Beauvoir Summer at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School Our Summer Staff

Caroline Maffry, Camp Director

Caroline spent her formative years abroad living in France, Italy, Poland and the Philippines and now resides in Washington, DC. Caroline’s experience ranges from running her own travel company focused on European educational and cultural tours, to working as Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs at a Montessori School in Maryland. Caroline is also a horseback rider instructor and avid equestrian. Caroline is in her eighth year at Beauvoir and twelfth year working in the field of Auxiliary and Summer Programs.

Mairim Wales, Assistant Camp Director

Mairim Wales grew up mainly in Arlington, VA and received her Bachelor’s degree from George Mason University, where she double-majored in English and Spanish and minored in Art. She also earned her MBA from Metropolitan College of New York. She holds an AAS in Early Childhood Education, an AA Art Education and a certificate in Social Service Mental Health. She also lived in Washington State for three years and worked in family services, devoting her energy to foster care children as a Visitation Supervisor. Upon her return to the DMV, she led the After Care program at Beauvoir for four years. 2020 will mark her fourth year as Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs. In her free time, she loves playing with her two rescue pit bulls (Mack and Molly), working on DIY home projects with her husband, and all things arts and crafts.

Jake Wohl, Summer Camp Swim Director

Jacob (Jake) Wohl grew up in Tenleytown in Washington, DC. Jake received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Education from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He then earned his Masters of Education in Elementary Education at the University of Maryland. During the school year, Jake teaches Fourth Grade at Bethesda Elementary. Jake has enjoyed leading a fantastic array of camps at Beauvoir over the past six years and is excited to enter his third year as Swim Director at the Beauvoir Pool. In his free time, Jake loves woodworking, going for hikes, and reading.

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Lead Counselors

Our Lead Counselors are experienced adult professionals who are either teachers or aspiring individuals in the field of education. Many of our summer staff are Beauvoir School teachers.

Assistant Counselors

Our Assistant Counselors range from recent high school graduates to college students and professional adults who have a real interest in the education field and love working with elementary aged children.

Swim Staff

Our Swim Staff provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for our campers. They are familiar with Red Cross swim levels and water safety practice. The Swim Staff is able to adapt their teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants in order to meet course objectives while having fun. Each member of the Swim Staff is CPR/AED, First Aid, and Water Safety certified. In addition to our swim staff, the Beauvoir Pool has lifeguards on duty at all times.

CITs

Counselors-In-Training support the camp groups with everyday tasks ranging from group activities to collaborative projects. CITs gain experience by participating, observing and learning from their lead and assistant counselors with whom they are working closely.