EVAN ELAN
Managing Director
Evan grew up in Merrick, New York and attended a variety of day, teen travel, and sleepaway camps throughout his childhood. “My love of travel began with my 7th grade teen travel camp. Our group of 40 campers drove from New York to Florida, stopping in each state along the way and ending with a cruise from Miami to Mexico. I tried sushi for the first time. I went on a cruise for the first time. I made some lifelong friendships that I maintain to this day!”
Evan attended the University of Maryland, College Park and George Washington University Law School where he worked as a senior associate at an international firm focusing on corporate internal investigations. After relocating to Ashburn, Virginia with his family, he decided to start Ivy Country Adventures to offer a summer camp and travel program for his daughter and her friends that provides for safe and exciting day and overnight trips.
Evan is always available to speak to parents at any time. Please click HERE to schedule a time to talk with Evan directly either by phone or Zoom.
MELANIE LYNN, DPT
Administrative Staff
Melanie is a Virginia native and proud graduate of James Madison University (Go Dukes!) . She works as a Physical Therapist at INOVA Hospital and received her doctorate from Hunter College in New York City. Melanie is a proud mom (and Doberman mom) and assists with the administrative and personnel logistics at Ivy Country Adventures.
Melanie also coordinates the community-service based travel adventures and aspects of the Ivy Country Adventures Programs.
Who We Hire
Our staff is selected through a competitive application process based on strength of references and personal interviews. Candidates undergo professional criminal background checks by former federal law enforcement personnel. All staff members attend our professional training workshops, where emphasis is placed on the safety and well-being of our campers. All Ivy Country Adventures staff members are certified in CPR and receive Basic First Aid Training.
Most of our staff members are individuals with extensive experience working with young people. Our leaders exhibit the maturity, compassion, and personality to give our travelers’ families the confidence necessary for a successful summer!