Brian Toth
Assistant Program
Director |
Where are you from: Oak Grove, MN
What
school do you attend: Oak Hills Christian College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Camp Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Camp
Why are you working at camp:
"I love the ministry!"
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Kristine Fry
Head Female
Counselor |
Where are you from: Lincoln, NE
What
school do you attend: I graduated from NWC in St. Paul, MN.
What grade or major are you: I am a preschool teacher/family educator for
LPS.
Favorite Summer Activity: Camping - Especially eating S'mores!
Why are you working at camp:
"I love working with
Junior and Senior highers!"
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Andrew Almendinger
Head Male
Counselor and
Assistant Clinging Wall Instructor and
Mountain Biking Instructor |
Where are you from: Grand Rapids, MN
What school do you attend: Oak Hills Christian College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Camp Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Camp
Why are you working at camp:
"Because I love camp and believe
in the ministry people do here!"
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Caleb Prins
LIT and Recreation
Supervisor |
Where are you from: Isanti, MN
What school do
you attend: Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre
What grade or major are you: Sophmore.
Favorite Summer Activity: Sandal wearing
Why are you working at camp:
"I want to be a part of what God
does here this summer."
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Josh Jirasek
Waterfront
Director |
Where are you from: Little Falls, MN
What
school do you attend: I was a student of Jirasek Academy
What grade or major are you: I hold a high school diploma
Favorite Summer Activity: Playing sports/games outside, and working
at Big Sandy Camp.
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at camp because God
has allowed me to come back, I love the atmosphere that camp provides for
sharing Gods love & the Gospel. And I just love camp!"
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Danielle Miller
Lifeguard |
Where are you from: East Troy, WI
What school do you attend: Oak Hills Christian College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Christian ministries - (or
something like that!)
Favorite Summer Activity: Being outside! Hiking, camping,
lifeguarding, campfires, reading.
Why are you working at camp:
"I can think of no better way to
spend a summer!"
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Kahla Erickson
Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Kahla Erickson
What school do you attend: Grand Rapids High School
What grade or major are you: 11th Grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Playing Sports (hockey, cross country
running)
Why are you working at camp:
"I want to meet new people and
strengthen my faith."
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Ashley Carlisle
Lifeguard |
Where are you from:
Menomonie, Wisconsin What school do you
attend: University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
What grade or major are you: Spanish and Fitness
Favorite Summer Activity: Biking
Why are you
working at camp:
"I love
being able to work with the kids while spending a lot of time outside!"
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Becky Clark
Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Fargo, ND
What
school do you attend: Graduate of NWC in St. Paul
What grade or major are you: Math education, math and Bible.
Favorite Summer Activity: I love being outside and going on walks.
Why are you working at camp:
"God has used Big Sandy a lot in
my own life in drawing me closer to himself. I'm here this summer to be a
part of the work He plans to do. I'm Excited!"
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Brianna Neraasen
Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Young America, MN
What school do you attend: If all goes well, Bethany College of
Missions
What grade or major are you: I graduated from high school this
spring
Favorite Summer Activity: Spending time in, on, offshore of a lake
Why are you working at camp:
"Big Sandy changed my life and
God put it on my heart to be a part of that for someone else. I love Jesus
and I love young people; this is a great way to spend the summer for both!"
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Megan Herges
Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Ogilvie, MN
What
school do you attend: Ogilvie High School
What grade or major are you: 12th grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Camping
Why are you working at camp:
"I've attended camp ever since I
was a little girl and its always been a great experience. I feel that I am
ready to take the next step in my relationship with Christ to help others
learn how they can grow in their relationship and it would also help me
strengthen my relationship with Christ too."
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Ashlea Cadwell
Archery Instructor |
Where are you from: Duluth, MN
What
school do you attend: Northwestern College - St. Paul
What grade or major are you: Junior - Early Childhood Education
Favorite Summer Activity: Beach Volleyball & outdoor rock climbing
Why are you working at camp:
"Big Sandy and the staff had a
huge impact on my growth as a Christian. I loved my time at BSC and my faith
grew enormously. Because of this I want to have the same opportunity to be a
good role model to provide a safe & fun environment for other kids to grow
as well."
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Mandie Holmgren
Slingshot Insturctor |
Where are you from: Monticello, MN
What
school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Undecided
Favorite Summer Activity: Golfing
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at camp this summer
in hopes that I will grow in my relationship with Christ and demonstrate
God's love to the campers."
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Ashlee Jordan
Crafts Instructor |
Where are you from: Staples, MN
What school do you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: Communications
Favorite Summer Activity: Tubing the river and going to the beach."
Why are you working at camp:
"I know that being here is out of
my comfort zone so it helps me to grow and to become prepared for future
experiences."
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Josh Neilson
Chapel Coordinator and
Video Production Manager |
Where are you from: Ogilvie, MN
What
school do you attend: Dordt College
What grade or major are you: Senior - Youth Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Let's just say camp!
Why are you working at camp:
"I love youth and I love camp."
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Andrew Brace
Mountain Boarding Instructor |
Where are you from: Dresser. WI
What school do you attend: Valley Christian School
What grade or major are you: 11th grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming
Why are you working at camp:
"I want to be a positive role
model to the kids I experienced from the staff as a camper."
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Laura Wilken
Maintenance
Assistant |
Where are you from: Fergus Falls, MN
What school do you attend: Warner Southern College (Florida)
What grade or major are you: Middle Grade Science
Favorite Summer Activity: Sleeping in, reading, hanging with
friends.
Why are you working at camp:
"For a fun summer that pays."
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Jadie Nelson
Nature and Petting
Farm Instructor |
Where are you from: Brooklyn Park, MN
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Intercultural Studies
Favorite Summer Activity: Sailing
Why are you working at camp:
"I love seeing God work in
people's lives"
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Angie Steinkopf
Climbing Wall Instructor |
Where are you from: Champlin, MN
What school do you attend: Northwestern College Graduate
What grade or major are you: Youth Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Being outside in God's creation
Why are you working at camp:
"To serve God with all that I am
to show His love to campers."
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