These are members of the Outdoor Education team that will host and facilitate immersive outdoor field trips. They help kids experience the outdoors through education while matching state standards and providing a unique field trip. Scroll to learn more about the team.
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All Outdoor Education staff have a unique name for the season. It's a fun way to connect with the school groups and with something from the natural world.
Abner "Abu" Ramos
Origin Story: I originate from the Amazon forest of Brazil!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorites are the zipline and the skytrail.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to New Zealand to see the places where they filmed the Lord of the Rings movies.
Origin Story: I originate from the Amazon forest of Brazil!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorites are the zipline and the skytrail.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to New Zealand to see the places where they filmed the Lord of the Rings movies.
Carolyn Oneal
Origin Story: I first hatched in West Lafayette, IN and I have spent many summers basking in the sun here at Camp T!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite camp activity is visiting my snake friends Indy and Milkshake in the Nature Center!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would visit Australia to meet as many new snake friends as possible.
Origin Story: I first hatched in West Lafayette, IN and I have spent many summers basking in the sun here at Camp T!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite camp activity is visiting my snake friends Indy and Milkshake in the Nature Center!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would visit Australia to meet as many new snake friends as possible.
Graham Johnson
Jon Hiscox
Origin Story: I was formed 4.6 billion years ago from primordial stardust. I was discovered and invited to earth when Matthew McConaughey was passing by on his way to a black hole.
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite things at camp are breakfast burritos, the Skytrail, and my bestie Noah Moell.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Bowling Green, Ohio, of course.
Origin Story: I was formed 4.6 billion years ago from primordial stardust. I was discovered and invited to earth when Matthew McConaughey was passing by on his way to a black hole.
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite things at camp are breakfast burritos, the Skytrail, and my bestie Noah Moell.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Bowling Green, Ohio, of course.
Josh Mullaly
Origin Story: I am a six foot two deep sea creature from the south island of New Zealand who turned from a life of making coffee to swim across the Pacific Ocean and instead enjoy life in the corn and windmills of Indiana.
Favorite Camp Activity: I love anything aquatic (obviously).
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Japan! Especially during the winter.
Origin Story: I am a six foot two deep sea creature from the south island of New Zealand who turned from a life of making coffee to swim across the Pacific Ocean and instead enjoy life in the corn and windmills of Indiana.
Favorite Camp Activity: I love anything aquatic (obviously).
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Japan! Especially during the winter.
Kaleb Buchanan
Origin Story:
As a young Kudu wandering the savanna I felt something was missing from my life. In search of a higher purpose I traveled the world and ended up at Tecumseh teaching students more about the Earth and themselves.
Favorite Camp Activity:
My favorite camp activity is campfire because of how silly and goofy we get to be.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If I could visit anywhere in the world I would go to Nova Scotia
Origin Story:
As a young Kudu wandering the savanna I felt something was missing from my life. In search of a higher purpose I traveled the world and ended up at Tecumseh teaching students more about the Earth and themselves.
Favorite Camp Activity:
My favorite camp activity is campfire because of how silly and goofy we get to be.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If I could visit anywhere in the world I would go to Nova Scotia
Keith Kalish
Origin Story:
An explorer from the African continent, visiting the USA, brought some mud, pebbles, and rocks. They were left in the fertile floodplains of southern Illinois. Years passed and a small but mighty mountain emerged, overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. After several tectonic plate movements, Kilimanjaro landed in Indiana at camp.
Favorite Camp Activity:
Creek exploring, looking for unique rocks or crayfish
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
British Columbia, the Rockies Mountain area in Canada. Also, the Mediterranean Sea, especially around Greece and Italy.
Origin Story:
An explorer from the African continent, visiting the USA, brought some mud, pebbles, and rocks. They were left in the fertile floodplains of southern Illinois. Years passed and a small but mighty mountain emerged, overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. After several tectonic plate movements, Kilimanjaro landed in Indiana at camp.
Favorite Camp Activity:
Creek exploring, looking for unique rocks or crayfish
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
British Columbia, the Rockies Mountain area in Canada. Also, the Mediterranean Sea, especially around Greece and Italy.
Lauren Buchanan
Origin Story:
I was born just a few miles away near the banks of the Wabash in West Lafayette and have settled down in a den here at camp now with my family!
Favorite Camp Activity:
My favorite camp activity is going on hikes on our Oak Forest trails.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I’d love to travel the US and visit more of our national parks.
