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 2024 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 2024 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.

Adair Bannister

Adair was a camper for 6 years, and this will be her 4th year on staff. She is currently studying Mental Health Counseling at Boston College, and she cannot wait to get back to the Bubble for Junior Camp!

Three words to describe myself: Empathetic, curious, passionate

My favorite camp memory is: Closing the talent show with my June cabin a cappella to Pitch Perfect

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Stretching at every opportunity, trying to braid hair, and telling embarrassing stories about Babushka!

My best pre-camp advice is: Try something new and smile to people around you

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: There are fun opportunities for us to try new things and learn at camp! We are going to have a blast together!!

Anna Stephens

Anna was a camper for 5 years, and this will be her 3rd year working at Junior Camp! She’s going into her sophomore year at UGA and she cannot wait for all the fun (and Oreo Cream Pie!) at Junior Camp this year.

Three words to describe yourself: fun loving, driven, optimistic

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I was a camper and enjoyed very minute of it! I wanted to come back give back to something that gave so much to me!

My favorite camp memory is… Banquet!!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… hanging out on Apple hill!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… watch the videos on the website and explore all the activities you want to try!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: Try something new! The surprises will be great! I cannot wait to meet you!

Hannah Chan

Hannah is from Macon, GA, and she is so excited to be back on staff for a 2nd year (after many years of being a camp mom!).

Three words to describe myself: loyal, compassionate, trustworthy

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I love love working with college girls and I love seeing little campers fall in love with Greystone!

My favorite camp memory is… At Junior camp- watching the delight on campers faces when the pizza bagels were ready to eat during cooking class!!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… walking the trail any chance I get because it is so peaceful and beautiful to me!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… get ready to meet new friends for life and challenge yourself to try new things- new foods, new activities and meet new people! God will use every opportunity to open your heart and grow you in his likeness!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: You will be LOVED, cared for, celebrated, encouraged, prayed for, and will always have someone closeby to help you should you need anything!

Kim Carmichael

Kim (Kimmi Rae to her camp friends!) was a camper for 8 years, and this is her 15th year on staff. She can’t wait for the amazing food, Carnival, Banquet, and the incredible friendships that are made!

Three words to describe myself: problem solver, compassionate, and quirky

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… Greystone gave so much to me as a camper and counselor, it is a true honor to serve in this role and be a part of a younger generation’s Greystone story. I love seeing Greystone and all her glory through the eyes of the youngest girls - seeing them smile and laugh and try new things they didn’t know they could do!

My favorite camp memory is… there are too many to pick just one. I think my favorite memory is just the friendships that you make and how you carry them throughout your life. You could go days, weeks, years without seeing each other, but when you do catch up-it’s like time never passed!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… buying things in the Greystone Store - I might be their biggest spender during Junior Camp! I always look for the latest and greatest!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Be adventurous and open minded. It’s ok to try something new (making new friends, trying a new food or new activity!). You will grow so much in just one week! Go in with a “can do” attitude and you will have a fantastic time!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: Junior camp is only one week and it’s over before you know it! It’s packed full of fun and excitement- something amazing each day to look forward to! You are in for the best week of the summer! I can’t wait to meet you!

Riley Michaud

Riley was a Greystone camper for 6 years, and this is her third summer on staff. She’s currently finishing her Masters degree, and she cannot wait to meet all of you at Junior Camp!

Three words to describe yourself: Energetic, Empathetic, Passionate

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… supporting the counselors and running the inner workings of camp is so rewarding!

My favorite camp memory is… every counselor talent show!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… probably holding a camera and officiating dance parties!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… doing something that might seem new or a little bit scary is what makes those amazing camp memories.

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: Camp is ready for you! Get ready for surprises and endless fun!

Anne Hayden Wray

Anne Hayden was a camper for 10 years, and this will be her 7th one on staff (2nd on our year-round Head Staff team!). She loves sunset river trail walks, Closing Vespers, and getting to see all of YOU each year!

