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Miss Erica - Camp Director
Click here to read my bio!
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Miss Alia - Counselor
Hello there! This is my twelfth year out at one of my favorite places in the world (10 years as a camper and 2 years on staff.) I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington but nowadays I call Minneapolis, Minnesota home. I go to Augsburg College and I am double majoring in history and theatrical performance and I am absolutely loving it. I am also planning on going abroad to Kolkata, India for between a semester and a year next year and I am so very stoked. I love camp and I am excited to go back to Coeur D'Alene this summer and have fun in nature with campers! I love working out at Sweyolakan and enjoying the magic that camp creates for anyone that experiences it. I look forward to making friends and having a wonderful time in a beautiful place! |
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Mr. Anderson - Counselor
Hello! I love football and the outdoors. I am from the Tri-cities and I attend Kennewick High School. I will be graduating this year and going to college this fall. I will be attending CBC. I hope that when I grow up I can be a police officer. I chose this because I like helping people I also like making a difference. I think that most police officers do that. This is my first year at camp and I am excited!! I have gone camping before and know some things about the outdoors. I hope that while I am at camp that I will teach the campers about the outdoors and being their best. I chose to work at camp Sweyolakan this summer because I wanted to try something new and have fun. I hope I learn a lot from this camp as well. I know a lot about the outdoors but I don not know everything and would love to learn.
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Mr. B - Site Manager
Miss Mo - Mr . B's Wife
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Miss Beth - Counselor
Hello! I have been told that I have one volume, loud! I go to school in sunny Sacramento California, but I am from the Seattle area in Washington. I go to California State University Sacramento where I am studying the cello and music education. When I grow up I want to be a music therapist and work with special needs children through music. I have been going to camp since I was 7 years old, this will be my 14th year at camp! This summer I am hoping to teach campers how to have fun without technology and that it is okay to be a little crazy and weird. Last summer was my first summer in 14 years of not going to camp and I HATED IT! so this year I am back to my summer home on Mica Bay :)
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Mr. Captain Coffee - Staff Director
I was born and raised in New York, attend college in Indiana and met and married my wife of 18 years. Stephanie at a school for emotionally troubled youth in the woods of Middle Tennessee (we were counselors not campers). We have six wonderful children from ages 17 down to age 1. I have a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Indiana University and a master's degree in special education from Tennessee State University. I teach special education and social studies at Sandpoint High School and live up near the top of the state in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. I have many years of teaching left in me but when I do grow up, my wife and I would like to be campground hosts at a really cool park somewhere warm and sunny.
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Miss Carley - Counselor
I live above the Restaurant my parents own in Vermont. I go to Keene State College in Keene NH. I am studying Studio Art, Sociology and Business. I hope to open up my own community arts center. I have been going to a variety of different camps and this will be my 18th year going to camp. I can't wait to come back to camp and have fun with you all.
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Mr. Chickenbone - Counselor
Oye! I really enjoy Biology. I am from Spokane Washington and am graduating from North Central High School and will attending Washington State Univeristy in the fall. When I am done with school I wish to be a Molcular Anthropologest or research gentics. This is my 8th year attending camp and will be my first year on staff. This summer I hope to teach kids the love of the outdoors and how valuable our world is. All life is vaulable and interlocked with each other and we all depending on each other for survival. I chose to work at this camp because I have been a camper for 7 years and now I wish to give sweet memories to the new campers that have come to call this place home.
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Mr. Chip - Counselor
I live in Pullman, Washington (go Cougs!). It is pretty much the most boring town ever. I like being outside and hanging out with people. I love kids. I recently volunteered at a day care center. It was AMAZING! As of now I am currently enrolled in Pullman High School. When I grow up I want to do something that involves being outside or working with kids. This will be my 7th summer at Camp Sweyolakan and 1st on staff. I hope to teach campers how to have a good time and make friends without all that fancy new internet stuff and what not. I chose to work at camp because I love it there. I love helping kids. I love teaching and the feeling you get when you know you have influenced some ones life in a positive way. I hope to see all of you at camp this summer! |
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Miss Ella - Program Director
This will be my 15th year at Sweyolakan this summer! I love socks, fun quotes, Dr. Seuss, reading, knots, and of course, Camp Sweyolakan! I grew up in Spokane Valley, and just graduated from Eastern Washington University with my Secondary Teaching License. Last year I made the terrible mistake of not going to camp, and this year I hope to fix it by making this summer the best one yet! I hope to give each camper the confidence they need to be themselves and make their dreams come true!
