Camp Staff 2025

Each year we have the challenge of hiring a new staff to play with us for a season or two. We are usually working with a group of our staff from the previous summer with plans on returning, and a few select campers moving up to junior staff positions, but there are always significant holes left that take care and patience to fill.

Though occasionally we hire a exceptional staff member that is 18 or 19, the average age of our staff is 20-24 years old. They have at least one year of college, three good references, a clean police record, and experience in several skill areas and with children. Our staff come from various parts of the US and abroad. International staff must also hold exceptional English communication skills.

We hire friendly, cohesive young people to help your child enjoy their camping experience. They are hired for their ability to be good role models,  maturity, work ethic and general good nature.

Each cabin of eight to ten campers has 1 staff members, with larger cabins and younger camper’s cabins having two counselors. Cabin camper\staff ratio is 1-8. Day camper\staff ratio is 1-5.

All Staff participates in a week of in depth orientation prior to the beginning of camp.  During this week the staff is trained in CPR and First Aid, given time to familiarize themselves with their program areas, given training in child development and potential child problems, trained in group games and prepared for the arrival of 40 energetic campers on Sunday.

In addition to the week of orientation, riding and swimming staff participate in a additional training week before camp to focus extensively on the riding and swimming programs offered at camp. Archery staff come several days early to participate in a special archery clinic. Extra care and training is given to these three high adventure programs to assure our staff is ready to supervise campers at Cedar Lodge.

2025 Summer

We had such a great summer in 2024, and we are ramping up for an even better one in 2025! Our staff has been hard at work finding the best fits for our Cedar Lodge staff. We are almost half way down, with new staff adding in as I speak. Keep checking back to see who will be joining us this summer!

 

 

Poppy

Theatre/Waterfront/Sports

My name’s Poppy, I’m from Yorkshire in the UK and I will be leading musical theatre and drama at camp this summer as well as being a lifeguard.

I’ve had a passion for musical theatre since I was a young girl and attended a drama school from age 7. Musical theatre involves acting, singing and choreography. I like sports including open water swimming and rugby. In my free time I also enjoy reading and cooking.

I’m so excited to meet you all and create performances with you!

Sol

Dance/Sports/Biking

Hi campers! My name is Sol, I am from Argentina. I´m so excited to be there dancing with you and practicing different sports. I am a physical education teacher. I have been dancing since I was 5 years old, I love dancing to all kinds of music, I really believe that dancing is a unique way to express our feelings.
During the year I work at a school here in Argentina, I really love my job. In my free time I love to ride my bike, practice different sports with my friends or have a picnic surrounded by nature.
I hope we can meet each other and have a lot of fun this summer.
See you soon!!

 

Manuela
Arts & Crafts

Hello, creative campers of 2025!

My name is Manuela, I am 24 years old and I come from a charming little village in Poland!

I am happy that this upcoming summer I will be leading art classes for you!

My passion is art and crafts. Since I was young, I loved to create something from nothing in a DIY style. I enjoy various types of handicrafts such as macramé, crocheting, punch needle, sewing and painting. Using my skills, I run art workshops for children in my town.

In my free time from creating art, I like to bake delicious cakes. Spending time with my family is very important to me. I am also active in sports. My favorite sport is soccer. I also love riding my bike, rollerblading, ice skating. In the evenings, I enjoy reading books and getting lost in stories.

I hope that during our activities, everyone will discover their artistic soul! See you soon!

Matt

Music/Waterfront/Sports

Hi! My name is Matthew, I’m from Yorkshire in the UK and I’ll be lifeguarding and teaching music at Cedar Lodge in summer 2025! I’ve been lifeguarding since I was 16 and I play 3 instruments: piano; saxophone; and guitar. I also play football (or soccer for you Americans) and have travelled to over 20 countries. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and sharing the joy of music next summer!

 

Olivia

Riding & Vaulting Instructor

Hey Campers!
I’m Olivia, a 20 year old horse rider from Cumbria in the UK. I’m so excited to start my season with Camp Cedar Lodge next year as a riding instructor.
I have ridden horses since I was 4 competitively and just for fun in multiple disciplines including show jumping, dressage and even equestrian vaulting! Horse riding is my form of relaxation, any emotion I’m feeling, horse riding will help me!
As well as horse riding, I am a member of the Young farmers association and love going on fell walks with my 2 dogs Max and Jess with my beautiful niece and nephew! I can’t wait to meet you all in 2025!!

