Kathy (she/her), her wife Hannah, son Owen and dog Sadie love spending time on the water kayaking, reading in coffee shops and playing guitar by the fire. Kathy is a lifelong camp and youth development professional who has dedicated her life to advocating for justice and compassion.

kathy@campstevens.org

Gabby (she/her) was born and raised in San Diego and has a passion for kids, community, and the outdoors. She joined Stevens in 2018 as the Program Director after spending 15 years in the camp industry in a variety of roles. Her spouse Jaimie also lives at camp and spends their days hanging out with camp kiddos and exploring trails on and around Camp Stevens. Gabby exists in a constant state of curiosity, so don't hesitate to share the weirdest or most wonderful thing that happened at camp today; she's excited to hear all about it.

gabby@campstevens.org

Laurie (she/her) is the Food Service and Hospitality Director and when she's not at work loves reading, doing yoga, and catching up with family and friends who are scattered across the country. Keith was a camper, counselor and staff person and spends lots of time at the disc golf course in Pond Meadow. Luka (4) can be seen doing tractor work or riding his bike and Naomi (1) is toddling around and enjoying the delicious culinary creations coming out of the Camp Stevens kitchen. 

laurie@campstevens.org

Born and raised in San Diego, Sam (she/her) is excited to be a part of the Camp Stevens' team. She loves getting to know people and can't wait to hang out with you during your stay. She also enjoys yoga, video games, and eating bean and cheese burritos from any hole-in-the-wall taco shop.

retreats@campstevens.org

Hi folks, Ariel (she/her) is here to tell you that she likes birding, photography (film and DSLR), playing video games, and playing her Cajon. She was born and raised in Michigan and loves to talk about it, but she has been in California since 2013. She has recently started mountain biking around San Diego County and can’t get enough of it! Ariel has called Camp Stevens home since March 2020 and if you know a lot about rocks, find Ariel and tell her! She likes to learn from people. See you then.

programs@campstevens.org

Kevin (he/him) spent most of his life in Tennessee until a volunteering opportunity led him, his wife, Rhi (She/Her), and their two boys, Bo and Jack to California and eventually to Camp Stevens in April 2021. As the Maintenance Manager, he can be seen around camping fixing whatever needs it with the powers of trial, error and YouTube. His passions include songwriting, coffee, and (despite having taught Freshman writing courses for over five years) he remains an enthusiastic reader.

Blaine (he/him) was born in Corona where he grew up with the love of cooking. Blaine has used his skills in kitchens to bring happiness and joy to the people he was feeding. When not in a kitchen, Blaine can be found listening to his records, drawing, or writing. He is a warm-hearted and wisecracking guy who found the perfect home in Camp Stevens’ kitchen.

Emily Kate ‘Emkat’ Earls (they/she/he)  is excited to be back at camp making delicious, from scratch food. Talk to them about your favorite camp meals. 

Brendan (he/him) has always had an intense curiosity for nature, and is excited to share this curiosity with campers in another season of Outdoor Education. He loves when hikes become adventures, seeking out new birds to add to his life list, and talking trivia. Need a plant or animal identified? Go talk to Brendan, he's your guy! 

An avid chaser of rainbows and sunsets, Reese (she/her) is thrilled to spend the year doing just that at Camp Stevens. After working at Camp Stevens seasonally since 2017, she’s excited to experience cold, rainy days in the Dining Hall accompanied by a hot mug of coffee. You might see Reese around camp with her caffeine of choice in one hand and letters from various pen pals in the other. Talk to Reese about astrology, Taylor Swift or her fish, Finley.

Jacey (she/her) was born and raised in Pennsylvania and is excited to make her way back to Camp Stevens. She’s a lover of all things green: the color, the outdoors, and matcha. She likes to spend her time hiking, climbing, and has found a recent love for snowboarding! 

Hans (he/him) is from the rural Mojave Desert, loves to talk, and is endlessly curious about the world around us. Don’t hesitate to strike up a chat with him! 

New to SoCal life, Freddie (he/him/they) is excited to be a part of a new culture and community. Freddie likes to embrace his love for wildlife and remains on the look out for new hobbies and ideas to quench their curiosity. If you have anything you are enthusiastic about from food to philosophy, they are always eager to lend a listening ear.

Nico (he/him) started working at Camp Stevens in summer 2021 and he’s excited to grow into this new season of his life as the seasons change. He’s passionate about being outside and sharing that with others. He loves climbing rocks, music, and hammocking around camp, and would love to talk about all three! 

Elena (they/them) first came to Camp Stevens as a camper in 2009, and has returned nearly every summer since. They spent the last four years in Portland, OR, and although they miss the green ferns of the PNW, there's a special place in their heart for the colors of mountain desert shrublands. They love analog watches and smelling the morning air with a hot cuppa in hand.