The L&E Team

Sarah C

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut
2. Favourite L&E activity? Absolutely, without a doubt it has to be icebreakers!
3. Favourite L&E memory? So many memories! My fondest memories are of our rising stars. Every camp are full of these wonderful children who overcome challenges to become L&E legends!
4. Best thing about L&E? Family, no matter the size of the camp. By the time Friday comes we are family.
5. Fun fact about yourself! I secretly want to be a contestant on bake off (not so secret after all!)

Julie Mac

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?  I loved photography and dancing so a breakdancing photographer!  I always knew I wanted to work with people and as time went on and I started to volunteer and work with children I knew if I could find a job that entailed working with both adults and children then that would be perfect.
2. Favourite place visited on L&E Travel? Liverpool and Amsterdam!
3. Favourite L&E World Camp activity?  The evening activities are the best part of the day for me.  The children and the staff all together having a ball!  Theme nights are always special, the staff put so much work into planning them and the children make it all worthwhile by completely immersing themselves in the chosen theme.
4. Favourite L&E memory?  There was one epic water fight back in 2014 which was my first year working at L&E.  It started off as an afternoon activity and everyone was having so much fun it carried on way past the end of the session…I think we almost missed dinner.  That is what camp is all about – just losing yourself in the fun.
5. Best thing about L&E?  Memories.  So many of my favourite memories happened at L&E, there are just too many to name.  Seeing the children come back year after year and greeting you with a massive smile is just priceless.  The bonds that you make are so strong, the children leave with so many new friends, as do the staff.
6. Fun fact about yourself!  I love a good fad and my most recent is Olympic Weightlifting….watch this space!

Hayley M

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be either a dance teacher or someone who sells chairs (antique furniture shop).  One of those dreams came true.
2. Favourite L&E activity? Scuba-diving. Each Tuesday we try to encourage every child to have a go at Scuba-diving.  Some of the children are very apprehensive at first and the staff spend time reassuring them.  It’s awesome to see them being brave and giving it a go – what a sense of achievement they get!
3. Favourite L&E memory? I was lucky enough to be a Travel Mentor for Teen Travel Euro in 2019.  Our first city was Amsterdam and the teens were still getting to know one another.  The teens decided to rent a canal boat and everyone had a shot of steering it, it was a lovely bonding experience and a good way to jump right in to taking ownership of their trip.  What an amazing way to see the city…picnic with a view!
4. Best thing about L&E? With the range of activities and staff members it caters for all different types of children and that individuality is celebrated.
5. Fun fact about yourself! I perform in a cabaret dance troupe called Hustle and we have performed many times at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Anne-Sophie D

Paul Mac

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? When I grew up I wanted to be a footballer, in particular I wanted to play striker for Leeds United and England
2. Favourite L&E activity? My favourite L&E activity is hard to choose, but probably movie making in English class. The kids come up with some of the most outrageous stories and plotlines and watching them in the Oscars at the end of the week is always hilarious.
3. Favourite L&E memory? My favourite L&E memory would probably be when Luis won star camper in 2018. He’d been coming to camp for years and had never won it before, but after he won the award he asked Sam if he could say a few words, and delivered a genuine and unexpected speech about how camp, and particularly us tutors, had taught him so much and allowed him to grow. It was a really special moment to see a camper put into words how he felt about coming to L&E every year, and I know it was a highlight for many of the tutors.
4. Best thing about L&E? I’d probably split my favourite thing about L&E between two things. Firstly, witnessing so many of the campers grow into themselves, not only during a stay at camp but also seeing the differences each year they return, witnessing the children grow up yet returning to their friendships is amazing to see and be a part of. Secondly it’s the ability to be silly. There’s a big kid in all of us members of staff, and being in an environment where we’re not consumed by technology but instead outdoors playing games and coming up with outrageous activities is something I love doing. Throughout the rest of the year I’ll be looking at my degree and thinking how much I’d swap that for an icebreakers evening of chubby bunnies and egg drop – I know for sure the staff have as good a time as the kids.
5. Fun fact about yourself! I am unofficially recognised as Lancaster University’s most committed, yet least talented, performer of karaoke.

Emily N

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Who is your role model?

Favourite place to to travel? 

Ashleigh S

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a teacher ever since I was at middle school and I had a wonderful role model as my PE teacher. I always thought it would be PE teaching as a career but after a few years in the PE department I decided I wanted to move to the classroom and become a primary teacher!
2. Favourite L&E activity? My favourite L&E activity is sumo suit rounder or crash mat rounders! They are both hilarious and involve some very impressive moving dives onto the crash mats!
3. Favourite L&E memory? My favourite L&E memory is definitely in Aysgarth when we had a Harry Potter theme night. We created the most amazing dining hall experience and even had everyone sorted with the sorting hat! We had potion mixing and a final game of quidditch with a real life moving Golden Snitch! It’s was absolutely awesome! This potterhead was definitely thrilled!
4. Best thing about L&E? The best thing about L&E is 100% the people you are surrounded by! There are so many children from all areas of the world coming together to have fun and experience new things! It’s also a fantastic opportunity for the staff to meet new people from all over the world and learn new languages and cultures! It is definitely the best 2 weeks you will ever have! I can guarantee that you will never want to leave!!
5. Fun fact about yourself! I reckon I can answer every question is Harry Potter trivial pursuit correctly! Want to challenge me?!

