Meet the 2019 Gilmont Summer Staff
Ginger Summer Camp Director Ginger came to Gilmont from the Longview News Journal in October 2018, where she was an advertising /marketing executive. She grew up attending camps, and as an adult spent several years teaching Sunday school, being a youth director, and facilitating VBS. She lives on-site at Gilmont with her family and their black lab, Loki. When Ginger isn’t hanging out at camp, you can find her reading philosophy, and, playing piano, singing karaoke, writing, or researching random science facts. |
Ryan Assistant Director This is Ryan’s 4th year working at camp and she is ready for the summer! Ryan is a senior at Texas A&M-Commerce studying Music Education. When she graduates in the fall of 2019, she plans to do a year of volunteer work and then start looking for a choir director position for middle school or high school. Ryan loves to go on hikes and spend time with her friends. She can’t wait to meet the staff and all the amazing campers this summer! |
Jeanpierre Counselor Meet Jeanpierre! He is 19 years young. Some of his passions are aviation, animals and helping others. Born in Temple, Texas, but raised in Montana and Texas, he is bi-lingual (Spanish and English) and is a very active person who enjoys the great outdoors. |
Christian Counselor Meet Christian! She attends Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas where she is majoring in Early Childhood Education. Christian is a 2nd year Distinguished Scholar and in her free time, she loves to read, watch docu-series, and hang out with friends. Christian can not wait to learn all about our traditions at camp! Welcome to camp, Christian! |
Garrett Counselor Garrett is excited to be back at Camp Gilmont for his second year on staff! When not at camp, Garrett can be found studying in local Austin coffeeshops, in class at Huston-Tillotson University, at church, or eating some queso at his favorite taco place. He’s been coming to camp since he was 6 years old and loves to share his love for adventure with others. He is ecstatic to spend another summer growing in community at camp and to teach our campers about God’s beloved creation. |
Abbey Counselor Meet Abbey! She’s super excited to be at camp this summer! She attends TJC and is currently working on getting into the Sonography program. She loves to hike and enjoys puns!! |
Bryn Counselor Meet Bryn! She has been attending Gilmont since she was seven. Bryn says that being a counselor at Gilmont has always been a dream job of hers, and she is so excited to be able to join the team. Bryn loves everything artsy: painting, theatre, crafts, and, of course, friendship bracelets! |
Gracie Counselor Meet Gracie! She currently attends East Texas Baptist University, where she majors in athletic training. Gracie likes to hangout by the pool and tan with her friends when she has free time. She is super excited about the summer and can’t wait to meet everyone! |
Maggie Counselor Meet Maggie! She is an Elementary Education major at Tarleton State University. Maggie is the Vice President of Programming for her sorority and a Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor. This will be Maggie's second summer to work at Gilmont. She is super excited to return! |
Jake Counselor Hey! This is Jake's 4th year working at Camp Gilmont and this time he's a counselor! Jake is currently enrolled at Austin College (go 'Roos) where he is pursuing an English degree. Jake enjoys all things outdoors and especially enjoys rock climbing! Jake loves Gilmont and enjoys all aspects of the counselor job! He can't wait to meet all the new (and old) people and have another amazing summer! |
Christine Counselor Meet Christine! She's currently pursuing a degree in Early Child Development at East Texas Baptist University. She works at her local church with children, and spends her free time drawing and listening to music. She is exited to work at Camp Gilmont this Summer! |
Jared Counselor Meet Jared! He will be attending Texas Tech University in the fall to study architecture and business. His favorite thing to do is hike and be outside. Jared has been a camper and an intern at Gilmont and he is absolutely thrilled about this summer! |
Torrey Counselor Meet Torrey! She recently graduated from Liberty Eylau High School and plans to attend Henderson State in the fall to study Political Science. Before becoming a counselor, she attended Gilmont for 10 years as a camper. She is super excited for this summer! |
Kendrick Counselor Meet Kendrick! He is a graduate of Jarvis Christian College (Class of 2019), Interdisciplinary Studies major. His plan after the summer is to begin working on his Masters in Special Education at Prairie View A&M University. His favorite things to do are to sing, dance, listen to music, play sports such as football, basketball, and baseball, and watch TV/movies. He is very excited about this upcoming summer. |
Peyton Counselor Meet Peyton, a volunteer firefighter as well as an Electrician by trade, from a small town in Louisiana. He's been coming to camp for 5 years now and working as a staff person and volunteer for the last three years. Peyton looks forward to serving as a counselor again this summer. |
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Sean Media Staff Meet Sean! He’s been around Gilmont for multiple years as a camper, volunteer, and summer staff team member. This past year he has worked with us on the weekends to ensure our guests feel welcomed. Sean loves photography, nature, and being of service. He can’t wait to capture moments of camp and see God’s love spread. |
Audrie Support Staff Hey meet support staff member Audrie, “Andy” - a camper at the Great Gluten Escape sense age 7 and an intern from last summer. Andy is so excited to join our support staff team and getting to know all the campers! Andy loves working with children, being artsy, and having an outgoing personality! |
Support Staff Coming soon. |