Origin Story:
I was born just a few miles away near the banks of the Wabash in West Lafayette and have settled down in a den here at camp now with my family!
Favorite Camp Activity:
My favorite camp activity is going on hikes on our Oak Forest trails.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I’d love to travel the US and visit more of our national parks.
Lucas Emmanuel de Silva
Origin Story: I was born in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest in a volcano and I ended up here to warm up camp this fall!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite camp activity is ultimate frisbee.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Mt. Fuji in Japan!
Origin Story: I was born in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest in a volcano and I ended up here to warm up camp this fall!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite camp activity is ultimate frisbee.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Mt. Fuji in Japan!
Naomi McKenney
Origin Story: After my father traveled far and wide to find me, I found myself lost once again. Searching all over Indiana , finally I had discovered my family, friends, and father (God) were waiting patiently for me at Camp Tecumseh.
Favorite Camp Activity: I enjoy Opening and Closing Campfire during summer camp.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Iceland!
Origin Story: After my father traveled far and wide to find me, I found myself lost once again. Searching all over Indiana , finally I had discovered my family, friends, and father (God) were waiting patiently for me at Camp Tecumseh.
Favorite Camp Activity: I enjoy Opening and Closing Campfire during summer camp.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Iceland!
Rachel Naylor
Origin Story: A long time ago when camp still had mountains, an earthquake quaked and a small shiny rock broke off and there I was!
Favorite Camp Activity: Watching the sunset!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Right now, I’d really love to go visit the Grand Canyon and see some extended rock family!
Origin Story: A long time ago when camp still had mountains, an earthquake quaked and a small shiny rock broke off and there I was!
Favorite Camp Activity: Watching the sunset!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Right now, I’d really love to go visit the Grand Canyon and see some extended rock family!
Rue Foraker
Origin Story: I sprouted and grew up in Brown County, IN, wandered around, and then set off to have some adventures at camp!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite activities at camp are trail rides and the climbing wall.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Argentina
Origin Story: I sprouted and grew up in Brown County, IN, wandered around, and then set off to have some adventures at camp!
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite activities at camp are trail rides and the climbing wall.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Argentina
Sheila Wilimitis
Origin Story: I appear every year at Camp Tecumseh to chase away the chill of winter and bring warmth and rebirth to plants, animals, and humans. I love to help new light and life spring up after a cold, dark season.
Favorite Camp Activity: Hiking the Pine Forest, Ghost Creek, and Gish Trails. Sitting on the deck of Historic River Lodge overlooking the Tippecanoe River. Facilitating learning and discovery with people of all ages.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I’d love to travel to Costa Rica, Hawai’i, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Switzerland
Origin Story: I appear every year at Camp Tecumseh to chase away the chill of winter and bring warmth and rebirth to plants, animals, and humans. I love to help new light and life spring up after a cold, dark season.
Favorite Camp Activity: Hiking the Pine Forest, Ghost Creek, and Gish Trails. Sitting on the deck of Historic River Lodge overlooking the Tippecanoe River. Facilitating learning and discovery with people of all ages.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I’d love to travel to Costa Rica, Hawai’i, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Switzerland
Sydney Maney
Origin Story: I grew up in Crawfordsville, IN with my first Camp Tecumseh experience being an OE field trip with my 5th grade class. I love getting to share my passion for learning at my favorite place in the world.
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite camp activity is visiting the animals at the mini farm! Especially the sheep.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Greece! And yes, the Mamma Mia soundtrack would be in my headphones the entire time.
Origin Story: I grew up in Crawfordsville, IN with my first Camp Tecumseh experience being an OE field trip with my 5th grade class. I love getting to share my passion for learning at my favorite place in the world.
Favorite Camp Activity: My favorite camp activity is visiting the animals at the mini farm! Especially the sheep.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Greece! And yes, the Mamma Mia soundtrack would be in my headphones the entire time.
Taisa Lamparelli
Origin Story: I came all the way from Brazil, twisting everything up!
Favorite Camp Activity: I enjoy high ropes and driving our camp golf carts
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Right now, I’d really love to go visit the Grand Canyon and see some extended rock family!
Origin Story: I came all the way from Brazil, twisting everything up!
Favorite Camp Activity: I enjoy high ropes and driving our camp golf carts
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Right now, I’d really love to go visit the Grand Canyon and see some extended rock family!
Taylor Moore
