Meet our excellent 2018 Summer Camp Staff!
Carrie Beale: Senior Counselor
Carrie attends the University of Virginia where she studies religious studies and psychology. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing tennis, hula hooping, and reading. Carrie is the happiest outdoors and has a special fondness for photographing some smaller critters such as snails and dragonflies. Carrie was looking for a way to better serve the Lord this summer and thought about working at a Christian summer camp through the suggestion of a friend! Carrie is looking forward to spending more time outdoors while learning more about God and sharing his love with others.
Carrie attends the University of Virginia where she studies religious studies and psychology. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing tennis, hula hooping, and reading. Carrie is the happiest outdoors and has a special fondness for photographing some smaller critters such as snails and dragonflies. Carrie was looking for a way to better serve the Lord this summer and thought about working at a Christian summer camp through the suggestion of a friend! Carrie is looking forward to spending more time outdoors while learning more about God and sharing his love with others.
Hannah Beecher: Assistant Program Coordinator Adventure
Hannah has enjoyed coming to camp since she was little, this is her 6th year on summer staff and is excited to step into the assistant program coordinator position! This summer, Hannah is looking forward to working with, getting to know, and building upon and new relationships with our returning and new staff. She is also really excited about the new adventures she will get to have in her new position. One of Hannah’s favorite camp memories is from when she was a camper and during home in the woods her unit had a spitting/laughing contest where everyone would hold water in their mouths and would try not to laugh while another camper made a bunch of jokes. The next night, they wanted to sleep out one more night, so they dragged our mattresses from our cabins to Hillside and slept out in there. That was one of the best years Hannah experienced as a camper.
Hannah has enjoyed coming to camp since she was little, this is her 6th year on summer staff and is excited to step into the assistant program coordinator position! This summer, Hannah is looking forward to working with, getting to know, and building upon and new relationships with our returning and new staff. She is also really excited about the new adventures she will get to have in her new position. One of Hannah’s favorite camp memories is from when she was a camper and during home in the woods her unit had a spitting/laughing contest where everyone would hold water in their mouths and would try not to laugh while another camper made a bunch of jokes. The next night, they wanted to sleep out one more night, so they dragged our mattresses from our cabins to Hillside and slept out in there. That was one of the best years Hannah experienced as a camper.
Brooke Bess: Junior Counselor
Logan Bibeau: Counselor in Training
Logan loved his time as a camper and was interested in the CIT program so that he could share the joy, love, and relationships he experienced as a camper! He is excited to grow his faith this summer and learn more about God. Logan enjoys attending church, spending time with his family, studying and video games.
Logan loved his time as a camper and was interested in the CIT program so that he could share the joy, love, and relationships he experienced as a camper! He is excited to grow his faith this summer and learn more about God. Logan enjoys attending church, spending time with his family, studying and video games.
Sarah Bibaeu: Junior Counselor
Holly Britt: High Ropes Coordinator
Holly is senior at Emory and Henry College and the fiancée of a wonderful man named Brandon Gearhart. Holly loves outdoor activities (hiking, swimming, kayaking, etc.). She’s always enjoyed sports, especially softball and basketball. Reading, listening to music, and hammocking are some things Holly does to relax. Holly is excited to encourage children at the high ropes course to face their fears and keep climbing! She is also look forward to rekindling and building friendships with the staff. Holly’s favorite camp memory was last year (2017) on the backpacking trip. They were at Thomas Knob and the sun was beginning to set and they made some hot chocolate, watched the sky change colors, and later affirmed one another around a campfire.
Holly is senior at Emory and Henry College and the fiancée of a wonderful man named Brandon Gearhart. Holly loves outdoor activities (hiking, swimming, kayaking, etc.). She’s always enjoyed sports, especially softball and basketball. Reading, listening to music, and hammocking are some things Holly does to relax. Holly is excited to encourage children at the high ropes course to face their fears and keep climbing! She is also look forward to rekindling and building friendships with the staff. Holly’s favorite camp memory was last year (2017) on the backpacking trip. They were at Thomas Knob and the sun was beginning to set and they made some hot chocolate, watched the sky change colors, and later affirmed one another around a campfire.
