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Rhonda joined Chestnut Ridge New Year's Eve of 2001, moving with her husband, Allen and their children Ben (15), Emily (12), and Greg (8) from Apex, NC. Rhonda holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University in Sociology and certification in Elementary Education. She also has a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School. She has served as a systems analyst at AMS, as a home preschool director, as an admissions reader for Duke, and as a youth minister. She serves at Chestnut Ridge as an elder in extension ministry for The North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. When not leading ministries at the camp, she can be found enjoying a warm cup of fair trade coffee by a campfire in the woods. She believes that God is good and love is like algebra - someone has to teach you how to do it.
Daryl's interests, education and experience combine in his role at Chestnut Ridge. After graduating from NC State University with a degree in environmental engineering, Daryl spent five years as a consulting civil engineer and remains a licensed, professional engineer. His experience in infrastructure, land planning, and hands-on construction are put to good use in care of the camp's land and facilities. In the meantime, he's managed to spend multiple seasons working in Glacier National Park, Montana, and backpacking europe and Costa Rica. Daryl also keeps the camp plugged-in on computers, a local network, and the web. He's a certified instructor in archery (NAA Level 2), canoeing (ACA Basic Canoe and Basic River Canoe Instructor), and Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics.
Nick joined the Chestnut Ridge Staff in the Spring of '06. He is a South Carolina native who first moved to NC to go to college. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor degree in Sociology. While Nick once pondered the notion of becoming a professional bowler, he knew that God was calling him to other things. Nick graduated from Duke Divinity School with a Master of Divinity degree. He is currently a Provisional Deacon associated with the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. At camp, Nick enjoys leading 
Jeana began by helping out during summer camp in 2005, and has been hanging out at Chestnut Ridge ever since. In 2007 she became a part of the full-time staff as the 
I am the second newest member of the full-time staff at Chestnut Ridge as the Garden Manager. God has given me a passion for growing fruits and vegetables and for teaching children, so I am looking forward to doing those things at The Community Farm at Chestnut Ridge. I have an undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech and worked in the veterinary medical field for many years. Most recently, I have been managing a community garden and teaching preschool and elementary children in Fuquay-Varina, NC. My husband, Paul, and I are big Hokie fans and try to make it back to Blacksburg with our girls, Amy (9) and Sarah (6) for a football or basketball game each year. When I'm not playing in the dirt, you can find me taking a walk or curled up with a good book. I look forward to digging in the dirt with you at the Community Farm!
Wendy is passionate about environmental and outdoor education and has been working with youth and adults for the past 32 years in a variety of settings. She is a certified teacher and studied biology at Palm Beach Atlantic University, has an undergraduate degree from UNC-Asheville in French and Education, and a Master of Education degree from Mercer University. Wendy lives on ten peaceful acres, on what she calls a hobby farm, just outside of Hillsborough, with her husband, Evan, and their two sons, Ian and Reilly. They have a cat, a dog, three hens, two alpacas, and about 12,000 honeybees! Wendy enjoys travel, camping, cycling, reading, gardening, sailing, and SCUBA.
I've been blessed to be a part of this ministry since December 2007. My experiences in office administration in both the health care and child care fields have been invaluable to my administrative role here at camp. My husband, Todd and I live a few country roads over in Mebane with our daughter, Morgan and 2 sons, Keyston & Paul. Surf fishing on the coastal shores of NC is my favorite "decompression". Besides raising a family, I enjoy cake decorating, crochet, singing and my 2 newest hobbies - tennis and raising chickens. I'm a "city-girl-gone-country" who somehow fits right in here at CR! One of my favorite passages is, "...stop and consider God's wonders." (Job 37:14) and each passing season at Chestnut Ridge has helped me have a greater appreciation for the truly marvelous works of God. I see Chestnut Ridge as a masterpiece canvas of nature, made more beautiful by the happy experiences of campers and retreat visitors. Then as a bonus, God brushes on sweet highlights through the devoted staff who come and go - and the ones who come and stay. What a wonder!
