What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and
Christian Studies
Favorite Summer Activity: Being with Campers!
Why are you working at camp: "To draw closer to God."
Andrea Needham
Lakeview #1
Where are you from: Waconia, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: General Music Major
Favorite Summer Activity: I love being in the water, swimming, boating
tubing.
Why are you working at camp:
" I love being at camp and seeing
lives changed by the power of God. I love having the opportunity to speak
the truth of the Word of God into campers' lives and see it transform them."
Karissa Wallace
Lakeview #4
Where are you from: Little Canada, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College.
What grade or major are you: Junior in Intercultural Studies Major.
Favorite Summer Activity: My favorite summer activity is camping on the
North Shore with my family, especially having the late night bonfires.
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at camp because I
loved being a camper, and my counselors have really impacted my walk with
God. Now, I feel like I am able to turn around and hopefully do the same for
campers. I have a passion for building Christ-centered relationships with
youth, and Big Sandy Camp is the perfect opportunity to share the love of
Christ with others."
Naomi Cleveland
Lakeview #6
Where are you from: Kettle River, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
What grade or major are you: Associate of Arts major
"I'm excited to get to be
part of God's kingdom work."
Ruthie Cleveland
Lakeview #8
Where are you from: Kettle River, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Fond du Lac Tribal and Community
College.
What grade or major are you: Just completed my Associate of Arts.
Favorite Summer Activity: Being outside doing just about anything.
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at Big Sandy
Camp this summer to proclaim the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ in and and
every way. Through words, actions, anything. Soli Deo Gloria!"
Alison Baranick
Lakeview #10
Where are you from: Woodbury, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: University of North Dakota.
What grade or major are you: Junior in the accounting program.
Favorite Summer Activity: Laying on the beach and reading a book.
Why are you working at camp:
"I want to serve and share God's
love! I also know how much fun I had at camp, and I hope I can help campers
have that much fun. I expect to learn and grow a lot this summer."
Rachel Richter
Lakeview #11
Where are you from: Wadena, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: Just graduated high school.
Favorite Summer Activity: Bring outside in the sun or at the beach.
Why are you working at camp:
"Camp has had a huge impact on my
life in the past ten years. There are a lot of reasons why I am working
here. I love the activities and friendships made while at camp and it is
great being surrounded by Christians. I have seen how God works in campers
and staffs lives while at camp and I want to be a part of it. While I was an
LIT last summer I really felt like God was calling me to work here this
summer and I am excited to see all that he has planned.
Ariana Duneman
Lakeview #12
Where are you from: Wayzata, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Junior in Relational Communications.
Favorite Summer Activity: Anything that involves the outdoors and family
or friends.
Why are you working at camp:
"I have always wanted to
work at camp, but I have never felt called until this summer. I love being
around kids too. I have also been looking into camp ministry as a career,
and working at a camp seemed like the best way to find out."
Mark Wiggins
Oak #3
Where are you from: Appleton, WI
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: I will be a sophomore in Pastoral Studies.
Favorite Summer Activity: I enjoy being outside playing sports, like
soccer and basketball.
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at Big Sandy
Camp to see lives transformed by Jesus Christ. I came here as a child and I
am honored to be on summer staff this year."
Troy Mapes
Oak #4
Where are you from: Newton, IA
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you:
Theology: Sophomore in Bible theology.
Favorite Summer Activity: Beach
volleyball and any sport outside.
Why are you working at camp:
"So I can hopefully make an
impact on someones life. Just like camp made an impact on my life."
Darren Schweiger
Oak #5
Where are you from: Milan, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Sophomore
Favorite Summer Activity: Being outside
Why are you working at camp:
" To experience personal growth
in solidifying some things that I learned in the past year. To witness God's
work in campers lives and to earn some money for school."
Marty Lindstrom
Oak #6
Where are you from: Oak Grove, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: YWAM (Youth With a Mission), and
Northwestern College.
What school do, did or will you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: I have a Bachelor of Science in Youth
Ministry.
Favorite Summer Activity: Hang out with my friends while enjoying God's
creation.
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at camp because I
feel that God is calling me to work here and to serve Him with all of my
heart. Also I want to tell others who Christ is not only through words, but
also actions."
Bethany Palkie
Head Female
Counselor
Where are you from:
Garrison, MN
What school do, did or will you attend:
What grade or major are you:
Favorite Summer Activity: Tubing and being out in the sun.
Why are you working at camp:
"I love camp and I
wouldn't dream of spending my summer anywhere else. God definitely moves in
hearts and lives here and I love being able to be a part of it."
Kaleb Greene
Head Male
Counselor and
Assistant Clinging Wall Instructor and
Mountain Biking Instructor
Where are you from:
Cottage Grove, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Century College
What grade or major are you: Freshman, getting my generals.
Favorite Summer Activity: basketball, Volleyball, and ultimate frisbee.
