Summer 2024 Staff

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I enjoy writing, reading, video games, working out, I spend time with family friends and cook for my family.

What is your favorite food?
Potatoes!

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to resume the relationships I made and make all new ones

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I can eat over 50 pieces of nigiri sushi in one sitting

COUNSELOR

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COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I spend my time reading, cheerleading, spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and participating in church activities!

What is your favorite food?
Pasta!

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love spreading the word of the Lord, but I also love that I get to share it with young minds!

What’s and interesting fact about you?
I’m the youngest of 5!

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I attend college at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA for physical therapy.

What is your favorite food?
Mac N Cheese

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to meet new people and make this summer fun for the campers.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
My favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse.

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
When I'm not at camp I am a student at Montgomery County Community College and I major in History. I also hang out with my friends, play video games and watch sports.

What is your favorite food?
Mac and Cheese

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love getting to work with the kids and I like being outside.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I'm a big science nerd but my favorite sciences are environmental science, geology, and geography.

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
When I am not at camp I attend Messiah University as a senior biomedical science major with an English minor. I am constantly dancing and performing in the studio, managing Messiah University's Acclamation Dance Ministry as the current Co-president, and upholding my duties as active secretary for Messiah's Black Student Union.

What is your favorite food?
chicken and shrimp alfredo with broccoli

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to work at camp this summer because of the incredible work environment CSF has provided me with over the past two years. I am so excited to be back and carry out CSF mission statement for another year!

What is an interesting fact about you?
I can sing the French national anthem and I collect snow globes!

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I am a substitute teacher.

What is your favorite food?
Anything from the grill.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to have fun time growing with God

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I am a Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserves

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Going to the gym and hanging out with friends

What is your favorite food?
Steak

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
To spread the word of god and the people there.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I'm working to be a chef

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I attend Clemson University in South Carolina!

What is your favorite food?
Sushi

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I’m excited to meet all the campers and have fun together

What is an interesting fact about you?
I have two cats, Cinna and Mittens

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I am a student at Messiah University studying Digital Media and I enjoy reading, playing piano and viola, being outside/exploring, and spending time with friends and family.

What is your favorite food?
Burrito bowls

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to meet new campers and staff members, but am also looking forward to reuniting with campers and staff from previous summers!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
My sister also works at CSF, she will be a mentor this year.

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I attend Duquesne University where I am working on my Music Education degree. I also like to sing in the choir and help out in the theater department.

What is your favorite food?
French toast and fresh fruit

Why are you excited to work at camp?
I am excited to meet new people and create new memories :)

What’s an interesting fact about yourself?
I like to make balloon animals!

COUNSELOR

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MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Play video games and play school sports

What is your favorite food?
Steak

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Getting to help kid learn about God and to have a good time

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I wrestle for Upper Dublin High School

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Play video games and watch tv shows sometime play outside

What is your favorite food?
Orange chicken

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Really getting to know the kids and creating memories

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I play softball, I like to cook, and I like finding new movies to watch.

What is your favorite food?
Sushi

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I’m excited to meet some new campers and coworkers!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I’m left handed

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I enjoy playing my instrument, singing and listening to music. I love hanging out with my friends and being a member of marching band.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is strawberries. It's a bonus if they are chocolate covered.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to meet everyone and make a ton of new friends.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I raced quarter midget cars when I was in 4th and 5th grade.

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I love baking, reading, music, and spending time with my family and friends. I am also in color guard with my school's marching band and indoor color guard.

What is your favorite food?
Either mac and cheese or cheesesteak egg rolls!

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to meet new people and to reconnect with others. Also to make new memories!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
This will be my 12th summer at camp!

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I am majoring in Early Childhood Education at Lancaster Bible College. I like traveling, reading, playing games, cooking, working out, and hanging out with friends.

What is your favorite food?
Chicken fajitas, peanut butter, and ice cream.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to meet the kids! I am also looking forward to cooling off in the pool and playing water polo!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have lived in four states.

COUNSELOR

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COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
Play pickleball and hang out with my friends, take black and white film photos, and spend time outdoors!

What is your favorite food?
Ramen from Rakki Ramen

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I can’t wait to spend time outside and get to know all the campers! (Lunch is also really good)

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I love artists/bands like Treaty Oak Revival, Basement, and Wyatt Flores

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I enjoy hanging out with friends and family and like to play and watch all types of sports.

What are your hobbies/interests?
I play baseball and basketball and love going to the gym.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
The kids and people that work at the camp are great and make it a fun experience.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
My dog is from Egypt.

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I attend college at Cairn University and play on the soccer team there.

What are your hobbies/interests?
My hobbies are playing soccer, working out, painting, and drawing.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to work at camp this summer because the kids make me laugh and make a job to be fun and active.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
An interesting fact about me is that my favorite food is pickles.

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Play stardew valley

What is your favorite food?
Pistachios

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Because camp gives me a great experience to gain friends learn new outdoor skills and have a lot of fun.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I went to the Met in December

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I love to crochet, go on walks, read, and spend time with my friends and family!

