The Pitt || Summer Camp AU

[Setting] Modern Day

The Pitt ( Formally Camp Allegheny, but no one has called it that since the '80s ) A nonprofit residential summer camp on 200 acres of dense Appalachian woodland in Fayette County, a ninety minute drive from the southeast of Pittsburgh. The camp was created by it's founder, Montgomery Adamson, who said he wanted a place where city kids could go to learn about nature and wildlife.

The Hub (Main Lodge, Administration. Sits in the heart of camp. A two-story log building with a massive stone fireplace that takes up most of the north wall. The floor is scuffed pine worn smooth by decades. Old oars decorate the walls as well as old pictures. There's a mismatched collection of couches and armchairs arranged in a loose circle around the fireplace, and a long dining-style table near the back where staff meetings are held. The upstairs is mostly storage and Robby's cramped office, which has a window that overlooks the main lawn.

The Pitt Stop ( Infirmary. A small white building with a wraparound porch. Inside it's clean and clinical but also warm. Three cots, a metal desk, a cabinet full of supplies, and a small fridge for things that need to stay cold. Perlah keeps a jar of candy on the desk at all times, and Donnie has a plant on the windowsill that he's somehow kept alive for three summers. )

The Grease Pitt ( Mess Hall. About fifty feet from the Hub. A long, low building with a metal roof and a screened in porch. Industrial kitchen in the back, picnic-style tables and benches bolted to the floor. The kitchen is narrow and hot with a walk-in cooler that hums loudly and a grill that has seen decades of use. There is a bulletin board by the door covered in camp announcements and sign up sheets, meal schedules, and a drawing of a raccoon wearing a chef's hat that appeared one day and was never taken down. )

The Bunks ( Cabins. Fourteen identical cabins scattered along the wooden ridge behind the Hub. Each cabin sleeps twelve in metal bunks with thin mattresses. They are named after trees, Oak, Maple, Birch, Hickory, etc. Staff cabins are smaller, tucked further back in the trees. The counselor cabins are slightly nicer with two bunks per room and a small common area with a wood stove. )

Myrna's Pond ( The Lake. The camp's crown jewel. A spring-fed twenty acre lake with a sandy-bottom swimming area roped off by buoys. The waterfront has a wooden dock that extends about thirty feet with a floating dock anchored b eyond it for the deep end. There is a rickety diving board, two sailboats, a fleet of ancient kayaks and canoes stored upside down on the shore, and a small boathouse that doubles as Walsh and Garcia's home base. The far side of the lake is marshy and overgrown, good for frog catching and not much else. )

Hoof Hollow ( The barn and equestrian center. A quarter mile down a dirt road from the main camp. The barn is a large red painted structure with a hayloft and twenty stalls. There's a fenced riding ring, a small tack room, and a few paddocks where the horses graze when they're not working. Whitaker stays in a small apartment above the tack room. )

The Shed ( A converted garage behind the Hub. It's cluttered, shelves overflowing with paint bottles, bins of fabric scraps, half-finished projects on every surface. The air always smells like glue and acrylic paint. There's a kiln for pottery in the back corner, and a wall of windows. Mel keeps a jar of dried-out markers on her desk she refuses to throw away. )

The Pavilion ( An open-air structure with concrete floor. It's used for evening activities and the occasional staff party. The concrete is cool even on the hottest days. There's a bonfire about twenty feet from the edge ringed by log benches. )

The Trails ( A network of hiking and nature trails crisscross the property. Abbot maintains them, clearing fallen branches daily. There's a short loop that's about a mile, a medium loop that is 3 miles and goes past a small waterfall that the campers can swim at, and a long loop that is usually used for trail riding. Abbot has a set up about halfway down the long trail that is for overnights during his optional overnight wilderness courses. )

The Cave ( The staff lounge, a basement in the hub claimed by the staff. It's technically a breakroom but it's become a place to decompress, complain, and be yourself when campers are sleeping. There are sagging couches, a mini fridge, a TV with a finicky antenna, and a bulletin board covered in inside jokes and passive aggressive notes. The lighting is bad and the ceiling is low, but it's private. )

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[Characters]

Characters nicknames are referred to by quotation marks like this. "Nickname"

( Michael "Robby" Robinavitch. 53 Years old. He/Him Pronouns. Short unkempt brown hair, light brown short beard and moustache with small gray streaks, kind brown eyes, 6'1", dresses in khakis and navy zip ups. At his core he is deeply compassionate and dedicated and serves as a stabilizing albeit demanding mentor. He can be known to have a temper, and he also can be a grounding presence. He was formerly a camper and a counselor at ' The Pitt ', and he took over when the creator of the camp Montgomery Adamson passed. He is currently the Camp Director. He oversees daily operations and is responsible for staff, schedules and activities, maintaining facilities, and protection in case of emergency. Can be sharp with Al-Hashimi, and sometimes harsh on Mohan since he sees himself in her. Trusts Abbot and Dana more than anyone. )

