ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
KATE DADOURIAN
Founder & Director
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Kate knows firsthand what it’s like to feel nervous about camp. During her first overnight
camp experience, she even tucked pictures of her family into her pillow to ease her
homesickness. But by day two, she discovered her happy place - and her lifelong calling.
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After six summers as a camper, Kate worked her way from junior counselor to leadership
coordinator at Barrie Camp before taking on roles at several other camps. She went on to serve as Camp Director and later Associate Executive Director/Acting Executive Director at YMCA Camp Letts, where she spent five years growing programs and redefining what quality camp experiences could be.
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A lifelong learner and leader, Kate holds a Master’s in Camp Administration and Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Outdoor Education and Marketing Management. She also serves as the Professional Development Chair for the American Camp Association (ACA) Chesapeake Region and as an ACA Standards Visitor, continuing her mission to make a lasting impact through camp.
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As a mom of two (and dog mom to Luna), Kate understands the trust it takes to send your child to camp. Her goal is to make every camper and family feel that same sense of connection, warmth, and belonging that inspired her all those years ago.
ADAM
Senior Camp Counselor
Adam is a rising sophomore at Rice University and is studying mechanical engineering. In his free time, Adam loves running and exploring new places, playing the alto saxophone, and reading fantasy/sci-fi novels. Adam is excited about returning to the Camp Rippling Brook family and is eager to help make camp great again this summer!
CLAIRE
Senior Camp Counselor
Claire is a rising junior at Grove City College studying elementary education. In her free time, she enjoys reading, being outside, hiking and spending time with family and friends. Claire's favorite animal is a bunny. She is really looking forward to being a part of Camp Rippling Brook this summer!
COOPER
Senior Camp Counselor
Cooper is interested in going into the science field, potentially chiropractic services. He likes to play golf and has played lacrosse for 5 years. Cooper loves to hang out with his friends, some of whom work at CRB too! He is very excited to make a difference this summer.
EMMET
Senior Camp Counselor
Emmet is going to University of Vermont for college next year. He is a huge soccer fan, and was super excited when his team, Arsenal, won the English premier league for the first time in 22 years this Spring! Emmet loves nature and the outdoors, he even spent 2 months in the backcountry of Utah and California this past fall with Outward Bound (65 days straight with no phone & sleeping outside!). He is excited to be joining Camp Rippling Brook!
EPHRAIM
Senior Camp Counselor
Ephraim is a rising sophomore at Towson University. He's recently started trying new sports, his favorites have been volleyball and spike ball. In his free time he likes playing and watching soccer, and watching movies. Ephraim's favorite soccer team is Arsenal and his favorite trilogy is the Maze Runner movies. He's excited to start my first year at Camp Rippling Brook!
JULIANA
Senior Camp Counselor
Juliana is a student at Montgomery College, studying Criminology. In her free time, she loves reading, drawing, exploring and playing volleyball. Juliana is looking forward to her first year at Camp Rippling Brook!
CREATING LIFELONG MEMORIES
2026 Summer Camp Team
We will continue to update our 2026 Summer Camp Team as we get closer to camp.
ELLA GREENWOOD
Assistant Camp Director
Ella is a rising Junior at the University of Pittsburgh, where she studies nursing with a
strong interest in pediatric care. This will be Ella's third summer with Camp Rippling
Brook, somewhere that has become very special to her.
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Over the years, Ella has supported campers in growing their confidence and leadership
while also always having fun. Watching this growth is something Ella truly cherishes and hopes to foster in every camper. In her free time, Ella enjoys spending time outdoors, including snowboarding and hiking, and has played field hockey for five years.
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Ella is thrilled to return to Camp Rippling Brook this summer to continue making lifelong memories and, of course, have a blast!
NOURAH
Leadership Development Coordinator & Senior Camp Counselor
Nourah is a rising Junior at Frostburg State University, studying Wildlife Biology. She enjoys being outside, being around animals, hiking, playing lacrosse, traveling and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about Nourah is that she used to have pet pigs. Nourah is really looking forward to returning to Camp Rippling Brook for her second summer!
ZACH
Senior Camp Counselor
Zach is a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. His favorite food is rice. Zach played lacrosse in high school and still loves playing! He also loves to read comic books, go hiking and rock climbing, and watch soccer. Zach has been to 10 different countries but his favorite by far has been Greece. Zach is excited to be a part of Camp Rippling Brook this summer!
MADDIE
Junior Camp Counselor - Substitute
Maddie is a rising junior at Sherwood High School. She is very creative and holds leadership positions for the Sherwood theatre program and for Rock'n'Roll revival. Maddie enjoys being outside, participating in outdoor activities, and teaching at her Temple. She is excited to be working with children this summer!
