Youth Camp
Valerie Regner
Director
Education/Qualifications
I have a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from Sacramento
State University and 15 years of Challenge Course
experience. I am also a certified Level 2 ACCT Facilitator.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It just smells better out there.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Karaoke, dancing, and staying away from social media.
Joelle Sullfrank
Outdoor Trip Lead and Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
BS Degree
Why do you love the outdoors?
It’s where I feel the most comfortable.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Tennis, dancing, and running.
Alexandra Sandaval
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
CSUS Student
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the sun!
Three Favorite
Hobbies
Yoga, antiquing, and rollerskating.
Noble Mahan
Outdoor Trip Leader, Youth Camp Counselor, and Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Recreation Administration
minor
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
Backpacking!
Stephanie Galvan
Youth Camp Counselor, Outdoor Trip Leader, and Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Rec Parks and Tourism Admin, Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Certified, River Rescue certified, Adult and Pediatric First
Aid/CPR/AED, and 3 years working at the Challenge Center and 1
year as a camp counselor.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because it helps me enter a peaceful mindset.
It also recharges and heals my body and inner self. I also love
seeing the beautiful views.
Jariyah Lott
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Third year at Sac State.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It’s peaceful, and you can learn so much being outdoors.
Three favorite hobbies?
Gardening, singing, and jewelry making.
Journey Thompson
Outdoor Trip Leader and Explorer Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Certification in Natural Resource Management. BS in Recreation
Administration.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I feel most like myself when I’m outdoors. It brings me peace
like nothing else.
Three favorite hobbies?
Hiking, reading, and running.
Kandace East
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Majoring in Nutrition and Hospitality.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love how there is always something new to explore! There is so
much beauty in nature.
Three favorite hobbies?
Cooking, going to concerts, and hanging with friends.
Gjia Ayson
Outdoor Trip Leader, Youth Camp Counselor, and Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
BA in Psychology, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite things to do outdoors?
ANYTHING outdoors and I’m there! You can do anything indoors,
outdoors!
Angelina Fanning
Outdoor Trip Leader, Youth Camp Counselor & Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Degree in Health Science and Recreation Therapy
CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
Caving, because I love hanging with bats :D!
Alondra Flores
Outdoor Trip Leader and Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Psychology Major
Why do you love the outdoors?
It helps me feel connected to something bigger than myself.
Three favorite hobbies?
Going to coffee shops with friends, seeing live music, and going
to ANY park.
Raymond Madeiros
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Majoring in Kinesiology
Why do you love the outdoors?
I feel connected to the balance and beauty of nature.
Three favorite hobbies?
Working out, skating, and arts & crafts.
Annaleise Smith
Outdoor Trip Leader & Youth Camp Counselor
Qualifications/Education: Pursuing B.A in Communication Studies, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why do you love the outdoors? I love the outdoors because it connects us with ourselves, others, and Mother Nature. Every adventure creates meaningful and life-long memories. Adventure is out there!
What are your three favorite hobbies? Backpacking, growing plants, and petting Chicken (my cat)
Juan Garcia
Outdoor Trip Lead and Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Pursuing a BS in Business Accounting.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It is an escape from the complexities of life.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Volleyball, watching sci-fi movies, and playing FPS games.