Meet the C.A.M.P. Team!

Angela offers behind-the-scenes support to the CAMP team and to our children and families.  Angela has raised her children in Bend, and has a love of nature and music. She has an education in Environmental Studies and experience in non profit administration and child care, and brings a calm yet energetic presence to the CAMP team. 

When she’s not supporting the administrative needs of CAMP, you will find Angela out camping and hiking with her dogs and family, floating the Deschutes River on her SUP, or tending to her yard and garden. 

Jake is an Adventure Guide with CAMP.  He has a long history of outdoor adventures: he first became obsessed as a young camper in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. From canoeing to kayaking and skiing to geocaching, there isn’t much Jake hasn’t tried at least once. He has ski patrolled at several resorts in Montana, led school groups on experiential learning expeditions in the San Juan Islands and Columbia Gorge, led whitewater rafting trips in the mountain west for over 20 years, and has slightly acquiesced from adrenaline-filled 15-plus years of Class V kayaking to more modest sections of whitewater.

In his free time, Jake enjoys whitewater kayaking, cross-country and downhill skiing, and riding his dual-sport motorcycle on the dirt roads and trails of central Oregon. Jake is really excited to get his kids involved in outdoor adventures: they are already riding bikes and skiing and will hopefully be rafting and kayaking in the next few years!

Madeline is an Adventure Guide with CAMP.  She is a proud Central Oregonian, outdoor enthusiast, and artist. She thrives on helping others find moments of mindfulness and build cultural connections through outdoor adventures. Sharing time with youth is a joy for Madeline, as she loves encouraging healthy relationships with nature and personal growth. 

On a more personal note, Madeline is passionate about painting murals and large traditional pieces, as well as contemporary art. She also adores indoor plants, vlogging, journaling, and exploring new music genres! ¡Habla español! 

Nick is an Adventure Guide with CAMP.  He grew up visiting various National Parks and recreating outside, growing to love the outdoors and finding a connection to people through the outdoors.  He went to school at Oregon State University Cascades to study our Central Oregon natural resources and get a more in-depth knowledge in how to conserve, protect, and promote our natural environment. Nick has been working and still works at Mt. Bachelor with hopes of joining Ski Patrol this next winter.  

In his free time Nick enjoys rafting, biking, climbing, and skiing.  He's excited for a fun summer season of adventures into the wilderness!

Sami is an Adventure Guide with CAMP.  She has lived in the PNW her whole life, between Northern California and Central Oregon.  She was homeschooled and has long spent a little bit of every day outdoors-- hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, and swimming in lakes and rivers.
Sami loves the outdoors, trying new things and going on new adventures. She usually spends her summers camping and going on roadtrips with her friends.
Some of Sami's favorite childhood memories are attending outdoor camp, playing games, doing arts and crafts, and making new friends every year. She's so excited to be part of an organization giving kids the same opportunity!