2014 Summer Staff- what a crew!
Erin Burr: Returning for her second summer on counseling staff, Erin has a long Sonlight history as a camper. Hometown Los Alamos. Student at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Best part of camp: “Watching Winston cut watermelon, then eating watermelon.”
Douglas Reed: His second summer at Sonlight, he returns as worship leader and counselor. Home state Florida. Recent graduate of an Internship in worship leading at The Dwelling Place in Virginia. Best part about camp: “small groups.”
Bryce Baca: A long time camper, this is Bryce’s first year as counseling staff. Hometown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Student at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas. Favorite part of the week: Messy games. Favorite lunch: Gyros.
Johnathon Cannon: First year on staff as a counselor. A long time camper, and 2013 Service Crew member. Hometown, Mancos, Colorado. Student at Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado. Johnathon finds his inner peace at the top of the meat grinder.
Lydia Linton: New to Sonlight in 2014, joining Sonlight staff as a counselor. Hometown Oxford, Ohio. Student at Miami University in Ohio. Best part of each week: Messy games and raft day.
Sarah Osborn: Long time Sonlight kid, her 3rd year on staff as a counselor. Hometown: El Paso, Texas. Student at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Favorite part of camp: “getting caught in the rain.”
Haley White: Haley’s second summer as a staff member, counseling this summer. Hometown: Los Alamos. Student at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff Arizona. “I live for snow cone syrup.”
Lauren Hutchings: Her first summer at Sonlight, Lauren is on counseling staff. Lauren recently did an extended 6 month stay in Thailand in the mission field. Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan. Student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Favorite thing about camp: “One on one conversations with kids.”
Amanda Klish: Joining us from far away Australia as a counselor. Hometown: Sydney. A graduate of the University of Western Sydney, will return to her teaching position in Australia in the fall. Amanda says: “I came to be a blessing, but have been abundantly blessed.”
Kelly Collins: We’re so glad to have Kelly join us on staff for her 2nd summer as a counselor. Hometown Janesville, Wisconsin. A student at UW-LaCrosse. Best part about camp: Unlimited green apples.
Henry Stam: Long time camper, Henry is counseling for his second summer at Sonlight. Hometown Los Alamos, NM. A spring 2014 graduate of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Henry says: “My hopes and dreams are all fulfilled in a blueberry scone with lemon glaze.”
Tyler Vance: New to Sonlight this summer, we are grateful he is on counseling staff! Hometown: Tucson, Arizona. Student at the University of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. Tyler’s comment: “I like to diggle.”
Heather McKessen: First year on Sonlight staff, she brings many gifts to her split position of office assistant and health care assistant. Hometown: Silverdale, Washington. A graduate of the Masters Program in Adventure Leadership, Wheaton College. What she says about camp: “Messy games are the best.”
Drew Bremer: Summer 2014 videographer, his first summer at Sonlight. Hometown: Howell, Michigan. Studies film at Compass College of Cinematic Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Favorite napping spot: the purple hammock that is partially hidden.
Joslyn Ross: Returning for her second summer as a cook, Joslyn is a second generation Sonlight staff member. Her mom Vicki Ross was on Sonlight staff in 1983 and 1984. Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Student at Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri. And what she says about camp: “TACO NIGHT.”
Molly Black: Her first year as a Sonlight cook, Molly is a long time camper, and did her senior year high school internship at Sonlight in 2013. Hometown: Durango, Colorado. Student at Colorado Christian University, Denver, Colorado. Highlight of the summer “Roaming around in the meadow watching the stars.”
Sophia Montiel: A camper since 3rd grade, Sophia is a graduate of Arizona State University in Tucson. Hometown: Tucson. Sophia returns to Sonlight this summer as lead cook. Best part of camp: “clean air.”
Andrew Loyd: Long time staff member, we’re so glad to have Andrew at Sonlight for his 7th summer as staff. In a role as Assistant Camp Director, Andrew supports Winston in ‘all things behind the scenes’, as well as leading the two week Service Crew program. Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico. His “other” job is with Albuquerque Public Schools. Favorite part of camp: star gazing.
Chelsea Poest: Her 4th summer on Sonlight Staff, Chelsea is Program Assistant. A May graduate of Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Hometown: Holland, Michigan. Favorite snack: cheese cubes.
Heather Quandt: New to Sonlight as a counselor in 2007, Heather is setting records for longevity as Sonlight staff. Heather is Program Leader, employed year round to do all the work of summer program, as well as coordinating communication and details of Sonlight fundraising. Hometown: Walled Lake, Michigan. Graduate of Grand Valley State University. Heather says: “The crafty bus is my happy place.”
Sara Tyler: The Sonlight Registrar. Sara works remotely from her home in New York, managing all the Sonlight registrations and parent communications. She also contributes to the work of the Sonlight website, and handles some of the payroll and book keeping.
Winston Marugg: His 35th year at Sonlight, he solves a bewildering array of problems every day. Home is Sonlight Camp. There is nothing he can’t fix and he loves to hear the laughter of kids in the meadow. His comment: “Ice cream sundaes.”
Mary Marugg: Home is Sonlight Camp. Summer # 35 at Sonlight, she finds herself in a double role this summer as part time lead cook, and filling in as RN when needed. Other things that fill each day are keeping up the website, book keeping and related business administrative tasks. Favorite part of camp: Friday night campfires and rainy afternoons.