Cabin Counselors

Dayana Paredes Melo

Archery instructor

Hometown: Palmira, Colombia
Education: Under Degree in Mechatronic Engineering
Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I consider this camp to be one of the nicest camps in the United States and I appreciate the way it positively influences the lives of the children. Its philosophy very much matches my way of thinking and I feel the freedom to be accepted and empathize with the people at camp, both the kids and the staff. I feel that the camp will push me to be a better person and learn something new every day. Lastly, I believe that my interpersonal and professional skills will help make the camp experience the best it can be by collaborating with my peers and supporting the campers in daily activities.
Favorite Song: The Nights Avicii
Fun Fact about yourself: I laugh too much, for many things even if it is not funny, I tried to see life like a comedy show 🙂

Amy Quinn

Tennis instructor

Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Education: First year studying Business Marketing at Maynooth University
Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Kamaji for its principles and beautiful grounds
Favorite Song: This Must Be My Dream – The 1975

Renee Stenning

Canoe & Kayak instructor

Years at Camp: First summer at camp 2024!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because Kamaji’s values align with my own personal ones that I have used and developed throughout my life. Through watching many videos about Kamaji I can already get a great idea of how electric the energy is, and how campers feel supported and encouraged to try new things.
Favorite Song: Don’t go breaking my heart, Elton John
Fun Fact about yourself: I LOVE Pixar movies!!!

Jess Dima

Drama Instructor

Years at Camp: This is my first year at camp
Why you chose Camp Kamaji:  I chose Camp Kamaji because I have always wanted to go to Minnesota and after looking through the photos on Kamaji’s website, and firsthand experiencing how lovely the team is, I wouldn’t want to spend my summer anywhere else!
Favorite Song: I also have tons of favorite songs but my ultimate favorite would have to be “Bills” by Lunch Money Lewis, or “Joy” by Bastille
Fun Fact about yourself: A super cool fact about me is that I can solve a Rubik’s cube.

Mailyn Balanta Garcia

Archery instructor

Years at Camp: This is my 2nd year in camps and 1st year at Kamaji
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Kamaji because Bri was so kind and nice with me in the interview and also because when I saw Kamaji’s website I found a lot of fun things that I wanted to try.
Favorite Song: Right Now is Just One Day from BTS.
Fun Fact about yourself: I am a person who is passionate about South Korean culture, entertainment, beauty and food. I also love trying new things, so if you have an adventure for me, I’m up for it.

Jess Mowatt

Canoe/Kayak instructor

Years at Camp: First time at camp
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: It looks incredible, and I can’t wait to meet everybody!
Favorite Song: Anything Noah Kahan or Taylor Swift!
Fun Fact about yourself: My little white polo’s nickname is Toot Toot

Paula Padilla

Fishing instructor

Years at Camp: It’s my first year at the camp and I’m very excited
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I loved that it’s a camp just for girls and I’m teaching them a part of what I like to do. I am very excited to meet new people and have new experiences.
Favorite Song: my favorite artists are Bruno Mars, Sebastian Yatra and Rels B.
Fun Fact about yourself: I love hiking and outdoor activities. I’m studying dentistry, play the ukulele, and my favorite food is pasta with a lot of cheese. I add chili to most food.

Claire Allen

Canoe & Kayak instructor

Years at Camp: First summer at camp 2024!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because Kamaji’s values align with my own personal ones that I have used and developed throughout my life. Through watching many videos about Kamaji I can already get a great idea of how electric the energy is, and how campers feel supported and encouraged to try new things.
Favorite Song: Don’t go breaking my heart, Elton John
Fun Fact about yourself: I LOVE Pixar movies!!!

Claudine Koffi

Horseback Riding instructor

Years at Camp: first year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: The amount of fun and exciting things to do at this camp including my favorites, horseback riding and swimming, and it’s located in an underrated state.
Favorite Song: Ariana Grande supernatural
Fun Fact about yourself: I’ve joined the cadets and I’ve accomplished a lot of achievements which physically made me who I am today.

