HIGH TRAILS SUMMER STAFF

We are so excited to be welcoming campers to High Trails again this summer! Before you arrive at camp, read through this blog and get to know your counselors a little bit! See you soon!

Edith Hernandez (middle) My name is Edith, and this will be my first summer camp I will be attending! I’m super excited to meet all campers and have a blast this summer!! I’m from Dallas, Tx and I attend a community college in which I’ll be finishing my Associates of Arts in Teaching next year. Each summer I take a new adventure and discover new places, I enjoy traveling, and this summer I want to spend it doing what I really enjoy, being around children knowing I’ll be a role model, and sharing the love I have of being outdoors and nature! I’m definitely looking forward to go on hikes and get to know everyone be able to exchange some laughter and make new memories!

Hana Hellmers (right) This is my first time coming to camp.

I went to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, but took some time off and worked as a paraprofessional in a special education program and am looking to move to Duluth, MN to go back to school in the fall!

Some fun facts; 1. I have lots of family in Alaska so have been able to spend a lot of time there including playing on a hockey team there. In Alaska I have gotten to hike (obviously :) ), go ice climbing, climb glaciers, go horseback riding as well as white water rafting! 2. My family just got a new puppy (shepherd, retriever and husky mix) her name is Skye because she has one brown eye and one blue eye like the sky 3. I love to go to our local state park and go hammocking near the waterfall there!

This summer I am super pumped to get to meet new people, counselors and campers! I love the outdoors so could not ask for anything other then spending my summer outside with kiddos!

Mollie Johnson (middle) This will be my first summer working at Camp Sanborn! I am a full time student at McLennan Community College enrolled in the Registered Nurse Program. A few fun facts, I have been attacked by a Screech Owl and a Mississippi Kite; I hiked the highest point in Texas (Guadalupe Peak); and I am an expert COVID 19 vaccinator. I am most excited to meet new people and learn as much as I can from them.

Annaleigh Burgess (right) My name is Annaleigh Burgess and I have been to many girl scout night away camps and awesome family camping trips, but this will be my first summer at Sanborn! I am super excited to interact with Colorado nature this summer and encourage the kids to find this wonder as well during activities such as stargazing and nature hikes. I am currently a rising junior at Boston University studying Nutrition and Health, and I would love to use these skills one day to help kids learn about healthy lifestyles. Some fun facts about me are that I can make a mean friendship bracelet, played soccer for seven years, and I have a twin brother who I am two minutes older than and he shall never forget it!

Coco Stevens (middle) Hi, my name is Coco and I’m psyched to be here this summer. I was a camper for four years, and this is my first summer on staff. I am currently a student at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO studying Exercise and Sport Science and Chemistry. I get super nerdy about chemistry and love to talk about all the ins and outs of it. When I’m not in class I’m hiking, skiing, learning how to climb, reading, or a combo of those things. I like to get out there and try new things which is how I ended up on the search and rescue team at school. A few fun facts about me are that I was a synchronized swimmer for 8 years, my real name is sort of long and complicated (and comes with a story of course), I care deeply about the world we live in and the people that are a part of it, and I love 14ers! I’m stoked to have a strong sense of community with everyone at camp this summer and cannot wait to make some great memories with campers in one of my favorite places!

Liza Roe (right) Hello! My name is Liza Roe and this will be my second summer at Sanborn! I am originally from Bozeman, Montana, but am currently living in Colorado Springs going to school at Colorado College. I will be going into my Senior year studying Education and History. Some fun things to know about me… I grew up on a goat and sheep farm! I absolutely love bears (from afar!!) because I think they are super goofy. For my last fun fact, I love to go on fun nature walks where you just walk outside and get excited about the flowers, plants, and animals you see along the way! Something I am really excited about for this summer is getting to know all of the campers and getting to be silly while outside hiking mountains!

Fallon Warshauer (middle) Hi! My name is Fallon Warshauer, and I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. I am studying elementary education and psychology, and someday I hope to be an elementary school teacher! When I’m not doing schoolwork, I’m usually playing soccer, listening to country music, spending time with kids, or exploring Nashville with my friends. This is my first summer at Sanborn, but I have attended and worked at many different camps throughout my life. I am so excited to spend my summer outside in the mountains with my campers! See you soon!