Vince Carroll: Senior Counselor
Vince is a laid-back kind of guy that’s always up for something fun, whether it be adventurous or relaxed or even a little mischievous (but harmless). He loves hiking and playing sports, particularly ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and tennis. For nonathletic stuff, Vince enjoys games, puzzles, and riddles that require critical thinking. He is also a movie-lover (except horror films), a Nintendo gamer, and a fan of ‘70s and ‘80s music--you might often catch me singing Bon Jovi. Ultimately, Vince just enjoys being with people no matter what I’m doing. Vince has been a camper and counselor for another Christian camp, and he has been with and worked for Boy Scouts for years. Friends who were past counselors have recommended working at Camp Bethel, and after doing some research Vince was hooked on. Camp Bethel combines what he loves doing: being outdoors, working with kids, and sharing God’s love!
Guy Castillo: Adventure Counselor
Christa Craighead: Spiritual Life Coordinator
Christa is from Callaway, VA and is currently studying History and Political Science at Bridgewater College. Christa loves being outside, going for walks, cooking, playing basketball and reading. Every year Christa looks forward to being with the campers again because they bring so much insight with them. They remind Christa to have fun and stay true to her faith and they are always the reason Christa returns to camp! Christa’s favorite camp memory was one summer when she was a counselor to an all-girl unit of about 17 campers, middle and high-schoolers. It was an extremely large unit and they had three different adventures together that week, so it was hectic. On their last day, they sat on a bridge together in the shade of the trees listening to the creek flow by. They had bible study and then shared stories from the week and what they would miss the most. Moments like those with her campers are always Christa’s favorites-Decompressing the week by highlighting all the good moments we shared.
Christa is from Callaway, VA and is currently studying History and Political Science at Bridgewater College. Christa loves being outside, going for walks, cooking, playing basketball and reading. Every year Christa looks forward to being with the campers again because they bring so much insight with them. They remind Christa to have fun and stay true to her faith and they are always the reason Christa returns to camp! Christa’s favorite camp memory was one summer when she was a counselor to an all-girl unit of about 17 campers, middle and high-schoolers. It was an extremely large unit and they had three different adventures together that week, so it was hectic. On their last day, they sat on a bridge together in the shade of the trees listening to the creek flow by. They had bible study and then shared stories from the week and what they would miss the most. Moments like those with her campers are always Christa’s favorites-Decompressing the week by highlighting all the good moments we shared.
Alex DeFelice: Senior Counselor
Alex DeFelice is19 years old, and she is from the beautiful city of Roanoke, Virginia. Alex will be a sophomore at The College of William and Mary and have declared a major in molecular biology with a minor in Russian Language. In her free time, Alex enjoys hiking and kayaking in the Roanoke River right behind her house! Alex is an avid tennis player and enjoys attempting to play my guitar. Alex is also a fan of markets of any kind and you can usually find her searching through antique stores. Alex is looking forward to seeing campers from previous years as well as meeting new campers and continuing to develop her own faith and hopefully guide the campers on their own faith journey!
Alex DeFelice is19 years old, and she is from the beautiful city of Roanoke, Virginia. Alex will be a sophomore at The College of William and Mary and have declared a major in molecular biology with a minor in Russian Language. In her free time, Alex enjoys hiking and kayaking in the Roanoke River right behind her house! Alex is an avid tennis player and enjoys attempting to play my guitar. Alex is also a fan of markets of any kind and you can usually find her searching through antique stores. Alex is looking forward to seeing campers from previous years as well as meeting new campers and continuing to develop her own faith and hopefully guide the campers on their own faith journey!
Alex DeHart: Senior Counselor
Alex enjoys being outdoors, rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing. He also enjoys reading, running in the rain, and the smell of campfires. Alex felt lead to come back this summer because he loves impacting campers through his love for God and nature. He is looking forward to meeting new campers, going on adventures and creating lasting memories!
Alex enjoys being outdoors, rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing. He also enjoys reading, running in the rain, and the smell of campfires. Alex felt lead to come back this summer because he loves impacting campers through his love for God and nature. He is looking forward to meeting new campers, going on adventures and creating lasting memories!
Alexandra Desseyn: Adventure Counselor
Hannah Desseyn: Junior Counselor
Hannah was lead to work at camp this summer because she had a great experience as a camper and was impacted by the relationships she formed with her counselors. Hannah admired her counselors and wanted to impact campers the same way she was impacted in her eight years as a camper. Hannah is looking forward to everything a camp, besides the bug bites! She is excited to meet new people, build new relationships and spending the summer at her favorite place!
