Natasha has been guiding outdoor and adventure trips for over 25 years. Her background includes: ropes course facilitation, guiding non-commercial cavern exploration, leading backpacking and wilderness programs for adults and youth, and guiding and instructing all types of trips on the water. She loves teaching people new outdoor skills and seeing the ah-ha moment when someone finds something new that brings them joy.

Natasha has a degree in Parks and Recreation Management/Outdoor Leadership and Instruction from Western Carolina University. She is a Program Director and on the Executive Board for Girls on outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science (GALS NC). Natasha is certified Wilderness First Responder and a Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor.

Rainbow is a Durham native and

graduate of Durham School of the Arts. She has a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from Western Carolina University and a Master’s in Library Science from NC Central University. Rainbow is the Media Coordinator for Morehead Montessori Elementary School in Durham.

Cathy can often be referred to as Mama Bear of Two Sisters. She is the mom of both sisters, Natasha and Rainbow.

Cathy was born in Durham with adventure running through her veins. She often tells the story of being allowed to roam the woods behind her house as a young child. She grew up swimming and exploring the Eno, Neuse, Haw, and Cape Fear Rivers before Falls and Jordan Lake were created. Join her on a trip and she can tell you stories of being on the team that built Falls Lake.

I'm Vivian, I've loved the outdoors for as long as I remember, whether it be the Eno, the city, or a lake. I'm a rising freshman at Virginia Tech, but I'm born and raised in Durham. I'm so excited to be here this summer!

Elana is an elementary school librarian who loves the outdoors! Originally from New York, Elana has been living in Durham for the past three years. She loves to hike, cook, bake, do the crossword, play with her cats, play frisbee golf with her husband and friends, and read (she's a librarian; she HAS to read). She's so excited to be a part of this!

My name is Rashaan Thompson, a 28 year-old abstract expressionist, filmmaker, and aspiring nature writer. My goal is to make an impact on the world by engaging with people through; art, consciousness, and filmmaking. I graduated from the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham with a Bachelors in Fine Arts. I am here as a role model, inspiring others to go within themselves to find a higher perspective of reality and to implement that knowledge to the next generation. I often ask myself what is it that you want to pass on to the future innovators of Earth?

Hi! My name is Lela, and I've loved the outdoors and especially being on the water for as long as I can remember. I'm a born and raised Durham native and I'm going into my senior year at Riverside. Some of my favorite activities are reading or watching bad TV shows with my cats.

I grew up on Long Island in New York, and spent most of my free time at the beach and on the water. As an adult I moved to New England, where I spent 15 years living, working, and adventuring. I love to hike and camp, and spend as much time on and in the water as I possibly can. Now I live in Raleigh, exploring the outdoors and getting to know my new home. I use they/she pronouns, and I'm always excited to meet new people, and lend a hand wherever I can.

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I love being outdoors and exploring the wilderness. I love learning new things, like hobbies and languages. I am from Winston-Salem, but have lived in Durham most of my life. My favorite hobbies include working out and watching movies specifically Marvel.

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My name is Nicole Lyons, I am a mom to three wonderful children (ages 6, 5, and 2). I graduated in December 2021 with my degree in Elementary Education and will be a new upper elementary (4th and 5th grade) teacher this coming school year. Since December I have been an instructional assistant in a lower elementary and upper elementary classroom. I am very dedicated to my husband and children (including my school children)! I can’t wait to meet everyone and have an amazing camp experience!

Hey y’all! My name is Lydia! I currently work as an Environmental Educator at a nature preserve in North Raleigh where I teach programs of all types for all ages. I love camping, hiking and spending time outdoors. I love all things plants and am looking forward to sharing that love with this year’s campers. When I’m not outside, I’m hanging out with my dogs or making some sort of craft at home.