Meet the Counselors: Ella Gray

We’re always excited to have Aussies at camp, but we’re especially excited to have Ella at camp this summer. Ella’s parents met co-founders Susie and Steve when they worked together at Camp Dunnabeck and became fast friends. Now we have the second generation at Camp Spring Creek, strengthening the bonds of our camp family.

Tell us a little about your family.
I have one older sibling my brother Jack who is my hero. I’m also lucky enough to have my parents Mandy and Jeff. We also have a brown kelpie called Dusty. We are very close.

What made you want to come work at camp this summer?
My mum and dad met at a summer camp around 35 years ago.

What’s something you’d like to teach the campers?
I’d love to share some Aussie campfire songs.

What is your proudest accomplishment?
I would have to say that I’m proud of working a snow season at Mount Hotham in Australia.

What are your hopes for this summer? What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Making longtime friends and memories

How would your closest friends describe you?
My friends would describe me as caring, outgoing, and supportive.

What can campers do to win your heart?
The quickest way to my heart is to just kick a footy with me.

What do you do for work/studies?
I work at Sixt, a car rental company.

What is your favorite book you've ever read?
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.

You have an unexpected day off at home; how do you spend your day?
I’d start my day with an Iced coffee then take my dog Dusty for a walk along the river and have a swim.