Takiyah Spence

Photography

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Kamaji felt like a family I wanted to be a part of!
Favorite Song: April 25th by Kadeem Tyrell
Fun Fact about yourself: My favorite color is green!

Mia Hayes

Windsurfing/ Paddle Boarding instructor

Years at Camp: First Year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because I want to help the girls be confident in themselves and not feel shy or alone at camp.
Favorite Song: Any song by ABBA, Karma by Jojo Siwa
Fun Fact about yourself: I have a fear of avocados

Eden Morrison

Art instructor

Hometown: Lawrence, KS
Years at camp: 7

Annabel Higgins

Sailing instructor

Years at camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because I truly believe in the ethos of the camp, and I am passionate about encouraging girls to participate in all kinds of sports. I also love being outside and having fun, so this is the perfect camp for me!
Favorite song: There’s far too many to choose from! But one song that always cheers me up is Lush Life by Zara Larsson.
Fun fact about yourself: I have a wee dog back in Scotland called Fi! She is a three-year-old English Springer Spaniel and I miss her loads when I am away.

Jule Wagschal

Swimming Instructor

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Because here I can do what I love to do
Favorite song: You belong with me (Taylor Swift)
Fun Fact about yourself: I can wiggle my ears

Marta Alonso

Sailing instructor 

Years at Camp: 1st year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: for its reputation for fostering independence and self-confidence in a supportive all-girl environment.
Favorite Song: Dancing queen from Mamma Mia 
Fun Fact about yourself: I enjoy talking so much that I even talk in my sleep.

Ornella Kasaeva

Ropes & Wall instructor

Years at Camp: 1st year!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji:  I chose Camp Kamaji because it felt like a place where girls can feel special, grow together and discover new things and I wanted to be part of a team that creates such atmosphere 
Favorite Song: Let it happen by Tame Impala
Fun Fact about yourself: I was born at a very young age 

Bethan Davies 

Riding instructor

Years at Camp: 1 year 
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: because of the friendly welcome that Camp Kamaji offers, the sense like you are part of their family. 
Favorite Song: little lies – Fleetwood Mac 
Fun Fact about yourself: I can speak 2 languages, English and Welsh, I did the whole of my learning in school through the medium of Welsh 

Teighgan McCormack

Waterski instructor

Years at Camp: this is my very first year at camp!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: As a Girl Guide Leader I have a strong belief in Girl Power, and the empowerment of young women
Favorite Song: ANYTHING by Taylor Swift
Fun Fact about yourself: I was born in South Africa, and I have been bitten by a lion!

Kyra Hart

Windsurfing instructor

Education: First Year Social Science student at Cardiff University
Hometown – Bath, United Kingdom
Years at Camp: This will be my first summer
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji as it felt like the best place to experience my first American summer camp. It came across as a fun and friendly environment where everyone creates memories and friends for a lifetime. I am so excited to spend the summer by the lake in Minnesota!
Favorite Song: Beautiful Things by Benson Boone or absolutely anything written by ABBA
Fun Fact about yourself: I’ve been a dancer since the age of 5 !!

Amber McFall

Windsurfing & Paddleboarding instructor

Years at camp: this will be my first year at Camp Kamaji!
Why you chose camp Kamaji: I chose camp Kamaji because of their welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, as well as their amazing facilities that create great experiences for both campers and counselors 
Favorite song: Valerie by Amy Winehouse
Fun fact: I am a strong believer in the idea that seeing 2 magpies together gives you good luck for the rest of your day!

Molly Rush

Sailing instructor

Years at camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: the gorgeous location
Favorite Song: message in a bottle – Taylor Swift
Fun Fact about yourself: I love to play video games in my free time especially on the switch 

Carys Harry

Art instructor

Years at camp: 1st
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I really liked that the focus of the camp was to encourage the children to explore a range of hands-on activities away from technology and in a setting which encourages personal growth as well as friendship making.
Favorite Song: Heroes by David Bowie
Fun Fact about yourself: I love going to concerts!

