MEET OUR TEAM

ROBYN WALDROM
ROBYN WALDROMBookings and Office Coordinator

What do you love about working at camp?
I love being a part of and contributing to the experience that is CAMP! The fun, the sunshine, the challenges, the inspiration, the laughter, the campfires, the great food and the amazing people!

The view from the office ain’t bad either!!

Favourite Camp Activity:
Tramping and the Giant Swing!

Fun Fact:
My family are goldminers and treasure hunters

From:
Upper Hutt, NZ

“Embrace the mess, it’s where the magic lives”

BOB MAXWELL
BOB MAXWELLOutdoor Education Manager

What do you love about working at camp?
Being involved in the personal development of young people in an outdoor setting.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Bush walks

Fun Fact:
First New Zealander to ski across Antarctica

From:
Wellington, NZ

“Follow your heart”

STEPHEN PALMER
STEPHEN PALMERProgramme Coordinator

What do you love about working at camp?
I just love being in the outdoors, working with young people to challenge themselves on our activities – where I can be a part of providing young people with an epic experience.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Rock Climbing

Fun Fact:
I have flown a plane and I really would like to have a fight with a T-Rex

From:
Upper Hutt, NZ

“The same boiling water that makes an egg go hard, makes a potato go soft, so you need to dictate your environment”

TASH MILLS
TASH MILLSProgramme Coordinator

What do you love about working at camp?
Sharing my passion with others, meeting new people, and just simply spending time in and enjoying the outdoors.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Superfox and Kayaking

Fun Fact:
I represented NZ in Ultimate Frisbee and have been an expedition Sea Kayak guide though the Johnstone Straight in Canada.

From:
Martinborough, NZ

“Embrace the mess, it’s where the magic lives”

DAVE SOMMERVILLE
DAVE SOMMERVILLEMaintenance Manager

What do you love about working at camp?
I love spending my days outside, in the bush and enjoying the fresh air.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Superfox!

Fun Fact:
I may look old but I am really just a big kid!

From:
Invercargill, NZ

“Always tell the truth”

JACKSON JESSOP
JACKSON JESSOPMaintenance Manager

What do you love about working at camp?
I love that no two days are exactly the same.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Expeditions

Fun Fact:
Once during an expedition I didnt shower for 40 days

From:
Masterton, NZ

“To say you have no choice is a failure of imagination”

MILLIE DENEHY
MILLIE DENEHYOutdoor Education Instructor

What do you love about working at camp?
Being able to spend time outside whilst working, learning and laughing with awesome people.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Kayaking

Fun Fact:
I love singing… but I have the worst voice ever!

From:
Scotland

“Try it…You won’t know until you try!”

KELLY BUTLER
KELLY BUTLEROutdoor Education Instructor

What do you love about working at camp?
Enjoying the outdoor activities with everyone who dares to have a sense of adventure.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Kayaking

Fun Fact:
I have identical twin boys who love to keep me on my toes!

From:
Lower Hutt, NZ

“Dont worry, Be Happy!”

MIKE WARD
MIKE WARDOutdoor Education Instructor

What do you love about working at camp?
Teaching kids about the outdoors and encouraging them to achieve things they never would have beforehand.

Favourite Camp Activity:
High ropes, nothing beats being in the air and conquering a fear of heights!

Fun Fact:
I’m a Futsal Goalkeeper and I Love Liverpool FC!

From:
Melbourne, Australia

“Make sure to travel whilst you can, nothing beats experiencing the world.”

SARAH VISSER
SARAH VISSEROutdoor Education Instructor

What do you love about working at camp?
I get to explore God’s inspiring creation while encouraging people to get out of their comfort zone.

Favourite Camp Activity:
Lunchtime and the end of camp clean up!

Fun Fact:
I lick my plate at home and I love bugs! What’s your favourite bug?

From:
Upper Hutt, NZ

“For God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

CALEB MACKENZIECatering Manager

What do you love about working at camp?
I love being a part of and contributing to the experience that is CAMP! Getting to be a part of the camp experience with so many people over a season is unlike any job I have had before. It is fun, challenging and the view from the office ain’t bad either!!

Favourite Camp Activity:
Tramping and the Giant Swing!

Fun Fact:
My family are goldminers and treasure hunters

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