Erin

Riding Instructor

Hey Lovely’s 🤍

I’m super excited to be your horse riding instructor at Camp Cedar Lodge this summer! I’ve been riding since I was four years old, and I absolutely love everything about horses. Growing up in a horse-loving family, I’ve created so many amazing memories, and I can’t wait to make more with all of you this summer! I’ve had tons of fun at Pony Club Camp and have lots of experience in different disciplines but I love eventing the most!

When I’m not in the saddle, you can find me paddle boarding with my best friends or exploring the beautiful Lake District with my two dogs, Luna and Annie! I can’t wait to meet you all next summer 🤍

Violet

Riding staff/Crafts/sports/nature

Hi I’m Violet! I live right by camp in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I’ve been at Cedar Lodge for 6 years and attended camp for 5. I’ve loved horses since I was little and have been riding for 10 years now. When I’m not at the barn (or doing homework), I love hanging with my animals, reading, and playing board games with my family. I look forward to meeting you all this summer!

Ashley

Riding Instructor/Camp Riding Director

Hey campers, my name is Ashley!

As family member, I was born and raised at Cedar Lodge and have been at camp every summer of my life. I’ve been on staff for the last 10 years working here year around in the barn, managing, teaching, and training the young horses. At camp you will find me teaching riding of all levels, organizing the barn, and subbing in programs where it’s needed! In my extra time I enjoy playing guitar, snuggling my dog and cats, and, of course, riding. I’m looking forward to a great summer and meeting you all very soon!

AMANDAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Riding, Sports, Part time Camp Director

Hi my name is Amanda and I am super excited to be on staff again this summer. I am from Bloomfield Hills, MI but am currently living in Ann Arbor. I have just finished my first year of Medical school at Wayne State University. In my free time I enjoy riding and playing polo on my school’s team. I am also the captain of the women’s club ultimate Frisbee team so if anyone wants to learn some awesome throws come find me. This summer I will mostly be in the barn teaching riding lessons, drill team, polo and taking horseback overnights. I look forward to seeing all the new and familiar faces, so get excited for summer 2015.

Allison

Part time Camp Director, Camping, Folk Dance and Lore, Land Sports, Singing, Hiking, Nature, Bugs, Camp Band, Canoing, Waterfront, Funny Stuff

With some many great old faces to see and so many wonderful new faces to meet, how could I possibly resist coming back to camp for yet another summer. I would just miss the fun way too much. Those who know me know I love camp. I love the culture of camp, the philosophy of camp and all the great things camp gives to campers like you. In my 25 years, I have only ever missed two summers. For me, camp is a way of life. I am eager to see you all this summer and to do what I love. Which is share with you this wonderful place called Cedar Lodge, and to help you learn, grow, and have fun.

If you want to know where you can find me this summer, you will have to do some searching around. I will spend a lot of my time at the waterfront lifeguarding for free swim, boating, and other activities at the lake. You will also find my hiking in the woods, keeping Sr. unit in line, making friendship bracelets in the A&C, playing SPUD on the lawn, and maybe even in the barn on occasion. And If you ask nicely, I will even teach you to hang a spoon off of your nose (and other important life skills that you only learn at camp)

What about my none-camp life you may wonder. Well, I graduated from Kalamazoo College in 04′ with a BA in psychology. I spent 8 months living, working, and traveling in Africa. Now I am working and hopefully starting graduate school in the fall to get my Master’s. In my free time, I read, do yoga and swim laps to keep my lifeguarding muscles in tip top shape for camp.

Alex

Waterfront & Sports

My Name is Alex and I’m from Glenview Illinois. I’m excited to be coming back on staff for my 9th time! In my free time I enjoy exercising and lifting weights, skateboarding or bike riding, and watching a good movie or tv show. This summer you can find me lifeguarding and running archery, as well as doing other sports activities. I’m thrilled to meet everyone soon.