Directors & Staff

Camp Mont Shenandoah is in Ann’s blood. Following in her grandmother’s and mother’s footsteps, she marks the third generation of ownership. She has spent 38 summers at CMS as a camper, counselor, program director, and owner and director since 1996. Ann is passionate about her work with the campers and staff and feels exceptionally fortunate to be the steward of such a magnificent and special place as CMS.

Ann is a graduate of Hollins College (1987) as well as St. Timothy’s School in Baltimore (1983). While working as the Director of Youth Ministries at Christ Church (Old Town, Alexandria, VA,) Ann became a “foster” parent to two teenage girls, living with them as they finished high school. They (along with their older brother and families) continue to be an important part of Ann’s life.

In 1996, Ann received her Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. That spring, she relocated to Bath County, Virginia to assume the directorship of CMS.

Ann has been involved in many local and regional civic organizations. She currently serves on the Cowpasture River Preservation Association Board where she had also previously served for six years, as Vice President for three of those years. Ann has worked with the Bath County Arts Association Board, American Camp Association-Virginia’s Section Board in the capacity as Conflict Resolution Chair, was the Bath County Christmas Mother and served on the board for several years afterwards. She has worked with the Bath County Chamber of Commerce and Allegheny Highlands Free Clinic boards. In May 2020, Ann coordinated and led the “Save Our Summers” coalition, a group of 35-40 overnight summer camps that came together to advocate for state support in light of being shut down for the year by the government.  At that same time, Ann started a group of regional directors, affectionately known as “TuTu” (meeting on Tuesdays at 2:00). Initially TuTu was formed to help each camp navigate the impact of the pandemic on the industry but each individual camp as well.  Because horses are her passion, she remains involved with the Virginia Trail Riders Association.

Ann enjoys many activities and hobbies, especially running, biking, traveling, and reading. She loves spending time with her friends, family, and animals and is especially fond of time spent on the back of a horse.

We could not be happier to announce that Peyton Hutchins Pike will be returning this summer as our Healthcare Manager! Peyton grew up in Baltimore, MD and spent ten summers at Camp Mont Shenandoah as a camper, CIT and counselor.  Her mother, Cathy Hutchins, spent many summers at CMS as well, most recently as the Program Director for six years.  Peyton’s sister and aunt also attended CMS.  Peyton went to Sewanee: The University of the South, after learning about the school from camp friends.  After college, Peyton went on to receive her Master’s in Child Life, Family Collaboration, and Administration from Towson University and became a Certified Child Life Specialist.  Peyton worked as a Child Life Specialist, helping patients cope with being in the hospital setting, at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for over eleven years.  Peyton now lives in Baltimore, MD with her husband, 2 sons, daughter, and dog- she can’t wait for her daughter to be old enough to attend CMS!  Peyton is excited to continue her role as the Healthcare Manager this summer!