We’ve been introducing you to our full-summer staff, Junior Camp staff, and nurses all spring long, and today we finally get to brag on our 2023 Group Leader teams - both Junior Camp and Full-Summer!

Our Group Leaders are responsible for so much of the magic each summer, and in any given day, you can find them running an Evening Program, setting up a surprise treat, playing the bugles, or moving endless amounts of boxes. Their most important job, though, is taking care of our campers and counselors! No matter if you’re a 2023 parent, camper, or staff member, you will have a Group Leader this summer, and she is going to become your new favorite person.

Knowing that, why don’t we meet them? Read on to hear a little more about these two incredible groups, and why they are so thrilled to come back and serve our community this year.

Bailey Shapard:

Bailey was a camper for 10 years, and this will be her 5th year on staff. Junior Camp was the first session she ever attended, so she’s so excited to come full circle and serve as a Junior Group Leader this year!

Three words to describe myself: Creative, friendly, and enthusiastic

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I love Greystone! Greystone is so special to me, and I am grateful to step back into the bubble any chance I get!

My favorite camp memory is… Ask me about the time I broke my ankle and arm at camp; the Men Staff had to carry me out of the bathroom in Tentalow Upper 11!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Heading to the the pool any chance I get! I was a lifeguard at The Greystone pool all four summers in college and they were the best summers ever!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… My advice will always be: don’t forget to smile! Camp is the perfect place to make new friends and the first way to make a friend is to smile and say hello!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: It’s going to be the most fun summer EVER! See you soon!

Anna Ruth Morrison

Anna Ruth was a camper for 8 years and this will be her third summer on staff. Camp friends are one of her favorite things in the world, and she can’t wait to make more this year at Junior Camp!

Three words to describe myself: Genuine, energetic, loving

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I love being at CAMP! Coming back this summer is such a treat and makes my heart so happy.

My favorite camp memory is… playing Willy Wonka with my sister Molly as Charlie!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… organizing the office and running around to watch our campers in their activities!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… bring two hairbrushes and lots of hair ties!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: You are going to find your place at camp! Come in with an open mind and be ready to have so much fun!

Emily Shirer

Emily was a camper for 9 years and this will be her 9th year back on staff! She loves to read, cook, and be outside, and you can find her laughing all over camp this summer.

Three words to describe myself: usually dancing around

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I love helping out at camp in any role.

My favorite camp memory is… this is tough!! Most recently dancing around the Dining Hall after cleaning up one morning with friends.

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… standing taller than almost everyone else!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… pack a watch!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: it’s going to be THE BEST!!

Kimmi Rae Carmichael

Kimmi Rae was a camper at Greystone in the 80’s and 90’s before working on staff, and this is now her 8th year back at Junior Camp! She can’t wait for Carnival, Vespers, and Ham and Apples breakfast with the Junior Campers.

Three words to describe myself: A planner (I’m a corporate meeting planner in the real world, so I LOVE the spontaneity of camp), loyal (I LOVE my Greystone peeps!) and hard worker (I don’t tend to sleep a lot since I can’t turn my brain off haha)

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I LOVE being able to pour myself into camp and into the girls who attend Jr. Camp. Being a part of their Greystone story is such an awesome responsibility. Greystone was such an important part of my life growing up, it’s just such an honor to give back to something that gave so much to me.

My favorite camp memory is… Too many to count from all my years there. What I love most about camp is her people. Camp friends are the absolute best!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Buying stuff from the Greystone store (I always spend too much on new clothes!!!) I’ll also love to just sit and chill in the white chairs or on the Dining Hall porch when I have a minute!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Soak it all in – cherish your time in the bubble where you can be your true self and have so much fun! Step out of your comfort zone and try new things- you might find something you love! Smile and meet new people- you might find your new best friend!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: Greystone has an awesome summer planned for the campers and staff! We can’t wait for everyone to get here and to open the gates for the 104th summer! We have been praying for each and every one of you and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces!

Libby Kerr

Libby was a camper for 10 years and this will be her third year returning on staff. She can’t wait to put her Sunday whites back on and experience Junior Camp again!

Three words to describe yourself: outgoing, excited, fun

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I wanted to take on a role at camp that I had never experienced before!

My favorite camp memory is… The first time(s) I met each of my best camp friends many of whom I am still so close with today!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Singing and Dancing whoo hooo

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Go in with an open mind! The summer can be so many different things so don’t knock anything until you try it.

Annie Lopez

Annie was a Greystone camper for 11 years before returning to be on staff. She just graduated from Troy University in the fall and she’s now teaching dance. Need someone to help with your Lip Sync? Annie might be your girl!

Three words to describe myself: Uplifting, adventurous, joyful

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I am so excited to serve and be involved in the magic of camp! I can’t wait to make some new friends!

My favorite camp memory is… I have so many incredible memories! I think one of my favorites is the Jimbolympiad pie eating contest. I had mixed berry pie coming out of my nose for days

If you want to find me this summer, l’il be the one… Laughing or dancing around camp!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Smile! Be yourself! And get ready to make the best friends you will ever have.