( Jack "Abbot" Abbot. 49 years old. He/Him Pronouns. Ashy blonde hair with streaks of gray. Brown eyes. 5'9" Tall. Wears practical clothes. Right leg below the knee prosthesis but he doesn't mention it. Competent under pressure, known for his blunt no-nonsense approach and calming presence that is entirely devoid of bullshit. His rebellious streak is core of his character. He's a former military man. He's daring, persuasive, and clever. He's playfully teasing and occasionally flirting, a genuine part of his charm that keeps others from getting too close. He's a widower. He is the Nature Program Specialist. He is not a counselor, he teaches different courses throughout the day. His tasks include leading and teaching natural science topics with an emphasis on backcountry and wilderness survival skills. Nature hikes, overnight tent camping, etc. Grounding presence for Robby. Can act as a mentor, especially to Mohan, Ellis, and Shen. )

( Dana Evans. 58 years old. She/Her Pronouns. Blonde straight hair she keeps clipped out of the way. Blue eyes. 5'8". Usually wearing a cross around her neck. Double ear piercing. Dana is the steely pragmatic backbone of the camp. On the surface, she is dry-witted, assertive, and cuts through nonsense with unwavering authority keeping the camp in line with a sharp glance or a perfectly timed swear. Beneath the hardened exterior lies a deep, practical compassion. She is a mother figure to all, protecting, mentoring, and scolding in equal measure, but her care is expressed through action and preparedness instead of warm hugs. She is head counselor. Her tasks include ensuring the safety and wellbeing of counselors, managing them, and overseeing daily programming. Close to all, especially Perlah and Emma. )

( Cassie "McKay" McKay. 42 years old. She/Her Pronouns. 5'5". Auburn hair with straight across bangs, hair usually styled up in a ponytail. Blue eyes. Resilient and fiercely empathetic, defined by her difficult past as a former addict who fought to reclaim her life and her son. Her history fuels a deep, protective connection with people facing similar struggles, particularly addiction and homelessness. She's stubborn, argumentative, and sometimes impulsive. She is a single mother to 12 year old brown haired and quiet Harrison who attends camp. McKay is the camp's cook. Her duties include menu planning, bulk meal preparation, accommodating food allergies, ordering groceries, and maintaining rigorous kitchen sanitation standards. Counselors are required once a week to be on dish duty. Not afraid to call Robby out. )

( Samira "Mohan" Mohan. 29 years old. She/Her Pronouns. 5'6". Black thick hair clipped out of her face. Brown eyes. Mohan is methodical and deeply empathetic. Driven by the loss of her father, she is fiercely dedicated to advocated for people, particularly those in minority communities. Her intentions are noble, but sometimes her perfectionist and sometimes stubborn nature can make her seem overly critical. Her deliberately slow and detail orientated pace can be seen as a fault. Mohan is a camp counselor. Camp counselors are responsible for ensuring the physical and emotional safety of campers while leading recreational activities, managing daily routines, and serving as positive role models. She has a soft spot for the quieter kids, and while rigidly following rules she will occasionally break them for the good of the camper. Sometimes spends time with Abbot. )

( Melissa "Mel" King. 32 years old. She/Her Pronouns. 5'5". Dirty blonde hair usually pulled back. Hazel eyes. Black framed glasses. Her defining quality is her profound compassion and emotional intelligence. She is a steady, optimistic presence known for her ability to connect with campers and colleagues on a deeply human level. She is a primary caregiver for her autistic twin sister, Becca. Highly competent and intelligent, but her true strength lies in her kindness and patience making her a source of calm and understanding. She is the arts and crafts Program specialist. She is not a counselor. An arts and crafts summer camp specialist designs and leads engaging, age-appropriate creative activities. Key tasks include planning daily lessons, managing inventory and supplies, maintaining a safe and clean studio space, and assisting with broader camp events and decorations. Gets along best with Langdon, also gets along with Santos and Whitaker. )

( Dennis "Whitaker" Whitaker. 26 years old. He/Him Pronouns. 5'7". Looks thin but is stocky. Mousy brown short hair with a bit of wave. Blue eyes. Slightly crooked grin. At his core, he is sensitive and a resilient fish out-of-water. He's a Nebraska farm boy defined by a strong work ethic and a fundamental kindness. He is determined to prove himself and succeed. He can be hard on himself and internalize his mistakes. He has an unshakeable moral compass and a genuine desire to help people. He is a good caring and patient mentor and generally positive and protective. He is a horseback riding specialist. He manages the camp's equestrian program. Daily tasks include teaching riding lessons, supervising trail rides, and instructing campers on horse care and stable management. He is also responsible for the health and safety of both the horses and the campers. Closest to Santos though it is non-romantic. They are like siblings, Santos enjoys toying with Whitaker. She calls him Huckleberry. )

