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Meet the 2025 Summer Staff
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We are still adding to our ranks for summer 2025!
Find out more and apply at our summer jobs page.
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Joe Day Rider
Program Director
Hometown: Richey MT by way of Valier MT
Favorite thing about camp: Campfires
Favorite scripture verse: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2a
Go-to fast food order: Frugals
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Sophie Heinz
Female Lead Counselor
Hometown: New Berlin IL
Favorite thing about camp: Archery
Favorite scripture verse: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
- 1 Corinthians 13:4
Go-to fast food order: Chipotle Bowl
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Olly Wicks
Male Lead Counselor
Hometown: Bristol, England
Favorite thing about camp: The fact that it's family.
Favorite scripture verse: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
- Ephesians 6:10
Go-to fast food order: Chick-Fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal
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Alex Byrd
Waterfront Coordinator
Hometown: Butte MT
Favorite thing about camp: Seeing the campers again and spending my summer in nature.
Favorite scripture verse: "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:58
Go-to fast food order: Chow mein, orange chicken and beijing beef at Panda Express
Aaron Van Brocklin
Wilderness Coordinator
Hometown: Kansas City MO
Favorite thing about camp: Getting to reconnect with campers over the years, and seeing how much they have grown in their relationship with Jesus.
Favorite scripture verse: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." - John 6:68b
Go-to fast food order: In-N-Out (because they put Bible verses on the cups)
Grace Gibney
Camp Counselor
Hometown: Great Falls MT
Favorite thing about camp: Campfires & being in nature!
Favorite scripture verse: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee." - Isaiah 26:3
Go-to fast food order: Chicken sandwich and frosted lemonade from Chick-Fil-A
Josiah Mlodzik
Camp Counselor
Hometown: Becker MN
Favorite thing about camp: The opportunity to inspire a deep love for the Lord in the hearts of young boys and girls.
Favorite scripture verse: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28
Go-to fast food order: Does espresso count?
Madison Rayburn
Camp Counselor
Hometown: Eureka KS
Favorite thing about camp: Seeing kids experience the love of Jesus.
Favorite scripture verse: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28
(This is not an accidental copy of Josiah's scripture verse: they both happened to pick the same! Must be a good one.)
Go-to fast food order: Chick-Fil-A nuggets and & iced tea
Nathan Toomey
Media Staff
Hometown: Puyallup WA
Favorite thing about camp: The community. Everybody's so nice, and I feel at home.
Favorite scripture verse: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God." - Isaiah 41:10
Go-to fast food order: A chicken sandwich - it always hits the spot
Heather Toomey
Healthcare Administrator
Hometown: Puyallup WA
Favorite thing about camp: I am most looking forward to spending the summer with my son Nathan and getting to know some pretty amazing people.
Favorite scripture verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Go-to fast food order: Panda Express honey walnut shrimp and teriyaki chicken, or Popeyes non-spicy chicken
Chasen Brinckerhoff
Support Staff/Camp Counselor
Hometown: Oceanside CA
Favorite thing about camp: Making new friends and memories
Go-to fast food order: Panda Express - Beijing Beef, Beef and Broccoli, and Fried Rice
Year-round staff
We are blessed with a fantastic team that runs Spruce Lodge and Glacier Camp all year round!
You can find out more about them on their own page and you may see them around during camp!
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