Sarahi Macias Rubio

Waterskiing instructor

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because of its outstanding reputation for fostering personal growth, building lasting friendships, and providing unforgettable outdoor experiences. From the moment I learned about Kamaji’s commitment to empowering campers through a diverse range of activities, I wanted to help building the community.
Favorite Song: City of stars (La La Land)
Fun Fact about yourself: I prefer reading in a Kindle rather than books

Lucia Nistal Palacios

Tennis instructor

Years at Camp: 1st year 2024
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: The girls, the feeling and the values that the camp transmits to the campers
Favorite Song: Peces de Ciudadrealeña, de Joaquin Sabina
Fun Fact about yourself: I love to travel, but I´m scared to go on airplanes

Jo Li

Art instructor

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Because its well-developed, the staff are nice, and it’s located on a lake! Lakes are soothing to me.
Favorite Song: Wriggle- Cosmo Sheldrake
Fun Fact about yourself: I watched Harry Potter 7 times since I was a kid.

Sienna Turner

Drama instructor

Years at Camp: 2024
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji as it has great values and looks like so much fun.
Favorite Song: Free by Florence and the Machine
Fun Fact about yourself: A fun fact about me is that I have never broken a bone or been stung by anything in my life.

Alissa Schulz

Riding Coordinator

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because it makes a very friendly and familiar impression, meets my expectations and has a promising, varied program.
Favorite Song: Believer (Imagine Dragons)
Fun Fact about yourself: I played the violin in the school orchestra for 6 years.

Nerea Sanchez Fernandez

Paddleboarding instructor

Years at Camp: This is my first year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Because I love their values and the good vibes
Favorite Song: Let Em Go- Matt Hansen
Fun Fact about yourself: I love animals, nature, dance and I like to eat a lot! 🍫🍰🍔

Jaime Brewis

Fishing instructor 

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because it not only promises new friendships, memories, and adventure, but also a sense of belonging, acceptance, and unity.
Favorite Song: Just / High and dry – Radiohead
Fun Fact about yourself: I have been inside the world’s biggest pineapple (16.5m high/3 stories high)

Tatiana Ordoñez

Tennis instructor 

Years at Camp: 1 at Kamaji, 2 at a previous camp  
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: It is a beautiful place. 
Favorite Song: Don´t stop the music – Rihanna 
Fun Fact about yourself: I love traveling, getting to know new cultures, and visiting parks and natural reserves. Also, I like sports. 

Lucie Davis

Dance instructor

Years at Camp: first year!!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: to give young girls the confidence to be themselves!
Favorite Song: Dancing Queen – ABBA
Fun Fact about yourself: I was born in Paris

Danni Farrell

Dance & Fitness instructor

Years at Camp: My first year!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: It gives off the best vibes, just from one zoom call and looking at the website I already feel comfortable and welcome. It feels like the perfect place to have fun, try new things and step out of your comfort zone! It’s exactly what I imagined a summer camp to be like when I first signed up 🙂
Favorite Song: Stick Season by Noah Kahan or literally any song from my favorite musicals!
Fun Fact about yourself: I got to volunteer in an elephant rescue nature park in Thailand for a week!

Mariana Escudero Rodriguez 

Tennis Instructor

Hometown: Veracruz, Mexico
Education: 9th semester (college), Mechatronics engineering
Years at Camp: this will be my first year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Kamaji for all of the activities that are offered at camp
Favorite Song: “We are the people” Empire of the sun
Fun Fact about yourself: I bring chili from Mexico because I can’t eat anything without making it spicy

Savannah Gafford

Swim Instructor

Years at Camp: First year!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: It has a very welcoming vibe and I love the idea of an all-girls camp. Growing up, sleepaway camp was always the best part of my summers and I want to pass that feeling on! I also love that it has a lake:)
Favorite Song: Summertime by The Sundays
Fun Fact about yourself: I almost got run over by an ice cream truck when I was a baby…

Maria Freer 

Dance Instructor

Years at Camp: This is my first year at a camp
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Because I can see from the pictures and videos of the website and the camp’s social media that is a very fun and pleasant camp. It is an experience that becomes unforgettable, and I would like to get to know the culture and its activities and also get to know a little of my culture.
Favorite Song: Cruel summer by Taylor Swift
Fun Fact about yourself: I like to make weird food combinations