Bruce joined the team at Chestnut Ridge in 2003. His primary responsibilities include the care and housekeeping of all of the facilities. Working mostly behind the scenes, Bruce carefully prepares the camp facilities with great attention to detail before the arrival of retreat groups or campers. When not at Chestnut Ridge, Bruce is a fixture at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro where many people know him as the "Dancing Man." Campers enjoy dancing with Bruce at Chestnut Ridge as well, and are attracted to his enthusiasm and outgoing personality. When not dancing, Bruce's other interests include music, tai chi, yoga, and meditation.
Joel has been a part of the Chestnut Ridge community for the past 13 years, and as such, he is somewhat of a historian regarding the history of the ministry at Chestnut Ridge. As part of the maintenance staff, Joel continually amazes everyone with his ability to fix just about anything. When he is not repairing buildings, driving the tractor, or deftly wielding a chainsaw, Joel is always ready with a fascinating story to tell. As a world traveler, Joel has taken adventures to places both near and far. He has survived -40 degree temperatures in the Utah mountains, climbed narrow shafts in the Egyptian pyramids, and avoided a coup attempt in Zimbabwe. To the amazement of all, Joel shares these stories, and imparts other life lessons to all the campers at Chestnut Ridge.
Nicole began working at Chestnut Ridge in the summer of 2009. She has a passion for cooking with fresh, all-natural, whole foods. Nicole has done tremendous work to create seasonal meals using food from the Community Farm at Chestnut Ridge, as well as other local farmers in our area. Our kitchen is commited to purchasing food free of trans-fats, MSG, artificial colors and flavors, and high fructose corn syrup. Under Nicole's direction we are increasing our use of organic and fair-trade products such as coffee, tea, and bananas. In addition, we are purposefully supporting local farms for products such as vegetables, fruits, milk, whole grains, and meat. Nicole is proud to be serving real food and supporting local sustainable farms. Our kitchen staff takes these raw ingredients and whips up a dazzling array of made from scratch meals for all of our guests to enjoy. Come join us at the table and enjoy Nicole's delicious meals.
You'll usually find Kim on horseback riding through the woods of Chestnut Ridge. Kim's career highlights go as high as Second in the Nation for the OCAP program with the American Paint Horse Association. She has shown competitively in both the APHA and PtHA show circuits, won numerous ROMS in events as diverse as Showmanship, English Pleasure, Western Pleasure and Games. In 1996 Kim and her unique red roan gelding, Romantic Rascal, were high point western pleasure for both DVHA and NJPHC. Kim is happy to be a part of the Chestnut Ridge team, and has found the recreational nature of trail riding at Chestnut Ridge to be a great change of pace. Come on out and join Kim for a ride at the Ridge!
Melissa moved to North Carolina from Washington D.C. in 2007 when her husband, Frank, began his graduate studies in the school of public policy at Duke University. Melissa is a social worker within the Durham School system, but she has had extensive experience with camping ministries while a student at East Tennessee State University. She enjoys being outdoors working with groups on our Challenge Course. Melissa has quickly become an integral and important part of the ministry team at Chestnut Ridge.
Calvin recently finished his first year of Seminary at Duke Divinity School. Prior to that he worked in community recreation in Erwin, NC and in campus recreation at Campbell University, UNC Chapel Hill, and the University of Southern California. Calvin earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from USC in 2003 and a Master’s in Education from Campbell in 2006. Calvin in originally from the west coast, he was born in Spokane, Washington, grew up in Oregon, and went to college in Los Angeles, before moving to NC in 2003 where he met his wife Rebecca. Calvin enjoys camping (especially campfires), hunting, playing softball, basketball, and flag football, and watching college football, especially his USC Trojans.
Matt Hauger will soon be a third-year M.Div. student at Duke Divinity School. He graduated from Messiah College with an interdisciplinary degree in music and biblical studies. More recently, Matt has worked as a counselor and program director at Ligonier Camp and Conference Center, then as a youth pastor at the Grantham BIC Church. His current 'vocational aspirations' revolve around tech and digital media, as he loves doing web and graphic design. Other interests include backpacking, music, and making himself look foolish. He and his wife Emily reside in Durham, NC, where she serves as Assistant to the Deans of Duke Chapel. They attend Chapel Hill Mennonite Fellowship.
