Margaret Perkins

Base Camp Director/program Expert at Wilderness Adventures

Margaret Perkins has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2010, they volunteered at Brooklyn Autism Center, gaining hands-on experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum. From 2016 to 2018, they worked at Wyonegonic Camps as a Head Counselor and Swim Instructor/Waterfront Director. Margaret then served as a Senior Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College from 2019 to 2020. In 2020, they worked as a Lower School Assistant Teacher at Indian Mountain School. Margaret also had multiple roles at Wilderness Adventures (Wilderness Ventures & Wilderness Experience), including being a Trip Leader from 2019 to 2021 and a Base Camp Director from 2021 to 2021. Their most recent position was as an Associate Teacher at Grace Church School in 2021. Margaret has gained valuable experience in mentoring, teaching, camp planning, admissions, and working with children on the Autism Spectrum throughout their career.

Margaret Perkins graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from Kenyon College in 2020. Prior to attending college, Margaret attended Saint Ann's School from 2011 to 2015, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In terms of additional certifications, Margaret obtained a Wilderness First Responder certification from Wilderness Medicine of Utah in June 2019, as well as a Lifeguard Instructor certification and a Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross in June 2018.

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Timeline

  • Base Camp Director/program Expert

    June, 2022 - present

  • Base Camp Director

    May, 2021

  • Trip Leader

    June, 2019