Rachael Brown

Paddleboarding Instructor

Years at Camp: 2024 is my first year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Kamaji is a camp that looks like all the fun isn’t just for the campers but also for the staff to go back to being a kid and having fun again. Everyone gets to be involved in everything and just have fun with it.
Favorite Song: Live While You’re Young – One Direction or Just A Little While – The 502’s
Fun Fact about yourself: I can highland dance (Scotland’s National dances)

Rachael Brown

Ropes/Wall Instructor

Hometown: Adelaide, South Australia
Education: Heading to Uni after camp 
Years at Camp: This is my first!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Kamaji looks like a really, positive, fun, and welcoming environment that I am excited to be a part of!
Favorite Song: Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
Fun Fact about yourself: I play 2 sports; Netball & Korfball

Lola Milleret

Windsurfing Instructor

My favorite song is: Larose Big Bike 
I chose Camp Kamaji because:  it seems to be very fun and the staff members look to be lovely. Moreover, I love doing sport and being with kids. 
Fun fact about myself: I enjoy animals. 

Marlyzeth ‘Mar’ Asturiano

Swimming Instructor

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I choose this camp because a friend recommended it to me.
Favorite Song: Por dentro by Rels B and Kenia Os
Fun fact: I always end up being the mom of my group of friends.

Romy Palmer 

Canoe & Kayak Instructor

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose to work at camp Kamaji because I have a passion for empowering young women. As well as enhancing their confidence to overcome barriers and challenges. Researching this camp, radiated positivity and independence – two things which are important to me and young females. Not only just this, but I also feel this camp has a very friendly, empathic and fun environment, striving for young girls to achieve above and beyond.
Favorite Song: no place I’d rather be by Jess Glynn, a song which me and my mum both enjoy singing together.
Fun fact: I am from the UK and study health and social care at the University of Lincoln.

Alba Luengo Santos 

Archery Instructor

Years at Camp: first year 
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I especially liked the vibe of the camp, it looks like the perfect place to spend my summer.
Favorite Song: Merece la pena- Pole
Fun Fact about yourself: I have visited 10 countries in one year.

Specialty Staff

Linzi Moran

Hometown: Manchester UK
Education: BA Hons Social Work
Years at Camp: 2
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Best Camp Ever
Favorite Song: Stick Season Noah Kahan
Fun Fact about yourself: I’ve walked across the Mississippi River

Arath Mendoza Tejeda 

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico 
Education: Culinary School
Years at Camp: 2nd year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: because it’s a lovely and quiet place.
Favorite Song: September
Fun Fact about yourself: I like pizza with Pineapple 🙂

Maria Isidro Lopez

Special Programs Coordinator

Years at Camp: I’m new staff.
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Kamaji because I fell in love with the photos posted on Instagram, the activities, and all the fun that the photos convey. Additionally, during the interview, Bri and Jason were so kind. They made me feel really welcome!
Favorite Song: To be honest I have many favorite songs, but at this moment I could say “Dame un break” by Rawayana.
Fun Fact about yourself: This question was a little bit hard, haha, but one of my fun facts is that when I was 12 years old, I achieved the highest grade in my entire school.

Flynn Economos

Wilderness Trip Leader

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji for its amazing location, vibrant staff, and to hopefully have a fun summer!
Favorite Song: The Metre – Powderfinger
Fun Fact about yourself: I love skiing and have been since I was 3 years old

Jonas Walsh 

Waterfront Specialist 

Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Because I want to create some fun memories and have a positive impact on young peoples’ lives
Favorite Song: “Your Love” by The Outfield
Fun Fact about yourself: My favorite food is nachos

Matias Castro

Sailing Specialist

Years at Camp: This will be my first year and I hope will repeat!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I love to work with children, sailing and nature. I find magic seeing sailing pupils progressing and gradually learning how to sail…I think Kamaji has all of those.
Favorite Song: I have many favorite songs and one of them is We run this (Missy Elliott)Fun
Fact about yourself: I speak Spanish Catalan and English, and I’m learning Catalan sign language
I’m also black belt in kung fu
I love to read manga and origami

Ekin Tuncel 

Day Camp Counselor

Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey 
Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I thought it would be fun and educational summer for me at Camp Kamaji.
Favorite Song: Supermassive Black Hole- Muse
Fun Fact about yourself: I can’t sleep without at least 3 pillows.

