Let us introduce you to Ellie. Ellie first joined our camp family in 2015 as a camper and quickly nuzzled her way into our hearts. After spending four summers as a camper, Ellie returned to us as kitchen staff and helped keep her fellow kitchen helpers in line. Once she got to college she was ready for a new challenge and got trained in Orton-Gillingham by Susie. Because of her vast knowledge of camp and her own experiences with dyslexia, Ellie can resonate with our campers like no other tutor can.
What do you love most about working at camp?
I love the tight knit community that is always is willing to help when your need something
What made you want to become a tutor?
I had so many great tutors growing up attending Camp Spring Creek and I hope to have the same impact on other kids
What are some of your best memories from camp, as either a camper or staff?
As a camper, my favorite memories are all the amazing activities like going spelunking. As a tutor the best memories that I have are watching the kids slowly coming out of their shells and showing their personalities
What might campers be surprised to learn about you?
I am terrified of snails
What are you looking forward to the most this summer?
Seeing all the people that I don't get to see during the rest of the year
You were a camper for four summers, and have now been on our staff for four summers. How do you think your experiences as a camper influenced your time as a staff member?
I think it gave me the ability to let kids be by themselves, the first week of camp every year I wanted to be left alone and I think that helps me understand when kids are standoffish
What do you do during the school year?
I am currently getting my bachelor's degree in History at Mars Hill University and tutor on the side
What is your favorite book or series that you’ve read?
My favorite books are all of Jane Austein books, in order its Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and then Northanger Abbey
How would your closest friends describe you?
“Big youngest child energy”
What is your proudest accomplishment?
I think my proudest accomplishment was being able to push through high school and doing well in college
What advice would you give a camper or staff member who is coming to camp for the first time?
Susie is not as scary as she seems.
