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Meet the People Behind Camp, Jen Newmarch
Jen Newmarch Camp Korey Nursing Director What do you do at camp? I manage all the medical needs of the campers, families, staff and volunteers during summer camp and during family weekends. I also help recruit new campers and medical providers so camp can continue to grow. [...]
Meet the People Behind Camp – Dr. Shannon Staples
Dr. Shannon Staples Camp Korey Medical Director What do you do at camp? Create medical protocols and oversee medical care for all campers, staff, and volunteers. Where are you from? Atlanta, Georgia When did you start working at camp? February 2018, and I have been a [...]
Meet the People Behind Camp – Paige Mackintosh
Paige Mackintosh Camp Korey Volunteer Manager What do you do at camp? All things volunteer! Recruiting, supervising, training, stewarding, etc. I mainly work with Program Volunteers and help support for other types of volunteers (admin, events, facilities, etc.). Where are you from? I am from Duvall, Washington. [...]
Meet the People Behind Camp Korey – Paul O’Mahoney
Paul O'Mahoney Camp Korey Program Activity Lead What do you do at camp? I help out with the program side of camp, making sure all activities at camp are fun, safe, and inclusive for everyone that comes through the lovely gates of Camp Korey! Where are you from? I [...]
Meet the People Behind Camp Korey – Kortney Smith
Kortney (Danson) Smith Camp Korey Program Coordinator What do you do at camp? I plan and execute programs and events for our campers and families. Whether it’s creating schedules, planning activities, or leading some cheers… I love what I do. And I get to bring the FUN to [...]
Camp Korey’s 1st Blood Drive is May 26
Jen Newmarch, R.N. Camp Korey Nursing Director WARM FUZZY LOVERS, WE NEED YOU! Camp Korey is hosting its first community blood drive on Thursday, May 26! The community blood drive will take place on May 26th from 10 am to 3 pm by appointment at Camp Korey! 24880 [...]
Hey Camp Korey…How You Feelin?
By Nichol Ellis Past – Camp Director, Now - Camp Korey Community Engagement Manager As our final Spring Family Weekend ends for 2022, we are all walking away with full hearts knowing the impact of camp programming lives and thrives within the gates of Camp Korey, but maybe more importantly, [...]
Experience Glamping at Camp Korey
By Debbye Omlie Camp Korey Marketing and Communications Manager The Nature, Body + Soul Refresh Women’s Glamping Weekend at Camp Korey will be held August 19-21, 2022. Some of my best childhood memories are the experiences I had at camps as a kid. Being outdoors with structured activities created [...]
Why I Volunteer at Camp Korey!
By Erin Potocsnak Camp Korey Development Intern I’m so excited to be a part of the Camp Korey magic as a volunteer! My brother and I both have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, but we spent most of our childhoods not knowing why we were different or always getting injured doing [...]
Volunteer Appreciation Week
My Dear Friends, The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. While we love shining a light on our volunteers all year round, we love shining that light a little brighter [...]
