Erin Dow Director

As Co-Director of Camp Lochearn, Erin Dow—alongside her husband, Christopher “Tuffer” Dow—has a strong educational background and a deep passion for women’s empowerment. A trusted guide for campers, families, and staff, Erin embodies the Lochearn spirit and continues the camp’s mission of carrying forward the traditions of excellence that define the Lochearn experience.

Erin brings more than 20 years of experience in independent education, having served in leadership roles at prestigious schools across New England and the mid-Atlantic. A native of New Jersey, her leadership journey began at Blair Academy, where she was not only a standout athlete in soccer, swimming, and lacrosse but also co-president of the student body her senior year.

She graduated from Bates College in 2001 with a BA in English, earning All-American honors in lacrosse, and later completed a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Leadership in 2011. Over the course of her career, Erin has taught English at both the middle and secondary levels, coached soccer and lacrosse, and held roles such as dorm parent, Guidance Counselor, Residential Administrator, and Dean of Students. Prior to joining Camp Lochearn, she was Head of the Middle School at Notre Dame Academy, an all-girls school on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and served as Dean of Students at Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, Massachusetts.

In addition to her educational work, Erin spent five years with the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy (JFSLA) as a founding counselor, where she taught leadership skills to girls ages 12–17. Her passion for developing strong, confident young women makes her a natural fit for Camp Lochearn.

Erin and Tuffer have two children, a daughter and a son, along with two friendly camp dogs, Docker (a golden retriever) and Tiller (a yellow lab). Together, they cherish their summers at Lochearn. Erin enjoys running marathons, playing club lacrosse, and honing her golf and tennis skills. During the Covid years, she and her family embarked on a year-long RV journey across the United States and Canada, beginning on the South Shore of Massachusetts and returning to Camp Lochearn. With her heart for adventure and her lifelong dedication to education and leadership, Erin’s role on the Director Team is a tremendous asset to Lochearn’s future.

Christopher "Tuffer" Dow Director

Tuffer brings a wealth of experience from the New England boarding school world, where he has spent 15 years in various roles as a dorm parent, teacher, administrator, and coach.

A graduate of the University of Colorado with a B.A. in Mathematics, Tuffer was a four-year member, captain, and president of the rowing team. He also earned his M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of New England. Currently, Tuffer serves as the Director of Rowing at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, New Hampshire where he also coaches alpine skiing and teaches in the school’s STEM program, the Gates Lab.

Before joining Cardigan Mountain School, Tuffer held several notable standings. He served as the Head Girls Rowing Coach and Head of the Rowing Program, College Counselor, and Advisor at Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, MA. Tuffer was the Varsity Girls Rowing Coach, Masters Men’s and Women’s Rowing Program Leader, and Head of Outreach at Duxbury Maritime School in Duxbury, MA. Additionally, Tuffer was the Head Girls Rowing Coach and Head of the Rowing Program, Dorm Parent, Advisor, Admissions Officer, and Boys' Lacrosse Coach at Worcester Academy in Worcester, MA.

Tuffer and Erin are the proud parents of their son, Landon, and daughter, Kennedy, along with their two dogs, who you may spot around camp. Outside of his professional life, Tuffer enjoys rowing, sailing, and waterskiing. During the winter months, he loves spending time skiing with his family and coaching the Cardigan Mountain School ski team. We are thrilled to have him lead our camp community alongside Erin!

Georgia Jolley Associate Director

Georgia is often the first person you will encounter when contacting Camp Lochearn. She is the friendly voice on the other end of the phone and the logistical master of details behind the scenes. One of our key point people for enrollment, Georgia is essential in managing the camp office during the year, getting campers ready for the summer, and coordinating camper activity schedules.

Georgia has spent her entire life within the camping community. Her mother, Barbara (Ann’s sister), was born during a camp season in the 1950's and came straight to camp at 3 days old. Georgia followed in those footsteps, also being born during the camp season while her mother was working as a Girls Head Counselor, and Georgia came straight from the hospital to camp at 3 days old too! Niece to Ann and cousin to Eliza, Georgia’s love of camp certainly runs in the family!

