Meet Our Counselors
Alexa
Cabin Counselor
After working on the media team last summer, Alexa is so excited to return to Camp Pinnacle as a cabin counselor. She is currently studying philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and cannot wait to return to her home state for a summer full of serious fun. Alexa loves spending time outdoors, reading, hiking, and photography. She cannot wait for summer 2025. Welcome back, Alexa!
Alice
Cabin Counselor
Alice is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Nashville, TN, Alice currently lives in Blacksburg, VA where she is studying environmental science and Spanish at Virginia Tech. She loves to run, explore the wilderness, ski with her family, and blast music wherever she is. Camp Pinnacle was Alice’s second home as a kid, and she is excited to return. She can’t wait to share her love for Camp Pinnacle with campers and counselors while creating an inclusive environment. Welcome back to camp, Alice!
Gennese
Cabin Counselor
Gennese is so so so excited to join Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Colonial Heights, VA, she now lives in Richmond while pursuing her master’s in social work. Gennese loves music, reading, staying active, musical theater, and taking care of a variety of house plants. She has also recently started learning how to crochet. In her downtime, she enjoys exploring new hobbies and going on long walks. While she’ll miss her dog and college friends, Gennese can’t wait to spend the summer in North Carolina and is ready to form new connections and welcome everyone at camp as part of her extended family. Welcome to camp, Gennese!
Jaylah
Cabin Counselor
Jaylah is joining Camp Pinnacle for the first time and couldn’t be more excited. She comes all the way from Hamilton, New Zealand and loves anything to do with the outdoors and being active. Hiking, paddle boarding, running, volleyball, and weightlifting are some of her favorite activities. She can’t wait to meet everyone and make amazing memories together over the summer. Welcome to camp, Jaylah!
Ray
Cabin Counselor
Ray is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Durham NC, Ray goes to Appalachian State in Boone, NC, where he studies geography. He loves to explore the mountains around Boone, where he regularly backpacks, swims, and climbs. He is super excited to come to camp this summer to play and learn alongside campers. Welcome to camp, Ray!
Sammi
Cabin Counselor
After three summers as a camper, Sammi is excited to join Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor! She is originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is currently studying exercise physiology at Florida State University. She loves the outdoors, especially water activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. Sammi can’t wait to come back and give campers memories as strong as the ones she has from when she was a camper. Welcome back, Sammi!
Shayna
Cabin Counselor
Shayna is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Shayna is from Chapel Hill, NC originally and also goes to school at UNC Chapel Hill. She is an undergraduate student studying psychology and advertising, focusing on personal relations. In her free time, she likes to dance, run, and hike. Shayna was a camper at CP for 5 years and cannot imagine a better place to spend her summer. Welcome to camp, Shayna!
Simon
Cabin Counselor
Simon is coming back for his second year as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Atlanta, GA, but recently moved to Charleston, SC, where he attends college. He is majoring in computer science with a minor in geoinformatics. He is a big part of the College of Charleston Outdoor Club, with whom he goes camping and backpacking frequently. He also enjoys baking and exploring new places. He is very excited to be coming back to camp and to help everyone have a ton of fun. Welcome back to camp, Simon!
Sophia
Cabin Counselor
Sophia is joining Camp Pinnacle for her second summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from a small town in upstate NY, Sophia is currently living in Georgia as a student at Emory University. She loves to swim, hike, cook, read, and spend time with friends. Last summer, Sophia had an absolute blast at camp, and she can’t wait to spend another summer on Wolfe Lake with old and new friends. Welcome back to camp, Sophia!Simon is coming back for his second year as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Atlanta, GA, but recently moved to Charleston, SC, where he attends college. He is majoring in computer science with a minor in geoinformatics. He is a big part of the College of Charleston Outdoor Club, with whom he goes camping and backpacking frequently. He also enjoys baking and exploring new places. He is very excited to be coming back to camp and to help everyone have a ton of fun. Welcome back to camp, Simon!
Spenser
Cabin Counselor
Spenser is so excited to be back at Camp Pinnacle for her second summer as a cabin counselor. She is originally from Miami, FL, but currently attends Georgia Tech in Atlanta where she is studying chemical engineering. She grew up attending summer camps, including Camp Pinnacle, and she is super excited to help campers have the same amount of fun as she did. She loves spending time outdoors and with friends and is so eager to help create a responsible, positive, and fun environment. Welcome back, Spenser!
Stella
Cabin Counselor
Stella is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a swimming instructor. She is from a little town called Mount Beauty in high country Australia, and is very excited to be leaving her cold winter to experience the North Carolina summer! Stella loves swimming, hiking, spending time with loved ones, good music, food, and dancing. She is currently taking a gap year after completing high school to pursue her interest in traveling, and couldn’t think of a better way to do so than becoming part of the incredible Camp Pinnacle family. Welcome to camp, Stella!
