Hi, everyone! My name is Frankie Belden, I'm from Ridgefield, and I'm a rising sophomore studying conservation biology and Spanish at Skidmore College in upstate New York. I love everything about the outdoors, but I especially love to hike, bike, swim, ski, and rock climb. I play the violin and I love music and art as well as science. I'm so excited to spend the summer outdoors teaching and learning about our incredible ecosystems and the critters that inhabit them. If I could be any animal I would be a lemur so I could swing in trees all day long!

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle, and this will be my first summer at Woodcock! I’m from Danbury, CT, and I just finished my sophomore year at Western Connecticut State University. I’m majoring in Nursing with two minors: Psychology and Exercise Science. My hobbies include reading, painting, watching movies, hiking, running, and attending concerts. I’m looking forward to meeting all the campers and learning about nature alongside them. If I could be any animal, I would be a peacock because they’re beautiful and unique!

Hi everyone! My name is Erin Getty and I am so excited to be returning for my second year at Woodcock! I am from Wilton, CT and I just finished my second year at RIT where I am studying Civil Engineering Technology. One of my hobbies is rowing which I have been doing for about 5 years and I continue at RIT on the varsity team! I also like to read, listen to music, draw, and watch movies! Some of my favorite things to do in nature are seeing the sunrise while I’m rowing and going on a walk and listening to all the sounds! If I could be an animal, I would be a dolphin because they get to spend a lot of time exploring the ocean and hanging out with friends and family! I am looking forward to seeing everyone and exploring nature together this summer at woodcock!

Hello everyone! My name is Kat Kuittinen. I’m from Ridgefield CT. This is my first summer working as a Counselor at Woodcock Camp. I am going to be a sophomore at Smith College this fall and am studying Psychology, Chemistry, and Neuroscience. I love spending time in nature, hiking, kayaking and birdwatching! I am most looking forward to spending my summer going on long hikes and telling stories. Some of my other hobbies include video games, reading, and stand-up comedy! And if I were to be any animal I would definitely choose to be a cat so I could lay in the sun all day and sleep.

Hey there, I’m Sean! This is my first summer at Woodcock, and I’m very excited to be here. I’m a rising Junior at UAlbany studying Biology. I’m most looking forward to canoeing on the pond and wading in the water! I enjoy the outdoors, animals and stargazing! If I could be any animal, I'd probably be a Pangolin because they just look so adorable when they curl up. I look forward to seeing you all!

Hello! My name's Joyce Massad and this is my first summer at Woodcock! I'm from Wilton, CT. In my free time, I love planting flowers and being with my dog outdoors. I look forward to getting to know the campers and spending time with them, exploring what nature has in store for us. At the moment, I'm at Mitchell College majoring in Early Childhood Education and minoring in Child Life. I love to write when I get the chance to, yoga, and going to the gym. If I could be an animal, I would be a dog, being outside in the sun and around people.

Hello! My name is Fiona and this is my first summer at Woodcock! I am a recent graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and have my bachelor's degree in Zoology. I'm from Darien, CT and have loved animals all my life. I have lots of experience working at zoos and nature centers, particularly with ambassador animals, and have a strong passion for nature education and teaching others about different species and their importance. I am also an artist and love combining my interest in animals with drawing. I'm super excited to share my enthusiasm for both nature and art education with the campers. My favorite thing to do in nature is look for critters! I work in a salamander research lab and have a soft spot in my heart for those little guys. Above all, I love the 'unloved' creatures, specifically snakes, and teaching others not to be scared of them. If I could be any animal, I would definitely be a snow leopard; they're super silly, energetic, and I think it would be fun to have huge, fluffy paws.

Hello! My name is Harvey Pierce and I’m from Columbus, Ohio. This will be my first summer at Woodcock! I’m an incoming senior at the University of Dayton majoring in Political Science. My hobbies include 3D Animation and keeping up with the latest champion on Jeopardy. My favorite animal is a rabbit, and I’m also named after a rabbit! My favorite national park is Lassen Volcanic National Park. I’m so excited to spend the summer with you!

Hello! My name is Katie Reed. This is my first summer at Woodcock! I’m from Wilton, CT and I’m currently going into my sophomore year at Merrimack College studying Marketing. I love to spend time with my friends, listening to music, and going to the gym. My favorite thing to do in nature is definitely spending my day at the beach. If I could be any animal, I would be a shark because they’re my favorite animal and I love the ocean.

Hi everyone! My name is Nina Reines and I have recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science. Now, I am a Masters Candidate in the Project Dragonfly Program at Miami University. I live in Sherman, CT, and this will be my second summer at Woodcock. Some of my hobbies include hanging out with my friends and animals, singing and listening to music. I also love nature and my favorite thing to do is watch all the wildlife such as the red-tailed hawks nesting in my backyard, deer, bears, etc. In addition, I have recently been visiting the Bronx Zoo more so I can see all the animals there and learn more about the conservation efforts being made. If I could be any animal I would like to be a wolf as they are very intelligent and I admire the family bonds they form. This summer at Woodcock, I am looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces and sharing my love of nature with all the campers!

I'm Jake Wixtead. I’m from Wilton CT and I just like being outside, in the water, on land, or in the trees. I’m looking forward to being back at Woodcock, but instead of being a camper, now being a counselor and giving back to the camp that gave me so many memories as a kid. I go to Trinity-Pawling high school in New York. I like playing video games, climbing trees, and just generally doing stuff with people. If I could be any animal, it would probably be… well, I would want to be an arachnid and that would be a scorpion, because they are cool. Have claws, can climb, and an awesome tail.

Hello! My name is Tyler Zolotorofe, I am from Ridgefield CT, and am going into my Junior year of Endicott College as a psychology major. Growing up I attended Woodcock nearly every summer as a camper. Because of this I am thrilled to continue my work as a counselor for my 2nd summer to help replicate the safe and fun environment I had experienced growing up alongside the camp. My favorite things to do in nature are taking walks with friends, listening to music at the beach, looking for animals, and kayaking. One of my favorite pastimes is cooking meals and as a result, I would love to learn safe sustainable foraging and gardening this year to better my culinary understanding! If I could be any animal, I would be a lizard on a nice hot rock just enjoying the sun and catching bugs because that sounds like a good life :).

Hi everyone! My name is Will and I'm from Ridgefield, Connecticut. I love hiking outside, collecting rocks, and looking for cool animals and plants. I studied fossils and rocks at the College of Wooster, and I also teach science during the school year. I'm very excited to explore with you all this summer!

Hi all! My name is Owen Anderson. I am from Ridgefield. I’m excited for my first summer as a counselor at Woodcock! Though it may be my first time as a counselor, I’ve worked here as an afterschool assistant the past two years and as a CIT the past four, and before that was a camper for as long as I can remember. I am a rising freshman at Northeastern University as a Computer Science and Communication major. I am an avid hiker and love exploring every new trail I can find in and around Ridgefield. If I could be any animal, I would be a seagull because I love the beach and I would love to be able to fly around and see so many amazing views.