My name's Aaron and I am stoked to be on staff at Chestnut Ridge! I have been a camper for many many years here, and I did the CIT program last summer, but this will be my first summer as a Junior Counselor. I'm a Junior at Orange High School. I love hunting, fishing, and camping out. I am a leader in my Boy Scout troop and hope to obtain my Eagle rank soon. I am probably going to do my Eagle project at Chestnut Ridge. I can't wait to see all of you this summer, it's going to be a blast!
Hello all, I'm Alex and I will be returning to Chestnut Ridge for a second fun filled summer! I am 18 after April 30 and will be graduating this year from Cedar Ridge High School. I plan to attend UNC Chapel Hill for the next four years of my life and more than anything else I love spending time with God and guitars. I also like to paint, run, and annoy my other four siblings. Some of you remember me as Axel, as not to confuse me with the other Alex. See you this summer!
Hello! I'm Alex and I am a sophomore at NC State. I am triple majoring in computer engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering. I'm also a member of the NC State wrestling team. When I'm not studying or wrestling ... wait, I am always studying or wrestling. Well, except for the summer time. I've spent every summer at Chestnut Ridge Camp & Retreat Center for as long as I can remember. I came as a camper for many many years, participated in the LIT program (now reborn as the CIT program), worked as a junior counselor, and this will be my third year as a senior counselor at Chestnut Ridge. My favorite activities at camp include the zipline, challenge course, and capture the flag! Despite the fact that I have to make weight for wrestling, if you leave sweets around me, they will disappear. My musical talent is confined to playing rock band and guitar hero. I look forward to another great year with everyone at Chestnut Ridge!
G-Day all, it’s Alistair here all the way from Melbourne, Australia.
Hi! My name is Becca and this will be my second summer on staff at Chestnut Ridge. I am so excited to be returning to a place with so much laughter and love! After spending a year and a half at Butler University in Indiana, I decided to return to the south to NC State where I am majoring in Social Work. I love being with people, making new friends, and sharing Christ's love! Some of my favorite camp activities are Capture the Flag, High Ropes, and just playing games outside! I can't wait to meet you, and for of those you returning from last year - get ready to have a blast!!
Hey, my name is Carly and I am a rising sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill! This will be my first summer working at Camp Chestnut Ridge and I'm very excited about being a camp counselor and a horseback riding instructor. I love animals, especially horses and dogs, and just enjoy being around nature. I grew up on the Outer Banks, so I enjoy most water activities and just love being outside. I also enjoy reading, writing, singing, and playing guitar in my spare time. I love meeting new people, so I'm very excited about working at camp this summer!
Hello! My name is Ciera Ferrone and I am a rising senior at Cedar Ridge High School. I live in Chapel Hill (go Tarheels!), but I am originally from Orlando, Florida. I love to read, hang out with my little sister Alexa (who is in the picture next to me), and go to movies with my friends. I am a swimmer and I play soccer, and I love the outdoors. I also love kids, so I cannot wait to have an awesome time at Camp Chestnut Ridge for my first summer as a Junior Counselor!
Hey! My name is Connie and I go to Auburn University in Alabama. I am a rising sophomore majoring in psychology. This will be m yfirst summer working at Chestnut Ridge, but I attended here many times when I was younger. I played soccer for most of my life along with other random sports. I love swimming and being outside. My favorite part of camp is…everything! I am super excited for this summer. Can’t wait to see you there!
Hi, I'm Connor, and this will be my third year on summer staff at Chestnut Ridge. I am a freshman at NC State studying engineering. I am very tall, about 4 times the size of a mudpuppy. I love many of the activities at camp, but I especially love leading mountain bikers through the woods of Chestnut Ridge. We race up and down trails, through mud puddles, and over ramps. Don't bring nice clothes if you plan on mountain biking with me! When I'm not at camp, I also enjoy camping, backpacking, hunting, and water skiing. Bring your bike and let's ride this summer at Chestnut Ridge!
