Camp at the Woods | Camp Staff

Meet our Staff!

John Lotz Jami Andrew Ashley Marie

Rosie Elliott Sarah M. Sierra Kendra Zach

Sarah K.
Jenny Denise Kyle

John Lotz, Director
John is returning for his third consecutive year as Camp Director and previously directed the Theater Camp here as well. John has a wealth of experience in education and recreational programs, having taught first grade through college (including students with special needs), having coached basketball and softball, and having directed a variety of theatre camps, summer camps and recreational programs here, in Chicago, and in Kansas City.

Rosie Elliott, Senior Camp Consultant
Rosalina Elliott, better known as "Rosie", returns to Camp at the Woods for her 11th season and 5th consecutive year on staff, having also served as Head Counselor, Lifeguard, and Assistant Director in recent years. Rosie has become the most recognizable fixture--and certainly one of the most popular--of our camp family. She is a Junior at IU, where she is an Elementary Education major, minoring in Outdoor Recreation with a concentration in Camp Management.
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Sarah Klinefelter, Sr. Counselor
Ever since I was little, I have loved camp. I went every summer from the age of 6 to 14; then I became a CIT for Camp of the Woods, which is where I have been ever since! In my 4 years as a staff member, I have held the positions of CIT, Head CIT, Counselor, and Director of Sports and Games. Interacting with the kids and having fun is the best job I could think of. Canoeing, Fishing, Swimming, Scavenger Hunts, Sports and Games, Water fights, night duty, eating at the dining hall, and participating in all of the special events are things I genuinely love doing. As a counselor, I think it's important to have fun, but more importantly, I want the kids to have fun! top of page

Jami Myers, Counselor
I am a freshman here at SMWC. I grew up with the Woods as my backyard which is why I chose to come here. I am majoring in elementary education while double minoring in Spanish and special education. I have been actively involved with young children for many years from babysitting to working in a daycare. Some of my hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, swimming, and taekwondo in which I hold a second degree black belt. I attended Camp at the Woods twice when I was younger so I am very excited to return as a counselor. I hope you will enjoy Camp at the Woods as much as I did! top of page

Sarah Michael, Counselor
Being a Counselor at Camp at the Woods has proven to be the most unforgettable and exhilarating experience of my 18 year old life! Every June, I eagerly return to this camp for another round, and it gives me tremendous delight when children from previous years remember me! Throughout the week of camp, I connect with my campers through various activities from swimming and canoeing to theater, dance and horseback riding. Camp is a nonstop, exciting adventure, and it has become like my second home. top of page

Jenny Hyatt, Counselor and Program Assistant
When first attending college, I majored in business and worked as an Office Manager for four years. After two years, however, I realized I missed working with children and became very involved in our church youth group. I headed up the junior high and high school programs, and then went on to teach Sunday school classes for 2nd graders which is where I found my niche. I love working with younger children, so I decided to finish my degree in Early Childhood Education. I currently volunteerat the Woods Day Care/ Pre-school where I am a teacher's aid to the four and five year old class, and I am truly looking forward to working at Camp at the Woods this summer! top of page

Andrew Snider, Counselor
I will be 17 this year, and I have been going to Camp at the Woods for many years now--the last couple of which have been on the staff side as a CIT and as a Junior Counselor. I have had a lot of experience with our Adventure camps and a number of our specialty camps as well. It is a lot different than being a camper but it's still lots of fun! top of page

Sierra Winters, Junior Counselor/Counselor
I am seventeen years old and I work at Build-A-Bear workshop. I enjoy reading, arts & crafts, music (violin, viola, and piano), dance, cheerleading, volleyball, and anything to do with animals! I was involved in competitive dance and instruction for several years, but now school is my primary focus. I also study the viola privately through the Indianapolis Music Academy. I am a huge animal lover, but I also love meeting new people and trying new things. I plan on attending Marian College, Purdue University, or SMWC in the fall of 2009! top of page

Denise Orman, Counselor
I am 18 years old, and this will be my third year as a Counselor or CIT at Camp of the Woods. I have a personal interest in most of camps we offer and have been a part of almost all of them in some way. I love working with the children and count down the days until the start of camp from the time the previous camp ends! Some of my favorite camp programs i've worked with so far include: Adventure, Equestrian and Art Camp. Each new year offers new adventures, as well as memories that I truly treasure. So needless to say, I'm really looking forward to coming back!! top of page

Ashley McDonald, Counselor
I will be a sophomore at the Woods next year and I love it here! I am a Pre-Vet major with a minor in Psychology. I attended Camp at the Woods for three years in elementary school and I loved it, so I am really excited to be a counselor! In the past I have worked with children at church summer camps as well as with the Big Brother/Big Sister program at school. top of page

Kendra Twohey, Counselor
I'm currently a freshman at SMWC. I am an Elementary Education major, with a minor in mild intervention. As a child I went to camp almost every summer, and some of my best childhood memories were from camp. My experiency with kids, aside from my major, includes assisting with a variety of summer tennis camps (for kids 7-14) and acting as a Party Leader for Build-A-Bear Workshops. I am very open minded and willing to try new things--a quality that was strengthened when I was a foreign exchange student in Japan! As a Counselor for Camp at the Woods, my goal is to be a good role model and to make sure our campers have a great time! top of page

Kyle Pate, Counselor
I am sixteen years old and this will be my second year at Camp At The Woods. I have been coming to camp for a kabillion years, so I'm pretty familiar with the campus, the staff, and the camp activities. When I was a camper, I attended the theatre camp for three years in a row, and I was one of the counselors for it last year. I also am really into music, as most of the staff is, and you will probably be hearing me playing my viola from time to time in Le Fer. More importantly, I am really just a big kid inside, so I get along with my campers really well. I am really looking forward to summer and I cannot wait to meet all our new campers! top of page

Marie Lotz, Special Guest Counselor
& Sammy (Unofficial Camp Mascott)
Marie will be back as a special guest counselor for our second week of camp, working around her demanding fair schedule, where she judges, shows and trains a variety of different animals throughout the summer. This will be Marie's third consecutive year at Camp at the Woods, where she has worked with our film, dance and recreation camps. And Sammy...well, he's just cute. What else can you say?
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Zach Reinoehl, CIT
I am a 15 year old high school student from Robinson, IL. I am involved in Drama Club, Library Forum, Chorus, and Football. I also love music, theater, video games and hanging out with my friends. The last two summers, I attended Theater Camp at Camp at the Woods, so and I attended Camp at the Woods the last two years, so I'm excited to be coming back as a CIT this summer! top of page