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Miss Giggles - Unit Director
This is my 1st summer at Sweyolakan but my 5th summer working at summer camps (my 13th year in all). I am from Everett, WA originally but I am going to Eastern Washington University to be an elementary and/or special education teacher. I chose to work at Sweyolakan this summer because I want to work at a variety of camps and I really like Camp Fire USA. Plus, kids and camp are awesome! This summer I hope to teach the campers a lot of silly songs including a song about an aardvark, giraffe, and octopus (yes, all in the same song)!
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Miss Goob - Counselor
I love watching Disney movies, coloring, listening to music, spending time with friends, and being at camp! I am from Spokane, Washington, and will be attending Eastern Washington University in the fall. I plan to major in Elementary education and minor in Spanish. This is my 11th summer at Camp Sweyolakan, and I am very excited for my first year on staff! I hope to give campers a great camp experience like I had as a camper; teaching them about camp, about nature, about friends, and about themselves. I chose to work at Camp Sweyolakan this summer because it has been such a big part of my life; I love camp and hope to have a great summer out on Mica Bay being a counselor this year!
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Mr. James - Unit Director
I currently study at Lewis-Clark State College, and I want to work with international students that come to the United States for college. I like to hike, raft, kayak, and longboard. I also love Star Wars, and I avidly watch Survivor! We are going to have a great summer and I can't wait to get to camp!
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Mr. Jeremy - Counselor
Hey there - I am currently a student at Spokane Falls Community College and plan to transfer to Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina in the fall. I enjoy playing tennis, Frisbee, listening to music, and working out outside, especially out at camp. I have been a camper and CIT at Sweyolakan for five years, a counselor for three years, a CA at Camp Dart-Lo, and a camper at a summer camp in Olympia, WA. The camping experience allows both the campers and counselors to be kids and provides youth with unique experiences and opportunities for achievement that they would not otherwise have. I choose to work at camp for the positive impact it has made on my life and the lives of all campers. Looking forward to an exciting summer!
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Mr. Kaboose - Counselor
I am graduating Central Valley High School this year and I am from Spokane Washington. Something about myself that not a lot of people know is that am a very smart. Whenever a situation comes up, I always can turn things around. When I grow up I wish to be either a Pilot or a game/graphic designer OR get a degree in computer animation. I have gone to some sort of summer camp for at least 6 years and I chose to work at Sweyo this year because it has been by far the best camp yet.
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Miss Kaitlin - Handcrafts Specialist
I am a music education major at Western Washington University. I spend lots of time in the music department taking classes, practicing and performing, but I am also involved in the theater and dance departments. I am a member of Chaos, WWUs Womens ultimate frisbee team. This is my first year playing frisbee, but it has become a very integral part of my life. I have been coming to Camp Sweyolakan for 11 years and this is my second year on staff. I cannot wait to see all of you at camp and we'll have oodles of fun!
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Miss Kat - Counselor
I stayed up with an injured bird for 24 hours my cat Pia had gotten ahold of, I gave it water and soggy bread every hour. A friend started saying I was predictable so now I wear mismatched socks. I am from Texas. I go to Mead and I am a senior graduating. This next year I am going to be working full time. I have been camping with my family for 8 years so I know the basics. I hope to teach the campers as well as myself that you can have a good time and forget your worries even if it is just for a little bit. I chose to work at Sweyolakan this summer because I have always wanted to go to summer camp but we were always too busy moving around now I have the chance to have an amazing summer and share it with kids.
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Mr. Keith - Unit Director
Hello Sweyolakan! I'm a student at the University of Washington. I've spent two years in college and will be going into my third year. I am from just across the border in Spokane, and I hope someday that I can be a lawyer. This is my fifth year at Sweyolakan as a camper/counselor. I was a camper for two years, and have been a counselor for three. I hope, as a Unit director, to teach everyone a little bit about living outdoors while getting along with everyone. I chose to work at Sweyolakan because it's truly the best job that anyone could ever have. I mean seriously I get to play with you guys all day!
