CABIN ONE

Hi! My name is Julie E.. I’m 22 years old and live in Sydney, Australia - where I am a swimming teacher/lifeguard/athlete/nanny. I can’t wait until your daughter’s (the little darlings of camp) arrive. I look forward to meeting all of you on parents weekend.

Hello from Camp Marimeta, where the sun always shines and the smiles are forever. My name is Robyn S. and I come from South Africa. I’ll be turning 19 this year and will be teaching swimming and cooking this summer. I know that we will have an amazing time. Love Robyn

Hey There Parents! I’m BrookLynn C. (Brooklyn) from Rutland, North Dakota. I’m 18 years old and studying English Education at Valley City State University, in Valley City, North Dakota. Here at Marimeta, I will be teaching swimming, skiing, dance, and drama. Cabin 1 is going to have the most fun-filled summer ever!

CABIN TWO

Hi, my name is Sandy D. and I come from South Africa. My parents come from Switzerland, so I guess I am also part Swiss. I am thrilled to spend the summer with your children. Like the brochures always say, “This will be the best summer of our lives.” I’m going to be teaching your kids waterskiing all summer long and am very excited to share my experiences. See you at parent’s weekend :)

Hi! I would like to send you a Big Warm Georgia Hello! I am Tanayne (Ta-Naine) C. from Douglasville, Georgia. While there, I attend State University of West Georgia. This is my first summer at Camp Marimeta. I will be teaching your daughter basketball and archery. I am looking forward to a Great Fun summer!

Hello, my name is Zoe B. I have come to summerc amp from Canberra, Australia as a beginning to my travels. One of my passions is dance which I will be sharing with a lot of the girls here. I will also be teaching swimming and skiing. I hope that I can help make this summer a great one for your daughter.

CABIN THREE

Hi! My name is Jessica H.. I am 20 years old and come all the way from Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. This is my first time in America. When I am not at Marimeta, I spend my days working in a music store. This summer I will be instructing photography, canoeing, and arts and crafts. I love kids and cannot wait to make this the best summer for your kids and myself.
Enjoy your summer!

Hello! My name is Ayelet K.. I’m 22 years old and from Israel. This is my first time in the U.S.A. and camp, which makes it very exciting. I’m going to teach the girls some Hebrew for their Bat-Mitzvahs, Arts and Crafts, Archery, Riflery, and Swimming. We are going to have an amazing summer at Camp Marimeta, and I promise to do my best so that the girls will have the safest and most enjoyable summer ever.

Hi, I’m Jennifer Z. this is my second year as a counselor at Marimeta. I’m 19 years old and live in Tempe Arizona, where I am a student at Arizona State University. My major is elementary education and what better place to get “on the job experience” than Marimeta. I loved camp last year and nearly missed it this year. I had some things to finish up this summer and when I came to visit on Visiting Weekend, Sandy and Terry asked if I wanted to stay longer than the weekend...and I’m currently waiting for my clothes to arrive. Summer wouldn’t be a true summer without spending it at Camp Marimeta!

CABIN FOUR

G’Day! My name is Jessica G.. I’m 22 years old and come from Sydney, Australia. This is my first summer at camp. I am looking forward to being on the waterfront teaching swimming, sailing and being a lifeguard. Last year, I graduated from University, having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After camp I will be sightseeing in the U.S.A. and Canada. I hope to return home in the new year to do further study.

Hi! My name is Jane G.. I’m 23 years old and come from a small village called Billings about 10 miles form Liverpool in England. This is my first time in the U.S.A. and I’m very excited about it. While at camp, I’ll be teaching mainly swimming, with a little tennis and waterskiing as well. When I return home, I will start a course at Liverpool John Moores University to become a PE teacher and hope that my experiences at camp will prepare me for a wonderful career with children.

Welcome to Camp Marimeta. My name is Michelle H. and this is my first summer as a camp counselor. I am from Chatham, Illinois. In the fall, I will be entering my junior year at Eastern Illinois University. I am majoring in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I am actively involved in my sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, where I serve as Vice President Scholarship. I am very excited about camp this summer. I will be teaching golf and jazz dance.

CABIN FIVE

Hi there - my name is Lory S.. I am 23 years old and from Westminister, Colorado. I graduated form the University of Colorado 6 months ago and received a degree in Communications with a minor in Italian. I am very excited to be teaching your daughters volleyball, softball, cheerleading, and drama. It’s going to be a great summer with lots of fun!

