace Knight. I am from New Haven, Connecticut, but I go to a boarding school in Deerfield, Massachusetts called Deerfield Academy. I am interested in humanities and graphic design and broadening my horizons. This year will be my tenth year at Chimney and I can't wait for more summers to come!

Juliana Koller, Counselor : Hello Chimney community! My name is Juliana Koller, and I am excited to say this will be my 12th summer at Chimney Corners! I was a camper for 7 years, I participated in ICEP Peru, I was an Aide in 2016, I was an assistant counselor in 2017, and last year I was a counselor. I live in Weston Connecticut, and I am currently attending Colgate University. I plan on majoring in environmental studies with a psychology minor. I am so excited to make this the best summer yet!

Isabel Koral, Counselor : Hi, I am Isabel. Very happy to return to CCC as a counselor.

Brooke Laird, Counselor : Hi! My name is Brooke and I am so excited to be returning to Chimney for my 3rd summer on staff and my 9th summer overall! I am from Darien Connecticut and will be going into my sophomore year at Middlebury in the fall. At school I am an environmental studies and geography joint major with a minor in geology, and I love getting to spend time doing field work outside. This upcoming year I will be an outdoor excursions leader helping to lead freshman backpacking trips, along with other day hikes through the school's outing club. I also play for Middlebury's ultimate frisbee team and serve on the student government. I can't wait to spend this summer at camp with everyone that makes it so special!

Susannah Lara-Gresty, Program Area Instructor - Waterfront: My name is Susannah and I am excited to work at the Waterfront for my 10th summer at CCC! I am originally from New York City and currently live in Atlanta where I attend school at Emory University. For the past three summers I have worked as a counselor in the Senior Unit with the oldest campers but I have always loved spending time and teaching swim lessons at the waterfront.

Anna Leinarts, Program Area Instructor - Waterfront: Hi!, My name is Anna, pronounced as Anna from frozen. I live in the Netherlands, about 30 minutes from Amsterdam. I graduated may 2019. I have grown up sailing and playing field hockey. For my job, I work as a field hockey trainer at the local sports club. During summer, my parents would take me and my brother sailing for 4 weeks at a time. The other parts of my summer holidays were spent at adventure camp. What I want to study I do not yet know, I'm sure I will figure it out coming year.

Kathleen Leinenveber, Office Staff : Hi, I'm Kathy Leinenveber and from Arizona. I have been working at camp since 1999 where I started in Childcare. I now work in the Office and Store and really love seeing the kids enjoying their summer here at CCC. My husband, David works in the Infirmary and all 3 of my kids have attended camp here and at Becket, as well as worked for both camps as Counselors. We really enjoy coming to the Berkshires whenever we can!!

David Leinenveber, Medical Staff : I am looking forward to my 19th year back with the BCCYMCA camp family as a nurse. I currently work with Phoenix Fire in the Homeland Defense Bureau and as an ER nurse on the Gila Indian reservation. I have over 38 years as a nurse and am looking forward to working with the great staff at Chimney and Becket keeping the campers healthy, safe and happy!

Miska Lewis, Assistant Counselor : Hello! My name is Miska Lewis and I am from Ancud, . This summer as an Assistant Counselor will be my eighth summer at Chimney Corners. I was a first session camper for four years and then went on to do two TSP's, in 2016 ICEP Vietnam and in 2017 YAS. They were both absolutely incredible. I graduated from high school in Chile in November 2018 and will be re- doing my senior year (also known as taking a PG year) at a boarding school in the U.S so as to hopefully go to college there as well. At home, for the past five years I've been involved in a Scouts group within my community (a little different to Boy and Girl Scouts, it's kind of chile-ified) where I am now a staff member. I am SO excited for this coming summer!

Evelyn Lochart, Counselor : Hi! My name is Evie Lochart and I'm from New York City. I have been coming to camp since 2010. I was a camper for six summers, then I went on YAS in 2016 and I was a Revelaide in 2017. I am so excited to come back for my second summer as a counselor! This fall I will be starting school at Vassar College. I hope to study English and Music once I'm there.

Yesenia Lopez De Dios, Food Service Staff : Hi, I'm Yesenia, i'm from Mexico, this is my first year at Chimney and i'm part of the Food service staff. I am a Languages degree student and i like meeting people!

