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 throughout the year, helping families prepare for the summer, and coordinating camper activity schedules.

For Georgia, summer camp is truly a family tradition. Her grandparents started a summer camp, beginning a legacy that has now continued through generations of her family. Her mother, Barbara, was born during a camp season in the 1950s and came straight to camp at just three days old. Georgia followed in those footsteps—she was also born during the camp season while her mother was working as a Girls Head Counselor and arrived at camp straight from the hospital at three days old!

Georgia went on to grow up as a camper herself, experiencing firsthand the friendships, independence, traditions, and sense of belonging that make summer camp so special. Today, she gets to watch that tradition continue with her own children. Her son, Sheamus, attends a nearby boys’ camp, while her daughter, Fiona, is following in her footsteps as a Lochearn Lassie.

Georgia’s love of camp certainly runs in the family. Camp has been part of her story from the very beginning, giving her a unique understanding of the experience from the perspective of a camper, a camp professional, and now a camp parent.

When not at camp, Georgia lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Jon, and their two children, Sheamus and Fiona. Camp Lochearn is incredibly fortunate to have Georgia’s lifelong experience, deep connection to camping, and many talents as part of our year-round leadership team!