What GRP Means to Me

By Ruby Compton on March 03, 2013

“I was a base camper at GRP for 3 years and also did the Outer Banks Expedition. A few weeks ago, we had to make a video as a literature project at school. The video was called “My Anthem” because we had just read the book “Anthem” by Ayn Rand. Our teacher said that the video could be about anything that makes you happy or defines you as a person and we also had to use a few quotes from the book. I decided to make my video about Green River Preserve. Thanks so much for amazing experiences at camp and I hope to have many more.”

-From, Emma S., Atlanta, GA.

My Anthem Emma Click the link to see Emma’s video!

Ruby Compton

Former all star Mentor and Program Director 2012 - 2016

Ruby began her career in camping at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan in her hometown of Nashville, TN. At Camp Widjiwagan, she was a counselor who progressed over the years to camp administration. Prior to moving to Western North Carolina, Ruby taught experiential education at Nature’s Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Ruby found Green River Preserve to be a perfect blend of everything she loves: teaching environmental education, being curious about nature, calling contra-dances, singing about Itty Bitty Frogs, and learning from other outdoor educators. She is active within the American Camp Association, giving presentations at conferences and working as a faculty member of their e-Institute. Ruby is also an avid geocacher, runner, and Rubik’s-cube solver.