Meet Our Directors
Eliza Scott-Cook
Director
Eliza went "to camp" during her first year of life – she was five weeks old! She then attended camp for all the years of her school and college life. Eliza has a strong New England educational foundation and graduated from Westminster School in Connecticut, where she competed on the soccer, swimming, and tennis teams. She then attended Bates College in Maine, where she continued competing on the Bates crew, swimming, and tennis teams. She earned a BS in Neuroscience ‘01 and earned Honors defending her Neuroscience thesis.
After college, Eliza delved into the world of research and worked as a Spinal Cord Injury Research Scientist for two years at the University of California Stem Cell Research Center in Irvine, California. Eliza also earned a Juris Doctorate from the Levin College of Law at The University of Florida in 2004 and is a licensed attorney in CA, DC, FL, & NY. She practiced corporate law for Paul Hastings in NYC for six years.
In 2012 the Scott family purchased Camp Lochearn, and Eliza has been actively involved in its management ever since. Eliza and her husband Warren ("Bunge") Cook, Jr. have four daughters—Piper, Whitney, Chloe, Talbot—and a dog named Hunter. In her spare time, Eliza enjoys spending time outdoors with family, particularly skiing, hiking, boating, and playing tennis. Eliza is a triathlete as well, having raced in sprint and Olympic distance races in Northern California, New York City, Long Island and Washington, D.C. as part of the Bates College Alumni Triathlon Club. She also competed at the USTA 18+ Women’s Doubles National Championships in 2015 at Indian Wells Tennis Center in CA for the State of Hawaii (where she brought along her then three-month-old second daughter (Whitney) who watched courtside with her very supportive husband, Bunge!).
Ann Scott
Director Emeritus
Born into a family deeply entrenched in the camping tradition, Ann's parents laid the foundation for her lifelong dedication to camping as the founders of Camp Laurel in Maine. As a teenager, Ann visited Camp Lochearn and fell in love with it and the all-girls camping experience, hoping to one day have the opportunity to return to be part of the Lochearn family. Ann and her husband, Ron, met at camp in 1974, setting the stage for a partnership that would shape the landscape of children's camping for decades to come. Together, they founded Camp Laurel South in the early 1990s. The Scott family purchased Camp Lochearn in 2012, and Lochearn's 2023 season marked Ann’s 50th summer as a leader in New England children's camping.
Equipped with a BS in Health and Physical Education and a Masters of Science in Elementary Education, Ann embarked on a career path dedicated to shaping the next generation. Her tenure as the first Girls’ Athletic Director at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, showcased her leadership and coaching prowess, as she mentored students both on and off the field. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ann's competitive spirit knows no bounds. Competing in the senior Olympics in the 100 and 200-meter sprints, she demonstrated her prowess on the track, earning accolades both regionally and nationally. Ann learned to sail on a Sunfish sailboat as a young camper and became a life-long sailor from then on. She harnessed her enthusiasm and talents in sailing to found all-women’s sailing groups in both Camden, Maine and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. An accomplished equestrian as well, Ann’s passion for life and boundless energy have enabled her to mentor generations of young people while raising her three children, all of whom are married with their own families.
For years as Co-Director of Camp Lochearn alongside her daughter Eliza, Ann continued to champion the values instilled in her from a young age. With over 50 summers dedicated to New England children's camping, Ann remains steadfast in her commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. She is passionate about the tremendous positive impact a summer camp experience can have on a child's life and recognizes the significant influence an all-girls camp can have in developing strong women. Lochearn's 100+ year history stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of her dedication to carry that torch for generations to come, and our Lochearn community is fortunate to have Ann's wisdom and experience guiding us in her current role as Director Emeritus.
