Camper FAQ ››
Please feel free to contact our staff at camp@seedsofpeace.org.
Natasha (Dialogue Lead, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
New York (always New York, even though I haven’t lived there in two decades : )
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
with my kiddo, Aaron. He is four and the love of my life!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Reading on my hammock, going to the beach.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Happy by Pharrell
Burgess (Dialogue Lead, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Westbrook, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
teaching!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Being by the ocean
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Sunday Candy by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
HannaH (Program Director Lead, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Brooklyn
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
teaching theater and dance, learning and growing in grad school, and romping around Prospect Park with friends and my pup.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Campwide games and collective singing!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Frankenstein by Claire Rosinkranz
Cam (Athletics Lead, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Portland, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
working with middle school students at Next Step in Lewiston.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Going for walks, hanging at the beach, playing hoops.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Rain by Azizi Gibson
Aya (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Latakia, Syria
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
hiking and running.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Swimming
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Confetti by Little Mix
Katie (Gardening Lead, she/they)
Where do you consider home?
Wakefield, Massachusetts
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
drinking lots of coffee with loved ones.
What is your favorite summer activity?
GARDENING. YAYY
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Jykeise (Arts Lead, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Syracuse
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
working with kids at a school, dancing, singing, as well as working on my clothing brand.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Going to the theater
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Be Alive by Beyoncé
Liz (Counselor, she/they)
Where do you consider home?
Connecticut
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Swimming at the beach.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Most likely with my friends and family!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Lover by Taylor Swift
Cassidy (Camp Operations Coordinator, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Paddle boarding.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Working for Seeds of Peace and going to nursing school.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
1985 by Bowling for Soup
Jamie (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Newark, Delaware
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
At school.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Boating.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
93 ’til Infinity by Souls of Mischief
Sarah (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Scarborough, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Hanging out with my dogs and working as an EMT.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Walking around Fort Williams Park!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Love On Top by Beyoncé
Sahra (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Dadaab (Kenya), Maine, my family, friends and the great outdoors
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
in law school.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Watching a romance movie under the covers on my bed. I also love hiking and lying outside on the grass or on a beach!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Tides by Ed Sheeran
Nomi (Counselor, she/they)
Where do you consider home?
Long Island, New York
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Reading, listening to new genres of music and creating creative projects.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Water balloon fights and lying on a hammock.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Shine by Cleo Sol
Devany (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Boston
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Probably playing ultimate or going to a concert!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Hmm … I think it’d have to be berry picking.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
The Barrel by Aldrous Harding
Danielle (Facilitator & Community Action Lead, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Westbrook, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
in Washington, D.C.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Swimming
What song is bringing you joy right now?
All Good by Samm Henshaw
Matt (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Cooking with friends, gardening, practicing woodworking, and getting excited about returning to Camp!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Finding more and more new ways to enjoy ice cream and creating flower bouquets.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Empty Me Out by Liz Vice
Alondra (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Russellville, Alabama
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Outside!
What is your favorite summer activity?
I love gardening, reading, and being outside.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Can’t Hold Us Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Yoshi (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Omaha, Nebraska
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Traveling
What is your favorite summer activity?
Volleyball
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Experience by Victoria Monet ft. Khalid
Hannah (Facilitator, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
Teaching eleventh grade English and playing outside.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Swimming! And also eating ice cream!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Seventeen by Sjowgren
Mohamed (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Syracuse
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
With family and friends/reading and writing.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Swimming
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Summertime Magic by Childish Gambino
Dora (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Portland, Maine! Born in Guatemala
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
With friends & family, drawing, sleeping, taking random road-trips!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Walking on large rocks by the ocean.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
FANCY by Amaarae
Dani (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
New York City
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
At college in Colorado enjoying the mountains and time with friends.
What is your favorite summer activity?