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: Get excited! Camp is a breath of fresh air and it is going to be the best summer yet!

Madden Robinson

Madden was a camper for 4 years and this will be her 3rd summer on staff (and second as a Group Leader!). She is so excited to come back for August Camp and sing as loud as she can to the Dining Hall songs.

Three words to describe myself: silly, caring, and reliable!!

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… Last summer as a group leader was so wonderful!! The relationships I had with campers, counselors, and staff are the reason I wanted to do it again!!

My favorite camp memory is… Last summer at main camp I had a glow in the dark dance party with Tentalow Upper 2- it is one of the sweetest and silliest memories from that summer!!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… walking around camp, visiting all my friends in their cabins and classes!!!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… embrace all aspects of camp! take that first, sometimes scary and a little awkward, step of making friends with the girls in your cabin. it is worth it!!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: it will be the best summer yet!!!

Grace Stevenson

Grace will be graduating from UVA this spring and she is so excited to return for her second summer on staff. She loves pickleball and may see you out on the courts this year!

Three words to describe myself: hardworking, fun, friendly

I wanted to be a group leader because… I had the absolute best time as a counselor and wanted an opportunity to help support counselors and campers, making the summer special for them!

My favorite camp memory is… Oh gosh there are so many!!! Playing capture the flag at landsports around July 4th, spending time with my campers during free period, playing pickleball! There are always so many sweet moments that often come when you’re least expecting it.

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… probably on the pickle ball courts for a quick game! or entering in on a game of kickball at landsports!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Be open to new friendships and relationships and always make an effort to ask people how they are or about their day! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can make friends.

I want you to know this about the summer ahead… It’s going to be an amazing summer, and I am here for you all to help in any way I can!

VF Teel

This will be VF’s second year on staff. She’s finishing up a year in the Fellows Program and is so excited to get back to camp (and hang out with Sarah Brown!).

Three words to describe myself: Spontaneous, Spunky, and Adventurous

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I knew it would give me the opportunity to celebrate and support campers while working alongside a wonderful team! (and because it’s the only way I can sit at the same table as Sarah Brown in the Dining Hall)

My favorite camp memory is… Laughing hysterically with my campers at all hours of the day and watching Drew and Ellie perform at sunset!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Petting the animals at Farm and Garden!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Bring a journal! You’ll want to look back on all the ways you grew during your session and the amazing memories you made!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: It is going to be fantastic & I am SO EXCITED to meet you!

Catie Meanor

Catie was a camper for 6 years and this will be her 4th year serving on staff. She is graduating from the University of Alabama in May and cannot wait to meet you and have lots of Taylor Swift dance parties this summer!

Three words to describe myself: Energetic, encouraging, & cheerful

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I have been a counselor for the past 3 summers and had the opportunity to love on so many campers. Now I get to love on a whole age group of campers and their counselors, and I cannot wait!!!

My favorite camp memory is… So hard to choose only one! I love DMCs on the lake, post EP dance parties on the pageant court, and pizza nights in the Dining Hall!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Playing pickleball during free time!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Camp is a great place to practice stepping out of your comfort zone! Jump off the blob, take that class you’ve never taken before, say hey to the older girl on the lower road, you’ll never know what great things it will lead to!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: You are about to have the best summer ever! You will grow so much, make so many new friends, and have the time of your life! I cannot wait to hug all of you SO soon!!!

Annabel Farley

Annabel was a camper for 10 years and this will be her 5th year on staff. She is currently in nursing school in New York City, but she can’t wait to get back to Tuxedo with her favorite people!

Three words to describe myself: Encouraging, adventurous, compassionate

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I just adore being at camp and love getting to be a part of caring for our campers and counselors!

My favorite camp memory is… all the post-evening program moments of dance parties and catching fireflies!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one…. hopefully taking lots of strolls on the river trail!

My best pre-camp tip of advice for campers is…. whether you are new to Greystone or have been coming for a while, come into the summer with an open mind and heart! I think this will help us really appreciate all that the Lord is going to do this summer, reconnect with old friends and make new ones, and soak up every second we get to spend at camp.

I want you to know this about this summer ahead… it’s going to be extraordinary! This is going to be a really wonderful summer to be at camp - full of joy, of playing outside, making new friends, trying new things, and all the goodness that comes from a summer in Tuxedo!

Anne Hayden Wray

Anne Hayden was a camper for 10 years, on staff for 5, and she now works full time as our Assistant Staff Director! She can’t wait for BLTs, Closing Vespers, and seeing the whole camp community together again this summer.

Three words to describe myself: Poptart’s biggest fan

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… It is the greatest job in the world- you get to work behind the scenes at camp while getting to hang out with the greatest campers and counselors!

My favorite camp memory is… Soo many to choose from- last summer’s dance parties after EP were a highlight!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… in an exercise dress and crocs (just got a new pair of crocs and I’m very excited to wear them this summer)!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Come to camp ready to build friendships that will last a lifetime, there is nothing better than your camp friends!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: It is going to be the best summer ever! We have the greatest group of counselors who will love each and every one of you so so much!