Each summer, Forman School alumni return to campus as Summer Program Counselors, eager to give back to the community that supported them. We caught up with our 2025 alumni counselors to hear about their experiences of seeing Forman from a new perspective and where they are today.  

Molly Brooks ’23 was one of several alumni who returned to work with students this summer, encouraging them to embrace new opportunities and make the most of their experience.

What made you decide to be a Summer Program Counselor? 

I wanted to be a summer camp counselor because I wanted to give back to my community that helped me become the person I am—the person who helped me prove that I am not just some kid with ADHD; I am someone who's smart, brave, and capable of doing anything I want if I speak my mind.

What has been the most rewarding part of this experience?

The most rewarding part of this experience is giving back to the community that supported me through my high school struggles with ADHD.

What skills have you developed or improved through this experience?

I [continued to] develop a skill I already knew I had: patience with kids. Some of them don't want to be here, some don't want to do the activities we have, and some just want to be on their phones. You have to be patient with that and respect it. Even if they didn’t like the activity they chose, [it was important to encourage participation].

Molly is majoring in Environmental Studies with a minor in Psychology at Washington College. After graduation, she hopes to work in nature conservation.