Sophie Ward-Harvey 

Day Camp Counselor

Years at camp: 1st year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: to experience something completely different to home in Australia, to learn new skills, meet new people, make connections, grow together, support other girls, and to have fun
Favorite song: All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) by Taylor Swift
Fun fact about yourself: I know all the lyrics to all of Taylor Swift’s 250 songs

Sandra López Dávila

Day Camp Counselor

Hometown: México, Puebla
Education: University student
Years at Camp: 2 years
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Kamaji is a very beautiful place to spend the summer, I was fascinated from the first time, the bosses Kat, Jason and Bri are excellent people, always willing to give you support if you need it.
Favorite Song: comfortable numb – Pink Floyd
Fun Fact about yourself: I bite my nails when I’m very nervous

Kenya Baez

Years at camp: One
Why did you choose Camp Kamaji: Because the activities that are offered at camp seem great to me and the spaces to live together look incredible. I want to meet new people who like adventure!
Favorite song: Meet me halfway
Fun fact about you: I love painting and roller coasters 

Brenda ‘Bren’ Gonzalez Cazares

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico
Education: Current student studying physiotherapy
Years at camp: First summer
Why did you choose Camp Kamaji: I really like the videos on Kamaji’s social media because the campers and staff looked happy and comfortable in the beautiful and fun camp setting. The interview process left me feeling cared for and Bri was very kind.
Favorite song: Should I stay or should I go? – The Clash
Fun fact about you: I love to sing and dance after a really delicious meal or when I’m very happy! (even if I’m not the best at doing it)

Cristina Davila

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico
Years at Camp: 1 first 
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I saw Camp Kamaji at the camp fair and I thought that it would be a great opportunity. Then I meet Bri and Jason and they convinced me to join to camp Kamaji. 
Favorite Song: I don’t have because I like a lot of songs
Fun Fact about yourself: I laugh a lot with bad jokes 

Daniela Munoz Alarcon

Years at Camp: 1 year 
Why did you choose Camp Kamaji: because it seems like a harmonious and respectful place to me, and I had good references about this camp. 
Favorite song: That should be me- Justin Bieber 
Fun fact about you: I don’t like to rewatch movies I’ve already seen, even if they’re my favorite.

Support Staff

Jen Coulter

Jill of All Trades 

Years at Camp: first year this year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: To work with a great group of people and learn everything “Camp Kamaji”. And I wanted to know more about this magical place my two daughters have enjoyed so much! 
Favorite Song: Currently I’m liking “So Long, London” by Taylor Swift
Fun Fact about yourself: I love working out and lifting weights:)

Elena Sosa Reyes

Assistant Cook

Hometown: Tampico, Tamaulipas
Education: University student majoring in tourism and hospitality management
Years at Camp: This will be my first year! 😊
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because I like its philosophy of being yourself, while having fun!
Favorite Song: This is actually really hard for me because I love listening to music, but if I have to choose, it would be between “A Hard day´s night” by The Beatles and “Where do broken hearts go” by One Direction
Fun Fact about yourself: When I was little, I wanted to be a veterinarian, but since I don’t get along with blood and needles, it was a complete no for me!

Rebeca Jimenez Mora

Assistant Cook

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico
Education: College student
Years at Camp: First summer
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I like that Kamaji is an all girls camp. I’m looking forward to working at Kamaji and exploring Minnesota.
Favorite Song: Roar, Katy Perry
Fun Fact about yourself: I am very persistent, like to have fun when I feel confident, loyal to the people I love, very active, and I am very tenacious with my goals.