Millie Eubanks (right) Hi! My name is Millie Eubanks! I am from Oxford, MS where I attend Ole Miss while pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering! This is my first summer at Sanborn, and I am beyond excited to get to know everyone and create connections that last a life time! In hopes of getting to know me a bit better, here are a few fun facts! I love to travel - I’ve been to close to 40/50 of the states, but never outside of the U.S. (Though I do dream of it) I’m a huge advocate for the outdoors and anything involving being outside! My favorite part of the day is sunset, because it gives me a time of reflection and meditation! I am most excited to create memories and new friendships this summer!

Madison Newsom (middle) Hi y’all! My name is Madison Newsom and I’m from Tampa, FL. I was a camper for three summers but this is my first year on staff. I am going to be a sophomore at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. I am currently studying business and am a member of the sorority Delta Delta Delta. Some other facts about me are that I love s’mores with peanut butter, am a huge sports gal, and am a proud country music fan. I am so excited to be back at camp this summer making so many amazing memories and cannot wait to meet all of y’all!

Daniela Watkins (right) My name is Daniela Watkins and this is my very first time coming to Sanborn, or any summer camp for that matter. I’m a bit nervous but really excited! I currently study at Boston University for Psychology and Philosophy. I’m passionate about drawing and swimming and I have recently been attempting to learn how to play the ukulele. For this summer I’m most excited about going on outdoor adventures, after a long year trapped inside I think its time we all got some much needed fresh air. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Caroline Atkeson (middle) Hello! My name is Caroline and I’ve been a camper at Sanborn for about 7 years now but this will be my very first summer as a counselor and I am beyond excited. I am a rising sophomore at Columbia University in the City of New York studying economics and sustainable development. Although I love the big city life, I find myself craving nature and the mountains. Recently, I have been living in Lake Tahoe snowboarding and camping almost every day! I am incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to practice my camping skills, such as setting up a tent, before I arrive at Sanborn! I was born overseas and have lived abroad for the majority of my life mostly around Asia. I have been on multiple treks in Nepal and love hiking. I have an adorable yellow lab named Rocky who we adopted last summer and has a really great talent at catching a frisbee. I love to dye my hair pink and paint with watercolors! I love rope swings, especially this amazing one on Bolinas Fairfax Ridge overlooking the ocean that feels like I am swinging on the edge of the world. My dream is to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and watch the sunrise every morning. I am so excited for every aspect of camp this summer, especially meeting new friends and fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder about the earth. I can’t wait for long trips where we can cook our own homemade meals, watch the stars at night, and summit fourteen thousand foot mountains! Also, the river all day has been my favorite for a while and I can’t wait to rock my crocs!

Guin Jones (right) Hi, my name is Guin! This will be my first summer at High Trails and I’m super excited to join the Sanborn family! I am originally from Massachusetts but I am currently a sophomore at Emory University in Atlanta studying political science and history. I have been working as a nanny this semester and in normal times I work as a carpenter for my school’s theater department. Some fun facts about me: I have been doing technical theater for many years, I am a huge news junkie (yay NPR!), I picked up hair cutting in quarantine and I offer free cuts to any of my friends willing to take the risk, and I’m on the hunt for the best cold brew in Atlanta. I am most excited to meet new people this summer and to spend my days outdoors and unplugged.

Emma Hudson (middle) Biography coming soon!

Katie Hays (bottom) Howdy everyone! My name is Katie Hayes and I am a rising junior at Wake Forest University. There, I am studying communication and media studies, and bioethics. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia, but I spend most of my time outside of school in Colorado Springs, CO. Some fun facts about me are that I foster dogs and cats in my free time, my favorite tv show is Straner Things, and I love to try out new Tik Tok recipes. I am thrilled for my first year on staff at Sanborn after 7 years of being a camper! I look forward to meeting new faces and having and having an adventure packed summer!