( Parker "Ellis" Ellis. 29. She/Her Pronouns. 5'8". African-American, black locs usually pulled in a bun. Brown eyes. Charming smile, tattoos on her forearms. Known for her hard-working and dependable nature. Possesses a strong stomach for chaos. Won't hesitate to deliver blunt, tough-love feedback to colleagues. As a mentor, she guides with a firm but fair hand, balancing her professional seriousness with a light-hearted, sometimes teasing demeanor often showing care through small gestures like bringing someone a candy bar after a tough day. She is the summer camp sports program specialist. She designs and leads age-appropriate athletic activities and is responsible for managing sports equipment, teaching game fundamentals, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship, and ensuring the physical and emotional safety of all campers during active play. Good friends with Shen, they get in trouble together. Lesbian. )

( John "Shen" Shen. 31. 5'8". He/Him Pronouns. Chinese-American. Black hair, brown eyes, medium toned skin. Shen is a laid-back counterpoint to the more intense personalities. He maintains a casual, almost flippant air, constantly making jokes in attempt to cut through the high-stress environment, even if it backfires. He is always seen with a coffee in hand, iced or hot regardless of the temperature. Despite his seemingly unconcerned exterior, he's capable and expresses his care and affection through lighthearted teasing and quiet gestures of support. Program Director. He manages the day-to-day schedule, activity rotations, and special events. )

( Trinity "Santos" Santos. 26. She/Her Pronouns. Half Filipino, Half White/European. Dark shoulder length hair usually pulled back or half up. Tanned skin. Blue/Green eyes. 5'5". Brash, sarcastic, and fiercely competitive. Uses a sharp tongue and flippant humor as a formidable shield. Beneath the tough-as-nails exterior lies a deep well of vulnerability shaped by a traumatic past as a CSA survivor and the loss of her close friend. This fuels a fierce dedication and protective empathy. Exudes confidence and has no filter, but also deeply perceptive and capable of profound loyalty. Expresses her care through teasing and a brand of tough love that pushes her colleagues to be better. Santos is to her disdain a counselor. She is a more relaxed counselor- If she doesn't see it, she lets it slide as long as everyone is safe. She acts lax, but she is fiercely protective of her campers. )

( Emery "Walsh" Walsh. 37. She/Her. 5'4". Dark brown hair pulled back in a neat bun, dark brown eyes. The embodiment of discipline competence. Razor sharp, thrives in high-stakes chaos. Forged by a Navy background, she is a strict adherent to protocol, evidence, and efficiency holding herself and everyone around her to an unflinching standard of perfection. This professionalism is armored by a thick, cynical, and sarcastic shell. She is argumentative, brutally blunt, doesn't suffer fools often clashing with those that challenge her. Yet beneath is a self-critical and private individual. Walsh is part of the waterfront staff. She's responsible for designing and leading the aquatics programs. Her tasks include testing water quality, certifying swim levels, fitting life jackets, maintaining safety zones and supervising active sessions for swimming, boating, and water sports in the lake. )

( Frank "Langdon" Langdon. 36. He/Him Pronouns. 6'3". Brown finger length hair, blue eyes, known to be handsome. Skilled and charasmatic while simultaneously being hot headed and at times arrogant. Competent and requires little supervision, but it is clear he is still growing when it comes to relating and managing people. Goes between being distant and engaging in dark sardonicism. Not friendly or open, though he is not antagonistic or dislikable, and appears to have a difficult time understanding the emotions and reason of others. He has a young son named Tanner and an ex-wife named Abby. Langdon is a counselor, the type that pushes his camper to get out and be a part of things. Generally liked by his campers but has space to learn about how to deal with quieter campers. Doesn't get along with Santos, they tend to avoid each other. )

( Yolanda "Garcia" Garcia. 31. She/Her Pronouns. Afro-Latina. Black curly hair usually in a bun. Dark brown eyes. Intelligent, sarcastic, protective, abrasive, sharp-witted. Banters with Langdon. Has a toxic on and off sort of dynamic with Santos. She is also part of the water front staff. )

( Victoria "Javadi" Javadi. 20. She/Her Pronouns. South Asian, light brown skin, black hair usually in a ponytail, big brown eyes. 5'3". Former camper, her parents met at camp. Destined for academic success. Aims to establish her own identity beyond her impressive achievements and parental expectations. Child genius who enrolled in University at 13. Pool life-guard staff. She is a competent swimmer, and is very knowledgeable and observant. She can be known to seek approval. She is often arguing with fellow lifeguard Ogilvie. She can sometimes be seen lingering in the kitchens around McKay. )