Natasha Lucas, Program Area Director - Land Sports: Hi, I am Natasha and I am very happy to be at CCC this summer.

Eliza Madigan, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Eliza Madigan and I am from Newton, Massachusetts. This is going to be my eighth summer at camp and my first as an Assistant Counselor. I started coming to camp in 2012 and went second session for three years, and double session for two. After my last camper summer I went on ICEP New Zealand in 2017, and last summer I participated in the LIT program as an aide. This coming fall I will be a senior at Newton South High School. At my school I am a member of our debate team as well as a president of our student government, and I also help out freshmen with the transition from middle school to high school as an Advisory Leader. Outside of school I horseback ride competitively on a team. I am so excited for this summer at chimney!

Sally Maiden, Program Area Instructor - Land Sports: Hi, I'm Sally. I'm 20 years old and I'm from near Sheffield in the UK. This is my first year at camp and I'm going to be the archery instructor. I have just finished my first year of Zoology at the University of Hull.

Gweneth Major-Williams, AD Staff : Hello! My name is Gwen Major-Williams and I am one of the junior unit directors this summer. This year will mark my 12th summer at CCC, my 3rd year on AD staff, and my 2nd year co-directing the junior unit with the outstanding Mary-Hall Keyes! Originally from Wellesley MA, I am a recent graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges where I double majored in education and gender studies. I also received a double teaching certification in elementary and special education and will be attending Boston University in the fall for my masters degree in education. I love dancing, eating cheese, and, of course, Chimney Corners!!!

Julia Mansfield, Assistant Counselor : Hello! My name is Julia and I am from New York City. This coming summer will be my 8th attending camp and I can't wait! I spent 5 years as a camper, went on YAS in 2017, and was an aide in 2018. My favorite classes in school are Computer Science and History. In my free time at home I enjoy photography, baking and playing with my cats. I am so excited to spend another summer at Chimney!

Nora Mathews, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Nora Mathews, and I'm so excited to be coming back to camp as an assistant counselor! I live in Lenox, Massachusetts, and I'm going into my senior year at Lenox Memorial High School in the fall. This is my fifth summer at camp--I was a camper for two years, traveled to China on ICEP in 2017, and participated in the REACH program in 2018. I love music, drawing, theater, and giant squids. I play bass guitar, and for the past three years I've been a member of my school's improv troupe and a member of a Shakespeare company with other high school students in the Berkshires. At school, I love learning about government and history. At home, I am teaching myself how to make the perfect smoothie. I can't wait for all of the adventures this summer has to offer!

Caroline Mccarthy, Counselor : Hi everyone! My name is Caroline McCarthy, I'm 19 years old and this is my tenth summer at Chimney and my third on staff.

Ruby Mccullers, Program Area Instructor Creative Arts: Hello! My name is Ruby. This is my second year working at Chimney as Arts and Crafts and Jewelry Instructor, but I was also a camper for 6 years before that. I am from Los Angeles, California. I just completed my freshman year at the Rhode Island School of Design, where I major in illustration.

Grace Mcguigan, Counselor : Hi everyone, my name is Grace! This summer will be my ninth summer at Chimney, and I'll be working as a third-year counselor. I'm currently a first-year student at Connecticut College, and am majoring in Anthropology and Environmental Studies with a Spanish minor. I am also part of the Connecticut College Futbol Club, and am a fellow in the Office of Sustainability, where I teach preschoolers about staying healthy and the importance of the environment. I can't wait for an incredible summer and to be back in the Beautiful Berkshires! I know it'll be a summer to remember.

Aine Mcmahon : Hello, I am Aine and I am very happy to be at CCC this summer!

Jane Mcwilliams, Program Area Instructor Creative Arts: My name is Jane and I am from Belfast in Ireland. I am currently studying Broadcast Production in Queen's University Belfast where I learn about journalism, television theory and creating radio and television news packages. I am also a leader in my local Catholic Guides of Ireland (CGI) unit at home! I can't wait to experience camp in America!

Diana Medellin, Program Area Instructor - Carpentry: Hello! My name is Diana Medellin, I ́m from Mexico, and this summer I will be the woodworking instructor at Chimney Corners Camp. This would be my first summer at Chimney Corners and I am so happy to have this opportunity, I really look forward to meeting everyone at camp! I have previously worked as a woodworking instructor in another camp in the U.S., however, since I graduated as an Industrial Designer from college, I have been learning a lot more and using my woodworking skills in my job as an Interior Designer. Other things I really enjoy doing is being a personal trainer for all age ranges and an English teacher for college students. Whenever I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and best friends, since they are the most important part of my life. Hope to see everyone soon!