Nicole Steinberg (middle) Hi my name is Nicole! This will be my first summer working as a staff member at Sanborn! I just graduated from the University of Puget Sound with degrees in Political Science and International Political Economy. I am extremely passionate about the outdoors and love to go camping and backpacking in the Olympic mountains (WA) and the Sierra Nevada mountains (CA). I also enjoy music and have played the piano for 7 years. My other passion is writing, and I was a staff writer in college for my school publication– The Trail. I am excited to explore beautiful Colorado and create a fun and memorable time for my campers!

Finna Jaconbson (right) Hey Everyone! My name is Finna Jacobson, I’m from Boston, Massachusetts, and I’m super excited for my first summer at Sanborn! I took a gap year this year and went backpacking in Colorado during the fall, then I worked as a ski instructor in Vermont for the ski season. I’ll be a freshman at Western Colorado University this coming fall. Some fun facts about me are that I grew up going to overnight camp in New Hampshire, I have a fish named gilbert, and I love film photography! I’m stoked to meet all of you at Sanborn this summer and can’t wait to go on some awesome backpacking trips and spend time on the water!

Sydney Stoewer (middle) My name is Sydney, I’m a 23 year old adventurer from Illinois who loves to try new things. I have my degree in Communication and Global Studies from Millikin University in Central Illinois. Traveling and outdoor exploration is one of my biggest passions. I have lived abroad twice, once in Costa Rica and the other in Belgium. I also have a passion for leading kids on their path to self discovery through nature, friendships, and community living. This is my first Summer at Sanborn Camps, and I am so excited!

Gabby Norby (right) Hey! My name’s Gabby. This will be my first summer working as a camp counselor - and at Sanborn in general! I am going to school at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction Colorado and I’m majoring in Outdoor Recreation! When I’m not at school I’m living with my parents and we like to go on adventures and just spend time together. I really love the outdoors and I can’t wait to share my passion with others. I think I am a hippie at heart and I enjoy telling other people about how great nature is. A fun fact about me is that I will sometimes randomly start big craft projects that consume my life until I can finish them. I also spend a lot of my time with family and friends and I just really like getting to know people. I wish I could have gone to camp when I was younger, but I think experiencing as a counselor will be even better!!

Annie Glenning (middle) Hello my name is Annie Glenning. I was a camper for 4 summers and this is my first summer on the staff!! I go to Bucknell University where I study Mathematics and Computer Science. Some fun facts about me are I am on Bucknell’s Track and Field Team (where I am a thrower), I love to slalom ski (which is waterskiing on one ski), I have the cutest puppy in the world and I love traveling. This summer I am so excited to just be back at camp, with everyone, after being gone so long.

Sarah Anderson (right) Hi! My name is Sarah Anderson! I am from Orlando, Florida and I go to UCF. I am majoring in International and Global Studies, with a minor in Spanish. I love nature and activities such as swimming, hiking, and mountain biking - truly anything outdoors. I am so excited to create beautiful memories this summer!

Cam Zapater (middle) Hi y’all! My name is Cam and I’m pumped to be working at Sanborn Western Camps. This will be my first year here as a counselor. I am graduating from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies with a minor in Spanish. Some fun facts about me: (1) I’ve run three half-marathons, (2) I’ve gone skydiving, and (3) I studied abroad in New Zealand. I am excited to hike some 14ers this summer!

Ana Morris (right) Hello, My name is Ana and I could not be more excited for my first year as a camp counselor at Sanborn. I am a social work student at Colorado State University and enjoy working with people, especially in the outdoors. I am an avid hiker and love all activities that revolve around.camp. A cool fact about me is a couple of summers ago I took a 35 mile hike from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea! This summer, I am most excited to join the kids on fun adventures, especially backpacking and hiking!

Camille Duff (middle) Hey guys! My name is Camille Duff and I’m from Fort Wayne, IN. This is my first year at Sanborn so I am just as nervous and excited as any of the first timers are. I am a rising junior at Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!) majoring in Media Advertising with minors in Marketing and Apparel Merchandising. Some random facts about me: I am a certified indoor cycling instructor, I believe pineapple belongs on pizza, I was adopted from China, and my all time favorite movie is Good Will Hunting (you have to see it if you haven’t). I am so excited to fully immerse myself in this new experience and get to know and bond with all of my campers. It’s going to be lots of fun :) Woohoo!!