Hello! My name is Cindy R. I am 22 and an artist from Denver, Colorado. I graduated form the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelors of Visual Arts. Although I love all art, my passion is pottery and clay. I am very excited about sharing art with your child. We hope to have a wonderful, art filled summer! I can’t wait to meet you all on visiting day.

Hi! My name is Jill L. I’m 18 years old and from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. I enjoy being outdoors and gymnastics is my favorite sport. I have been coaching gymnastics for 4 years and will be instructing it here at marimeta. I will also be teaching aerobics and boating/canoeing. I am excited about this summer! It will be a great experience and with kids, there will never be a dull moment! After camp, I will be returning to Valley City State University in North Dakota, where I am sophomore.

CABIN SIX

Hi! My name is Robyn W. I am 24 and come from Aberdeen in Scotland. I graduated in Business Studies last year and will be heading back to the UK after summer to search for that high powered CEO position!!! At camp, I will be coaching tennis (watch out Matina Hingis!) and drama (Julia Roberts eat your heart out!) I am so excited to be here at Marimeta and to be looking after your daughter this summer. I can’t wait to get to know her and to begin all the fun and games. Have a fabulous summer!!

Hello! I’m Chris L. I come from Jamestown, New York, which is about 1 1/2 hours southwest of Buffalo. Before I arrived to camp, I finished my second year of college studies. I plan to get a bachelors degree in American Sign Language at the University of Rochester, so that I may work with hearing impaired children. This summer, I will be instructing tennis, arts and crafts, as well as waterskiing.

Hi! My name is Alison P. and I come from Cardiff in Wales. I have just finished the first year of my Pharmacology degree at Cardiff University. I am really excited about being part of the Marimeta team. This summer I will be helping the children to learn to play tennis, sail and waterski.

CABIN SEVEN

Hola! My name is Lisa S. and I am from Bloomingdale, Illinois. I am a student at Elmhurst College and am studying education. So, your children are in good hands. I will be teaching soccer, basketball,and volleyball. It will be a very fun summer and I am looking forward to it!

Hi! My name is Heather Z. and I am from New Baltimore, Michigan. I also have a summer home 30 miles north of Marimeta, right across the Wisconsin border, in Watersweet, Michigan. I attend Michigan State University where I am a junior studying Art Education. As you may have guessed, I’ll be working activities such as Arts & Crafts, Camp crafts, and Drama, as well as boating and canoeing( my second love!) On my time off, I like to swim in the lake and take walks through the woods. This is my first summer at Marimeta and I look forward to meeting all of the campers. :)

Greetings Parents, Summer is finally here and it’s time for camp. I’m very excited to share my summer with your child and I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Lara S. I’m a third year double major/minor student in Marketing/Communication, and Sign Language as well as a Resident Advisor for the freshman girls at the University of Cincinatti. I enjoy almost everything and I am in love with being outdoors. Here at camp this year I am introducing the girls to four activities; golf, fishing, cooking, and windsurfing. I’m so EXCITED to be involved with Camp Marimeta and working with the girls. One promise that I would like to make to you is that I will do my BEST to make sure your child has a great time and learns as much as possible at the same time.

CABIN EIGHT
Hey, my name is Amber C. and I call Portland, Oregon home. I go to Cornell University in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and I love it! I teach canoeing and wind surfing because I love the water. I also love the outdoors and have become addicted to camping. I have an ant farm, but sadly, they all died on the way here. I have been a counselor for 13 different sessions, although this is my first summer at Marimeta, and I am beyond excited for camp.

Hi! My name is Selima S., and I’m from Puyallup, Washington. I go to Whitman College, where I’m on the tennis team. I absolutely LOVE tennis, so of course, I’m going to be on the tennis courts all day. I can’t wait for the kids to get here so I can teach them to play!

Greetings from Marimeta, with a special South African touch. This is my second summer in paradise and have looked forward to coming back for ages. I am 22 and from Johannesburg, South Africa. Two years ago, I completed a degree in sports science. Working with children in a sporting outdoor environment is my passion, and I look forward to giving your child something special that will stay with them forever. Regards, Erica from sunny skies SA.

CABIN 9

Hello, my name is Sara B. and I come from Cairns in North Queensland, Australia. I can’t wait for your daughter to get here. I have a variety of activities that I will be teaching including, aerobics, jazz, skiing and canoeing. I know that your child will enjoy this summer.

Hi! My name is Celeste H. I’m from South Africa and I’m 20 years old. I graduated last year with a degree in Travel and Tourism. This summer I will be teaching waterskiing, and gymnastics. I look forward to giving your kids the greatest summer of their lives.