María Medina Jácome, Food Service Assistant : Hello, my name is Maria! It is my first time working at camp. I am here to get new experiences, improve my English and meet friends from other countries.

Jennifer Michael, Program Area Director - Waterfront: Hello! I'm Jenie! I'm so excited to join the CCC family as the Waterfront Director this year. I'm new to Chimney, but I'm a longtime camper, and I cannot wait to get back to the woods. My old camp was for Girl Scouts, and for the past five years I've been involved with Strong Women, Strong Girls (a mentoring organization for girls in grades 3-5 which focuses on teaching female empowerment) so I consider myself fairly well-versed in Patriarchy Smashing. I just graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Communication Studies, and in my Adult Career I'll work in nonprofit management (hopefully continuing to smash the patriarchy!). So looking forward to hanging out on the waterfront with you this summer :)

Lila Miller, Assistant Counselor : I'm originally from New York City and I am currently a rising senior at a boarding school in southern Vermont! My favorite subjects in school are creative writing and biology. My school is unusual in that we have a functioning farm on campus. Every night I walk to the cow barn and feed the cows and in the Fall and Spring I work in the gardens. My favorite things to do with my free time are swimming and spending time with friends.

Sophie Mitchell, Program Area Instructor - Land Sports: Hi, I'm Sophie and im very excited to be joining the welcoming community of Chimney Corners camp for girls in 2019. I am a recent high school graduate from Perth, Western Australia, ready to bring my love of sport and enthusiasm to camp! I am going to be a land sports instructor for both volleyball and tennis as I learn about american camp culture and to share my culture with you!

Alexandra Moore, Program Area Director - Life Skills: My name is Alex and this summer I will be the culinary arts instructor! I come from England, and this is my third summer at camp! I am due to graduate from the University of Birmingham in December where I have studied sociology.

Mik Monti, Food Service Director : Hello, I am Mik and this is my favorite time of year at Chimney Corners! I love making meals for all the campers and staff. This will be 22Nd summer at CCC.

Harriet Morgan, Rover: Hello, I’m Harriet! I’m so excited to be back this summer!

Piper Munro, Program Area Instructor - Carpentry: Hi, My name is Piper Munro, I am 19 years old and from Australia. This will be my second summer at camp and I'll be working on the ranch once again. I cannot wait to return to camp for another summer as it is my favourite place in the world

Lila Murphy, Assistant Counselor : Hey there! My name is Lila Murphy and I'm thrilled to be returning to Chimney for my eighth summer, this time on staff for the first time! I am from New York City, where I attend Beacon High School, though my real home is in Becket, MA. I love to dance, sing, play piano, and play frisbee with my friends. I also love to read, swim, and experience all that nature has to offer me! I am beyond excited to be a counsellor this summer and spend another unforgettable year in the beautiful and magical land of 01223.

Julia Murphy, Program Area Instructor - Life Skills: Hello! My name is Julia Murphy (she/her) and I am from Lee, Massachusetts. I will be on program staff as the outdoor cooking instructor for my very first summer at Chimney Corners! I am currently studying to receive a BFA in Acting at The Hartt School in Connecticut.

Lucia Muendel, Counselor : Hey, I’m Lucy! I’m SO excited to be back this summer as a counselor! After two years as a camper at Chimney, I went on YAS and then I was an aide (a Revelaide)! I do ballet and I play the violin. I also love to knit, bake, play with my dog, and spend time with my family and friends.

Kylie Newman, Assistant Counselor : Hi! I'm Kylie, I'm from Greenwich Connecticut, which is a small town close to New York City. This summer will be my 10th summer at camp. I am going into my senior year in high school and am super excited. I internship at the Greenwich International Film Festival as a Marketing/Communications intern and love helping out! I am very excited to work at camp this summer!

Nora O'connor, Counselor : Hi! My name is Nora O'Connor and I am a counselor at Chimney. I am from Boston and I am a student at UMass Amherst. This summer will be my 11th at Chimney. In 2015, I had the incredible opportunity of going on ICEP Vietnam, and in 2016, I was part of the Aides program. The past two summers, I have been on counseling staff and I am so happy to be back again this summer!! I love camp!!!!