Rachael Boyce (right) Hello! My name is Rachael and this will be my first summer ever at Sanborn! I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina and currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University studying business and enterprise management with minors in studio art and global trade and commerce. Some of my fav activities are going on runs/walks, wake surfing, and playing pickle ball with my family! Over breaks, I try and spend as much time as possible in the mountains and at the lake. A couple fun facts about me are that I have the biggest sweet tooth, and I play club ultimate frisbee so if anyone wants to throw some flicks & hucks come and find me! I’m super excited to watch some beautiful Colorado sunsets and make amazing memories with everyone. See y’all soon!

Jessie Modica (middle) Hey everyone! My name is Jessie Modica, I was a camper at Sanborn in 2016 and 2017 and I’m stoked to be back as a counselor this year! I am currently attending Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction to attain a double major in political science and sociology along with a minor in philosophy. I have a chinchilla named Ziggy (she’s like my child) and a pitbull boxer mix named Max :) I’m so excited to interact with everyone this summer and build our camp community!

Abby Greenberg (right) Hey, I’m Abby! This will be my first summer on staff, but I was a camper for seven years before this. I’m an upcoming sophomore at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, studying Film and Television Production. I wasn’t able to be on campus this year, so I’ve been making movies and going to classes from my hometown in St. Louis, Missouri. I love to write, sing, and play guitar–whether it’s chilling in a hammock to read or fun and games outside, I’m right there with you! This summer, I’m pumped to get out into nature and see where camp take us.

Grace Donovan (middle) Hey Y’all! My name is Grace and I am from Louisville, Kentucky. I took a gap semester last fall, and spent time backpacking and climbing in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, and am super excited to be back on the trails this summer! This past spring I finished my first semester at Dickinson College, where I play on the Field Hockey team and am part of the Outing Club. I love doing anything outside from mountain biking to swimming. I was a camper at High Trails for a few summers and can’t wait to be back as an AC this year!

Liv Hogenkamp (right) Biography coming soon

Lilly Patton (middle) Hey guys I’m Lilly! This is going to be my first summer at camp and I am SO excited! I am currently taking a break from school and recently just moved! I’ve been spending a lot of time biking, being outdoors, and spending time with my dog, Ralph. One of my main fun facts I like to share about myself is I taught myself how to juggle! Another fun fact about myself is I went to theater camp for a good amount of my childhood! I am super excited for this whole summer, but I’m especially excited about being outdoors and making connections with everyone! (Mountain biking and rock climbing are also a plus). I can’t wait for all of the fun in store!

Lindsey Weyant (right) Hey everyone! My name is Lindsey, and I’m from Denver, CO! I’m super excited to go out to the mountains and the beautiful nature out at camp, and also to meet all of you coming down to join us! As an Assistant Counselor, this will be my first year on staff, but I’ve been a camper for six summers. I just finished my first year at Duke University in North Carolina, where I’m majoring in Biology and Animal Behavior! I love to ski, and I’m on my school’s club ski team, which is super ironic due to the lack of snow out in North Carolina, but when I’m back home you can find me shredding the slopes at my favorite resort, Breckenridge, or exploring backcountry out at Rabbit Ears Pass! Other than that, I love languages and I know Spanish and some Czech, and I’m hoping to also add Russian to that list as well next year. Also, I can’t do a handstand or a cartwheel, but I’m determined to learn so if any campers have any gymnastics skills, send them my way so I can walk on my hands by the end of camp! I’m so ready to meet you all and get out into nature this summer, whether that’s through a hike on camp property or climbing one of the many mountains in our beautiful state :).