Hannah was lead to work at camp this summer because she had a great experience as a camper and was impacted by the relationships she formed with her counselors. Hannah admired her counselors and wanted to impact campers the same way she was impacted in her eight years as a camper. Hannah is looking forward to everything a camp, besides the bug bites! She is excited to meet new people, build new relationships and spending the summer at her favorite place!
Taylor Dudley: Pool Coordinator
Celia East: Adventure Counselor
Celia loves to hike, kayak, camp, explore waterfalls & creeks, go to concerts & coffee shops with my friends! She spends a lot of time working on her photography and journaling, and she occasionally write poems, letters to congress, and speeches that she’s never had the opportunity to deliver. Celia is always down for a trip to Waffle House, the closest Target, or to the farmer’s market! Celia worked at camp last year as a junior counselor and absolutely fell in love with everything about it, from the people to the environment, and most importantly, the accepting and loving atmosphere surrounding all the friendships that she developed with her fellow staff members. To apply and work as an adventure counselor this summer just seemed like what she had to do; she couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else for the summer. Celia is super excited to strengthen relationships with her fellow staff members from last year, make new friends, go on more incredible adventures, and especially meet all the new campers!!
Celia loves to hike, kayak, camp, explore waterfalls & creeks, go to concerts & coffee shops with my friends! She spends a lot of time working on her photography and journaling, and she occasionally write poems, letters to congress, and speeches that she’s never had the opportunity to deliver. Celia is always down for a trip to Waffle House, the closest Target, or to the farmer’s market! Celia worked at camp last year as a junior counselor and absolutely fell in love with everything about it, from the people to the environment, and most importantly, the accepting and loving atmosphere surrounding all the friendships that she developed with her fellow staff members. To apply and work as an adventure counselor this summer just seemed like what she had to do; she couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else for the summer. Celia is super excited to strengthen relationships with her fellow staff members from last year, make new friends, go on more incredible adventures, and especially meet all the new campers!!
Emily Fentress: Senior Counselor
Callie Garst: Adventure Counselor
Jae Guerrant: Adventure Counselor
Jae wanted another summer of fun in the sun, and teaching campers about the beauty of God in nature and within the people around them. He wanted to have a job that didn’t feel like a job because he was having so much fun with the counselors and the campers! Jae is looking forward to helping campers better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Jae’s favorite camp memory is chilling by the fire every home-in-the-woods and jamming out with campers and counselors until they lost their voices.
Jae wanted another summer of fun in the sun, and teaching campers about the beauty of God in nature and within the people around them. He wanted to have a job that didn’t feel like a job because he was having so much fun with the counselors and the campers! Jae is looking forward to helping campers better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Jae’s favorite camp memory is chilling by the fire every home-in-the-woods and jamming out with campers and counselors until they lost their voices.
Emily Harden: Crafts Coordinator
Emily Harden is from Boones Mill, VA. In her free time, she loves going on adventures with her Golden Retriever River, learning the guitar and how to knit. Emily also loves watching sunsets and sunrises over mountain tops. Camp Bethel is Emily’s favorite to experience these and it has become her sanctuary. Emily is looking forward to leading the campers in crafts and seeing their creativity flow!
Emily Harden is from Boones Mill, VA. In her free time, she loves going on adventures with her Golden Retriever River, learning the guitar and how to knit. Emily also loves watching sunsets and sunrises over mountain tops. Camp Bethel is Emily’s favorite to experience these and it has become her sanctuary. Emily is looking forward to leading the campers in crafts and seeing their creativity flow!
Rose Harvey: Junior Counselor
Rose plays the French horn and marches in her schools marching band. Rose also enjoys reading, running, and being outside! Rose was apart of our CIT program last summer and loved working with the campers, building relationships and growing in her faith. Rose is looking forward to meeting new campers and staff members and having the opportunity to build and foster relationships!
Ben Johnson: High Ropes Coordinator
When Ben has spare time, he loves to play banjo and guitar, hike, backpack, and climb. Getting outside and experiencing creation is where Ben finds peace and fulfillment. Also, he finds great joy in spending time with his favorite people, camp people of course. Additionally, Ben is a big fan of documentaries, podcasts, bluegrass and folk music, and sunrises. One fun fact about Ben is that he has been struck by lightning! Ben’s absolute favorite camp memory has been when he was a counselor leading the backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail. This summer Ben is looking forward to helping campers challenge themselves and overcome fears at our high ropes course. In addition to this, it will be wonderful to continue to help in deepening the faith of campers, fellow staff, and himself in this inclusive and welcoming place.