Three words to describe yourself: mini pony lover

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… it’s the greatest job in the world! You get to work behind the scenes at camp while getting to spend time with the best campers and counselors!!

My favorite camp memory is… 2023 carnival set up in the rain… iykyk

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… joining every post EP dance party (byo finger mics)

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

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

Hagan Hoffman

Hagan was a camper for 6 years, and this will be her 3rd summer on staff. She’s a rising Senior at Clemson and she cannot wait for BLTs and lots of dance parties this year!

Three words to describe yourself: Joyful, diligent, compassionate!

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… Being a counselor was the most fun & rewarding job I’ve ever had! I can’t wait to serve camp in a new way!!

My favorite camp memory is… Anytime it rains during EP!!!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… On the fishing dock!!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Try anything & everything- it doesn’t matter how good you are at something! Everyone is doing new things & making new friends!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: It’s going to be a BLAST!! You are going to laugh, dance, play, and learn so much about who God is & how much He loves you! We can’t WAIT to see you!

Kate Robinson

Kate was a camper for 12 years, and 2024 will be her 3rd year on staff. She can’t wait to give back this summer and have as many Dining Hall dance parties as possible!

Three words to describe yourself: organized, faithful, and EXCITED!

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… I wanted to give back after feeling so supported by my group leaders and the head staff when I was a counselor. The support system at camp is what makes the magic happen, and I wanted to be a part of it!

My favorite camp memory is… How can I pick?? From meeting my penpal/BFF in TU4 to hanging out with senior seniors in Cabin Six all summer, I am so grateful for every memory I have at Greystone! I’m so excited to make some more this summer!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… checking in at the FAC to say “hey” to my mama who will be teaching sewing this summer!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… Thank your parents! It is SUCH a blessing to have the privilege to escape the real world and spend your summer at Greystone. Fill your cup to last you the rest of the year, and then come back every summer and fill your cup some more!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: Lean into God’s plan, not yours! Expect the unexpected!

Mary Gray Speakman

Three words to describe myself: joyful, empathetic, and loyal

I wanted to be a Group Leader because… my past 2 summers on staff have been absolutely incredible, and I could not pass up the opportunity to get to know a whole age group of campers and their counselors!!

My favorite camp memory is… it’s so hard to pick just one! Some highlights are DMCs on the fishing dock, dancing in the pouring rain to Taylor Swift, last year’s synchro show, and laughing with my campers at all hours of the day

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… walking around camp & checking in on all my campers and counselors!! and maybe sneaking up to the pool to visit Mrs. Chris & the pool staff

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers is… come into the summer with an open mind and heart, expectant that the Lord will do incredible things!! Don’t be afraid to smile & introduce yourself to new people in your cabin and classes – you might just meet your very best friend!!!

I want you to know this about the summer ahead: it will be the best summer yet, and I am SO excited to meet you!!

Mia Coker

Mia was a camper for 10 years, and this will be her third year back on staff. She’s a rising senior at UGA, and she can’t wait for singing in the Dining Hall, Gervais’ coffee, and Banquet!

Sara Kolar

Sara was a camper for 8 years, and this will be her 3rd summer on staff. She’s a recent Wake Forest grad and she cannot wait to get in the pit and dance at Morning Assembly!

Three words to describe myself: genuine, compassionate, dedicated

I want to be a Group Leader because… I am so excited to support a whole age group of campers and counselors!

My favorite camp memory is… Castle dance parties as a senior, synchro shows, and DMCs on the canoe dock. There is no way I could pick just one!

If you want to find me this summer, I’ll be the one… Checking in on my counselors and cabins, maybe sneaking up to the pool to watch some synchro, or wherever the dance party is!

My best pre-camp tip or advice for campers… Come to camp with an open heart! Each one of my summers at camp has looked so different- I’ve made new friendships, strengthened old ones, found a passion for a new activity, or found a new favorite EP. You never know what blessings the summer has in store for you!

I want you to know about the summer ahead: It is going to be the best summer yet!