Summer Camp Staff
Ross Garner
Outdoor Adventure Manager
Education/Qualifications
Graduate Degree in Outdoor Leadership from the National Outdoor
Leadership School (NOLS) and a Bachelors of Science in Business
Administration from California State University Sacramento.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The Outdoors has the greatest potential to cultivate positive
change in a person.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Rafting, All Sci-Fi/Horror, Music Festivals
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.
Lizette Gonzalez
Green & Gold Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Early childhood development major & years of summer camp counselor experience!
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because it allows me to do something different than my normal routine and relax.
Three Favorite Hobbies
I love to watch Disney movies, read crime novels, & karaoke.
Alyssa Heeb
Green & Gold Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Class of 2022 BA Psychology with a minor in History, Class of 2025 MS Counseling, Breakthrough Sacramento Middle School Teacher past two summers, Previous camper! CPR, First Aid Certified
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors helps bring a mix of peace and also adventure! It allows us to have new experiences like never before.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Photography, Swimming in the ocean, Exploring new places
Valerie Perez
Green & Gold Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
BS Communication, CPR Certified, ServSafe.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors is always changing and nothing ever stays the same.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Making pizzas, reading, and picking flowers.
Sydni Sobota
Green & Gold Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
BS in Biochemistry, Minor in Studio Art, CPR Certified
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love to adventure and enjoy nature in it’s purest form.
Three Favorite Hobbies
I like to paint, play rugby, and swim in the lake.
Marie Welch
Green & Gold Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
AA in Natural Sciences, Bachelors in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Kinesiology, 10+ years of camp experience, CPR, Wilderness First Aid and Swift Water Rescue Certified.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because it gives you an opportunity to take a break from screens
Three Favorite Hobbies
Singing, River Rafting and Hiking
Khang Nguyen
Green & Gold Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Majoring in BA Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, Currently Team Lead at Challenge Center, Volunteering at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, CRP, First Aid Certified
Why do you love the outdoors?
Imagine you are a tree, people would love to hug it every day.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Rock Climbing, Hiking, and Traveling.