Krissi

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? A midwife ?
2. Favourite place to travel? Scotland!
3. Favourite L&E World Camp activity? Definitely any of the adventure activities. Camp fire cooking is excellent!
4. Favourite L&E memory? There are lots of great memories to choose from but one that sticks out is when we had an impromptu day trip to the river which  the whole camp went to and it was awesome!
5. Best thing about L&E? How quickly all the children and staff bond.
6. Fun fact about yourself! I come from a tiny island in the middle of the North Sea where there are more sheep than people!

Harriet T-B

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little I dreamed of being a vet – I’ve always loved animals!
2. Favourite L&E activity? It has to be Monday evening icebreakers. It does what it says on the tin, gets everyone being silly together and is where new friendships begin to form.
3. Favourite L&E memory? This is a tough one, there are so many! One that stands out for me is when one of our lovely campers, Greta, got up the courage to sing and play piano in front of the whole camp – there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Moments like that are magical and are proof that children can and do blossom at L&E.
4. Best thing about L&E? I love how it feels like one big family. We wake up together, eat together, do all kinds of activities together and as a result by the end of the week it feels like we’ve known each other for years.
5. Fun fact about yourself! I converted my minivan into a camper called Otis and we often go adventuring together.

Mila

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Favourite campfire song ?

What could be better than Katy Perry to create a great atmosphere ?

‘Last Friday Night’ without hesitation !

Favourite place to travel ?

I love to travel in Italy during the summer, especially in the little village of my grandparents. It is so peaceful and calm ! Without forgetting that the sea is at one hour from the village named San Giovanni.

Favourite Disney Character ?

My favourite Disney Character is by far the princess Pocahontas ! She is beautiful, kind and brave and lives in nature.

Who is your role model ?

My role model is Cristina Yang in the series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. She is a talented cardiothoracic surgeon and a thoughtful and proud woman !

Fun fact about myself?

One day when I was at the highschool, I forgot to put my shoes on and went to school with my slippers. Everybody was laughing including me !

Kenzie F

Favourite campfire song?

My name is Joe!

Superhero Alterego?

Captain Marvel

Who is your role model?

Frida Khalo

Kenny T

Kate T

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a Doctor when I grew up so I could be like my dad
2. Favourite L&E activity? Water fight/ slippy slide – so many fun memories from the sumo suit.
3. Favourite L&E memory? So many to mention – Harry Potter theme night releasing the lanterns hiding up trees for theme nights and seeing children conquer their fears.
4. Best thing about L&E? Meeting and getting to work with amazing children from around the world and fantastic tutors
5. Fun fact about yourself! I worked on the first ever L&E camp

Jess G

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Favourite campfire song?

Favourite place to travel?

Favourite Disney Character?

Who is your role model?

Fun fact about yourself?

Cindy Z

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was younger I wanted to be a ballerina, a lawyer, a princess or an author. I’d like to think I can still achieve this goal somehow haha
2. Favourite L&E activity? Definitely the Oscars! It’s such a wonderful way for the campers to celebrate their achievements throughout the week and for everyone to dance and have fun together.
3. Favourite L&E memory? The Avengers theme night in my second year at L&E. All the staff and campers got involved and made it such a fun evening.
4. Best thing about L&E? Watching the campers make new friends and become more confident as the weeks go on. It’s amazing seeing them grow and enjoy themselves throughout their time at camp.
5. Fun fact about yourself! I can play 3 instruments and speak 3 languages.

Sophie R

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a famous ballerina
2. Favourite L&E activity? Theme night! Each one is so unique and fun for both kids and tutors.
3. Favourite L&E memory? My favourite L&E memory was the talent show theme night. Was amazing seeing so many people conquer their nerves to put on amazing performances.
4. Best thing about L&E? Best thing is that all the kids (and tutors) become such amazing friends by the end of the two weeks. They are so supportive and friendly to each other
5. Fun fact about yourself! I am the oldest of 6 siblings, with 4 brothers and 1 sister!

Emma M

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a secret agent
2. Favourite L&E activity? My favourite L&E activity was Theme night where we dressed up and created fun stations. We’d create the most fun, creative activities
3. Favourite L&E memory? My favourite L&E memory is sliding down the water slide and sunbathing in the sun
4. Best thing about L&E? The best thing about L&E is how homely it feels. The workers and children get on really well and even though there can be lots of people we seem to get to know one another well by the end.
5. Fun fact about yourself! Although I’ve been to 18 countries I cannot do a single foreign accent… As hard as I try

Iona H

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? Happy!
2. Favourite L&E activity? Sport
3. Favourite L&E memory? Chatting about silly stuff with kids
4. Best thing about L&E? Seeing the kids make friends and be happy together (away from phones)
5. Fun fact about yourself! I often choose to eat cereal for dinner ?