Meet Our Staff

Connor Aycock

School: University of Alabama 

Major: Civil Engineering

Intended Occupation: Civil Engineer – Starting in August with the Department of Agriculture

GPA: 3.8

Campus Involvement: Outdoor Recreation, RUF, Housing and Residential Communities, Climbing Club

Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado

What are you looking forward to about camp: Being here! Camp is the most incredible place to grow in faith and in skills. I’m glad I get to share that with campers and staff.

Activity: Program Director & Evening Activity Director

Years at Camp: 3

Certifications: Wilderness EMT

School: Westminster College

Major: Psychology

GPA: 3.1

Hometown: Latrobe, P.A.

Job: Assistant Director

Years at camp: 3

What are you looking forward to about camp: Sharing the gospel with kids and sharing the art of play

Certifications: WFR

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School: Western Carolina University

Major: Middle Grades Language Arts Education 

Intended Occupation: Middle Grades Language Arts Teacher

GPA: 3.8

Campus Involvement: RUF, CMLA

Hometown: Thurmond, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp:

Activity(s) Teaching: Program Director

Years at camp: 6

Certifications: CPR and First Aid, Lifeguard, AD

School: Clemson University

Major: Sociology and Nonprofit Leadership

Intended Occupation: Political Lobbyist/Activist

GPA: 3.75

Campus Involvement: RUF (Reformed University Fellowship), Canterbury of Clemson, Clemson Scuba Club, Clemson ASL Club, PDF (Peer Dialogue Facilitator) for the Gantt Multicultural Center, and Fitness Assistant at Fike Recreation Center

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Growing closer to God, creating new friendships, strengthening old friendships, teaching wrestling, and working on my Chaco tan.

Activity(s) Teaching: Archery

Years at camp: 8

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, and AED

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School: Clemson University

Major: Biological Sciences

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: FCA, Spikeball Club, Soccer Intramurals, Clemson Outdoor Recreation and Education Employee, and  Whitewater Kayak Club

Hometown: Florence, SC

What are you looking forward to about camp? Spending time outdoors while building relationships at the best place on earth. Also, Oreo Pudding Dessert. 

Activity Teaching: Kayaking 

Years at Camp: 11

Certifications: CPR, Lifeguard, Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

School: Campbell University

Major: Biochemistry and pre-med

Intended Occupation: Chiropractor 

Hometown: Austin, TX

What am I looking forward to: Passing on camps legacy to new campers

Activity: Backpacking

School: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Intended Major: Media and Journalism

Intended Occupation: Journalist or Sport Administrator

Hometown: Salisbury, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Getting to work at my favorite place with some of the best people you’ll meet, and also teaching the guys how to ball.

Activity: Basketball

Years at Camp: 10

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

School: Mercer University

Major: Biology

Intended Occupation: Pediatrician

GPA: 2.37

Campus Involvement: Member of Kappa Alpha Order, Basketball and soccer intramural teams

Hometown: Lagrange Georgia

What are you looking forward to about camp: Meeting new people and making camp as special for campers as it was for me.

Activity: Canoeing/Jr. Cabin Area Director

Years at camp: 12

Certifications: CPR and First aid

School: Mississippi State

Major: Kinesiology 

Intended Occupation: Personal Trainer

Campus Involvement: RUF 

Hometown: Biloxi, Mississippi

What are you looking forward to about camp: Canoeing with campers and staff and John if he wants to come.

Activity(s) Teaching: Canoeing

Years at camp: 2

Certifications: WFA, First Aid and CPR

School: Auburn University
Major: Aviation
Intended Occupation: Commercial pilot
GPA: 4.0
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
What are you looking forward to about camp: I am most excited to help show campers the beauty of God’s creation through Climbing.
Activity(s) Teaching: Climbing
Years at camp: 11
Certifications: Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Climbing Wall Instructor with Lead (CWI-L)

School: Appalachian State University

 Major: Computer Science 

Campus involvement: Christian Fraternity, Climbing team

Hometown: Hickory, NC

Instructing: Rock Climbing

Years at camp: First year!

Certifications: CRP/ First Aid

What are you most excited about this summer? I’m excited to be apart of such a great staff, and to bring the sport of climbing to some new faces!

School: Northeastern University

Major: Cell and Molecular Biology

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: Being able to spread my passion for climbing!

Activity: Climbing

Years at camp: 12

Certifications: WFA

Ben Rader School: Montreat College

Major: Outdoor Education

Intended Occupation: Climbing/mountaineering/alpine guide

GPA: 3.85

Campus Involvement: Climbing wall route setter, Montreat Adventure Club, Volunteer outdoor adventure guiding with William’s Place (home for men recovering substance abuse)

Hometown: Orlando, Florida

What are you looking forward to about camp: I am excited to reconnect with old friends, spread the love of Christ to my campers, and teach campers about climbing.

Activity(s) Teaching: BME Climbing

Years at camp: 3

Certifications: CPR and first aid, Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

School: Appalachian State University

Major: Chemistry (Forensic Science)/ Pre-Med

Intended Occupation: Forensic Scientist

Hometown: Macon, Georgia

What are you looking forward to at camp: Passing the impact so many counselors had on me on to the next generation of campers. 

Activity: Fencing

Years at camp:12

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

School: Clemson University

Major: Computer Science

Intended Occupation: Something in Game Design

Hometown: Barnwell, South Carolina

What are you looking forward to at camp: I am looking forward to showing campers everything that makes camp great!

Activity: Rocketry

Years at Camp: This will be my 10th year.

School: Western Carolina University

Major: Parks and Recreation Management

Intended Occupation: Professional Fly Fishing Instructor/Climbing Guide

GPA: 3.7

Campus Involvement: Fly Fishing Club, RUF, Ultimate Frisbee Club, PRM Club, Climbing Club

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

What are you looking forward to camp? Babel Tower Trip, fishing, and being back in the community.