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is a baked potato!

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
As a future teacher, I have always been passionate about working with kids and I can't wait to make this summer memorable for all of your children!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have a dog named Cocoa, and I love to sit outside and read while she runs around!

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
Play golf and basketball

What is your favorite food?
Pasta

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Meeting new people

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have an identical twin

COUNSELOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Attend Church, dance, spend time with family, and hang out with friends.

What are your hobbies/interests?
I like music, art, swim, and hanging out with friends.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I like the environment and I like the activities that the camp participates in

What’s an interesting fact about you?
An interesting fact about me is that I write weird. (Hold the pen between my fingers in a weird way)

GAMES

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I usually am at the gym for a workout or playing with my dog on cool days. If none of that happens, then I'm probably eating or sleeping!

What is your favorite food?
Rice, definitely. Can never go wrong with some rice.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I can't wait to see and meet new and previous campers and staff! Every week is always a joy and the fun never ends.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I can play the piano with my feet! (sort of)

BIBLE (4th - 8th Grade)

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
School Front Office

What is your favorite food?
Buffalo Wings

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Can’t wait to see all the new staff and campers!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I love music and reading books!

ARTS & CRAFTS

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I am going into my senior year as a psychology major at West Chester University! In my free time I love to play music, crochet, and hang out with friends!

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is camp cheesey Mac!

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love watching the campers grow year after year, and the staff here is like a family!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I can play the flute, guitar, and ukulele!

CREATIVE CORNER

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
School Portrait Photographer and Associate Pastor of The Foundry Church Wallingford PA

What is your favorite foo?
Fried chicken

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
As always to discover new experiences and to see God work in the lives of the kids and the staff.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I am a transplant from the Great state of South Carolina where I learned to drink my tea sweet and my cornbread dry.

NATURE

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I am a Air Force ROTC cadet at Texas A&M University, majoring in political science.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am looking forward to the opportunity to help kids learn and grow in Jesus while helping to provide them with new adventures and experiences. Working at camp the past couple of years has been one of the best experiences of my life and has helped me grow in my faith and also jut have a fun summer.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have run 4 marathons, 3 in Texas, 1 in New Mexico

BIBLE (Pre-K - 3rd Grade)

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I’m a pastors wife and stay and home mom to five (four still at home and one married and out of the house) energetic kiddos. In my non-existent free time I love to read, nap and pet our cats, not necessarily in that order.

What is your favorite food?
Red curry

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love sharing Jesus with kids and getting to do so in fun and creative ways.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I am active in the foster/adoptive community and have been able to adopt four of our kids.

CO-OP PROGRAM SPECIALIST

What do you do when you are not at camp?
When I am not at camp I am volunteering at my church in the nursery or helping out in children Sunday school. I am also actively involved in my school and community. In my free time I enjoy going to the park with my dogs and cooking.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is Ramen (not instant Ramen).

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to spend the summer outside working with kids and sharing the love of God with them.

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I'm a student at West Chester University!

What is your favorite food?
Not a necessarily a food, but I LOVE coffee!

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
This is my first year as Program Facilitator, and I'm excited to build relationships with our campers and do something new at camp!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I'm the General Manager of WCUR-FM, the student radio station of West Chester University!

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I’m a college student!

Wha are your hobbies/interest?
Chicken parm

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited for opportunity to campers and myself learn and grow throughout the summer.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I’m dual sport college athlete

MENTOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I just graduated from Temple University with a degree in Secondary Education and German, and I will begin teaching in the fall.

What is your favorite food?
Lasagna

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I'm excited to see all the campers and staff, and to work with the mentors again this year!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
This upcoming school year, I will be teaching English in Germany!

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
When I am not at camp I am working at my other job, Lochel's Bakery. I also volunteering at my church along with hanging with my friends and family.

What is your favorite food?
I enjoy baked mac and cheese

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to work at camp because I enjoy working with kids and excited to work wit6h new and old friends/coworkers.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I am one of 7 kids.

MENTOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
Being active outside

What are your hobbies/interests?
Baked Mac n Cheese

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Because CSF is a camp where you can act like yourself with the inspiration of following God’s words.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I can solve a Rubik’s Cube under 35 seconds

MENTOR

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MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I do a variety of sports including soccer, lacrosse, dance, and karate, spend time with family and friends, and spend time outside

What's your favorite food?
Mac and Cheese

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I’ve been spending summers at Carson Simpson since I was 5 years old and I made some of my favorite summer memories here! I am excited to be able to make more memories with the campers this summer!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I danced at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I'm a 9th grader with a very busy schedule: I take all honor classes, while running track. This freshman year, I'm ranked in the top 5 in the state of Pennsylvania for Freshman girls.

What is your favorite food?
Sweets

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love kids and I love the Lord.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
Jesus is alive and He lives in me.

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
When I am not at camp I enjoy family time, hanging out with my brothers, playing basketball with friends, card games and running.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is fried chicken.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to work at camp this summer to learn more , mentor , and make great experiences for other children since I’ve had such great experiences here at the camp.