Tobin
Cabin Counselor
Tobin is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. Hailing from Raleigh, NC, Tobin is a huge fan of the Carolina Hurricanes and the NC State Wolfpack. Currently, Tobin is enrolled as an accounting major at App State University. He enjoys nice hikes and long runs out n the blue ridge mountains. One of his favorite activities is finding new music and shared interests with others. Tobin is ready and ecstatic for the summer. Welcome to camp, Tobin!Simon is coming back for his second year as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Atlanta, GA, but recently moved to Charleston, SC, where he attends college. He is majoring in computer science with a minor in geoinformatics. He is a big part of the College of Charleston Outdoor Club, with whom he goes camping and backpacking frequently. He also enjoys baking and exploring new places. He is very excited to be coming back to camp and to help everyone have a ton of fun. Welcome back to camp, Simon!
Wesley
Cabin Counselor
Wesley is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, he spent 10 years in Saudi Arabia and the UAE with his parents, sister, and dog Betsy. He is currently studying finance at Elon University with a minor in leadership studies. He enjoys being outdoors, playing pickleball, and watching movies and TV shows. Wesley is excited to create connections with counselors and campers where everyone can grow as a person. Welcome to camp, Wesley!Shayna is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Shayna is from Chapel Hill, NC originally and also goes to school at UNC Chapel Hill. She is an undergraduate student studying psychology and advertising, focusing on personal relations. In her free time, she likes to dance, run, and hike. Shayna was a camper at CP for 5 years and cannot imagine a better place to spend her summer. Welcome to camp, Shayna!
Will
Cabin Counselor
Originally from Greenville, SC, Will is coming back to Camp Pinnacle for his second year as a counselor. Will is currently a freshman at Sewanee, the University of the South and is planning to major in eco-bio. Will is super excited to be back at Camp Pinnacle and can’t wait to bring his energy and enthusiasm. Will loves to do anything outdoors such as running, biking, hiking, climbing, and swimming around Wolfe Lake. he is so stoked to have another fantastic summer at camp. Welcome back, Will!
Yana
Cabin Counselor
Yana is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Orlando, FL, Yana is currently studying Spanish at the University of Connecticut. She loves art, card games, swimming, hiking, and anything else outdoors! Yana is so excited to spend this summer with you all and hopes to give campers an amazing summer with many new adventures. Welcome to camp, Yana!
Alexa
Cabin Counselor
After working on the media team last summer, Alexa is so excited to return to Camp Pinnacle as a cabin counselor. She is currently studying philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology at Washington University in St. Louis and cannot wait to return to her home state for a summer full of serious fun. Alexa loves spending time outdoors, reading, hiking, and photography. She cannot wait for summer 2025. Welcome back, Alexa!
Alice
Cabin Counselor
Alice is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Nashville, TN, Alice currently lives in Blacksburg, VA where she is studying environmental science and Spanish at Virginia Tech. She loves to run, explore the wilderness, ski with her family, and blast music wherever she is. Camp Pinnacle was Alice’s second home as a kid, and she is excited to return. She can’t wait to share her love for Camp Pinnacle with campers and counselors while creating an inclusive environment. Welcome back to camp, Alice!
Gennese
Cabin Counselor
Gennese is so so so excited to join Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Colonial Heights, VA, she now lives in Richmond while pursuing her master’s in social work. Gennese loves music, reading, staying active, musical theater, and taking care of a variety of house plants. She has also recently started learning how to crochet. In her downtime, she enjoys exploring new hobbies and going on long walks. While she’ll miss her dog and college friends, Gennese can’t wait to spend the summer in North Carolina and is ready to form new connections and welcome everyone at camp as part of her extended family. Welcome to camp, Gennese!
Jaylah
Cabin Counselor
Jaylah is joining Camp Pinnacle for the first time and couldn’t be more excited. She comes all the way from Hamilton, New Zealand and loves anything to do with the outdoors and being active. Hiking, paddle boarding, running, volleyball, and weightlifting are some of her favorite activities. She can’t wait to meet everyone and make amazing memories together over the summer. Welcome to camp, Jaylah!
Ray
Cabin Counselor
Ray is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Durham NC, Ray goes to Appalachian State in Boone, NC, where he studies geography. He loves to explore the mountains around Boone, where he regularly backpacks, swims, and climbs. He is super excited to come to camp this summer to play and learn alongside campers. Welcome to camp, Ray!
Sammi
Cabin Counselor
After three summers as a camper, Sammi is excited to join Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor! She is originally from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is currently studying exercise physiology at Florida State University. She loves the outdoors, especially water activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. Sammi can’t wait to come back and give campers memories as strong as the ones she has from when she was a camper. Welcome back, Sammi!
Shayna
Cabin Counselor
Shayna is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Shayna is from Chapel Hill, NC originally and also goes to school at UNC Chapel Hill. She is an undergraduate student studying psychology and advertising, focusing on personal relations. In her free time, she likes to dance, run, and hike. Shayna was a camper at CP for 5 years and cannot imagine a better place to spend her summer. Welcome to camp, Shayna!
