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.
Kristen Adams
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Liberal Studies
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love being outside because I feel it reconnects me with how
life is supposed to be experienced.
Anissya Avencano
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Child Development
Why do you love the outdoors?
I like the outdoors because I think it is very beautiful, and
just being immersed in the outdoors is so fun and calming.
Melanie Abrego
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Forensic Chemistry
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love animals, bugs, and insects.
Elizabeth Sweet
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Health Sciences
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because of the opportunity to explore and how
beautiful it is,
Conner Bessette
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Liberal Studies
Why do you love the outdoors?
Staying active.
Akshaj Mehta
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Poli-Sci/Accounting
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because of the freedom to explore.
Veronica Navarro
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Poli-Sci
Why do you love the outdoors?
The sun!
Marion Perry-Reed
Camp Counselor and Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Why do you love the outdoors?
“I’m a critter, bro”
Alaysha Rotolo
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Psychology
Why do you love the outdoors?
Learning new, useful skills. Always a fun experience.
Morgan Schaefer
Camp Counselor and Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Getting a degree in Biology-ecology, evolution, and conservation.
Why do you love the outdoors?
Nature allows me to better connect with myself, others, the
world, and the present moment.
Sarah Meadows
Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
N/a
Why do you love the outdoors?
I like the outdoors because there is always a new adventure
waiting to happen.
Noble Mahan
Program Coordinator
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.
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.
Josiah Aristizabal
Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
Environmental Science
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love being outside playing in the sun. If I’m not inside doing
school, I am most likely playing in the water. I cannot wait to
show people the outside!
Raymond Madeiros
Camp Counselor and Outdoor Trip Leader
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.
