Meet the 2011 Wellspring New York Mentors
Wellspring is proud to offer a Mentor Program to our alumni who fully embrace the Wellspring Plan both during camp and when they return home. Mentors have the opportunity to return as role models within the Wellspring New York community, gaining leadership skills as they help other young women on their journey toward healthy living.
Below are some of the 2011 Mentors for Wellspring New York, sharing their success and explaining why they’re excited to return for another fantastic summer. They are all looking forward to meeting YOU soon!
Emilyis more confident and hard-working after a summer at Wellspring… |
Cassiehas much better eating habits nowadays… |
Alexaloved last summer's trip to New York City… |
Rachelhopes she can help new campers as much as last year's mentors helped her… |
Nicoleis grateful for the role Wellspring has played in her life… |
Ariellais looking forward to sharing the awesome experience of Wellspring with new campers |
Norah'swhole family is on the Wellspring Plan now… |
Manishais happier and more energetic now… |
Emily Gins
Age: 16 (in June)Hometown: Kingston, New York
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
My favorite memory of camp was (I forget the exact name we called it) but the nights where we dressed up and had a meeting in the circle building with all the groups our age, and could be moved up.
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
This summer I am looking forward to being able to be a leader and be comfortable and know the expectations of Wellspring. And WORKING OUT! (:
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
One huge thing that has changed because of Wellspring is my confidence. I am more confident, more hard-working, and strive more for my dreams on a day-to-day basis.
Cassie Harrison
Age: 21 (in June)Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
Laughing hysterically with fellow campers/staff members over stupid and random things.
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
What I am most looking forward to is seeing old friends who I haven't seen in awhile, making new ones, and refreshing my program.
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
My eating habits improved immensely. But mainly it was my desire to be active on a consistent basis. I fell in love with strength training, and now I feel awkward if I am not working out on a regular basis.
Alexa Switchulis
Age: 13Hometown: Clinton Township, MI
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
Going to New York City!
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
Losing more weight and having fun.
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
My family has said I have become more mature.
Rachel Wolf
Age: 17Hometown: Scarsdale, NY
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
My favorite camp memory has to be one of the last step classes I took. I had become almost addicted to the shower hour step class and would go every chance I got. At one of the last classes Kim Justice was just about to teach us a new move, when she turned to me and said "Rachel, this is one you haven't seen." It made me feel so good that she had noticed how often I had been to class.
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
This summer I am most looking forward to helping the new campers. I am very excited to see the new faces and meet all of the new girls. I hope that I can help them as much as last year's mentors helped me.
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
Wellspring changed me inside and out. I am fit now and I love being that way. I am also a different minded person. I used to look at other people and think "why can they lose weight and I can't?" But because of Wellspring I now realize that losing weight isn't some magic trick where you click your heels three times and you drop 20lbs. I have realized what hard work and determination can do.
Nicole Harb
Age: 18Hometown: Northville, MI
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
My favorite memory was white water rafting, my awesome counselors and bunkmates, and evening activities.
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
This summer I am looking to see all of my old bunkmates and counselors as well as getting back into shape and focusing on my health.
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
Wellspring helped me change my self-esteem, my looks, and my health. I am thankful to be given an opportunity to attend such a great camp.
Ariella Honig
Age: 16Hometown: Stow, Massachusetts
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
My favorite memories from camp have to be doing all the great activities and making working out a fun time.
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
I am so excited to get my butt kicked back into shape by the fabulous fitness trainers and for meeting new campers to share this awesome experience with.
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
I have become so much more self-disciplined and really strive to live a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Norah Shaaltiel
Age: 14Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
NYC and color war!
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
Meeting new girls and seeing my WNY '10 friends again!
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
Wellspring made me more confident and I have been more open to things that are bothering me. I got my whole family on the plan and it really made my whole family healthier. I am not at my goal weight, but really working hard to get there!
Manisha Wohlford
Age: 13Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
What's your favorite memory from camp last year?
My favorite memory from camp is the day we made skits and performed them.
What are you most looking forward to at camp this summer?
I am looking forward to making new friends and having fun.
What has changed about you because of Wellspring?
I am an overall happier person. I am also more energetic and enjoy working out now.