When Ben has spare time, he loves to play banjo and guitar, hike, backpack, and climb. Getting outside and experiencing creation is where Ben finds peace and fulfillment. Also, he finds great joy in spending time with his favorite people, camp people of course. Additionally, Ben is a big fan of documentaries, podcasts, bluegrass and folk music, and sunrises. One fun fact about Ben is that he has been struck by lightning! Ben’s absolute favorite camp memory has been when he was a counselor leading the backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail. This summer Ben is looking forward to helping campers challenge themselves and overcome fears at our high ropes course. In addition to this, it will be wonderful to continue to help in deepening the faith of campers, fellow staff, and himself in this inclusive and welcoming place.
Katinka Kalusche: Senior Counselor
Katinka is apart of the Brethren Volunteer Service, serving at Highland Park Elementary School in Roanoke, VA. As part of the placement , she has been assigned to work as a counselor here at Camp Bethel! Katinka is excited to have this wonderful opportunity and can;'t wait to bond with the campers and staff! When Katinka returns to Germany she aspires to teach English and History to middle and high school students!
Katinka is apart of the Brethren Volunteer Service, serving at Highland Park Elementary School in Roanoke, VA. As part of the placement , she has been assigned to work as a counselor here at Camp Bethel! Katinka is excited to have this wonderful opportunity and can;'t wait to bond with the campers and staff! When Katinka returns to Germany she aspires to teach English and History to middle and high school students!
Kate Keeley: Trips Coordinator
Kate will be a senior at James Madison University in the fall and is studying Communication Studies with a concentration in advocacy. She really enjoys spending time outside whether it be hiking, taking a walk, or just sitting. Spending quality time with friends and family is always a favorite activity for Kate. She also loves to swim, draw, and sing! This summer, Kate is looking forward to growing closer to her fellow employees while helping campers enjoy all the fun that exists at Camp Bethel! Kate is also excited to help lead trips and spend time in nature. Kate’s favorite camp memory is any time spent with fellow staff members at worship during training and learning about God together while looking at the stars and singing.
Kate will be a senior at James Madison University in the fall and is studying Communication Studies with a concentration in advocacy. She really enjoys spending time outside whether it be hiking, taking a walk, or just sitting. Spending quality time with friends and family is always a favorite activity for Kate. She also loves to swim, draw, and sing! This summer, Kate is looking forward to growing closer to her fellow employees while helping campers enjoy all the fun that exists at Camp Bethel! Kate is also excited to help lead trips and spend time in nature. Kate’s favorite camp memory is any time spent with fellow staff members at worship during training and learning about God together while looking at the stars and singing.
Adam Kelly: Trips Coordinator
Spencer Knox: Assistant Program Coordinator of Nature
Spencer likes to longboard, hike, laugh, speak in a whimsical voice, throw Frisbee, play vidya games, attempt cartwheels, and work at camp. Spencer has been coming to camp since he was born and has worked on staff for 6 years. Every year, he tells himself that he should do something different and move on from camp. Every year, however, he is drawn back because summers at camp are unforgettable and unparalleled. He mourns the day when he, inevitably, will be unable to return. Camp Bethel is his home. This summer, he is looking forward to growing in his faith as he hangs out with old friends and bonds with new ones. He hopes to develop a surer sense of self in his new position as he is thinks it will help him later in life as a high school biology teacher. He also just loves seeing children filled with joy. His favorite memory at camp was when he was a camper on a River Adventure Program trip (R.A.P.). He was always a skinny kid so he was unable to paddle as long or as hard as the other kids on the trip. The counselors and other campers loved him anyways and made him feel like he was just as good as them. The best part of the trip was during one of the many homemade meals. He began to tell the story of “Rootball” (himself) and his companions: “Two-by-four, Diesel Pump, Grease Trap, and Wet Butt.” He gave all the campers different names and that’s all everyone called each other for the rest of the trip. It was his best summer ever.