Simon
Cabin Counselor
Simon is coming back for his second year as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Atlanta, GA, but recently moved to Charleston, SC, where he attends college. He is majoring in computer science with a minor in geoinformatics. He is a big part of the College of Charleston Outdoor Club, with whom he goes camping and backpacking frequently. He also enjoys baking and exploring new places. He is very excited to be coming back to camp and to help everyone have a ton of fun. Welcome back to camp, Simon!
Sophia
Cabin Counselor
Sophia is joining Camp Pinnacle for her second summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from a small town in upstate NY, Sophia is currently living in Georgia as a student at Emory University. She loves to swim, hike, cook, read, and spend time with friends. Last summer, Sophia had an absolute blast at camp, and she can’t wait to spend another summer on Wolfe Lake with old and new friends. Welcome back to camp, Sophia!Simon is coming back for his second year as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Atlanta, GA, but recently moved to Charleston, SC, where he attends college. He is majoring in computer science with a minor in geoinformatics. He is a big part of the College of Charleston Outdoor Club, with whom he goes camping and backpacking frequently. He also enjoys baking and exploring new places. He is very excited to be coming back to camp and to help everyone have a ton of fun. Welcome back to camp, Simon!
Spenser
Cabin Counselor
Spenser is so excited to be back at Camp Pinnacle for her second summer as a cabin counselor. She is originally from Miami, FL, but currently attends Georgia Tech in Atlanta where she is studying chemical engineering. She grew up attending summer camps, including Camp Pinnacle, and she is super excited to help campers have the same amount of fun as she did. She loves spending time outdoors and with friends and is so eager to help create a responsible, positive, and fun environment. Welcome back, Spenser!
Stella
Cabin Counselor
Stella is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a swimming instructor. She is from a little town called Mount Beauty in high country Australia, and is very excited to be leaving her cold winter to experience the North Carolina summer! Stella loves swimming, hiking, spending time with loved ones, good music, food, and dancing. She is currently taking a gap year after completing high school to pursue her interest in traveling, and couldn’t think of a better way to do so than becoming part of the incredible Camp Pinnacle family. Welcome to camp, Stella!
Tobin
Cabin Counselor
Tobin is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. Hailing from Raleigh, NC, Tobin is a huge fan of the Carolina Hurricanes and the NC State Wolfpack. Currently, Tobin is enrolled as an accounting major at App State University. He enjoys nice hikes and long runs out n the blue ridge mountains. One of his favorite activities is finding new music and shared interests with others. Tobin is ready and ecstatic for the summer. Welcome to camp, Tobin!Simon is coming back for his second year as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Atlanta, GA, but recently moved to Charleston, SC, where he attends college. He is majoring in computer science with a minor in geoinformatics. He is a big part of the College of Charleston Outdoor Club, with whom he goes camping and backpacking frequently. He also enjoys baking and exploring new places. He is very excited to be coming back to camp and to help everyone have a ton of fun. Welcome back to camp, Simon!
Wesley
Cabin Counselor
Wesley is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, he spent 10 years in Saudi Arabia and the UAE with his parents, sister, and dog Betsy. He is currently studying finance at Elon University with a minor in leadership studies. He enjoys being outdoors, playing pickleball, and watching movies and TV shows. Wesley is excited to create connections with counselors and campers where everyone can grow as a person. Welcome to camp, Wesley!Shayna is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Shayna is from Chapel Hill, NC originally and also goes to school at UNC Chapel Hill. She is an undergraduate student studying psychology and advertising, focusing on personal relations. In her free time, she likes to dance, run, and hike. Shayna was a camper at CP for 5 years and cannot imagine a better place to spend her summer. Welcome to camp, Shayna!
Will
Cabin Counselor
Originally from Greenville, SC, Will is coming back to Camp Pinnacle for his second year as a counselor. Will is currently a freshman at Sewanee, the University of the South and is planning to major in eco-bio. Will is super excited to be back at Camp Pinnacle and can’t wait to bring his energy and enthusiasm. Will loves to do anything outdoors such as running, biking, hiking, climbing, and swimming around Wolfe Lake. he is so stoked to have another fantastic summer at camp. Welcome back, Will!
Yana
Cabin Counselor
Yana is joining Camp Pinnacle for her first summer as a cabin counselor. Originally from Orlando, FL, Yana is currently studying Spanish at the University of Connecticut. She loves art, card games, swimming, hiking, and anything else outdoors! Yana is so excited to spend this summer with you all and hopes to give campers an amazing summer with many new adventures. Welcome to camp, Yana!
Zac
Cabin Counselor
Zac is joining Camp Pinnacle for his first summer as a cabin counselor. He is originally from Auckland, New Zealand and loves thrilling activities as well as a wide variety of sports. Zac has just graduated from Ormiston Senior College where he is currently coaching the school’s top badminton team. He spends most of his time playing sports, working, and hanging out with friends. Zac is ready to use his experience being a leader and role model to help the campers enjoy their time at Pinnacle. Welcome to camp, Zac!
Our Commitment to Your Family
Choosing a camp is an act of trust. At Camp Pinnacle, we take that responsibility to heart. Our team is united by a shared purpose to know each camper by name, support their growth, and make every summer safe, meaningful, and incredibly fun!