Meet Our 2026 Summer Staff — Heartland Christian Camps

Meet our 2026 Summer staff

Overnight Camp Staff

What's your favorite camp activity?

What's your favorite camp activity?

I love Vespers. It’s a great way to close out the day.

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

Peach of a Savior

Noah - Counselor - Independence, MO

What do you hope campers remember about their time at camp?

What do you hope campers remember about their time at camp?

That they have a God who loves them and cares for them above all else.

Gabriel - Program Assistant - Wichita, KS

Julia - Counselor - Maryville, MO

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Being challenged with my community.

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

Soccer ball

Angel - Counselor - Kansas City, KS

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

1 John 4:18

What's your favorite camp activity?

What's your favorite camp activity?

All the songs!

Autumn - Counselor - Indianola, IA

What do you hope camper remember about their time with you?

What do you hope camper remember about their time with you?

That I’m fun and they see the Lord through my actions.

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Sophia - Counselor - England

What made you want to serve at camp this summer?

What made you want to serve at camp this summer?

The opportunities to serve others

What's one thing you always pack for camp?

What's one thing you always pack for camp?

Stuffed animal guinea pig

Evalayna - Counselor - Independence, MO

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

How energetic I was and my passion for Christ.

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

Solve a Rubik’s Cube

Mateo - Counselor - Gardner, KS

What do you hope campers remember about their time at camp?

What do you hope campers remember about their time at camp?

I hope they remember they are loved and cherished.

What's your dream s'mores combo?

What's your dream s'mores combo?

Reese’s with chocolate

Madison - Counselor - New Franklin, MO

What made you want to serve at camp this summer?

What made you want to serve at camp this summer?

I wanted to be outside all summer and share God’s love with kids.

What's your favorite camp activity?

What's your favorite camp activity?

Horseback riding

Abigail - Counselor - Tulsa, OK

Day Camp Staff

Describe yourself in three words.

Describe yourself in three words.

Kind, encouraging, and positive

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

Singing in a Stitch voice

Hope - Program Assistant - Kansas City, KS

How had God been growing you through your time at camp?

How had God been growing you through your time at camp?

Slowing down to follow Him

What's your hype song for 2026?

What's your hype song for 2026?

Church Clap

Taylor - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

What made you want to work at camp this summer?

What made you want to work at camp this summer?

I get to talk about Jesus!

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

Tank the Giraffe

Selah - Counselor - Mesa, AZ

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Morning Watch, Vespers, new experiences

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

Tarrrrrzannnnn!

Morgan - Counselor - Atlanta, GA

Taylor - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

What made you want to work at camp this summer?

What made you want to work at camp this summer?

I love working with kids and telling them about Jesus!

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Hype Time!

Madison - Program Assistant - Olathe, KS

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

Celebration by Forrest Frank

What's your dream s'mores combo?

What's your dream s'mores combo?

Burnt marshmallow, dark chocolate, honey graham cracker

Deanna - Counselor - Boonville, MO

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

Isaiah 40:8

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Definitely HYPE TIME!

Haiden - Counselor - Caney, KS

Describe yourself in three words.

Describe yourself in three words.

Compassionate, courageous, and funny

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

my Jesus warmie

Brelynn - Counselor - Manhattan, KS

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Talking to people at lunch.

What's your favorite camp activity?

What's your favorite camp activity?

LAKE DAY!

Kyle - Counselor - Topeka, KS

What made you want to work at camp this summer?

What made you want to work at camp this summer?

Heartland’s mission to spread the love of God!

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

Crochet!

Chloe - Counselor - Parkville, MO

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

For cultural experience and to build my Christian walk with Christ.

Describe yourself in three words.

Describe yourself in three words.

Calm, attentive, loving

Richann - Counselor - Jamaica

Jillian - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

Describe yourself in three words.

Describe yourself in three words.

Smiley, outgoing, and joyful

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

Soccer ball

Melina - Counselor - Omaha, NE

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

Colossians 1:16

What's your go-to meal in the dining hall?

What's your go-to meal in the dining hall?

Anything with camp sauce.

Jonah - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

We are all a child of God and we’re so loved and valued by Him.

Describe yourself in three words.

