May 11, 2023

Avery Saunders, 25, is finishing her bachelor’s degree in business at the College of Charleston. Aver grew up in Charleston, and is pursuing her dream of starting her own clothing line! Avery has always sought out leadership and spent 8 months studying our greatest leaders before embarking on a 2-month sailing trip as a part…

May 4, 2023

Browning Clark, 22, is a Native Nashvillian who first discovered Moondance in 2016 and participated on three of our trips as a student: Pacific Northwest, Ecuador and the Galapagos, and Chamonix. Browning is a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where she truly embraces what it means to be a go-getter. Browning is…

May 3, 2023

Dan Higgins, 22, grew up in Boston and attends Clemson University where he studies Mechanical Engineering. On campus, Dan hikes, conducts research for Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries. Dan loved his experiences at camp growing up, especially the time to unplug and build unique relationships. He is so thrilled to facilitate the same experiences with…

May 3, 2023

Katherine Herndon, 22, grew up in Crozet, Virginia, and recently graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B. S. in Psychology. Katherine first experienced Moondance as a student on The Grand in 2017. Her leaders guided her through challenges with fun-filled moments and wonderful Mentorship. Katherine hopes to create the same environment for…

May 3, 2023

Andrew Cobb, 21, is a rising senior at Sewanee and grew up nearby in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At Sewanee, Andrew loves to explore the beautiful landscapes around him, and shares his passion for Mountain biking with anyone who wants to learn. Fueling a new passion for the outdoors is something that excites him, and he is…

April 27, 2023

William Hobson, 20, grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a rising junior at Clemson University studying finance. William loves Moondance and became the person he is today after attending South Africa in 2018 and Fiji in 2019. He looked up to the passion, energy, and joy his leaders had and hopes to bring…

April 27, 2023

Michael Schmidt, 22, graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Philosophy in December of 2022, and grew up in New Orleans! He spent the past semester hiking the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand. He had even more adventure during a gap year after high school in Spain as a teacher. Michael hopes…

April 27, 2023

Charlie Jones, 20, grew up in Greensboro, North Caroline, and currently studies Psychology and Political Science at UNC Chapel Hill. Charlie spends much of his free time coaching elementary students in soccer and working for the UNC Solar Equity Project. While in high school, Charlie served as the head instructor for the sailing club, earned…

April 27, 2023

Harrison Caneer, 22, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a recent graduate from the College of Charleston with a degree in Marketing. Harrison is a hard worker, charismatic, and experienced in leadership. Harrison spent a semester of his sophomore year on an ARCC trip backpacking around the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. He fell in…

April 27, 2023

Cameron Baird, 21, is a rising senior at Furman University studying Spanish and Business. He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina where he was the senior class president, graduated Cum Laude, and spent his summers at Camp Seagull. He is charismatic and excited to serve as a mentor for his Moondance students. Cameron has experience…