Juan Ortiz Torres, Maintenance Staff - Ranch: My name is Juan Anderson, I am of Mexican nationality. I am currently studying at the university with a degree in Mechatronic Engineering. During my childhood I trained Taekwondo for 7 years, I am someone disciplined and I like to help in what I can.

Elit Ozelcaglayan, Food Service Staff : I study at Kastamonu University and my department is genetics and bioengineering. I have two brothers. I love listening to music and watching films. I love doing yoga and play football.

Emma Park, Program Area Instructor : Hi everyone, I'm Emma and I'm 22 from Scotland but I live/work in France. This will be my 2nd summer at chimney and I'm so excited to meet everyone.

Jessie Parrott, Program Area Instructor - Life Skills: I'm Jessie, and I am from Brooklyn, New York. This will be my 11th summer at camp, and I have been attending since I was 9 years old. I have been a camper, ICEP participant, REACHer, Intermediate Counselor, Program Staff Rover, and this summer I'll be the Nature and Outdoor Living Skills Instructor. I am a rising senior at Bard College at Simon's Rock studying Climate Change, and I am passionate about climate justice, botany, and alternative education! I love my cat, Samantha, and spending time outside with my friends. I enjoy working in my school greenhouse and tutoring algebra and environmental policy. My favorite foods are smoothies and ice cream, and I love iced coffee!

Sofia Phay, AD Staff : I grew up in New York City with my mom, dad, uncle, and dog Riley. I recently graduated from Williams College (my other home in the Berkshires!), where I studied psychology and loved spending time with friends outside. After being a camper, LIT, and counselor in the Senior Unit, I am so excited to return to camp for my 9th summer!

Elizabeth Pugh, AD Staff : Hi! I'm Lizzy! Back again for my 5th summer! I am from Australia and this will be my third summer at Chimney. I work in Outdoor Education and occasionally work with local indigenous kids in Jabiru, a small remote town in the Northern Territory.

Alejandra Pulido Franco, Food Service Staff : Hello hellooo! I'm Alejandra, 22 years old, I'm from Mexico! And I'm studying psychology. This is my second year in USA but my first one in Chimney Corners Camp of course I'm so excited about it!

Emersen Rabuse, Assistant Counselor : Hi! I'm Emersen Rabuse, and I am so excited to be an Assistant Counselor at Chimney Corners this summer. I'm from Westchester, New York. I go to Somers Senior High School, and at the moment I'm working on receiving my International Baccalaureate Diploma. I'm a Deviaide of 2018, and AC summer of 2019 will be my ninth summer at Chimney. I've done double session several times, and I was in the Construction and Adventure Odyssey specialty cabins during my time as a camper. I love art and revisionist history.

Mia Reine, Assistant Counselor : Hello, my name is Mia Reine and I am from Medfield Massachusetts. It will summer will be 7th year at Chimney. I was a four year camper and went on icep Japan in 2017 and recently went on Reach this past summer. I am 17 years old and currently a junior at Medfield High School. I am very involved in my school community and am the captain of my school field hockey team. I am so excited for this summer and can't wait to see everyone!

Gwyn Reutenauer, Counselor : Hi, I’m Gwyn, and I’m so excited to return to CCC this summer as a counselor!

Lydia Riess, Assistant Counselor : My name is Lydia Riess and I am very excited to be returning to Chimney this summer. I live in Manhattan with my parents, my dog named Clover and my blind cat named Theo. I attend Grace High School where I am most passionate about theater, women's issues, environmental issues, literature, and math. Outside of school, I love eating good food and watching good movies. This summer will be my 8th at Chimney. I began as a camper in 2012 and completed 5 camper years. In 2017, I went on ICEP Vietnam and in 2018, I was a Deviaide as part of the LIT program. This summer, I cannot wait to take on the role of assistant counselor.

Kirsten Ritchie, Program Area Director - Ranch: Hi, I'm Kirsten and this will be my third year working at camp. I'm from London, England, I'm 21 and I'm a university student.