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Miss Lacey - Unit Director
Hi! I am so excited to be spending my summer at Camp Sweyolakan this summer! I am from Chattaroy, Washington, which is north of Spokane. I am currently a student at Washington State University to become a teacher. Just a few things that I really like include the color yellow, rabbits, and Cougar football! I have only had two years of camp experience long ago, but I am excited to catch up. I chose to work at Camp Sweyolakan because I genuinely love working with kids. I want to help every camper create their best camp experience and memories that will last a lifetime!
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Miss Lara - Waterfront Assistant
I really like cats, coffee, and Harry Potter. This is my second summer on staff and seventh summer being at Sweyolakan. I am from Sammamish, Washington (a suburb of Seattle) and plan on attending Washington State University in the fall. I chose to work at camp this summer because I have been going to Sweyolakan since I was 13; I cannot imagine a summer without camp. I hope to give the kids at camp this summer the same great experiences that I had when I was a camper. I am looking forward to another fantastic summer out at Sweyo!
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Miss Lena - Counselor
I am fun, energetic and love kids. I am huge on golfing and that's what I want my career to be in. I am going to the University of Idaho and study Professional Golf Managment. Afterwards, hopefully, I can design courses.
This is my 12th year at Camp Sweyolakan. I am from Deer Park. I love doing community service it makes me happy and that I am helping our world become a cleaner better place. One day I want to go to Africa and teach children. My biggest dream is to grow up and have a husband and 4 children, hopefully one set of twins. After my children move out I want to let my house open to foster children and take in teenagers and help them get back on their feet. Once I am done with that I plan on moving into a cottage with my husband and living out a fulfilling happy life.
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Miss Li Li - Counselor
Hey there! I love singing, playing guitar and photography. Anything with chocolate will capture my attention! I was born in the Ft. Lewis Army Base in Tacoma. Because my dad is in the Army, I've moved around a lot. Including a few years in Japan! By camp, I will have finished my sophomore year at Eastern Washington University. When I "grow up", or in a few years, I hope to be teaching wonderful kids at an elementary school. I use to go camping a lot as a Pathfinder when I was younger, and Camp Sweyolakan was the first camp I went to after a very long time. But once is all it took for me to want to come back! I hope to teach the campers how to enjoy the simpler things in life and to appreciate the relationships they have and will make. What better way to spend your summer?!
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Miss Lily - Counselor
This will be my ninth summer out at Sweyolakan and I can't imagine a better way to spend my summers. I'm a math major at WSU and love the outdoors and all of the activities that go along with it. |
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Miss Magic - Archery Specialist
I'm from Spokane Valley, WA and will be attending EWU in the fall to become a Social Worker. I've been a member of the Camp Fire USA Inland Northwest Council for over 13 years; I even earned my Wohelo this past spring. I was a camper myself for 12 years at Camp Dart-Lo and Camp Sweyolakan. This will be my first year on staff, and I'm super excited to see everyone on the Archery Range. Camp Sweyolakan is my home away from home. I hope that I can help campers feel the same way and learn to love the outdoors.
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Miss Mickey-Anne - Counselor
Hi all! This is my first summer at Camp Sweyolakan, but I have spent most my summers at other camps. I am super excited to be working as staff at camp this year! Besides summer camp, I love music, swimming and anything that tells a story. I also like to camp and go backpacking with my family. This summer I hope I can relay some of my enthusiasm for the great outdoors to the campers. I am optimistically looking forward to camp where I plan on helping campers have a fun time and a great experience at camp. =D
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Miss Pipeno - Food Service Assistant
My favorite color is orange. I am from Cheney, Washington and I go to school at the University of Idaho. I am majoring in psychology and child development. I want to become a social worker. This is my third year at camp. I hope to teach campers how to be creative and I chose to work at camp this summer because I always have a great time and I love seeing the children have a good time.
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Miss Rachel - Waterfront Assistant
This will be my second year as a lifeguard at Camp Sweyolakan and my ninth year coming to camp. I graduated from Lewis and Clark High School, attended WSU, and will be transferring to the University of Nevada Las Vegas in the fall. I hope to teach campers how to swim and be safe in the water! I love being in Couer d'Alene, the campers and staff here are all amazing.