Spencer likes to longboard, hike, laugh, speak in a whimsical voice, throw Frisbee, play vidya games, attempt cartwheels, and work at camp. Spencer has been coming to camp since he was born and has worked on staff for 6 years. Every year, he tells himself that he should do something different and move on from camp. Every year, however, he is drawn back because summers at camp are unforgettable and unparalleled. He mourns the day when he, inevitably, will be unable to return. Camp Bethel is his home. This summer, he is looking forward to growing in his faith as he hangs out with old friends and bonds with new ones. He hopes to develop a surer sense of self in his new position as he is thinks it will help him later in life as a high school biology teacher. He also just loves seeing children filled with joy. His favorite memory at camp was when he was a camper on a River Adventure Program trip (R.A.P.). He was always a skinny kid so he was unable to paddle as long or as hard as the other kids on the trip. The counselors and other campers loved him anyways and made him feel like he was just as good as them. The best part of the trip was during one of the many homemade meals. He began to tell the story of “Rootball” (himself) and his companions: “Two-by-four, Diesel Pump, Grease Trap, and Wet Butt.” He gave all the campers different names and that’s all everyone called each other for the rest of the trip. It was his best summer ever.
Josh Layton: Music Coordinator
Josh felt lead to come back to camp because of the memories, relationships, and experiences he built last summer! This year Josh is looking forward to working with a great group of kids for an entire summer. He is also excited to rekindle the great friendships he made with other staff last year, as well as build new relationships with our amazing first-time staff this year! Josh’s favorite camp activity is skit night every Thursday, “It’s the point in the week where the joy and laughter of the campers and counselors are on full display”.
Josh felt lead to come back to camp because of the memories, relationships, and experiences he built last summer! This year Josh is looking forward to working with a great group of kids for an entire summer. He is also excited to rekindle the great friendships he made with other staff last year, as well as build new relationships with our amazing first-time staff this year! Josh’s favorite camp activity is skit night every Thursday, “It’s the point in the week where the joy and laughter of the campers and counselors are on full display”.
Zander LeNoir: Junior Counselor
This will be Zander’s third summer working at Camp Bethel, although he has been a camper since he was four years old. During the school year, Zander attends Lord Botetourt High School. He spends his free time reading comic books, playing video games, and enjoying the wonderful outdoors as much as possible. Last year Zander learned how to play the didgeridoo, a giant Australian instrument and it is most certainly silly. Zander is so excited to share a wonderful Camp Bethel experience with your campers!
This will be Zander’s third summer working at Camp Bethel, although he has been a camper since he was four years old. During the school year, Zander attends Lord Botetourt High School. He spends his free time reading comic books, playing video games, and enjoying the wonderful outdoors as much as possible. Last year Zander learned how to play the didgeridoo, a giant Australian instrument and it is most certainly silly. Zander is so excited to share a wonderful Camp Bethel experience with your campers!
Amanda Marcum: Senior Counselor
Daniel Naff: Adventure Counselor
Daniel spent much of his early childhood coming to Camp Bethel and it is a place that he will always consider part of his home. Daniel is an Eagle Scout and he is very passionate about God’s creation, teaching people about it, and protecting it as much as we can. Daniel is currently studying environmental science at Bridgewater College and in his spare time he enjoys hanging out with his friends, going on road trips and adventures, and eating breakfast foods. Daniel is a member of the Church of the Brethren and a strong believer that we as children of God are called to not simply to preach His Word but to live it and model our lives to Jesus’s example in his time on Earth, loving and serving people of all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. Daniel’s favorite Bible verse is Micah 6:8 - “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Daniel is looking forward to a very fun and unforgettable summer at Camp Bethel!
Daniel spent much of his early childhood coming to Camp Bethel and it is a place that he will always consider part of his home. Daniel is an Eagle Scout and he is very passionate about God’s creation, teaching people about it, and protecting it as much as we can. Daniel is currently studying environmental science at Bridgewater College and in his spare time he enjoys hanging out with his friends, going on road trips and adventures, and eating breakfast foods. Daniel is a member of the Church of the Brethren and a strong believer that we as children of God are called to not simply to preach His Word but to live it and model our lives to Jesus’s example in his time on Earth, loving and serving people of all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. Daniel’s favorite Bible verse is Micah 6:8 - “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Daniel is looking forward to a very fun and unforgettable summer at Camp Bethel!
