Location: Tabernacle
Christine Baumann’s perfect day begins with a large black tea with honey, includes hiking in the woods, and ends with a Brandi Carlisle concert. She is currently one of the Camp Directors at the International Music Camp, which is a fine arts summer camp on the border of Canada and the United States at the beautiful International Peace Garden. As a trained music educator, Christine also plays viola in the Minot Symphony Orchestra, runs on Diet Coke, and enjoys life with her husband Tim and rescue pup Sunshine.
Paddy Cullen is the Camp Director at Camp Fire Minnesota. Paddy has been working in camps and youth development for nearly 15 years. On a whim one year, he decided to try out being a camp counselor. He landed in Minnesota (from the UK), drove to camp in the middle of nowhere and was hooked before the end of staff training. Paddy has worked to create positive camp experiences in safe environments for thousands of campers and hundreds of staff over two different camp programs.
Demi Kapler (she/her) is the Associate Executive Director at Camp Olson YMCA, located in Longville, MN. She grew up at/through Camp Olson YMCA and has had many other diverse experiences outside of her home camp (Kickboxer, PCT Thru-Hiker, Therapist, and DCFS Caseworker to name a few). She brings a unique perspective to youth development and camping and is committed to creating trauma-informed, enriching, inclusive experiences for campers and staff alike. Demi has a BS in Psychology (minor in outdoor education) and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (specialization in equine-assisted mental health).
Kelly Schuna is the Executive Director and Co-owner of the Hidden Pines Ranch Day Camp, located in Stillwater, MN. Kelly has a BA in Communication Disorders and Med in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She is passionate about creating intentional culture at camp, developing staff as future professionals (and amazing humans), learning, growing as a camp professional, meeting new camp people, driveway dance parties, and a good stick-on mustache.