2021 Camp WaMaVa Counselors
Alana
College major: Web design, pursuing career in counseling
From/lives: New Carrollton, MD
“God has been teaching me that I can do all things through Him. Even when the storm hasn’t let up and the sky is grey – He can always be found. I’m so excited to meet you and make lots of friendships.”
Alex
College Major: Interior Design and Architecture
From: Honduras is home (born in FL)
“I am most excited about getting to know the campers, seeing their gifts and talents throughout the weeks, and growing closer to God’s love together as a big WaMaVa family. I can’t wait!”
Catherine
College Major: Biology
From: Maryland by way of Cameroon
“God has been teaching me how to yield all of my hopes and dreams to Him. As I do yield, He has given me a peace that surpasses all understanding.”
Danny
College/Major: Computer Science at University of Alabama
“Do you like having fun? Getting to know God? Making new friends? Then you’ll be coming to Camp WaMaVa this year! I can’t wait to make new memories with campers in a time where we all need that connection, and I’m looking forward to all the new memories we’ll create. And as John F. Kennedy said, the only thing to fear is missing a WaMaVa campfire.”
David
Job/College: going to be a swim instructor, studying mental health/psychology
Lives: Maryland
“I’ve come back to WaMaVa to rekindle my faith and rediscover my inner child.”
Emem
College major: Information Systems
From/lives: Born and raising in Maryland
“Camp has always been the place in which I see God the most. Whether it be my friendships, the people I interact with briefly, fireflies in July, or Cheryl’s medicinal hugs, I’ve never come to WaMaVa and not felt the love of the Lord in every aspect of this place. I came here this year in hopes that I could be just one of the many vessels of love that campers will experience in their time here this summer.”
Johnathan
Job/School: server at Famous Dave’s, starting Barber school in the spring
“I come to WaMaVa because there is not a moment I have been here that I have not felt loved by those around me and God. I’m so pumped to be a WaMaVa camp counselor.”
Karen
College major: Nursing
From/Lives: Maryland by way of Nigeria
Why I came to WaMaVa: “When I was younger I never really I felt like I had a purpose or God really loved me and once I experienced the love of God through people, found God, and gave my life to Christ, I discovered my purpose and hope to be an encouragement to the kids.”
Kodi
College Major: Psychology
From: Fairfax, VA
Why I came to WaMaVa: “I’ve been coming to WaMaVa since I was seven and have wanted to be a counselor for a long time because of the counselors I have had.”
Paris
Job/College Major: Certified Trainer at Chik-fil-a, Secondary History Education at Clemson
From: Virginia Beach and Manassas Park, VA
“I’m so excited to see all that God has planned for us this summer. Especially playing Scramble and doing arts and crafts.”
Ryland
College Major: Journalism at Abilene Christian University
From: Arlington, TX
“I grew up going to camp and absolutely love the whole experience. I can’t wait to have fun conversations and experiences with the guys in my cabin.”
Tae
College/Major: Family Consumer Science at Liberty University
From/Lives: Born in AL, raised in VA, lives in NY
“I am most excited about spending my summer pouring Jesus into others!”
Theo
College/Major: Architecture at Howard University
From: Prince George County, MD by way of Cameroon
“I’m super excited to meet you because I believe God has brought me to WaMaVa to make lots of friends like you!”
Tyler
College: Messiah University
From/Lives: Ridgely, MD
“I’m most excited about experiencing WaMaVa as a counselor for the first time!”