November 8, 2026

Logan, 22, comes to us from Simpsonville, South Carolina, and is a graduate of Clemson University. After leading both Tanzania + Zanzibar and South Africa + Mozambique last summer, he is returning for his second summer with Moondance, bringing a steady, thoughtful presence to his groups. At Clemson, Logan helped welcome and mentor incoming students,…

November 1, 2026

Sarah Catherine, 25, is originally from Brentwood, Tennessee, and now calls Charlotte, North Carolina, home. A Clemson University graduate working as an accountant, she brings an energetic, encouraging leadership style and a love for adventure to Moondance. After leading South Africa + Mozambique, Spain + Morocco, and most recently Iceland, she returns for her fourth…

October 27, 2026

JP Lisi has spent the past four summers as a Moondance leader. He’s traveled the world and impacted the lives of the people around him. From backpacking in the Pacific Northwest to trekking in the Chamonix Alps to rock climbing in the Italian Dolomites, JP’s experiences as a Moondance leader have helped him build relationships…

March 15, 2026

    Marlin Price, 21, grew up just outside of Virginia Beach, in a small town called Carrollton, VA. She is a recent graduate of Sewanee, where she earned a degree in Psychology with a minor in Business and Economics. She is no stranger to Moondance, having been a student on the Mountains to Sea,…

April 11, 2025

Above: “You’re going to Hollywood!” Moondance Student Slater Nalley get’s three yeses from American Idol Judges April 11, 2025 By Caroline Garrett + Mary Kathryn Wood Growth isn’t always a straight path. Sometimes, it looks like strumming a guitar surrounded by a group of 12 new friends in Croatia. Other times, it looks like standing…

February 26, 2025

By Caroline Garrett + Mary Kathryn Wood   Professional success isn’t necessarily the product of the right internship or degree, but rather the unique experiences you pursue and the skills they cultivate. Curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and excellent judgment skills — these qualities set you apart, at least according to former Moondance leader turned CEO…  …

November 19, 2024

Left: Kelly McGee (right) and his two Co-Leaders, Tyler and Shelby on the Northern Lights trip in 2016. Right: Kelly McGee (left) and his business partner on Shark Tank in October 2024.   November 19, 2024 By Banks Church Edited by Caroline Garrett and Mary Kathryn Wood   “Really think when it comes to your…

September 30, 2024

Above: Corey Robertson, a Moondance leader, traveling with students in Chamonix.   Corey Robertson is a University of Alabama graduate who has worked internationally at Deloitte and Wise. She has recently been accepted into a prestigious MBA programme in France. Corey writes about how focusing on experiences rather than internships, and even jobs,  has propelled…

June 24, 2024

Above: Mountain Brook native Corley Haynes, a Moodance leader, traveling with students in Spain.   Lee Hurley, father of 2024 Moondance leader Willy Hurley, writes about the “big shift” on Moondance trips in his recent article in the Over The Mountain Journal. Read more below!   May 28, 2024 by Lee Hurley   May is…

March 13, 2024

As many of you may already know, working at Moondance often requires that you “wear many hats.” This is true for the Trip Leader and an administrative role. In the office, you may find yourself researching new routes or destinations one minute, running budgets on spreadsheets another, and the next maybe testing camp stoves. In…