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.
Jason Dietsch
Youth Camp Counselor and Challenge Center Facilitator
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.
Favorite outdoor thing to do?
Rock climbing
Noble Mahan
Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Recreation Administration
minor
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
Backpacking!
Stephanie Galvan
Youth Camp Counselor 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 2 years working at the Challenge Center and will
start as a Camp Counselor this summer.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I love the outdoors because I get into a peaceful mindset. My
body and inner self get to recharge and heal. I also love seeing
the beautiful view.
Cristal Gurrola Lopez
Youth Camp Cousoler and Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Communication Sciences & Disorders, Wilderness First Aid, and CPR
Certified
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
White water rafting
Cindy Hernandez
Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Favorite things to do outdoors?
Hiking and paddle boarding!
Gjia Ayson
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
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!
Veronica Jauregui Vaca
Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Degree in Recreation Therapy
CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite things to do outdoors?
Hiking and paddle boarding!
Syd Sobota
Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Working on a BS in Biochem, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
Camping and enjoying the sun!
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
Aliza Young
Outdoor Trip Leader & Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
B.S. in Health Science, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why do you love the outdoors?
Being in nature allows people to live in the moment, gain an
appreciation for the planet we live on, and provide opportunities
to explore new hobbies.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Backpacking, plants, and petting my friend’s cat (Chicken)
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 3 favorite hobbies? Backpacking, growing plants, and petting Chicken (my cat)
Nikita Cherepanov
Peak Adventures Challenge Center Team Lead & Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. CPR & Wilderness
First Aid
Why do you love the outdoors?
It allows me to be at peace. It’s an incredibly tranquil place
for me that still challenges me in fun ways. I also love the
outdoors because you can see the most beautiful sights out there
that can’t be found anywhere else.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Choosing just three is a hard choice but they are probably
watching movies or shows, reading books, and singing.