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Youth Camp Staff

Education: Bachelor's in English at Texas A&M University.
Qualifications: Alicia has been working for Peak Adventures since the Fall of 2006. Her previous experience as a software project manager helps her assist customers as well as manage office duties and program logistics. She has years of experience as a raft guide and white water kayaker.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Whitewater Kayaking, Hiking, Biking.
Best outdoor experience: "Kayaking school in Chile - 12 days, 5 rivers. Tons o' fun"
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "The people ... it's all about the people. Great staff, great customers."

 

Education: BS in Recreation from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Qualifications: Wilderness First Responder, Professional Climbing Wall Association certified Climbing Wall instructor.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, backpacking.
Best Outdoor Experiences: 5 days hiking through Paria Canyon in Arizona.
What I Love About Youth Camp: "I love seeing the smiling faces, and when I do I can't help but smile myself."

 

Education: Bachelor's in Recreation Administration from California State University, Sacramento.
Qualifications: Valerie has been with Peak Adventures since the beginning of 2002. She has over 1,000 hours of facilitation experience, 15 years of event planning experience, 15 years of summer camp experience, and a love for the outdoors.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Playing!
Best outdoor experience: "Hiking with my dad."
What I love about Youth Camp: I love working as a youth camp counselor because I am a camp girl at heart.  I started going to camps in the 3rd grade and I think that every child should get the opportunity to experience the fun, the learning, and the self-growth that summer camps have to offer.

 

Education: MS, School Counseling, 2010, Sacramento State University. BA, Political Science, 1983, San Francisco State University.
Qualifications: Lifelong outdoors person. More than 30 years backpacking, kayaking, bicycling in California. I am CPR certified, Wilderness First Aid certified, have my Class B driver's license.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Skiing, bicycling, hiking.
Best Outdoor Experience: Sea kayaking Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand.
Favorite Thing About Peak Adventures: Camaraderie, friends and fun.
Favorite Thing About Youth Camp: Adventure and discovery.

 

Education: Kinesiology student at California State University Sacramento.
Qualifications: CPR/First Aid, Adventure Trip leader, Ropes Course specialist, Belay Rescue Certification, and a Class B License.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Swimming, biking, and running.
Best Outdoor Experience: Swimming in the Pacific Ocean, running a marathon, and biking. throughout California.
What I Love About Youth Camp: Introducing the kids to new activities. It's an awesome experince to have a camper make or do something for the first time and have the biggest smile on their face!

 

Education: Associate's degree in science, currently working for a Bachelors degree in Business with a concentration in management.
Qualifications: First aid experience including CPR, WFA, EMT Experience, and three years working alongside Mountain Patrol at a ski resort. Some of my backpacking trips include Mt. Whitney, Yosemite, Sequoias, and Joshua tree. I enjoy kayaking, kite boarding, wind surfing, snowboarding, and anything that involves the outdoors.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Snowboarding, backpacking, hiking.
Best Outdoor Experiences: The trip to the top of Mt. Whitney using the "mountaineer's route."
What I Love About Youth Camp: The opportunity to introduce young adults to the wonders of the outdoors, away from electronic technology.

 

Education: CSU-Sacramento, Physical Education/Adapted Physical Education.
Qualifications: Camp Counselor for WAVE Camp, Camp Counselor for Colfax Track N Field Running Team, Running Coach for Girls On The Run-Greater Sacramento, CPR/First Aid Certified
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Wakeboarding, Obstacle Courses, and Team Sports!
Best outdoor experience: Qualifying for the Boston Marathon at C.I.M. 2010, running up Mt. Tallac Summit located in Tahoe, and sprinting up Stevens Trail located in Colfax.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: Seeing individuals having fun while challenging themselves at the same time. Also, seeing camaraderie and friendships formed after working and spending time together trying new things with the various Peak Adventure activities offered.

 

Education: Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at California State University Sacramento.
Qualifications: Wilderness First Aid, CPR/First Aid Certified, basic and intermediate belay training, class B permit, worked as volunteer in an adult daycare.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking.
Best Outdoor Experiences: Backpacking through King's Canyon encountering some of the most beautiful terrain in the Sierras.
What I Love About Youth Camp: I enjoy being able to share my passion for the outdoors with the kids. I love to see others excitement when engaging in an activity they have never done before.

 

Education: Current student attending California State University Sacramento concentrating in Industrial Organization Psychology.
Qualifications: Red Cross trained and certified certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED application, experience as a gymnastics summer camp councelor, volunteer work as a child mentor for a daycare provider affiliated with Capuchino High School, lifetime love for the outdoors.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Hiking, animal watching, boating
Best Outdoor Experiences: Overnight stay and volunteer restoration of Alcatraz Island with the Boy Scouts, hiking in Mendocino County National Forrest
What I Love About Youth Camp: Being able to share appreciation of the outdoors and nature with the new generation.

Education: Currently studying Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration at Sacramento State, Graduating Spring 2012.
Qualifications: 16 Hr Wilderness First Aid, Certified Lifeguard, PCIA professional climbing instructor, Class B license.
Top 3 Outdoor Hobbies: Whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, snowboarding.
Best Outdoor Experiences: My best outdoor experiences are those filled with good company and good adventure. I love the feeling of leaving the house with an unknown future ahead of me and sharing it with my friends just makes the experience that much better.
What I Love About Youth Camp: I love youth camp because it is an opportunity for the rest of the staff and myself to share our knowledge and hopefully inspire a passion for the outdoors into the kids that participate in camp.