Rob Golden found his passion for teaching and coaching over 10 years ago after graduating from high school. Having participated in many sports throughout his childhood, he knew that fitness would always be a part of his life and is something he wanted to inspire in others. He attended Towson University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, and became director of Camp River Falls during that time. Throughout his time at River Falls, Rob has had the opportunity to encourage the importance of physical fitness, the joy of working with a team, and the fun of sports to over 500 kids in the River Falls community.

Since graduating from Towson, Rob has begun his career as a Physical Education teacher at Diamond Elementary School. Since he began teaching in 2011, he has been featured in the Gazette three times for his work in building successful fitness programs in Gaithersburg, including the Diamond ES Dolphin Dash and Walking Club, and was interviewed for their Voices in Education segment. He also received recognition in the Montgomery County PE Newsletter for planning “Jump Rope for Heart Night”, during which guest speaker Gail Lee from The Biggest Loser motivated the students with her speech on how to live a healthy lifestyle. While leading those programs, Rob has since obtained his Masters Degree in Exercise Science from McDaniel University, coached the Poolesville Falcons football team, worked with multiple athletes in personal training, and led seminars for graduate students on starting and maintaining a successful sports camp.

Rob is excited to continue his journey of educating and inspiring fitness in the wonderful River Falls community this year as Owner and Director of Camp River Falls.

Jessie is thrilled to join the Camp River Falls team alongside her husband, Rob, as a camp counselor. She knew she enjoyed working with kids when she began volunteering as a counselor and assistant choreographer through her dance and performing arts company. Throughout high school, she worked with preschool, elementary, and middle school aged students to instruct them in multiple styles of dance while continuing her own dance education at Musical Theatre Center & Act Two Performing Arts, and as a part of the Poetry N’ Motion Dance Company. She also volunteered at multiple preschools and elementary schools as a part of the Social Action program while attending Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD. After graduating, she knew she wanted to share her love of dance with others, and began teaching dance classes to kids. For the past 6 years, she has had the opportunity to train hundreds of young dancers as a lead teacher and Executive Director of Bella Ballet in the Kentlands.

While dancing will always be her passion, Jessie was also involved in many sports growing up, and is excited for this opportunity to work with kids in the River Falls community.

Hello, my name is Jen! This will be my 4th summer working at Camp RF! I am currently studying at Salisbury University and hope to graduate in 2021. I am looking forward to having an awesome summer!