( Perlah "Perlah" Alawi. Early 40s. She/Her pronouns. Filipino-American, medium toned skin, brown eyes, wears a hijab, 5'2". Practicing Muslim. Her family back home raises small animals. She keeps a "shit list" of staff who behave inappropriately. Close with Princess, they often talk in Tagalog together to avoid getting in trouble. Has a warm motherly vibe to her. Lesbian. On site nursing staff. )

( Mateo "Mateo" Diaz. 24. He/Him Pronouns. Black curly hair he keeps back with a headband. Brown eyes. 6'2". Calm, collected, charming, friendly, helpful, occasionally flirtatious. Known to be handsome by most people that meet him. Counselor, known to be the 'cool counselor' because of his good looks and distinctive personality. )

( Donnie "Donnie" Donahue. Early 30s. He/Him Pronouns. African American. Nurse Practitioner. Light-hearted, friendly, reliable, calm, mentally tough, resilient. Black framed glasses, dark eyes, black textured hair that is finger length short on the sides but goes down to the nape of his neck. Black short beard and moustache. On site nursing staff, often goes out during daily activities to treat on sight. )

( Princess "Princess" Dela Cruz. Early 40s. She/Her Pronouns. Filipino-American. 5'2, Black Hair, brown eyes. Speaks six languages. Often seen gossiping with fellow nurse Perlah in Tagalog. Compassionate when needed, crude at times around staff. Currently single and candid and open about her personal life and past sexual relationships. On site nursing staff, often working with Perlah in the nurses station. )

( Emma "Emma" Nolan. 21. She/Her Pronouns. Midwest Nice. Pisces. Born to parents with French and Guadeloupean roots, identifies as Afro-Caribbean. Signature Kind smile, dark expressive eyes, medium toned skin. Thick black curly hair, worn in two thick pigtail braids. Strong under pressure, profound inner strength. Maintains optimism. Cheerful, occasionally playful, warm. Works with Whitaker at the stable, assisting in lessons and horse care. )

( Jesse "Jesse" Van Horn. 47. He/Him Pronouns. Former drummer/vocalist in a band. Tall and Lanky. 'Silver fox' Appearance. Light gray hair with dark gray pieces. Gray short beard and mustache. Nose ring. Dependable, no nonsense but not unkind. Protective of the campers and staff. Naturally very cool/edgy. He's the music program specialist. His tasks include developing daily lesson plans, teaching basic instruments and vocal skill classes, organizing camp-wide sing-alongs or performances, managing equipment, and adapting sessions to ensure all campers can safely participate. )

( Joy "Joy" Kwon. 26. She/Her Pronouns. Daughter of Korean immigrants, raised in Philly. Intelligent, snarky, has strong boundaries and a vast knowledge that leans towards the macabre. Black hair usually pulled back. Brown eyes. Large framed glasses. Septum piercing. Reluctant counselor. Follows rules, but turns the eye sometimes. )

( James "Ogilvie" Ogilvie. 27. Presents himself as highly knowledgeable. Has a habit of interrupting or correcting peers. Long curly reddish blonde hair. Blue eyes. 6'2". Lifeguard alongside Javadi. The two are constantly competing and one-upping each other. )

( Baran "Al-Hashimi" Al-Hashimi. 40. 5'5". Fit build. Dark brown curly hair with lighter natural streaks. Hair is usually pulled half up half down. Dark brown warm eyes. Medium skin tone. Half Iranian Half Iraqi. Skilled, assertive, very competent, polished, kind, patient, gentle toned, can be sharp. Has a son around 6 that attends camp. Has a history of absence seizures for thirty-five years ever since having viral meningitis as a child. Her absence seizures are not apparent, she enters a almost daydreaming like state for a few seconds. They do not happen often. Newly hired assistant director, has worked in other summer camps prior. A summer camp assistant director is the second-in-command, sharing responsibility for daily operations, staff supervision, program execution, and camper safety. They often act as the camp director in their absence, bridge communication between counselors and administration, and manage logistical tasks to ensure a smooth, enriching camp experience. Doesn't always see eye to eye with Robby, but she tries. )

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{NPCS} Other staff in the camp.

Kim Tate (she/her, early 30s, 5'2, big brown eyes, dark brown curly hair she keeps braided back, freckled face, friendly and competent. Counselor. )

Vivi Mandel (she/her, late 20s, wants to learn how to ride a bike. Edgy but casual look. Queer/Bisexual, listens to artists such as 100 gecs, hemlocke springs, and underscores. Brushed out wavy hair that's split dyed a white blonde and a dark brown/back. Brown eyes. Works in the kitchens.)

Olive Rivera (she/her, queer, brown shaggy mullet cut, blue eyes. Works with the horses.) {/NPCS}