Hadley Robbins, Assistant Counselor : Hello! My name is Hadley! I'm from Brooklyn, New York. I've been spending my summers at CCC for 6 years now, and I can't say there's any place I'd rather be this summer. I went on ICEP Vietnam, and was a Deviade of 2018. I go to school at Brooklyn Technical High School, and this will be my first summer on counseling staff at Chimney Corners. I am so excited!

Julia Rudy, Counselor : Hi everyone! I'm Julia and I am from a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. I have attended Chimney Corners since age 9, as a camper, ICEP Uruguay and REACH participant, and as of last year Assistant Counselor! I am graduating from Lower Merion High School this summer and will be attending Barnard College in the fall. In my free time I enjoy playing sports such as lacrosse and soccer, writing, and enjoying spontaneous dance parties with whoever agrees to join me!

Alfredo Salinas Pascual, Maintenance Staff: Hi, My name is Alfredo Salinas Pascual, I'm from Mexico. I'm 27 years old. It's my second year in Chimney Corners Camp. I consider friendly and responsible person.

Dina Samake, Assistant Counselor : Hi! My name is Dina and I am from Montague MA, which is in western Mass. This will be my 8th summer at camp and I will be an Assistant Counselor. I was a fist session camper at Chimney for 5 years before I went on ICEP China 2017 for a TSP trip. In 2018 I participated in the LIT program as an Aide. I am going into my senior year at Greenfield High School in Greenfield MA. At my school I am a Captain of the soccer team, and also play on the tennis team. Some years I run track in the winter but I hope to try basketball this upcoming school year. I am a member of the student council and the key club and my friend and I read morning announcements every day for our school. During the school year I lifeguard at the local YMCA and also teach the Saturday morning swim lessons. For my senior year I am most excited about taking AP Biology and hope to pursue a job in the medical field. I love to run and swim and spend time outdoors when its nice and warm in the summer. I can not wait for another awesome summer at Chimney and am so excited to come back!

Eliza Schiff, Assistant Counselor : Hi, I am Eliza and I am very happy to return to CCC this summer!

Rebecca Schmill, Assistant Counselor : I have been at camp for seven years (four camper years, TSP, Aides, and AC). I'm from Needham, Massachusetts. I'm very excited about this summer!

Jeanne Schneid, Office Staff : Hi, I am Jeanne and I am very happy to return to CCC this summer!

Emily Schoeman, Counselor : Hi! My name is Emily Schoeman and I am so excited to be a counselor in the junior unit this summer. This will be my 11th summer at Chimney--I started in 2009 as a camper in the junior unit, had five more camper summers, went on ICEP Peru in 2015, was a Coronaide in 2016, and have worked in the junior unit the past two summers. When I am not at camp I live in Brooklyn, New York with my parents, my sister Izzy, who will also be a counselor this summer, and our dog, Clementine. I just finished my freshman year at Princeton University where I plan to study molecular biology on the premed track. Finally, my favorite fruitful flavor is guava. I cannot wait for another amazing summer!

Isabel Schoeman, Assistant Counselor : Hi, I'm Izzy, and I'm going to be an assistant counselor this summer! I'm 16 years old and live in Brooklyn, New York with my sister, who also works at Chimney, my parents, and my dog, Clementine. I just finished 11th grade at The Dalton School, where I enjoy studying computer science and robotics, and I'm so excited to be returning to camp for my 10th summer! I began camp in 2010 and was a camper for 7 summers, went on ICEP China in 2017, and was honored to be a Deviaide of 2018 last year. I love smoothies, Harry Potter, and singing and dancing horribly to great music.

Lily Schulman, Assistant Counselor : My name is Lily Schulman, I am 17 years old and am from West Hartford, Connecticut. I am entering my senior year in high school. I am involved with the performing arts in and out of school. My main focus, however, is dance, which I have been doing since I was 3 or 4. This year will be my 10th summer at Chimney Corners. During my camper years I did Construction cabin, TLS, and REACH.

Elizabeth Shaul, Counselor : Hi, I am Lizi and I cannot wait to return to CCC as a counselor this summer!

Sarah Alaya Segal-Wright, Counselor : My name is Alaya Segal-Wright and this will be my ninth year at camp. I am from Arlington Massachusetts and I am an incoming freshman at Howard University. I plan to get my bachelors of science in psychology in hopes to one day get my doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Matti Simpson, Program Area Instructor -Trips: Hello! I am from Burlington, NC. I am studying Public Health at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. I like to go to the beach and hammock around campus. I enjoy traveling and exploring new places. I have worked at a Girl Scout camp called Keyauwee Program Center in North Carolina for 4 years and I am super excited for my first summer at Chimney Corners!