María Paola Juárez Cervantes

Assistant Cook

Hometown: Tlaxcala, México
Education: College student studying management
Years at Camp: It’s my first time!
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: The cute vibes and the nice people
Favorite Song: I have so many, but one of my favorites is Unwritten- Natasha Bedingfield
Fun Fact about yourself: I’ll talk about everything and I like to make people laugh.

Meredid Jaquelin Flores Pérez

Kitchen Assistant

Hometown: Morelos, México
Education: college student
Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I love the location of the camp and I know that being with girls is going to be amazing!
Favorite Song: at the moment I like Como Sacude by Sen Senra
Fun Fact about yourself: I love to dance, just a little bit of music and I’m already dancing
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Soni Trujillo Suárez

Kitchen Assistant

Years at Camp: first year
Why did you choose Camp Kamaji: because it is a camp for girls, and I like that Camp Kamaji is a family.
Favorite song: Viva la Vida Coldplay 
Fun fact about yourself: I love traveling and adventure

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Jenny Hernandez Zacarias 

Kitchen Assistant

Hometown: Puebla, México
Education: College student 
Years at Camp: It’s my first year at the camp.
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: In the camp video the facilities look spacious, safe and with a pleasant atmosphere.
Favorite Song: Unwritten. Natasha Bedingfield.

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Sandra Hernandez

Kitchen Assistant

Years at Camp: 1 year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I chose Camp Kamaji because I want to know the culture, the place and new people in a camp for girls.
Favorite Song: Unwritten (Natasha Beddingfield)
Fun Fact about yourself: I love watching the sunset.

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Amanda Marisa Juarez Cid

Housekeeping

Hometown: Puebla, Mexico
Education: University student
Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: Kamaji’s location seems to be a very beautiful and ideal place to connect with nature. I’m looking forward to learning a lot of new things.
Favorite Song: Living on the outside
Fun Fact about yourself: I love to watch sunsets, especially when they are orange or pink because they make me happy.

Eduardo Merino Campos

Maintenance Assistant 

Hometown: Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla
Education: College student 
Years at Camp: 1
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: It seems fun, nice coworkers, interesting activities and a pretty nice environment. 
Favorite Song: My kind of woman by Mac Demarco
Fun Fact about yourself: At first, I’m too shy but once I get comfortable, I’m pretty funny

Luis Vallejo

Maintenance Assistant

Years at Camp: 1st year
Why you chose Camp Kamaji: I meet Jason and Bri in a IENA’s fair, and I think they are very nice.
Favorite Song: I can’t make a choice, but I love ballads.
Fun Fact about yourself: I’m expert at making bad jokes

Leadership Staff

Bri Humphries, Operations Director

Bri first joined the Camp Kamaji team in 2014 as an office assistant. After graduating from Franklin College she joined us full-time. She recruits and prepares staff for camp and manages our social media accounts. Pop into our inbox and say hello!

During the season, Bri works closely with the support staff and keeps things moving in many different areas of camp.

Laney Maguire, Staff Coach and Development Director

Laney is our Staff Coach and Development Director. She gives guidance to our counselors with check-ins, weekly meetings, and other additional support. If you can’t find her in the office, she’s most likely helping out on the Kamaji waterfront! This will be Laney’s 6th summer at Kamaji.

Randy Nyberg, Camp Caretaker

Randy started working at Camp Kamaji in 2007 as camp’s caretaker. Randy works year ’round taking care of our beautiful camp. He spends a lot of the off-season making improvements at camp like renovating the washhouses, building the treehouse, siding buildings and building new decks and porches. His trusty sidekicks, dogs Patch and Oreo are always by his side.

During the season, Randy is at camp and helps to keep camp running smoothly by fixing holes in screens, dealing with any plumbing issues, driving campers to their canoe put-in spots and tinkering with our camp boats and vehicles.

When he’s not hard at work at camp, Randy loves to coach and watch baseball (he’s a Twins fan!), spend time with his wife, Barb, who works locally as a nurse, and with his kids, Chris, Nick, Georgia and Josh, and grandkids.