Ally Patterson (middle) Hey, y’all!! I’m Ally and I come from the great state of Texas (and no, sadly, I do not own a horse). Currently, I am pursuing my B.S. in Environmental Science at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. This is my first time as a counselor at camp, but I attended the gap semester program with Sanborn the past spring where I learned about my love for rock climbing. I have an adventurous and spontaneous spirit that people say is hard to keep up with but extremely fun to be around (!!!). I am quite passionate about rock climbing and geology (which go perfectly together) and I am an avid swimmer (I was on the Lehigh club water polo team). hmm… Things I enjoy include running around in the rain, playing tennis with my dad, exploring anywhere and everywhere, going on muddy hikes, climbing until my whole body hurts, and laying in the grass (plus many more hobbies). Now for some interesting facts, I have a cat and dog named after places I’ve visited (Sitka and Quito, respectively) and a tortoise who lives in our backyard named Medium. I grew up running around and constantly being outside. This is why I am so delighted to share wonderful outdoor experiences with your kids, so they can pursue an outdoor life as well. :))))) SOOO HYPED!!!

Gabby Staker (right) Hey, y’all!! I’m Ally and I come from the great state of Texas (and no, sadly, I do not own a horse). Currently, I am pursuing my B.S. in Environmental Science at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. This is my first time as a counselor at camp, but I attended the gap semester program with Sanborn the past spring where I learned about my love for rock climbing. I have an adventurous and spontaneous spirit that people say is hard to keep up with but extremely fun to be around (!!!). I am quite passionate about rock climbing and geology (which go perfectly together) and I am an avid swimmer (I was on the Lehigh club water polo team). hmm… Things I enjoy include running around in the rain, playing tennis with my dad, exploring anywhere and everywhere, going on muddy hikes, climbing until my whole body hurts, and laying in the grass (plus many more hobbies). Now for some interesting facts, I have a cat and dog named after places I’ve visited (Sitka and Quito, respectively) and a tortoise who lives in our backyard named Medium. I grew up running around and constantly being outside. This is why I am so delighted to share wonderful outdoor experiences with your kids, so they can pursue an outdoor life as well. :))))) SOOO HYPED!!!

Sarah Brennan (middle) Hi I’m Sarah! I am super excited for my first summer at camp! I’m a junior at the University of Wisconsin study psychology. Last winter I took off a semester of school to go on a 2 month expedition backpacking and canoeing through Big Bend National Park in Texas, and dogsledding in Minnesota. I love art, music, and pretty much all things creative. I’m excited to meet everyone and have lots of fun this summer!

Maddy Dietrich (right) Hi everyone, I’m Maddy from Winter Park, FL, and this is my first summer at Sanborn! I graduated last June from Princeton University, majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (with a minor in Environmental Studies), and I’ve spend the last year-ish doing epidemiological research. A few fun facts! I have 3 younger siblings, and we’re all almost exactly 2 years apart from each other. I love to travel – I spent the year after I graduated high school living and working in Dakar, Senegal, and have lived for various amounts of time in Morocco, Panama, and Mozambique. This summer I’m super excited to meet new people, go hiking, and spend tons of time outdoors!

Astrid Braun (front) “Hi! My name is Astrid, and I’m a Cleveland, OH native. This will be my first summer at camp, and I’m super excited to spend it with some great counselors and campers!

A bit about me: I’m technically a sophomore at the University of Chicago, but I took the winter and spring quarters off and did a NOLS semester in the southwest region of the United States. During the semester, we backpacked through two different wilderness areas in New Mexico and Arizona, canoed down the Rio Grande (just part of it, of course), and did some rock climbing! Most other trips I’ve done have been bikepacking trips, because that’s my family’s preferred mode of adventuring. I also love to sail, run, and play an assortment of sports (soccer and ultimate frisbee being two).

A bit more about me, in the form of fun facts:

1. I have three younger siblings, we’re all two years apart, and the order is girl/boy/girl/boy, starting with me. Three out of the four of us were born in June.
2. I love women’s soccer! I played up until college, and now I like playing when I can and watching when possible. I’m excited about the upcoming Olympic games, assuming they’ll still happen.
3. I only recently found out that you can send library books to kindles (from an online library), and that has had a negative effect on my sleep, but a very positive effect on the number of books I’m able to read. I’ve also been working at a bookstore during May, which means about half of everything I make goes back into buying books. Whoops.”