Berta Sinclair, Assistant Camp Director : I joined the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA in 2011 as Assistant Director for Chimney Corners Camp for Girls, following leadership positions with YMCA Camp Coniston and the MetroWest YMCA. A New Hampshire native, I grew up hiking and skiing my way through the White Mountains and have spent every summer at a camp since I was 5. As Assistant Director, I am responsible for supervising the program staff and LIT Programs, organizing campers into their activities, developing programs and helping plan fun all-camp activities like campfires, talent shows, camper banquets and big games. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire in Kinesiology. I spend my free time road tripping around New England for outdoor adventures, sporting events, live theater and spending time with friends and family.

Julia Skarimbas, CCC Counselling Staff : Hi, I am Julia and I cannot wait to return to CCC this summer!

Gabriela Skowronska, Maintenance Staff : Hello, I am Gabriela and I am very happy to work at CCC this summer!

Skylar Small, Assistant Counselor : My name is Skylar Small, I live in Nyack, New York and am going into my senior year of school at Nyack High School. I have been going to camp since I was ten years old. I was a five year camper, then went on ICEP Sweden in 2017 and REACH in 2018 as a LIT. This will be my seventh summer at camp. Chimney Corners has been a huge part of my life throughout the years, not only the summers. Camp has shaped me to be the person I am today, a strong leader and someone who is always willing and ready to learn how to improve myself and those around me.

Rachael Smith, AD Staff : Hello! My name is Rachael and I'll be one of the program directors this summer. I am from Winchester, MA. I went to Trinity College where I studied Anthropology and Biology and played on the softball team there as a pitcher. I just got back from living in New Zealand for 8 months as a program instructor at an outdoor center. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, photography, reading, plus any and all sports. This will be my 5th summer at Chimney and I am so excited for what's ahead.

Heather Smith, Office Manager : Hi, I’m Heather and this is my third year at CCC! I’ve been the Office Manager here at camp for the last two summers and was an Office Assistant in my first summer! I’ve just graduated from studying Criminology at the University of Chester and will be studying for a masters degree in Policing, Law Enforcement, and Security in October!

Gabrielle Smith, Counselor : Hi! My name is Gabby Smith, and I'm so excited to be returning to camp for my 10th summer here at Chimney. This will be my second year on staff, and before that I was a Revelaide of 2017. I'm from New York City, and I just graduated from the Trevor Day School this June. Next fall I will be a freshman at Brown University. Some fun facts about me are that I have three middle names, and I love cats!

Natasha Smith, Program Area Director - Trips : I am a New Zealander, I have been living and working in Australia for the past 2 1/2 years. I am an outdoor instructor I take school kids on camps. I have never been to the states so very excited to be working at a summer camp.

Anna Solomon, Counselling Staff : Hi, I am Anna and I am excited to return to CCC this summer!

Ryann Stacy, Program Area Instructor - Ranch: Hi! My name is Ryann, and I'm from Shelburne Falls, MA. I recently graduated from Unity College with a degree in Captive Wildlife Care & Education, and I'm the Farm Program instructor this summer. This will be my first time working at Chimney Corners so I'm definitely a bit nervous, but I'm excited to work with campers in one of the best settings - a farm with baby animals!

Martyna Staniec, Maintenance Staff : Hi, I am Martyna and this is my second year at CCC.

Celene Strachan, Program Area Instructor -Trips: My name is Celene and I am from Brisbane, Australia! This is my first camp at Camp Chimney Corners and my first time at camp in America! At home, I enjoy many varied interests and am very motivated by experiencing new things and going on adventures! I have a Bachelor degree in Science (with a biomedical science major) and am planning a career in the health field. I was very involved in girl scouts growing up and have a great love of the outdoors and adventurous activities. Summer camp in America is something I have wanted to do for many years and this year, my little dream is finally coming true!

Ozge Tatli, Food Service Staff : I am from Mersin, Turkey. I am studying Tourism management. I am 24 years old

Nina Tompkins, Counselor : Hi everyone! My name is Noa and I’m so excited to be returning as a Counselor this summer at CCC!

