The Baroody Camps Team
At Baroody Camps, we believe that every child deserves the chance to explore their passions and discover new ones. With our team of experienced educators and talented specialists, we're here to guide your child through enriching activities that nurture creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. From yoga and theater to STEM and engineering, our programs are designed to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for learning. Whether it's after school or during the summer, our team is here to ensure your child is set up for success every step of the way.
Pete Baroody - Founder & Owner
Peter (Pete) Baroody, a Northern Virginia native, founded Baroody Camps, Inc. in 2003 with the mission of offering children a wide range of enriching experiences, from academics and athletics to creativity and imagination. With a background in Physical Education and leadership roles at Alexandria schools, Pete expanded his vision in 2007 by incorporating and growing Baroody Camps to serve hundreds of families across the DMV area. Today, Baroody Camps operates year-round, running enrichment programs and camps in over 75 schools. In 2022, Baroody Camps partnered with Enrichment Matters, furthering their mission to provide high-quality programs to local communities. Pete is a father of two, a devoted husband to Jocelyn, and holds the Guinness World Record for attending the most NFL games in a season, having traveled 30,000 miles to 33 games in 31 stadiums.
Beth Foreman - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Beth grew up in New Jersey and moved to Northern Virginia to attend Marymount University, graduating with a Bachelors in Health Science and playing for their soccer team. She has since made Northern Virginia her home with her husband, son and dog, and has worked in several hospitality management positions since graduation. She has worked with Baroody Camps since 2015 which has allowed her to show her talents as a leader and a visionary, helping pair passionate instructors and their great programs with enthusiastic children. Beth is excited to have the opportunity to help Baroody Camps continue to grow and reach more students with each new season.
Hannah Dickey - Director of Enrichment
Born in New Jersey, Hannah moved to the DMV area in 2011 where she discovered a passion for working with children through Baroody Camps in 2019, Hannah started out as an On-Site Coordinator and Regional Manager. Her work is driven by a commitment to enriching the lives of young children and making a positive impact. She is dedicated to Baroody Camps' mission and takes great pride in what the organization offers to students and the surrounding communities.
Andrew Baroody (Assistant Director of Programs)
Andrew joined Baroody Camps during the summer of 2022, previously working as a middle school Spanish teacher, and prior to that working in Mexico at a home for orphaned and abandoned children of all ages.
Loves observing how all of our instructors and counselors engage and connect with our kids, or instructing classes himself. "I'm always energized by the kids' energy, whether goofing around with them or sharing in their aha! moments."
He love sports, singing, and is pretty sure he's a bigger Tolkien fan than you.
Joshua Darville - HR MAnager
I have been with Baroody Camps for about a year and a half and have been working in HR, Finance, and Executive Leadership since graduating college four years ago.
I love my role at Baroody Camps because HR allows me to interact and connect with staff, schools, and vendors that we serve at a personal and professional level. One thing that motivates me in my role is being a part of a team. I truly enjoy collaborating with others and seeing the team reach success! In my free time, I love to coach and play basketball. I currently coach basketball domestically as well as abroad in Albania.