Leah Herring (back middle) Hellooo! My name is Leah and this will be my fourth summer at camp! I graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2019 and have been ski instructing, nannying, and traveling since. I love spending time with my friends, paddleboarding with my dogs, and reading. I am so excited to return to camp and see everybody again. I can’t wait to hike, sleep under the stars, and make great memories at High Trails!

Cara Mackesey (front left) Howdy everyone! My name is Cara Mackesey and I honestly think I am a little too excited to be spending my fifth summer at High Trials! Originally from Wisconsin, I earned my undergraduate degree in Recreation Management and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. I recently moved to Boulder, Colorado to work towards a Master’s Degree in Education at the University of Colorado - Denver. While I have been in school myself, I have also been teaching kindergarten all year! It has been a blast, but I am stoked to transition to working in the out of doors all summer long! Mostly I’m looking forward to long trips, singing Taylor Swift on the trail, climbing as many mountains as possible, and seeing the JCs crush their last year at camp! Can’t wait!

Lauren Smith (front middle) Howdy! My name is Lauren Smith, and I cannot express enough how thankful I am to be part of Sanborn 2021. My first summer at Sanborn in 2018 inspired me to pursue a Master’s of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Sport Management. I am attending online school through Frostburg State University. A highlight of my 2018 camp experience was definitely climbing my first fourteener, Quandary Peak and since then I have summited 9 other mountains. I will miss my sweet dog and cat, Max and Mabel, but it will be worth it to be back in the gorgeous Rockies. The horses, dinner bell, art barn, and van trips are calling my name. There is so much to look forward to- can’t wait for camp to start!

Carly Liebich (right) Hi! My name is Carly but everyone calls me Carl. This is my 3rd summer at Sanborn and I am so excited to be back with all of my favorite mountain mammas. I just graduated from Wake Forest University with my Master’s in Business Management where I also went for undergrad and studied political science. I cannot wait to spend a summer in the outdoors. Some of my favorite things include Taylor Swift, sleeping outside, hanging out with friends and camp! I am looking forward to climbing mountains, playing games, dances, and maybe going to the river. Can’t wait to meet and see all of you so soon!

Eva Crossman (second from left) My name is Eva Crossman and I recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Agricultural Economics. This is my first year at Sanborn and I’m very excited! Outside of school you can often find me working with horses or playing with my dog. Pre-COVID I was a pretty avid traveler and I’m looking forward to hopefully getting beck to that this next year. While at camp this summer, I’m excited to see the Colorado mountains and hopefully meet some new friends.

Taylor Indrebo (second from right) I’m Taylor. Four summers here at camp, more or less. I went to school in Santa Rosa, California and also went to Western State here in Colorado. Got myself a degree in Equine Science and a degree in Recreation and Outdoor Education w/ an Emphasis in Outdoor Leadership. I’ve been here at camp this last year, helping to tend our herd of Sanborn horses. Love me some horses! Can’t wait for our bustling camp community to return and to get lots of company down at the barn. Especially looking forward to all the fun of getting out on some trail rides and horse packing trips with y’all! Got my boots on, lets ride!

Annie McDevitt (right) Howdy Everyone!

My name is Annie, I am from Wilton, Connecticut, and this will be my 5th summer working at Sanborn! I graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and I am currently working on getting my master’s degree in school counseling at St. Bonaventure University Online. For the past few years, I have been working in the early childhood education field and have primarily worked with one and two-year-olds. They have taught me all about the importance of patience and embracing a sense of wonder! A fun fact about me is that I was a High Trails camper for 4 summers! I also have a black lab mix named Missi Mae and we volunteer for the therapy animal organization, Pet Partners! I am so excited to return to the Sanborn community for another amazing summer full of horses, fun, and adventure! Yee Haw!

Callie Donaldson (right) Hey y’all, my name is Callie, and this is my first summer at Sanborn! I moved across the country from Kentucky knowing only 2 people; so feeling homesick? I can empathize! I attended WKU and studied Outdoor Recreation Administration where I got to canoe for a class. In that class I surfed on a river in a canoe (google it!). I’m super pumped to use my love for organization and planning to prepare some awesome food for your trips this summer!!