Why are you working at camp:
"To be obedient to God's
will for me and to be a part of ministry that I believe in!"
Renee Setterstrom
LIT and Recreation
Supervisor
Where are you from: White
Bear Lake, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Bethel University
What grade or major are you: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
"The doors were opened and I
figured why not. I love seeing God work at camp and in the lives of children."
Josh Jirasek
Waterfront
Director
Where are you from: Little Falls, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership
School.
What grade or major are you: LNT Master, Wilderness Expert
Favorite Summer Activity: Working at Big Sandy Camp, Fishing, camping and
scuba diving.
Why are you working at camp:
"I love Big Sandy Camp and
the camping world. Also to work with the kids and teach them about God and
Jesus. Some how God opens the doors for me to be here every summer!"
Kahla Erickson
HeadLifeguard
Where are you from: Grand
Rapids, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Grand Rapids High School.
What grade or major are you: Senior
Favorite Summer Activity: Tanning, water sports, and sports.
Why are you working at camp:
"I love kids, the experience, and
it is a ton of fun."
Megan Herges
Lifeguard
Where are you from: Ogilvie,
MN
What school do, did or will you attend: North Dakota State University.
What grade or major are you: Freshman Majoring in Business.
Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming!!
Why are you working at camp:
"Big Sandy Camp has always had a
great impact on my relationship with Christ and I want to grow in him more
and share his love with others."
Ryan Nyquist
Lifeguard
Where are you from: Saint
Paul, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Attended Century
College, Metro State University and I am hoping to attend
Northwestern College.
What grade or major are you: No major declared.
Favorite Summer Activity: Rock Climbing, Swimming
Why are you
working at camp:
" New experience, to help kids
find the Lord Jesus Christ."
Grace Brennan
Assistant Cook
Where are you from:
McGregor, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Home School
What grade or major are you: Entering 11th Grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Hanging out
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at camp because I
feel like this is where God wants me to be this summer."
Rachel Horner
Assistant Cook
Where are you from:
Waconia, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Junior majoring in Urban Studies.
Favorite Summer Activity: dancing, chilling on any lake with good
friends, going to camp, playing guitar, and spending time with JESUS!
Why are you working at camp:
"I grew up going to Big Sandy and
I fell in love with it as time went by. Now that I am old enough to work
there I want to join in what God is doing at Big Sandy. It is such an
incredible opportunity to pour myself out for a summer alongside with other
brothers and sisters! I am pumped to see God move this summer!"
Brianna Nerassen
Archery Instructor
Where are you from: Young America, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: University of the Nations (YWAM)
What grade or major are you: Intercultural Leadership/Worship Arts.
Favorite Summer Activity: Hiking!
Why are you working at camp:
To follow God where he leads me, and to see him work in the lives of our
campers.
Sami Rens
Slingshot Insturctor
Where are you from: Little
Falls, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: I attended Bemidji State University
for two and a half years, but recently transferred to Northwestern College
for this fall.
What grade or major are you: Junior in Theatre major with a ministry
minor.
Favorite Summer Activity: I love to have BBQ's and eat outside with
friends and family.
Why are you working at camp:
"I want to be able to show
Christ's love to every camper that decides to come to camp this summer."
Ashlee Jordan
Crafts Instructor
Where are you from: Staples, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: Communications
Favorite Summer Activity: Soaking up the sun.
Why are you working at camp:
"God has shown me His love
and I desire to share that with others. I love joining with God and bringing
His Kingdom to this Earth."
Andrew Sterneman
Chapel Coordinator and
Video Production Manager
Where are you from: Bloomsburg,
PS
What
school do, did or will you attend: University of Wisconsin, River Falls
What grade or major are you: Senior in Biology
Favorite Summer Activity: Sailing.
Why are you working at camp:
"I love Big Sandy and working
here."
Jared Jensen
Mountain Boarding Instructor
Where are you from: Forest
Lake, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Home School
What grade or major are you: 11th grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Playing sports, especially basketball.
Why are you working at camp:
"To serve youth ministries, and
have an Awesome summer."
Kevin Folkestad
Maintenance Assistant
Where are you from:
Wadena, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Minnesota State
Community Technical College (MSCTC).
What grade or major are you: Telecom
Favorite Summer Activity:
Why are you working at camp: To grow closer to God and help
others do the same.
Noelle Ash
Nature and Petting
Farm Instructor
Where are you from:
Wadena, MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Sophomore in Elementary Education
Favorite Summer Activity: Tubing, jet skiing, being on the water.
Why are you working at camp:
"I love camp and love kids and
seeing them grow in their relationship with Christ."
Jonathan Hill
Climbing Wall Instructor
Where are you from: Woodbury,
MN
What school do, did or will you attend: Viterbo University
What grade or major are you: Ministry Major with minors in Psychology and
Servant Leadership.
Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming
Why are you working at camp:
"Because this camp has helped
with my salvation and it is a great place to grow spiritually."
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