What is an interesting fact about you?
An interesting fact about myself is that I am half Thai and I am looking forward to visiting Thailand hopefully in the really near future.

MENTOR

What do you do when you are not at camp?
I am a student at Hatboro-Horsham high School and am involved in marching band, concert band and tri-m! I enjoy travelling, playing flute and guitar, leading worship at church for the K-4th graders and attending my youth group.

What is your favorite food?
Tacos

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I'm excited to make new memories with both the staff and campers!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
This will be my 11th summer

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Play basketball, paddleboard, go to Deerfoot

What is your favorite food?
Pizza

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Because I get to be around some new people and work outside.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have done a two day hike in the pouring rain in the NC mountains.

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MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I like to ride dirt bikes and go golfing.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is steak.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I'm excited to make memories, laugh and have fun.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have a collection of Crocs that I love.

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I go to school, I workout, I hang out with my friends and I am involved in my church youth group.

What is your favorite food?
Garlic bread

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited because I can make new memories.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
Last year I spent a week at a dude ranch in Wyoming.

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Play basketball

What is your favorite food?
Wingstop

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I liked coming to camp and I’m sure I’ll like working here just as much

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I met a famous Ghanaian wrestler while in Ghana

MENTOR

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I like to read

What is your favorite food?
Mac and cheese

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I am excited to work at camp this summer because I am really excited to help the kids.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I play cello

LIFEGUARD

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Swim, Play Drums, Play Video Games

What is your favorite food?
French fries

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
The opportunity to learn new skills and grow in my walk with the Lord.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I love to play drums!!!

LIFEGUARD

What do you do when you are not at camp?
When I’m not at camp I like to hang out with friends explore and go shopping

What is your favorite food?
Ice cream

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I’m excited to work here again becuase this will be my 3rd year back and every time I’m here I make amazing memories to never forget

What’s an interesting fact about you?
An interesting fact about my self if I always say when I buy knew shoes I won’t ruin them but end up ruining them

LIFEGUARD

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Run around after my two boys, and when I have the time I try to read, paint, crochet/knit, and a do a smattering of gardening.

What is your favorite food?
I don't really have a favorite, but my current comfort food is cinnamon rolls. It will inevitably change before the end of the month.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
love working with the kids in the pool, and I do enjoy the themed days and other camp events throughout the summer. The kids get so creative with the themed days!

What’s an interesting fact about you?
My knowledge of Disney is vast, and I have been banned from playing Disney Scene-It because of this.

POOL MANAGER

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I teach and coach Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Swimming at the Upper Moreland High School. I garden, take walks and help out at my church with the homeless in Kensington and I help with the 4th and 5th graders at a program called "Breakout" on Wednesday evenings as well with my church family at Davisville. I LOVE being with my grandsons as well.

What is your favorite food?
Fruit and breakfast foods.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I like to see returning staff and campers. Its fun to see how all have grown throughout the school year.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have gone sky Diving with my son. I would like to go Zip Lining across a tree line somewhere and ride in a Hot Air Balloon.

LIFEGUARD

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I run track, play soccer, play drums, study, and spend time with friends, family, and loved ones.

What is your favorite food?
Cheesesteak.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love making connections with the campers and growing with them throughout the season, helping them become better swimmers and closer with God in the process.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I run track for 2 different teams, play soccer with 3 different teams and I will be returning to La Salle College High School in the fall as a Junior.

LIFEGUARD

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NURSE

What do you do when you’re not at camp?

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MAINTENANCE

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
When I'm not doing schoolwork, I play sports with friends or alone outside, and build with Legos

What are your hobbies/interests?
Anything sports, reading war history books, drawing, and Legos

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I'm excited because I can help kids that go there, and see my friends that I only see when I work there

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I've been homeschooled my entire life

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I like to do puzzles and play board games

What is your favorite food?
Pasta salad

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I'm excited to meet new people and make new memories at my favorite place.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
My favorite movie is inside out!

KITCHEN

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I play basketball at my local YMCA

What is your favorite food?
Pizza

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
Because I get to meet and serve amazing campers and staff

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I love Brazilian food.

KITCHEN

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OFFICE ASSISTANT

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I am a 7th grade math teacher.

What is your favorite food?
Italian.

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I love the people and the mission of Carson Simpson.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I studied abroad in Paris when I was in college.

KITCHEN

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
Work, study, read, watch tv

What is your favorite food?
Chicken parm

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
This will be my first time getting to experience a summer camp so I am excited to be part of the staff.

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have 30+ houseplants.

MAINTENANCE

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
School

What are your hobbies/interests?
Cars, computers

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
I really liked the work environment so I’m excited to return

What’s an interesting fact about you?

KITCHEN

What do you do when you’re not at camp?
I am a substitute teacher.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza and Fish n Chips

Why are you excited to work at camp this summer?
To work amongst other Christians

What’s an interesting fact about you?
I am a total History and Science nerd.