Introducing the Ad staff of 2011

Administrative Staff: Along with myself camp has an administration team that oversees all aspects of the camp program and facilities. The ad staff positions this year include Camp Director, all Division Leaders, and the Program Director(s).

Amanda Macaluso - Camp Director

Originally from Geelong, Australia I ventured to Michigan in 1993 as a counselor. Since then I have filled positions such as counselor, waterfront director, trip director and program director and I was promoted to director in 1998. This will be my 19th year on staff at YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps. During the winter I plan the intricate details of every AHWH camp trip, recruit campers and staff and oversee the year round programming at the Girls Camp site. I live in Elk Rapids (just 20 miles from camp) with my husband, Joe who is an 8th grade teacher and our two daughters - Emma who is 7 and Zoe who is 4. Professionally, I am an active member of the American Camp Association and the YMCA Michigan Camps Network. Personally, I am a member of my daughters local school PTO and am a Daisy Girl Scout Leader.

Kerrie McIntyre - Assistant Director and Nejee Division Leader

This will be my 11th summer as a staff member at AHWH!! I am from Alloa, Scotland but currently live in Manchester, England. I have worked in a number of roles during my time at camp, including Counselor, Trip Shack, Program Director, and Happy Hollow Division Leader. However, for the last three years I have been the Assistant Director and Nejee Division Leader. AHWH has played a huge role in shaping me as a person and I return every year to live in the Piney Wood Hills for three months and revel in the lessons that it teaches every girl that passes through. In my "real life" I graduated from The University of Newcastle last year with a BA in Sociology and I intend to commence a Masters in Social Work this coming September. I have an avid passion for music, no matter what genre and I continue to try and teach myself how to play the guitar. I enjoy all sports and have recently taken up snowboarding, although it is much worse than my guitar playing. I am extremely excited for Spring and Summer 2011 and am counting down the days until I get there! I can't wait to meet you all, especially the many fellow Scots which we have been slightly lacking in for the past few years!!

Courtney Baxter - Happy Hollow Division Leader

This will be my 12th summer at Arbutus, my second on ad-staff, and my 6th on staff. Camp has transformed me as a person and played an extremely large role in shaping the person I am today and so I keep coming back each year to try and start campers on a similar path of discovering and defining who they are. In a few months, I will graduate from Denison University with a degree in Women's Studies and International Studies and a future not really planned beyond this summer at camp. But the uncertainty drives me! I'm from Ohio and have lived there all my life, including at university, except for a 4 month stint studying abroad in Cameroon, West Africa last spring. My passions include social entrepreneurship and social change, being outside, writing, traveling, music playing and getting to know people through conversation. I'm really excited to meet you all and work with you in a few short months!

Amelia Rode - Thicket Division Leader

This summer will be my 14th at camp, having started as a camper in 1998. I have been a counselor and a division leader and will be continuing my role as division leader this summer. During the rest of the year, I live in Virginia where I attend the University of Virginia. In May, I will be graduating with a degree in Neuroscience. Outside of studying, I spend most of my time leading trips and teaching local school groups about wilderness safety with our outdoors club. I consider Arbutus my second home and I am really excited to start another summer at camp!

Ginny Krone - Hollow Division Leader

This will be my 11^th year at camp and I’m beyond excited to be returning for another action packed summer! I have been on staff for 5 years, and was a part of the Ad-Staff team at the end of last summer. As a camper growing up on the shores on Arbutus, I learned so much about myself and grew confidence to take this newfound knowledge back into everyday life. My experiences as a camper are what drive me to return year after year as I hope to create the environment that will help campers achieve the same. Outside of camp, I am currently a senior studying biology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington although I consider home Cincinnati, Ohio. Post university this coming year, I plan to be a part of marine conservation projects in both Mexico and Belize. I love SCUBA diving, manatees, camping, and traveling. Mostly though, I am excited to get to know all of you and have tons of fun in the summer of 2011.

Sarah Marino - LC Director and Alaska staff second session

I'm a 22 year old senior nursing student at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where I'll be graduating in May with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Born in Long Island, NY, my family and I have lived in Orwigsburg, a small community 2 hours northwest of Philadelphia located in the PA coal region, since I was 3. I have spent 7 summers at Arbutus, 5 of them on staff. I did Isle Royale and Killarney as both a camper and a counselor. I love to try new things, travel, and spend time with people. I've summited Mt. Washington in January, skydived in Michigan, and traveled through Europe twice. I enjoy kayaking, biking, reading, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles play. After camp this summer, I will be doing a 5 month internship at Disney World and then hope to be assigned to an Americorp team for a 10 month tour of service.

Stacey Wimbledon-Emig Equestrian Director/ Equestrian/Wrangler Division leader
This will be my 5th summer at camp. My first summer was in 2005 and I started out as a barn chick. I then returned as the Equestrian Director and did that for 2 more summers, I returned for 2b last year to help the barn girls out and this year I will be returning as the Equestrian Director and taking on a new role as a division leader for those hard core horsey campers! I live in Essex, England and I am a Photographer I do children's portrait photography and weddings. When I'm not at work I enjoy going to the gym and long distance running and on the 17th of April I will be running the London Marathon. Camp is a wonderful place to be and I cannot wait to get back there.

Maggie Martin - 1st session Alaska and 2nd session Program Director

I've wanted to be Program Director since I was about 12 so I am ridiculously excited for this summer!! This is my 10th summer at camp-- favorite camp trip is hands-down Isle Royale. I am a little obsessed with Broadway musicals, alliteration, camp songs, and dance. I go to Michigan State and study Theatre and Dance.

Maggie Valle - 1st session Program Director and 2nd session Alaska

This is my 13th summer at Arbutus, my fifth summer as a counselor and my first summer on Ad Staff! I will be Program Director first session and going to Alaska second session-- I am very excited for another action-packed summer! In the off-season, I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan or Lansing, where I go to school at Michigan State University. I am in my senior year studying Arts and Humanities and Studio Art and am also working towards getting my teaching certificate. I have really enjoyed participating in the "Saturday Morning Art" program with local children and teens this year, making art and learning about important art movements. Camp has been a huge part of my life and I love seeing it become that same place for others. I cant wait to meet everyone and spend another arbeautiful summer with all of you!