Nate Notebaert: Senior Counselor
Megan Odenwelder: Junior Counselor
Megan was lead to work at Camp Bethel because of the relationships, faith and education experienced here. In her free time, Megan enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with animals, family and friends. Her favorite camp activity is creek stomping because she loves rock painting and the water! Her favorite camp memory is meeting new people and building lasting relationships!
Megan was lead to work at Camp Bethel because of the relationships, faith and education experienced here. In her free time, Megan enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time with animals, family and friends. Her favorite camp activity is creek stomping because she loves rock painting and the water! Her favorite camp memory is meeting new people and building lasting relationships!
Davon Robinson: Senior Counselor
Davon spends his free time at the gym and helping others every way he can. He has trained multiple people and felt proud not only of their accomplishments but also of himself. When Davon is home, he enjoys playing football with his friends. Davon has a little brother named Christian who he enjoys spending time with! Davon heard about camp from a camper and felt lead to come and see what all the talk was about! He is looking forward to positively influencing campers and inspiring them to grow in new environments!
Davon spends his free time at the gym and helping others every way he can. He has trained multiple people and felt proud not only of their accomplishments but also of himself. When Davon is home, he enjoys playing football with his friends. Davon has a little brother named Christian who he enjoys spending time with! Davon heard about camp from a camper and felt lead to come and see what all the talk was about! He is looking forward to positively influencing campers and inspiring them to grow in new environments!
Ariana Rochay: Junior Counselor
Ariana is originally from Jacksonville, Florida, but moved up to Troutville, Virginia in 2005. She is 17 years old and attends Lord Botetourt High School where she spends a lot of her time in the library. Recently, Ariana has been teaching herself how to play the keyboard and acoustic guitar. Ariana played tennis for the first two years of high school, but now she spends more time gardening than doing sports. Ariana is usually known for her passionate nature towards gardening, music, and books, which is one reason Camp Bethel is the perfect place for her to work in the summers! Ariana is looking forward to meeting new campers and seeing returning campers from this previous summer. She is excited to learn new things from new campers and see how the returners have grown in faith and all aspects of knowledge.
Ariana is originally from Jacksonville, Florida, but moved up to Troutville, Virginia in 2005. She is 17 years old and attends Lord Botetourt High School where she spends a lot of her time in the library. Recently, Ariana has been teaching herself how to play the keyboard and acoustic guitar. Ariana played tennis for the first two years of high school, but now she spends more time gardening than doing sports. Ariana is usually known for her passionate nature towards gardening, music, and books, which is one reason Camp Bethel is the perfect place for her to work in the summers! Ariana is looking forward to meeting new campers and seeing returning campers from this previous summer. She is excited to learn new things from new campers and see how the returners have grown in faith and all aspects of knowledge.
Zack Silver: Senior Counselor
Olivia Smith: Senior Counselor
Olivia is from Roanoke, VA, but is currently studying Public Policy at Duke University. In her free time, Oliva loves hiking, playing guitar, and hanging out with her friends and family!! Olivia is looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors, making connections with the campers and the other counselors, and being able to see God’s work through the campers and the work we are doing!
Olivia is from Roanoke, VA, but is currently studying Public Policy at Duke University. In her free time, Oliva loves hiking, playing guitar, and hanging out with her friends and family!! Olivia is looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors, making connections with the campers and the other counselors, and being able to see God’s work through the campers and the work we are doing!
Cole Stohler: Junior Counselor
Cole enjoys baseball, tennis, volleyball and cross country. He felt lead to return to camp because of the relationships he's built with staff and campers and hopes to continue building relationships with new campers! Cole is looking forward to all the inside jokes and laughter he will share with campers. Cole's favorite camp activity is high ropes because it challenges you and shows you that you can do anything you put your mind too.
Cole enjoys baseball, tennis, volleyball and cross country. He felt lead to return to camp because of the relationships he's built with staff and campers and hopes to continue building relationships with new campers! Cole is looking forward to all the inside jokes and laughter he will share with campers. Cole's favorite camp activity is high ropes because it challenges you and shows you that you can do anything you put your mind too.
Ana Uotinen: Junior Counselor
Ana grew up as a camper at Camp Bethel and always looked up to her counselors and hoped one day to be just like them! It is immensely gratifying to be able to share the magic she felt as a camper with other kids and be a part of their camp experience. Ana is super excited to build new relationships, singing a lot of songs and playing in the creek! Ana enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family!