A campfire followed by sleeping outside!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Graceland by Paul Simon
Zaiya (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Global nomad
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
traveling.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Color Games!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Know You by Ladipoe ft. Simi
Liv (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Waterville, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
doing lots and lots of homework!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Looking at the ladybugs in freshly dewed grass in the mornings.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Good Days by Sza
Sarah (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
reading
What is your favorite summer activity?
Hiking
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Respire Encore by Clara Luciani
Makara (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Cambodia
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
reading, canoeing, practicing archery, and playing badminton.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Archery, fruit picking, canoeing, paddling, kayaking.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Reed (Facilitator, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Brooklyn
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
visiting with friend, teaching youth and enjoying solo time.
What is your favorite summer activity?
I love pickle ball and soccer! Also soul-full campfire conversations.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
The Wire by HAIM
Fiona (Facilitator, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
New York
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
reading, writing, hosting trivia nights.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Being outside as much as possible!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Work Out by J Cole
Hyatt (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Englewood, New Jersey
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
singing and studying.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Playing camp games in the field
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Pressure by Ari Lennox
Alexis (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Los Angeles, California
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
working on my Masters degree, hanging out with friends, and writing my sci-fi novel!
What is your favorite summer activity?
testing out different bug sprays…. and jumping in Pleasant Lake 🙂
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Love is Easy by the Ballroom Thieves or Treasure by Scary Pockets and Abby Celso
Isabel (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Wherever my family and friends are.
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
as a student at Wesleyan University.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Playing guitar outside!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Angelina by Pinegrove
Galen (Camper Support Specialist, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Portland, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
as a family member, as a friend, as a student, as a community member.
What is your favorite summer activity?
DANCING! Cooking outdoors, kayaking, camping
What song is bringing you joy right now?
ADULTHOOD by Jon Batiste
Samira (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Where I am comfortable and people are nice to me.
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
being with my friends and family. Studying.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Sports.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Unstoppable by Sia
Molly (Counselor, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Scarborough, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
outside, with family and friends, working out, studying for nursing school 🙂
What is your favorite summer activity?
Being outside at the beach or lake and spending time with family and friends
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Any country music!
Kevin (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Lewiston, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
I’m currently a student a Boston University, where I participate in the BU Stage Troupe as an actor. I also enjoy exploring the city, going skating, and generally hanging out with friends.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Kayaking.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Paper Wings by Rise Against
Bola (Facilitator, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Boston
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
learning languages.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Swimming.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Sunshine on My Shoulders by John Denver
Chester (Counselor, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
New Jersey
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
at small independent cafes.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Traveling.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
You Get What You Give by New Radicals
Mike (Food Services Director, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
Ventura, California
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
studying law at The University of Idaho.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Chopped!
What song is bringing you joy right now?
808 Hotel by DJ これからの緊急災害
Hannah (Arts Lead, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Bangor, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
creating art, teaching, coaching, and hanging out with friends.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Painting on the coast of Maine.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
For Once In My Life by Stevie Wonder
Emily (she,her)
Where do you consider home?
New York City!
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
with friends, reading, exploring … and working for Seeds of Peace year-round!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Frolicking in the sunshine.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Love Love Love by Of Monsters and Men
Valerie (Nurse, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
Jacksonville, Florida
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
with yoga, dog walks, pickleball, and raising monarchs.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Gardening.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
What the World Needs Now is Love
Marla (Housekeeper, she/her)
Where do you consider home?
South Paris, Maine
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
writing, reading, and drawing.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Hiking! I do about one big mountain per summer with my family. I’ve climbed Katahdin, Mt. Washington, Mt. Madison, Old Speck, Chocorua, and Table Rock.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Live to Rise by Soundgarden
Keith (Kitchen Staff, he/him)
Where do you consider home?
New York
When I’m not at Camp, I spend my time …
cooking, playing guitar, making music, DJing.
What is your favorite summer activity?
The beach.
What song is bringing you joy right now?
Lovely Day by Bill Withers