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Sandra "Garbo" David
Interim Executive Director
​Camp Director at Circle at Camp Twin Lakes
garbo@circlecamps.org

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Sara MacDonald, Camp Director at EKC and Tapawingo
​smacdonald@circlecamps.org
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Bridgton, my hometown, is a small Maine town nestled between mountains and lakes; lots of lakes. As a teenager, my first job was to lifeguard at a few of these beautiful lakes. Had you asked me at 15, I never would have guessed how much becoming a lifeguard would shape my life. Following my senior year of high school, a friend and I happened upon an advertisement for a week long camp searching for lifeguards, we called, we met Sandi Welch, and my life was never the same! 

Every August since the summer of 2004, I have had the privilege of sliding on my name necklace and lifeguarding uniform, hiking down a hill or a mountain, and watching over the campers and counselors at Circle Camps. Formally the Waterfront Director for Circle Camps and now the Camp Director at CEKC, I spend my off-season helping with waterfront programming, planning for camp, and ensuring the safety of our campers. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to be joined by different family members including my husband, who drives the tubing boat, and my mother who recently retired from lifeguarding. 

​When not at camp, I spend my time with my five and two year old children, be it swimming, hiking, or simply playing in our backyard. I love to knit I wouldn’t be caught without a book! 


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Ariel Goehring, Director of Camper and Family Services
​agoehring@circlecamps.org
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Even though I only attended a handful of summer camps as a child, I identify as a “camp person”. You know, the friendship-bracelet-wearing, willing to be goofy in front of a crowd type. The memories I have of camps growing up are fond, filled with both the silliness of activities and the growth of discussions. I always cherished my time at camp.

When I found out about Circle while attending graduate school at The University of Pittsburgh, I knew I had to get involved. When I was 16 years old, my father died from ALS. This experience completely changed the trajectory of my life. It pushed me to pursue a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. As a teenager walking through the death of a parent, I felt that the available grief resources weren’t resonating with my experience. The pairing of the multifaceted experience of camp with the feelings experienced in grief, was so natural to me. I couldn’t wait to get connected.  Each summer I’m still as excited for camp, if not more so, as I was six summers ago.

When I’m not at camp, I can be found in your local thrift store, in deep conversation with a friend over a cappuccino or hiking or camping anywhere near the water.

I am honored to serve on the leadership team here at Circle Camps


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Ricky Emmons, Social Media Manager
marketing@circlecamps.org

My first summer at Circle at Tapawingo was in 2001 (Circle's first summer, as well) when I was 10 years old. I was not there as a camper, but as a "volunteer" with my mom, dad, and sister, Lane Shelton! Fast forward 20 years, and I'm still very proud to be apart of this amazing organization. I can see how important Circle is to not only the campers, but also the volunteers. It literally changes lives, my own included. 
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I've been the camp photographer, a bunk counselor, a tennis instructor, and now the official social media manager! If you're not following @circlecamps on Instagram, you're missing out on some great memes. 

​When I'm not at camp, you can find me at The Galloway School in Atlanta, GA working as their marketing & communications associate, giggling with friends, watching Real Housewives, or staring at TikTok for a very long time.

Circle Camps is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2002 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Circle Camps is also registered as a foreign non-profit organization in 2020 in the State of Georgia
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  • About
    • FAQ
    • Mission
    • Program
    • Directors
    • Leadership Team
    • News
    • Testimonials
    • Strategic Plan
    • Conflict of Interest Policy
    • Whistleblower Policy
  • Our Camps
    • Circle at Camp Twin Lakes - Rutledge
    • Circle at Tapawingo - Sweden, ME
    • Circle at EKC - Morgantown, WV
    • Circle Leaders in Training
  • Come to Camp
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Community
    • Resources
    • The Inner Circle Newsletter
    • The Circle Blog
    • Camp Store