Hi! My name's Darcell and this will be my second summer working as a counselor at Chestnut Ridge! I will be a rising junior this fall majoring in Business Management. I love being at camp, and making new friends. Some of my favorite camp activities are Capture the Flag, zipline, hayrides around camp and just playing new games! I can't wait to meet you, and for those of you that are coming back from last year - Lets get ready to HAVE SOME FUN!!!!!!!!
Hello! My name is David. I am a rising junior at Orange High. I run cross country and track during the fall and spring and I also wrestle during the winter. Alex (the goof-ball, pictured above) is my brother, and just like him, I have been coming to Chestnut Ridge for a long time, actually ever since I was four! Last summer I completed the CIT program at Chestnut Ridge and it was awesome! This will be my first year as a Junior Counselor, and I can’t wait! During my leisure time, I love to do everything outdoors in God’s amazing Creation. This includes: soccer, mountain biking, rafting and trail riding, and my personal favorite jungle-tag. All of these great experiences have come from CCR, and they were amazing! (And yes, I do love to play capture the flag just like Alex.) During my down time I like to draw and sketch. I also love to hear the word of God, and I strive to expand my knowledge of God's work. I can’t wait to see everyone this summer; it’s going to be amazing!
Hey there! My name’s Erin, and I love writing, reading, and being outside, and I adore all animals. So if anyone needs a bug-sqausher, call someone else! I just finished up my freshman year at Georgia College & State University (GCSU for short), and I am currently an undecided major. I’m a little shy, but I usually open up once I get comfortable in a new environment. I can’t wait to start my first summer at Chestnut Ridge!
Hello everyone, my name is Henry, but everyone else knows me as Cookie. I have been going to Camp Chestnut Ridge ever since the 2nd grade and this past year I participated in the CIT program. The camp is like my life now and I’m excited to be working as a Jr. Counselor for the first time this summer. I’m a rising junior at Riverside High School and I love to make people laugh, smile, and bring others closer to God. In school I play for the varsity tennis team and am a member of the chorus. When I’m not in school, I like to take hikes or play a nice game of Ultimate Frisbee. This will be an amazing summer and I can’t wait to see and meet everyone. Who knows? Maybe you will even get to see me sing some 
Hi! My name is Holly Taylor and this will be my second summer working as a counselor at Chestnut Ridge. I am a junior Elementary Education major at Winthrop University and spent the past fall semester studying abroad in England. I love to travel, but there really is no place like home, which for me is Gilbert, South Carolina. I love being outside and some of my favorite activities are riding horses, playing tennis, hiking, fishing with my dad, and going to sporting events. I also love reading, listening to music, and singing. I am really excited about spending this summer at Chestnut Ridge! I can’t wait to see you there!
Hola me llamo Isabel! Hi my name is Isabel. I am 19 years old and I was born in Guatemala along with my two sisters. My parents taught me Spanish before English, allowing me to be fluent in both Spanish and English. I graduated from Cedar Ridge High School last year and currently attend Durham Tech Community College. I either want to study Culinary Arts, or Criminal Justice; but I’m leaning more towards Culinary Arts. Cooking has always been a passion of mine ever since I was a little girl. After DTCC, I hope to transfer to Guilford College. This will be my first year being a camp counselor at Chestnut Ridge. I look forward to teaching kids about the different recipes I have learned, and all sorts of gardening skills at The Community Farm here at Chestnut Ridge. During my free time I love to spend time with my friends & family, go shopping, and of course cook. I look forward to a fun and rewarding experience working with the kids at Chestnut Ridge this summer!
Hey everyone! My name's Jacques and I'm coming all the way from New Zealand! Born and bred in South Africa. This will be my first time at Chestnut Ridge and I'm really excited. After finishing school I have been working with local youth and volunteering through my church, Grace Vineyard. I am a youth group leader for high school kids. I have met some amazing friends through my church, I love hanging out and also meeting new people. I love sports, tramping and outdoors, but like most of the country, I am most passionate about rugby. I play for my local club and have played a bit of reprisentitive rugby as well. I also enjoy movies, music, travel and pretty much all hands-on things. Coming to a new country is going to be an amazing experience and I can't wait to meet everone at camp and spend an awesome summer there with you!