Describe yourself in three words.

Ray Of Sunshine

Kylie - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

Sequoia - Counselor - Parkville, MO

All Summer Adventure Staff

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

Psalm 23

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

wiggle my ears

Jenna - ASA Program Assistant - St. Joseph, MO

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

That the Lord gives us so much joy and we are made in His perfect image.

What's your dream s'mores combo?

What's your dream s'mores combo?

The OG way!

Annabel - Counselor - Plymouth, England

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

Letting Him lead my life

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

Green Apple Sour Strips

Ambrose - Counselor - Overland Park, KS

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

Getting to share Jesus’s love with kids

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

Riding a stick horse around barrels

Hope - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

Traveling Day Camp Staff

Keaton - Program Assistant - Evansville, ID

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

To grow with more amazing faith driven staff

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

What's your hype song for summer 2026?

Make Heaven Crowded by Josiah Queen

Meagan - Counselor - Connecticut

Alyssa - Counselor - Roanoke, VA

Abby - Counselor - Chillicothe, IL

AJ - Counselor -

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

He’s been showing me how important Christian community is.

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Getting to play games with the kids!

Natanya - Counselor - Juneau, AK

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

That Jesus loves you no matter what!

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

A Stitch plush

Jocelynn - Counselor - San Tan Valley, AZ

Kayla - Counselor - Maryville, MO

Dominic - Counselor - Olathe, KS

Drew - Counselor - Richmond, MO

Faith - Counselor - Kansas City, MO

Support Staff

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

What do you hope campers remember about their time with you?

That as they spend time in the high ropes, they will leave feeling like they can push through challenges and still feel loved and encouraged.

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Finding worship in everything

Joseph - Lead Ropes - Yukon, OK

What's your favorite camp activity?

What's your favorite camp activity?

Ropes course

If camp hd a talent show, what would your perform?

If camp hd a talent show, what would your perform?

Juggling a soccer ball

Joe - Assistant Ropes - Liberty, MO

MaKenna - Lead Media/Marketing Coordinator -

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

I feel more rooted to Him here

What's your dream s'mores combo?

What's your dream s'mores combo?

Reeses, graham cracker, NO marshmallow

Broden - Lifeguard - Caney, KS

Describe yourself in three words.

Describe yourself in three words.

Calm, nature-loving, peaceful

Lani - Assistant Wrangler - Beacon, NY

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Vespers

What made you want to serve at Heartland?

What made you want to serve at Heartland?

Being able to be a photographer

Drew - Photographer - Carmel, IN

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

Just being able to lessen myself by serving and giving more Glory to God.

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

What's your favorite part of a camp day?

Driving the Gator

Ryan - Program Support - Holden, MO

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

What made you want to serve at Heartland this summer?

The community

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

If camp had a talent show, what would you perform?

I would play a song on my trumpet.

Justin - Assistant Wrangler - St. George, KS

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

How has God been growing you through your time at camp?

Encouraging silly connection to my fellow staff

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

At least one stuffy and my drawing supplies

Valerie - Assistant Nurse - Helena, MT

What made you want to serve at Heartland?

What made you want to serve at Heartland?

I wanted to take photos and help show the Glory of God through them.

Favorite place on camp property?

Favorite place on camp property?

The Gazebo

Larissa - Photographer - Waynesville, MO

Allison - Kitchen Staff - Kansas City, KS

What made you want to work at Heartland this summer?

What made you want to work at Heartland this summer?

The community and impacting children’s lives

If you had a camp nickname, what would it be and why?

If you had a camp nickname, what would it be and why?

Crazy craft lady Kristina because I’m a craft lady

Kristina - Lead Activity Coordinator - Kansas City, MO

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

What's a Bible verse that's been encouraging you lately?

Psalm 130:9

What's your dream s'mores combo?

What's your dream s'mores combo?

Reeses instead of chocolate

Jack - Photographer - Wichita, KS

What's your favorite camp activity?

What's your favorite camp activity?

Everyone singing silly songs

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

What's one thing you always pack for camp (besides the essentials)?

Milky, my stuffed animal

Abigail - Kitchen Staff/Activities Assistant - Kansas City, MO

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