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Kyle Anthony
Counselor

Hometown: Barryville, New York, USA
Education: Bucknell University
Experience: Kyle is Captain of the Bucknell Track and Field team. President of Mortar Board, a member of the National Collegiate Honor Society. Spent two weeks in Holguin, Cuba doing missionary work. Kyle will be attending Law School in the fall. Fluent in Spanish
Hobbies: Track and Field, watching sports, and reading.

Andy Balmer
Counselor/Ecology Activity Director

Taylor Calderon
Counselor

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Education: DePauw University
Experience: Congressional representative for Amnesty International. Sergeant-At-Arms for the Depauw University Student Government. Member of the local humane society. Spent time serving as an educator at the San Antonio Zoo.
Hobbies: Basketball, baseball, and soccer.

Spencer Collet (8^th year at Camp)
Counselor

Hometown: Leawood, Kansas, USA
Education: Bates College
Experience: President of the Bates College Freshmen Class. Spencer has eight years of Camp Lincoln Sailing experience where he earned the “Admiral 1 Award”. Youth Governor for the state of Missouri. Member of the Bates College Debate Team. Concert Choir member.
Hobbies: Sailing, shooting, and field sports.

Michael Connolly
Counselor

Hometown: London, England
Experience: Competed in numerous sports including: swimming, tennis, and soccer. Over 15 years experience as a member of the cub-scouts. Graduated with a degree in economics. Aspires to one day develop his own quantity surveying company.
Hobbies: Soccer, going to the gym, and spending time with friends.

Deshawn Dell
Counselor

Mark Golob (7^th year at Camp)
Counselor

Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
Education: University of Minnesota
Experience: Completed Level 1 of the Camp Lincoln Leadership Training Program. Mark spent last summer as a General Counselor at Camp Lincoln. Varsity Captain of his high school track team where he competed as a pole-vaulter. Currently studying Materials Science Engineering with aspirations to attend dental school.
Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, science fiction, and ping pong

Andy Hall
Counselor/Low Ropes Activity Director

Hometown: Tonbridge, England
Education: Hons University
Experience: Six years experience in the summer recreation field. Completed a post graduate degree in Youth and Community Work. Current Teaching Assistant. Completed training in Leading Residential Trips and Risk Assessments. Active member of the Tunbridge Wells Water Polo Team.
Hobbies: Adventure racing, water polo, and drama.

Jon Hamre
Counselor

Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Education: Beloit College
Experience: Member and Former President of the National Honor Society, studying to become a Math teacher. Aspires to one day teach Math in a low income school.
Hobbies: Nintendo DS and baseball.

Jack Holder
Counselor

Nick Jeschke
Counselor

Hometown: Land O’Lakes, FL
Education: Moody Bible Institute
Experience: Has worked in youth ministry for six years. Has done mission work in New York City and rural Belize
Hobbies: Culture, Travel, Computers, and Photography

Rhys Lavender (3^rd year at Camp)
Counselor/Disc Golf Specialist

Hometown: Newcastle, Australia
Education: University of Newcastle
Experience: Rhys has spent two years as a staff member at Camp Lincoln. One year was spent as a Head Counselor. Served as an integral part in the development of the Camp Lincoln Disc Golf program. Has a lifetime of experience working with children and adults with disabilities. Currently studying Psychology.
Hobbies: Photography, cycling, disc golf.

Dan Lee
Counselor

Hometown: Mankato, Minnesota, USA
Education: Mankato State University
Experience: Many years of experience at the YMCA After School Program. Currently studying recreation, parks, and leisure services. Lifetime experience in hunting, camping, and anything else outdoors. Officer of the Mankato Ski and Snowboard club.
Hobbies: Hunting, camping, and tubing.

Kevin Mahoney
Counselor

Hometown: Victoria, Minnesota, USA
Education: University of Wisconsin
Experience: Former member of the Minnetonka Varsity Tennis Team. Currently, writes for the University of Wisconsin newspaper. Member of the Ultimate Frisbee club in High School.
Hobbies: Tennis, watching movies, and reading books.

Nick Mazzoni
Counselor

Hometown: High Point, North Carolina, USA
Education: High Point University
Experience: Mascot for the Atlanta Braves Farm team. Former Hang Gliding Instructor. Current High Point University Ambassador. Former Public Relations Officer for the Key Club.
Hobbies: hang gliding, writing, nature exploration

Nigel Mosaid (2^nd year at Camp)
Counselor

Hometown: London, England
Education: Liverpool Hope University
Experience: 2^nd summer working at Camp Lincoln. Currently in training to become a full time teacher, with a focus on elementary and middle school aged students. Earned FA Level 1 Soccer Coaching Badge.
Hobbies: Playing many sports, specifically Soccer and Rugby.

Skyler Retzlaff
Counselor

Hometown: South Beloit, IL
Education: Moody Bible Institute
Experience: Spent four years at a vocational Bible school, and has worked with youth groups for five years.
Hobbies: Snowboarding and Mountain Biking

Eric Schilling (9^th year at Camp)
Counselor

Hometown: St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
Education: St. John’s University
Experience: Completed Level 1 of the Camp Lincoln Leadership Training Program. Captain of High School Tennis Team. ROTC Cadet at St. John’s. Member of the St. John’s Ultimate Frisbee Team.
Hobbies: Playing sports, Reading , and water activities

Derek Schneuer
Counselor

Hometown: Duluth, MN
Education: University of Wisconsin-Superior
Experience: Was an assistant high school Tennis coach for two years and an elementary school Basketball coach for two years.
Hobbies: Disc Golf, Tennis, Basketball, and Architecture

Chris Sherrington
Counselor

Hometown: Blackpool, England
Education: Liverpool Hope University
Experience: Assistant Rugby Coach in the mini-junior division. Graduated with a degree in Sport Studies, with a focus on elementary aged students. Organizer of a beach athletics program.
Hobbies: Socializing, Music, and enjoys going to movies.

Matt Spence (9^th summer at Camp)
Counselor

Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
Education: University of Wisconsin – Madison
Experience: Completed Level 1 and 2 of the Camp Lincoln Leadership Training Program. Spent a summer as a YMCA camp counselor. Member of the American Medical Students Association where he serves on the Community Outreach Committee.
Hobbies: Nordic skiing, snowboarding, running, and camp.