Hi everyone! I'm a rising senior at Elon University, majoring in anthropology. I grew up in Texas, so even though my parents currently live in Pennsylvania, I still call the South my home! I am happy to be remaining in NC over the summer. I never got a chance to do summer camp as a kid, so I'm extra excited to be working as a counselor at Chestnut Ridge for my second summer. I can't wait to meet everyone!
Calling all Trail Riders!! My name is Janet and I love horses! I have been working with the horse program at Chestnut Ridge for 5 years now. When I'm not riding horses at Chestnut Ridge, I also work at a teacher's assistant in the Orange County school system. I love riding through the beautiful woods at Chestnut Ridge, there is so much great scenery to enjoy. Taking care of horses can be hard work, but we have some great horses who are a joy to ride. Come to our trail riding program this summer and we'll teach you all about tacking, grooming, and riding these great horses. I'll see you this summer for some Riding on the Ridge!!
Hey Hey! I'm Jemima and I'm pumped to be coming back to camp after 2 years of studying PE teaching at university. I come from the far off land of Australia and I'm a typical aussie who works at the beach, is pretty chillaxed and loves the outdoors and surfing and being in God's creation. I love being a christian, love praising God and love hanging out with my christian friends so I look forward to doing more of that at camp. So see you soon and are you ready for some super happy fun times at camp because I certainly am!!
¡HOLA! My name is Jose Juan Garcia-Granados, but people call me Johny so that its easier to remember. I am originally from Monterrey, Mexico but I came to the United States at the age of 7. I now live in North Carolina, GO HEELS! I love soccer, and other active sports like hockey, football, and basketball. I also love the passion I have for Christ more than sports. I can't wait to meet you all this summer. Hasta Luego, Que Dios Los Vendiga (God Bless).
Hey everyone. My name is Josef and I'm from Egypt. I live in Cairo which is a huge wonderful city. I'm a junor mechanical engineering major at the American University in Cairo. This is my second summer at Chestnut Ridge. I did the camp videos last summer and I really enjoyed it. I love to dance, listen to music, go hiking, run, play tennis, design gaphics, capure videos and a lot more. I also love to travel around the world and meet new people and friends. I have been to Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Austria. I'm looking forward to another great summer with all of you in America!
I'm Joseph and I'm from Chapel Hill. I am a rising junior at Cedar Ridge High School and this is my first summer as a junior counselor. I have been going to Chestnut Ridge almost every summer since I was old enough to be a camper. In the winter and spring I run track and my event is pole vaulting. I'm in boy scouts and working towards my eagle. I look forward to seeing you at Chestnut Ridge this summer!
My name is Joy and this will be my 4th year on staff at Chestnut Ridge! I can't believe it's been that many years already. I guess time flies when you are having fun, and we have a blast at Chestnut Ridge! I just finished my sophomore year at Lees-McRae College where I am studying to be an athletic trainer. I love sports of all kinds, and I'm on the track team at Lees-McRae. I am really really fast, so I tend to dominate in Capture the Flag. Don't blink or you'll miss me. I look forward to chillin with all of you this summer!
Hey y'all! My name is Kat and this will be my 5th summer working at Chestnut Ridge. Just so you know, Sarah is my twin and don't worry, you'll figure us out eventually. Currently I am a student at UNC-Asheville majoring in History and minoring in Education. One day I hope to teach high school students. My hobbies include reading, writing, drawing, and drinking lots and lots of coffee. I am super excited about coming back to Chestnut Ridge again this year and can't wait to meet all of you. See you soon!
Hey y’all! I’m Katie. This will be my tenth summer at Camp Chestnut Ridge, but my first summer on staff as a junior counselor. I love everything there is to do at camp, but I especially love horseback riding and playing on the awesome new lake toys. I love to sing, so I hope to be a member of the camp praise band. I can’t wait to have an amazing summer with you!