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Miss Samantha - Counselor
I enjoy bowling, softball and helping kids achive their goals. I am from Kennewick Washington. I will be graduating from Kennewick High school in June 2012. When I grow up I plan to become a traveling nurse. I plan to attend college in the fall. This will be my first year at summer camp. From working this summer I hope to get the experience to help kids and enjoy the outdoors. I choose Camp Sweyolakan this summer because it looked like a great chance to get out and help kids. I also hope that I will be able to help kids get the experience from camp.
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Miss Scrubs - Health Care Assistant
Hi there! I graduated from Mount Spokane High School, completed prerequisite studies at Eastern Washington University, and now I am entering my senior year at the Washington State University College of Nursing in downtown Spokane. I have lived in Spokane my entire life. When I graduate, I aspire to work at one of the local hospitals with a focus on pediatrics. I spent most of my summers at Camp Reed but did have a chance to spend time at Sweyolakan once during my youth. I am a fun, free-spirited individual who loves to laugh and have a good time with friends and family. I am very much looking forward to this season. It is gonna be a great summer!
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Miss Starr - Business/Store Manager
WoHeLo campers! I have been coming to Camp Sweyolakan for 13 years, 10 as a camper and 3 as staff. During camp you will most likely find me up in the Camp Store, shopping and socializing. Camp Sweyolakan is such an amazing place, full of history, adventure, fun, friends, and the great outdoors. It really is something special, like nowhere else on earth. I'm so excited to be a part of this experience, helping to mold each camper's future. I enjoy sharing it with my daughter, who is also a fellow camper and Senior CIT.
When I'm not at camp, I drive a school bus. I absolutely love my job, working with kids everyday is the best. I'm involved with 4-H and Cheney High School Equestrian Team. But when I have a little time to myself, I like to spend it with friends over a cup of coffee or a quiet afternoon watching a movie or reading a book.
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Miss Valya - Counselor
I graduated from Kamiakin High Scool in Kennewick WA and I will be attending the University of Arizona this coming fall. I always wanted to be a doctor when I grew up. I love blue eyes and I love Siberian Huskies, I have been coming to camp for 8 years and I love it. I hope to teach lasting friendships and bonds as well as new skills like teamwork. I chose camp Sweyolaken because I have been goin there since I was in 5th grade and I really enjoy the whole overall experience! It is a lot of fun and being outdoors with trees is most beautiful.
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Miss Willow - Counselor
I graduated from University High School in Spokane Valley, WA and will be a freshman at Eastern Washington University this fall. I plan to become a high school math teacher with a minor in German when I grow up. I love roller skating, hanging out with friends, watching movies, listening to Justin Bieber and playing Just Dance on the Wii. This will be my 8th summer at Sweyolakan, but my first year on staff. My hope is to teach the campers how to let loose and be themselves while making friends, learning basic wilderness and survival skills and of course, having fun! I chose to work at Camp Sweyolakan because I want to give kids a great experience and have fun!
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Mr. Wiseguy - Nature & Outdoor Specialist
I am a freshman at Portland community college in Oregon. My hobbies include gardening, outdoor skills as well as being an avid reader. But, my true passion is working with children to further there understanding of nature and how to survive in the wilderness. I graduated from the Sweyolakan Counselor in Training program two year ago and have been going to Sweyolakan as a camper for eight years. I feel that everyone benefits from camp and should go at least once in their life. Camp is something special; it is a community of people thrown together that become like family. Camp is a place to laugh, cry, smile, and have fun. It has its ups and downs, like life, but I would not miss it for the world!
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Miss Zord - Counselor
Hiya! I am interested in sociology, psychology, music, theater and reading. I am a native Spokanite and have been my entire life. I graduated from Ferris high school where I was in Symphonic choir and honors jazz choir and now I am looking forward to going to Spokane Falls Community College and getting my Associates of Arts degree. I am also planning on getting my nurses aid license some point this year so I can get a job helping people while I am at college. This year will be my 10th year at camp! I have also gone to Dart-lo for several seasons when I was a kid. So camp has been a part of my life for a very long time. I hope that I can share some great memories this summer with all the campers I get to meet.
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