When not at camp, Georgia lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Jon, and two children: Seamus who attends a nearby boy’s camp, and Fiona, who is a Lochearn Lassie. Camp Lochearn is lucky to have Georgia’s experience and talents on our year-round leadership team!

Eliza Scott-Cook Administrative Director

Eliza went “to camp” during her first year of life – she was five weeks old, as her parents were the owners and directors of Camp Laurel in Maine at that time! She then attended camp for all the years of her school and college life. Eliza has a strong New England educational foundation and graduated from Westminster School in Connecticut, where she competed on the soccer, swimming, and tennis teams. She then attended Bates College in Maine, where she continued competing on the Bates crew, swimming, and tennis teams. She earned a BS in Neuroscience ‘01 and earned Honors defending her Neuroscience thesis.

After college, Eliza delved into the world of research and worked as a Spinal Cord Injury Research Scientist for two years at the University of California Stem Cell Research Center in Irvine, California. Eliza also earned a Juris Doctorate from Levin College of Law at The University of Florida in 2004 and is a licensed attorney in CA, DC, FL, & NY. She practiced corporate law for Paul Hastings in NYC for six years.

In 2012 the Scott family purchased Camp Lochearn, and Eliza has been actively involved in its management ever since. Eliza and her husband Warren (“Bunge”) Cook, Jr. have four daughters—Piper, Whitney, Chloe, Talbot—and a dog named Bella. In her spare time, Eliza enjoys spending time outdoors with family, particularly skiing, hiking, boating, and playing tennis. Eliza is a triathlete as well, having raced in sprint and Olympic distance races in Northern California, New York City, Long Island and Washington, D.C. as part of the Bates College Alumni Triathlon Club. She also competed at the USTA 18+ Women’s Doubles National Championships in 2015 at Indian Wells Tennis Center in CA for the State of Hawaii (where she brought along her then three-month-old second daughter (Whitney) who watched courtside with her very supportive husband, Bunge!).

Ann Scott Director Emeritus

Born into a family deeply entrenched in the camping tradition, Ann's parents laid the foundation for her lifelong dedication to camping as the founders of Camp Laurel in Maine. As a teenager, Ann visited Camp Lochearn and fell in love with it and the all-girls camping experience, hoping to one day have the opportunity to return to be part of the Lochearn family. Ann and her husband, Ron, met at camp in 1974, setting the stage for a partnership that would shape the landscape of children's camping for decades to come. Together, they founded Camp Laurel South in the early 1990s. The Scott family purchased Camp Lochearn in 2012, and Lochearn's 2023 season marked Ann’s 50th summer as a leader in New England children's camping.

Equipped with a BS in Health and Physical Education and a Masters of Science in Elementary Education, Ann embarked on a career path dedicated to shaping the next generation. Her tenure as the first Girls’ Athletic Director at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, showcased her leadership and coaching prowess, as she mentored students both on and off the field. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ann's competitive spirit knows no bounds. Competing in the senior Olympics in the 100 and 200-meter sprints, she demonstrated her prowess on the track, earning accolades both regionally and nationally. Ann learned to sail on a Sunfish sailboat as a young camper and became a life-long sailor from then on. She harnessed her enthusiasm and talents in sailing to found all-women’s sailing groups in both Camden, Maine and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. An accomplished equestrian as well, Ann’s passion for life and boundless energy have enabled her to mentor generations of young people while raising her three children, all of whom are married with their own families.

For years as Co-Director of Camp Lochearn alongside her daughter Eliza, Ann continued to champion the values instilled in her from a young age. With over 50 summers dedicated to New England children's camping, Ann remains steadfast in her commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. She is passionate about the tremendous positive impact a summer camp experience can have on a child's life and recognizes the significant influence an all-girls camp can have in developing strong women. Lochearn's 100+ year history stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of her dedication to carry that torch for generations to come, and our Lochearn community is fortunate to have Ann's wisdom and experience guiding us in her current role as Director Emeritus.