Hey everyone, I am Kenan. I am a rising junior at Cedar Ridge High School. I completed the CIT program at Chestnut Ridge last summer. Although I have been to camp several times before as a camper, this will be my first year working at Chestnut Ridge, and I am planning to be a waterfront lifeguard. I enjoy doing a variety of things including playing keyboard, drums, lacrosse, swimming, and ultimate Frisbee. I am hoping for a fun and full summer and I cannot wait to see what it will bring!
Hi! I'm Kevin and I am currently a student at Durham Technical College. I thought I would be pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, but now I am considering music instead. This will be my second summer as a counselor at Chestnut Ridge, but I also spent the school year working with the After School program and loved it! I love music and technology, but when i'm not working on a computer, i'm outside running or riding a bike. I also enjoy hiking and snow skiing. I love trying new and exciting things and am willing to do about anything at least once.
Hi, I’m Laura! I will be a sophomore at the College of William and Mary next year in Williamsburg, Virginia, where I’m majoring in Linguistics. I have studied Spanish, French, ASL, and Arabic. Besides languages, I enjoy quilting and English Country Dancing (think of the movie Pride and Prejudice). I’ve never been a camp counselor before, but I’m really excited to spend my entire summer with at Chestnut Ridge!
I'm Lee and I'm returning for a sixth awesome summer at Chestnut Ridge!! I'm super excited to come back! I'm moving on from being a Morris Center Steward, which means I'll be spending more time with you! (Which is one of the reasons I'm so excited about this summer!!) I will continue serving snack every day in the afternoon, which was one of my favorite parts of the past three summers. I'll be serving awesome slushies and other frozen snacks all summer long, so don't forget to come by and say hi!
Hi Everyone! My name is Luke Ray and this is my first summer as a Junior Counselor at Camp Chestnut Ridge. I am graduating from high school in 2011, so I am a rising senior. I plan to attend college and earn a degree in Teacher Education of History or go to the Culinary Institute of America. I am in the Enloe High School Marching Band and hope to be the Drum Major, or Brass Captain this coming season. While not with all you campers I love cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers and Mountain Biking (especially the Virginia Creeper Trail). I can’t wait till summer starts and I get to meet all of you!!
Hello all, my name is Madison (yes, that's right, it's not just a girl name) and this is my 3rd summer working at Chestnut Ridge. I am about to finish my freshmen year at Gardner-Webb University, where I'm studying the great subject of History. My main interests, outside of camp, include running, ultimate frisbee (or really any sports), trying to be philosophical, and just having fun in general. At camp, I enjoy playing capture-the-flag, The Amazing Race, exploring God's Creation, and too many other camp activities to name. Well, that's about it for me, I look forward to seeing y'all this summer at good ol' Chestnut Ridge.
What's up campers! I'm Matt and I will be returning for my third summer, although I had to take a year off this past year to go to school. I am extremely excited about summer 2010, and about sharing my passion for the outdoors with you. I am currently attending the Citadel in Charleston, SC, and by the time I meet you, will be done with freshman year, which is a blessing in itself. I like hiking, building fires, running, and basically anything to do with the outdoors. I am also a huge Boston Red Sox fan, and my favorite super hero is Batman, but I like Pyro from X-Men too. Anyways, I can't wait to see you all this summer, and have lots of fun at Chestnut Ridge!
I'm Michael and I'm a rising senior at Chapel Hill High School. I am a member of the swim team and have been a certified scuba diver since I was 12. I was born in Miami, could swim before I was two and love all water sports. I am on student council, a member of the hip hop club, a two time champion in our go-cart league and I'm interested in all sports cars. I have attended Chestnut Ridge for many years as a camper, and last year I did the CIT program. The staff is the greatest and I'm really happy to be working alongside such a great group of people. I can't wait to see you guys this summer!
Hey, my name's Nicki and I’m from England. I am currently at University (or "college" as you guys would call it) studying Drama and English. This will be my third summer at Chestnut Ridge and I am really excited to be on staff again. I love to sing and I love to be around people. I had an awesome summer both of the previous years. I am really looking forward seeing old friends and making new ones this summer.
