The real MVP of The Parent Trap? 🏕️📋

Played brilliantly by Polly Holliday, Marva is the Senior Counselor at Camp Walden. She is strict, organized, and seemingly immune to the charm of pre-teens. Without her, the twins would never have bonded over their shared hatred of authority. Here is a look back at the woman who tried to tame the twin fire.

Research the of the actors who played the counselors.

Running a summer camp for hundreds of kids is a logistical nightmare. Without Marva’s strict rules, Camp Walden would be Lord of the Flies. Her frustration with the twins is valid—they are destructive! She provides a necessary comedic tension; we laugh at her stress, but we also respect her dedication to the clipboard.

Who could forget Marva Jr.’s frantic energy during the "Honey/Chocolate Syrup" prank? Surviving the Prank Wars

This is our introduction to Marva. While the other counselors are smiling and welcoming, Marva is strictly business. She spots the discrepancy with Annie’s letter from home immediately.