Hello! My name is Sarah W. and I am from Sterling Heights, Michigan. I am 19 years old ad presently attend Central Michigan University. I am VERY excited to be teaching arts & crafts, cheerleading, and soccer. This summer is going to be a blast and I can’t wait to meet al the girls!

CABIN 10

Hi! My name is Tamiko S. and I’m from Ontario, Oregon. I am a sophomore at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, majoring in Biology/chemistry. I also play varsity tennis and am involved with the vocal music department. This is my first summer at Marimeta, and I’ll be teaching tennis and soccer. I am looking forward to an incredible summer with a group of fantastic girls!!

Greetings! I’m Fee and this is my 5th year at camp. I am a total Star Wars fan and plan to train as a Jedi Knight! No really, I plan to be a diplomat and bring world peace. This summer is going to be the most wonderful ever. Have a great summer and May the Force be with you!

CABIN 11

Hi there! My name is Jesse H. and this is my third summer here at Marimeta. I am a 20 year old from Mundelein, Illinois and will be attending Salem-Teikyo University in the fall to play NCAA water polo along with my studies. I am the swim director here at Camp Marimeta and will teach waterskiing as well. So, your daughters will be fish by the end of the summer!! I can’t wait to be with the girls and help make their summer great!

Hello, my name is Susan B. and this is my fifth year as a Marimeta counselor. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio where I study Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati. My concentration is fiber arts and textile production. This is my third year as the Arts & Crafts Director. The arts & crafts room is newly painted in bright colors and I welcome all of you to visit while admiring your children’s creations.

CABIN 12

G’day Mate! My name is Brooke R. I am 18 years old and live in Sydney, Australia. This is my first time in America and as a camp counselor. I will be instructing gymnastics, arts & crafts and swimming. I have been participating in gymnastics for 8 years and teaching the sport for 3 years. I am thrilled at the opportunity to teach the skills and techniques which I have acquired over the years and extremely looking forward to meeting your daughter.

Hi! I’m Kim G. from Northbrook, Illinois. This fall, I will be a senior Special Education major at Miami University in Ohio. Returning to Marimeta for my 9th summer. I am the waterfront director and I’m so excited to work with all of your children this summer.
CABIN 13

Hi! My name is Jennifer K., one of the senior cabin counselors. This is my 10th summer at camp and once again, I am the director of Windsurfing and Sailing. Marimeta has been my summer home and it is my goal this summer to provide your children with the opportunities and experiences I have had here at camp. I am originally from Northbrook, Illinois and will graduate this fall from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology.

Hello, My name is Jill B. This is my third summer and I’m so excited to be back on the waters of Lake Meta to work with your children. I am from Canada, but consider Marimeta to be my summer home. I recently returned from Belize where I spent a month living in the jungle on an archeological dig. I teach boating and canoeing, windsurfing, sailing and will be helping out in the office as well this year. I look forward to meeting all of you on visiting weekend.

TENNIS

Hi! My name is Pankaj H. and I am from Ahmedabad, India. My students call me “Pan” and have no problems with that. I personally believe, when kids can remember your name easily, they feel more comfortable communicating with you, and that to me is very important. I am a Commerce graduate and have been teaching tennis to kids as well as adults for the past 15 years. I’m also a Technical Official of the International Tennis Federation and in 1991-1992 was the coach and manager of the state team for the National Inter-State Tennis Tournament, where the ladies team brought home the gold! I love to read, listen to music and I play bridge whenever we can get together a foursome. But most of all, I love children and that is why I am thrilled to be at Marimeta, and I’m sure the kids will learn a lot here and enjoy every moment of their learning.

Hi! My name is Manisha M. (Manny) and I am from Ahmedabad, India. I am a commerce graduate. I have been playing tennis since I was 4 years old and have continued to play for the past 26 years. I have represented India at National and International levels, and I was ranked number 1 in India for 2 years (1990 and 1991). I have been teaching tennis for the past 12 years. For 4 summers, I have taught at a five star resort in Ontario, Canada. Besides children, I love animals, (at home I have 3 dogs and a parrot.) I also love listening to music, watching cricket, Formula 1 car racing, travelling and making new friends. I have been to many camps in the world, but this camp stands out over the rest because the other camps don’t have Sandy and Terry!

HEALTH CENTER

Hi! My name is Jody B. (also known as Jody Nurse.) Although I was here for 6 years as a camper, this is my fifth year as head nurse and this year I am also very happy to be working in the lodge as the assistant director. I love taking care of all of your children and helping to keep them healthy. Over the past few years I have been fortunate enough to get to know most of your children, and can’t wait to meet the children who are new to Marimeta this year.