Bailey Turner, Counselor : Hi Everybody! My name is Bailey Turner and I am from Dedham, MA. I attend Bryn Mawr college as a student-athlete (field hockey). I am a rising Sophomore and I intend to study Psychology with a minor in Education or Child and Family Studies. I have attended Chimney Corners Camp since 2009, when I first arrived as a 9 year old camper in the Junior Unit. I then went on ICEP Australia in 2015 and I am a Coronaides of 2016. I am so excited to return to CCC as a staff member to continue my 11 consecutive summers.

Gonca Ünder, Food Service Staff : Hi ! My name is Gonca and I am from Turkey. This is my second time at camp and I am kitchen staff. I am studying physics in Middle East Technical University and I will graduate next year.

Noa Vineberg, Counselor : Hello, I’m Noa, and I’m so excited to return to Camp Chimney Corners this summer! This is my 8th summer at Chimney!

Molly Waghorn, Program Area Instructor - Creative Arts: Hiya everyone! My name is Molly, I'm 22 years of age and from Hertfordshire in England! This will be my first time going to camp and I am so excited to be doing all things photography. I can't wait to meet you all very soon! Molly x

Hannah Waldman, Counselor : Hello! I'm Hannah! I'm from Yonkers, NY, and I just graduated from Fieldston High School. In the fall I will be heading up to Montreal to study at McGill University! This is my 7th summer at Chimney and I'm so excited to be back at this extraordinary place! I look forward to meeting you!

Savannah Walsh, Program Area Instructor -Trips: Hello, I am Savannah Walsh from Yorkshire in England. I'm 21 years old and have a passion for scuba diving and outdoor sports. Currently I am a first-year marine biology student at the University of Hull, within which I study topics such as Ecology and Evolution along with some environmental science. Before starting at University, I undertook a year working in a microbiology laboratory as a lab technician and have a great appreciation for cleanliness. I have also worked in the Canary Islands as a PADI Divemaster assisting courses and leading dives around the island of Tenerife. This will be my first year at camp and I am excited to experience CCC life.

April Watkin, Program Area Instructor - Ranch: Hi there! I'm a 19 year old Australian passionate about animals and health/ fitness. I enjoy spending most of my time with horses, with friends, at the gym or watching funny videos with my cat. At home I'm currently working part time at a hardware store and also at an equestrian retailer - always keeping busy!

Cambria Weaver, Program Area Instructor - Life Skills: My name is Cambria Weaver. I come from Santa Barbara, California, but I attend school at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. I am a Religion major and my dream job is to be a social worker and help kids. While I didn't attend Chimney as a kid, I was a HUGE camp person. Archery and tree-climbing were my areas of expertise.

Caroline Weihe, Assistant Counselor : Hello for New York City! By way of introduction, my name is Carly Weihe, and I will be an assistant counselor this summer. This will be my 9th summer at Chimney, including my summer on ICEP Peru and as an Aide last summer. Camp has always been a big part of my life, and I am excited to give that joy back to the campers that I got when I was a camper!

Eliza Wieman, Counselor : Hi! My name is Eliza Wieman and this summer will be my ninth at Chimney and my third on staff. I spent four summers as a camper before participating in the ICEP Uruguay Program in 2015 and the REACH Program in 2016 and then going on to spend two summers as a counselor in the junior unit. Outside of camp, I have worked as a lifeguard and as an after-school program counselor. I graduated from Westtown School in 2018 and took a year off before beginning at Middlebury College this coming fall. In high school, my favorite subjects were chemistry and biology, and I am considering majoring in chemistry, biology, or environmental science in college. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, spending time outside, and hanging out with my friends.

Stav Williams, Program Area Instructor - Carpentry: Hi friends, I'm thrilled to be back for another summer and I look forward to seeing you all again.

Anabelle Williams, Counselor: Hi, I am Anabelle and I am very excited to return to CCC!

Emily Woodward, Program Area Instructor - Performing Arts: I'm Emily Woodward and I'm from Liverpool in the UK! I'm currently studying maths at the University of Liverpool but love participating in performing arts in my spare time. I have played piano since I was 4 years old, and have been a member of a choir at every school I have attended. This is my first time attending camp but I am very excited to get started and bring a bit of the Liverpudlian culture to the US!