My name's Paul, and I just finished my undergrad degree at the best university in the world - UNC! In the fall I will begin Law School at Campbell University. But in the meantime, it's back to Chestnut Ridge for my 2nd summer as a camp counselor! I love sports, theatre, and being outside. Some of my favorite camp activities are swimming, the high ropes, and just being goofy with the kids. I love to smile and make other people smile. I really can't wait for the summer, and I'm so glad that I get to have at least one more opportunity to be on staff at the most amazing camp in the world (Chestnut Ridge!) before entering grad school. I'll see you all this summer!
Hey guys I'm Pete and this will be my first trip to the states, im so excited! I live in Warrington, England, and I am currently taking a year out from my education before I head off to university next September. I love to play sports, especially soccer and basketball, and I love to keep up to date on the NHL and NBA (go thrashers and hawks!). I'm also a drummer and play with my church worship group, so hopefully I'll be able to jam with the Chestnut Ridge worship band this summer and maybe even teach some of the campers a thing or two! I like all sorts of music, and I don't get America's love of baseball! Ahhh well it's better than cricket.. See you at Chestnut Ridge this summer!
Hey guys! My name is Rebecca and I'm super excited to be returning to camp for my 3rd summer working and my 9th summer total. By the time camp starts I will have finished my senior year of high school and decided what college I'm going to. I cannot wait for camp to start and am counting down the days, as I know some of my fellow counselors (Elizabeth) are also doing. At camp I love swimming, canoeing, and singing at worship, and I know this summer is going to be absolutely spectacular! See y'all soon!
Hello! My name is Rolf Frazier and I am a rising junior at Holly Springs High School. I am an active participant in my schools band program during both the fall and spring. I have been a camper ever since I was a wee mudpuppy and Camp Chestnut Ridge has shaped the person that I am today. I really like soccer, swimming and anything that tests my ability to succeed. I recently went on a Chrysalis flight at Chestnut Ridge through my church and I have been on a “God High” ever since. I go on every youth retreat that my church offers and I hope to be going on ASP. This is a mission trip that helps people in under privileged areas of the Appalachian Mountains by repairing their homes. I especially look forward to this summer because I feel closest to God when I am outside in nature at Chestnut Ridge. It’s a good thing I’ll be doing a lot of that this summer!
Hey everyone, I'm Sarah. Don't worry if you confuse me with my twin sister Katherine, everyone does. This is my 5th summer at Chestnut Ridge and I am so excited! I go to Western Carolina University in the big town of Cullowhee, NC where I am majoring in Art Education. When I'm not cheering on my Catamounts (if you don't know what that is you can ask me) you can find me painting, drawing, or dancing. My favorite thing about camp is hiking and arts and crafts. I can't wait to praise God by singing loud and by having so much fun in God's amazing Creation this summer!
Hey Everyone! My name is Sarah and this summer I'll be a rising senior at Elon University. I'm studying Leisure and Sport Management there, and I compete in cross country and track for my college. I love sports and pretty much all outdoor activities! This will be my second summer as a counselor at Chestnut Ridge and I can't wait to get back to have some awesome adventures at camp!
Hey, my name is Taylor and I will be going into the eleventh grade. I have been going to Chestnut Ridge for three summers as a camper and CIT and I look forward to being a Junior Counselor this summer. I enjoy drawing and listening to music. I love to play sports. I am very excited about seeing some friends from past years and making new friends. See you this summer!
Hi ya’ll! This’ll be my third summer at Chestnut Ridge and I can’t wait! I’ll be a Senior in Wildlife Biology at N.C. State this fall. Any of you who know me know that I love camp and love being in God’s great outdoors as much as I can. If I haven’t gotten to meet you yet, you will figure out that is true very quickly. I’m especially looking forward to this summer because my brother Matt will be joining us again after taking a summer off for school. So you can look forward to having a supercharged summer with the two of us back together again. My favorite camp activities include anything high ropes or on Lake Fellowship, so get ready because 2010 is going to be a great summer!
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