Eliza Scott-Cook Director

Eliza went "to camp" during her first year of life – she was five weeks old! 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 the 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 Hunter. 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!).

Erin Dow Director

We are excited to welcome Erin Dow as part of Camp Lochearn's Director Team, joining her husband, Christopher “Tuffer” Dow, and Eliza Scott-Cook as Co-Director of Camp Lochearn. Erin initially joined Camp Lochearn as the Girls Athletic Director and Parent Liaison, where her commitment to communication and fostering community quickly made her an invaluable part of the year-round team. She was promoted to Associate Director and has now enthusiastically stepped into the role of Co-Director as she continues in the camp’s mission to carry forward the traditions of excellence that define Lochearn.

Erin brings with her over 20 years of experience in independent education, having worked at prestigious schools across New England and the mid-Atlantic. A native of New Jersey, Erin’s 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 in her senior year.

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

In addition to her educational work, Erin spent five years at the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy (JFSLA), where she was a founding counselor, teaching leadership skills to girls ages 12-17. Her passion for leadership and personal development made her a natural fit for Camp Lochearn.

Erin and Tuffer have two children, a daughter and a son, as well as two friendly camp dogs, Docker a golden retriever and Tiller a yellow lab. All enjoy spending time at camp each summer. Erin enjoys being active with marathons, club lacrosse, and honing her golf and tennis skills. During the Covid years, she and her family took a year in an RV to travel and camp across the United States and Canada, starting from the South Shore of Massachusetts and returning to Camp Lochearn. With a heart for adventure and a love of enriching young minds, having Erin as part of the 2025 Director Team is an immense asset.

Christopher "Tuffer" Dow Director

We are excited to welcome Christopher "Tuffer" Dow as part of our Director Team alongside his wife, Erin Dow, and joining current Director, Eliza Scott-Cook as Co-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 has been a valued member of Camp Lochearn, serving as the Head of Water Sports for several years. He is thrilled to join the Director Team alongside Erin and Eliza. 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 Eliza and 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!

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.