Ayelet Staff

Bella

• Position: Ayelet Unit Head
• Year at Camp: 13th
• Fun Fact: 
  • Bella is a junior at the University of Ottawa. 
  • Her favorite area at camp is Judaics. She loves all the opportunities Judiacs provides to be creative.
  • Bella is thrilled for the session to begin so she can start making connections with all her campers!

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Avery

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Ski
• Years at Camp: 9th
• Fun Facts:
  • Avery is a senior from Austin, Texas. She is eager to come back for her 9th summer on the peninsula. She is excited to meet many new people and make memories.
  • A fun fact about Avery is she was a Tomahawk Award recipient. 
  • After camp, Avery will start applying to colleges. ​

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​Ophira

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Tarbut
• Years at Camp: First summer!
• Fun Facts:
  • Ophira is from Israel and is excited to spend her summer in Rocky Mount, MO.
  • After camp, she will be staying in the states to travel and then return to Israel to study International Relations and Economics.
  • Ophira was a dancer for 15 years. She practiced ballet, modern, jazz and salsa!

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Lauren H.

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Pool
• Years at Camp: 8th
• Fun Facts:
  • Lauren is a senior from Dallas, Texas.
  • Her favorite area on the peninsula is either Ski or Sail Dock. She loves to be on the water.
  • During the year, Lauren volunteers her time by teaching middle school students various forms of art. She is also a hockey player and a member of BBYO. ​​

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Cameron

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Sail
• Years at Camp: 10th
• Fun Facts:
  • Cameron is from Memphis, TN but will be moving to Indiana University in the fall to study business management.
  • One of Cameron’s accomplishments includes becoming a Color Guard Commander in her high school AJROTC Battalion!
  • Her favorite area at camp is the Sail Dock and she has wanted to work there since she’s been a sharone camper. ​

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Lauren F.

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Pool
• Years at Camp: 6th
• Fun Facts:
  • Lauren is from Overland Park, KS and is a volunteer at the KC Pet Project.
  • She cheers for her high school, and is the social media director for her BBYO. 
  • If Lauren could go anywhere, she would love to travel to Greece.

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Sarah

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Swim
• Years at Camp: 9th
• Fun Facts:
  • After camp, Sarah will be going to Bradley University to study Elementary Education. She will also be coaching gymnastics. 
  • One of her accomplishments includes getting 5th place at state for diving last year.
  • Her goal for the summer is to make a positive impact on her campers and grow as an individual. ​

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Kate

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Swim
• Years at Camp: 6th
• Fun Facts:
  • Kate’s favorite area at camp is the Swim Dock! She grew up coming to the lake every summer with her family and loves to be on the water. 
  • After camp, Kate will begin her senior year of high school. She plays lacrosse and is a member of the Board of Culture Club and the Jewish Life Committee. 
  • She is thrilled for the session to start and build relationships with her campers.

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Abbey

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Ski
• Years at Camp: 9th
• Fun Facts:
  • Abbey is a competitive cross-country runner. She runs for her school and competitive team. She also serves as the secretary for her school’s student council. 
  • Her favorite area at camp is the Ski Dock! She loves to tube, ski, and take boat rides!
  • Abbey is thrilled to meet her campers and get the session started!

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Alexa

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Arts & Crafts
• Years at Camp: First summer!
• Fun Facts:
  • It may be Alexa’s first year on the peninsula, but she has attended and worked at summer camps for over 8 years. 
  • After camp, she will begin her sophomore year at the University of Missouri. She is studying Textile and Apparel Management. 
  • She is an active member of her sorority Kappa Delta and Chabad!

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Yasmine 

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Arts & Crafts
• Years at Camp: First summer!
• Fun Facts:
  • Yasmine is from Memphis, TN, and is eager for her first summer at Camp!
  • In the fall, Yasmine will be starting at Rhodes College where she received a full-ride!
  • In her free time, Yasmine plays the violin, and is a member of the Jewish Student Union and Environmental Club!

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Marisa

• Unit: Ayelet
• Area: Sail
• Years at Camp: 7th
• Fun Facts:
  • Marisa is from Overland Park, Kansas where she is active in soccer, and tennis, and holds the title of recruitment director for her BBYO chapter. 
  • One of Marisa’s favorite camp memories includes peaking anchor mountain during her Masada trip.
  • She is excited to be back on the peninsula with her friends and meet her campers. ​

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Hannah 

• Unit: Ayelet
• Years at Camp: 6th
• Fun Facts:
  • Hannah is a rising junior from St. Louis,
  • She is a member of her high school’s Speech and Debate Club.
  • Her favorite activity at camp is tubing! ​

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