Activity Teaching: Fly Fishing

Years at Camp: 3

Certifications: WFR, First Aid/CPR, EPI, SARTECH III, Mountain Safety, and Travel.

School: Furman University

Intended Major: Spanish

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: I can’t wait to see the gospel at work here and to meet all the new campers that come through!

Campus Involvement: I love music, especially leading worship at RUF back at school or chapel here at camp

Activity: Guitar

Years at Camp: 1st Year

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

School: University of Alabama

Major: Computer Science

Intended Occupation: Software Developer

Hometown: Helena, AL

What are you looking forward to at camp: Teaching the younger generation to develop God-given talents and interests into God-glorifying skills.

Activity: Guitar

Years at Camp: First year!

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

School: University of South Carolina

Major: Journalism

GPA: 3.0

Campus Involvement: Choir,  RUF

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

What are you looking forward to at camp: Being back in my favorite place in the world and helping spread the Gospel!

Activity: Improv, Disc Golf

Years at Camp: 14

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

School: Sewanee: The University of The South

Major: Undecided

GPA: 3.6

Campus Involvement: Soccer

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

What are you looking forward to camp? Having Kids enjoy it as much as I did as a camper.

Activity Teaching: Kayaking

Years at Camp: 13

Certifications: CPR, Lifeguard, First Aid

School: Clemson University

Major: Biological Sciences

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: FCA, Spikeball Club, Soccer Intramurals, Clemson Outdoor Recreation and Education Employee, and  Whitewater Kayak Club

Hometown: Florence, SC

What are you looking forward to camp? Spending time outdoors while building relationships at the best place on earth. Also, Oreo Pudding Dessert.

Activity Teaching: Kayaking

Years at Camp: 11

Certifications: CPR, Lifeguard, Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

School: Clemson University

Major: Biology

Intended Occupation: Dentist

Hometown: Florence, SC

What are you looking forward to at camp: Being able to teach campers new skills and show them how to grow and connect with God. 

Activity: Kayaking

Years at camp:11

Certifications: Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid

School: College Of Charleston 

GPA: 3.0 

Major: Early Childhood Education 

Intended Occupation: Work with Elementary to middle school-aged children in an after school or Group home setting. 

Campus Involvement: CofC Quidditch Team 

Hometown: Charleston, SC 

What are you looking forward to about camp: Being able to see the campers grow more spiritually as well as myself. Also to meet new people and make new friends, but mostly connecting with the campers in my cabin to ensure they have a great and fun summer! 

Instructing: Mountain Biking 

Certifications: First Aid, and CPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid 

Years at camp: My First year! 

Most people describe camp as fun, joyful, amazing, I think of it as therapeutic. Camp is a way to unplug and just be with others through friends and adventure, there is no other place in the world like it

School: Central Piedmont Community College

Major: Currently Undeclared – (Pursuing getting my EMT Basic this fall)

Intended Occupation: Emergency Services – (Firefighter or Paramedic)

GPA: 3.0

Campus Involvement: Semi-official student-organized Bible Study

Hometown: Asheville, NC

What are you looking forward to about camp: The relationships with the staff, impacting the lives of kids in a gospel centered-way as well as teaching my activity.

Activity(s) Teaching: Riflery 

Years at camp: Going to my 5th year

Certifications: Eagle Scout

School: The University of Alabama

Major: Secondary Education in Social Studies

GPA: 3.8

Campus Involvement: RUF, Video Game Development Club

Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Investing in relationships with staff, campers, nature, and Timberlake itself! This is my first visit!

Activity: Paintball/Airsoft

Years at Camp: 0

Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid

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School: University of Alabama

Major: Psychology with a Minor in Biology

Intended Occupation: Nurse Practitioner

Hometown: Brentwood, TN 

What are you looking forward to at camp: Getting to share the Gospel with campers while being able to help raise the puppies and make new friends 

Activity: Paws/Puppy Camp

Years at camp: First Year 🙂

Certifications: CPR/First Aid

School: University of Alabama

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Intended Occupation: I intend to be some sort of engineer, hopefully in some sort of space-related occupation, but really any engineering-type job would be satisfactory.

GPA: 3.576

Campus Involvement: I’m involved in the campus ministry RUF, I’m a member of the Million Dollar Band, and I participated in intramural soccer and softball this past year. 

Hometown: Memphis TN

What are you looking forward to about camp?: I’m looking forward to leading kids in a very exciting and eventful summer while pointing them towards the Gospel.

Teaching: I’m pottery!

Years at camp: 1

Certification: Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid

School: University of Alabama

Major: Computer Science

Intended Occupation: Probably some type of software engineer or app developer

GPA: 4.0

Campus Involvement: RUF, Intramural frisbee

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

What are you looking forward to about camp: Growing in my relationship with God while also making new friends and connecting with the kids in my cabin

Activity: Rocketry

Years at Camp: This is my first year

School: Southern Methodist University

Major: Business analytics and/ or Finance

Intended Occupation: N/A

GPA: 3.5 

Campus Involvement: I plan to play club water polo or ultimate frisbee. I will also be a member of the Hilltop Scholars Program, which participates in community service and allows students to take honors courses at SMU. 

Hometown: Miami, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Sock war and help make camp a special place.

Activity: Swimming

Years at camp: 9

Certifications: Lifeguard and CPR/ First Aid

School: University of Florida

Major: Finance and Pre-Law

Intended Occupation: Real Estate Investor or Lawyer

GPA: 3.97

Hometown: Tampa, FL

What are you looking forward to about camp: Building relationships with campers and making new friends, while also growing spiritually with them.

Activity: Tennis

Years at camp: 8

Certifications: First Aid and CPR

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