Ana grew up as a camper at Camp Bethel and always looked up to her counselors and hoped one day to be just like them! It is immensely gratifying to be able to share the magic she felt as a camper with other kids and be a part of their camp experience. Ana is super excited to build new relationships, singing a lot of songs and playing in the creek! Ana enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family!
Liza Warner: Junior Counselor
In her free time Liza enjoys participating in multiple extracurricular activities. She has been a cheerleader for 11 years and is currently a cheerleader at Davie County High School (where she attends). Every Tuesday night at 7:32pm you can find her being a student leader at YoungLife. (YoungLife is a club that you can find all over the country through schools.) We sing, play games, get excited for no reason at all, and have worship services. She has also grown to love an unlikely sport… Pole Vaulting! Liza has been a vaulter for 3 years now for Davie’s Track & Field team. Liza loves to go camping with her family and friends on the weekends and on vacations. It’s common to find her hiking a mountain somewhere on a sunny Saturday. Liza has been a camper for several years and wanted the opportunity to share her experiences and memories with her campers!
In her free time Liza enjoys participating in multiple extracurricular activities. She has been a cheerleader for 11 years and is currently a cheerleader at Davie County High School (where she attends). Every Tuesday night at 7:32pm you can find her being a student leader at YoungLife. (YoungLife is a club that you can find all over the country through schools.) We sing, play games, get excited for no reason at all, and have worship services. She has also grown to love an unlikely sport… Pole Vaulting! Liza has been a vaulter for 3 years now for Davie’s Track & Field team. Liza loves to go camping with her family and friends on the weekends and on vacations. It’s common to find her hiking a mountain somewhere on a sunny Saturday. Liza has been a camper for several years and wanted the opportunity to share her experiences and memories with her campers!
Logan Williams: Media Coordinator
This is Logan's sixth year on summer staff and felt lead to come back because of the of community that is built here through relationships, memories and joy! Logan attends Radford University and is studying interior design. She enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, in nature and appreciating the little things in life. Logan is excited to capture the meaning of camp through photography and videos. She hopes to make something that campers can look back on and remember their experience here at Camp Bethel!
This is Logan's sixth year on summer staff and felt lead to come back because of the of community that is built here through relationships, memories and joy! Logan attends Radford University and is studying interior design. She enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, in nature and appreciating the little things in life. Logan is excited to capture the meaning of camp through photography and videos. She hopes to make something that campers can look back on and remember their experience here at Camp Bethel!
Nicki Wilson: Health Coordinator
Nicki is a junior at James Madison University with a major in Health Services Administration and a double minor in Business and Gerontology. She enjoys planting flowers, eatin’ snacks, and anything outdoors. Nicki had a great experience working on staff last year and knew she had to come back for at least one more year. The entire Camp Bethel community is founded on love, inclusivity, and relationship. Who wouldn’t want to work in a place who holds these values so strongly? Nicki’s favorite camp activity is playing in the creek with my campers. Everyone loves catching crawdads and rock painting. The creek has something for everyone!
Nicki is a junior at James Madison University with a major in Health Services Administration and a double minor in Business and Gerontology. She enjoys planting flowers, eatin’ snacks, and anything outdoors. Nicki had a great experience working on staff last year and knew she had to come back for at least one more year. The entire Camp Bethel community is founded on love, inclusivity, and relationship. Who wouldn’t want to work in a place who holds these values so strongly? Nicki’s favorite camp activity is playing in the creek with my campers. Everyone loves catching crawdads and rock painting. The creek has something for everyone!
Keaton Wood: Junior Counselor
Keaton enjoys playing fetch with his dog Lacey, he enjoys playing games and watching YouTube videos. He played saxophone in middle school and has recently started learning the cajone (a box-shaped percussion instrument). Keaton enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his siblings. Keaton was lead to work at Camp Bethel because of the atmosphere, and the loving and genuine community he has experienced as a camper!
Keaton enjoys playing fetch with his dog Lacey, he enjoys playing games and watching YouTube videos. He played saxophone in middle school and has recently started learning the cajone (a box-shaped percussion instrument). Keaton enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his siblings. Keaton was lead to work at Camp Bethel because of the atmosphere, and the loving and genuine community he has experienced as a camper!
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