About Us

Jeff Mowen became program director after serving as a group counselor for three years and a supervisor for three more. He and his wife Rachel have one daughter, Addison.

He loves traveling, swapping stories, and helping people strengthen their relationships.

Charles Yoder loves exploring the outdoors and making music. His past work at a sawmill gave him a wealth of useful knowledge about trees and woodworking. 

Charles worked as a counselor for two years and a groupwork supervisor for six, and now he oversees camp education. He’s married to Tasha, and they have a son named William.

Austin Lapp grew up in West Virginia and worked in construction and landscaping. He likes reading, music, and many different sports. Austin was a counselor for two years and now supervises group work.

Jonathan Smoker is from Pennsylvania, and brings experience in construction, overseas disaster relief, and local kids’ ministry. He served here as a counselor for two years and later returned as a supervisor. He loves hunting, fishing, sports, and just about anything that can be done outdoors. Jonny is married to Erynn and they have two sons, Grayson and Sawyer.

Ryan Lapp grew up as one of eight children working on the family farm in Pennsylvania, as well as a few years in Kenya. He likes running and other active sports, but he also loves woodworking and education, whether as a teacher or a learner. Ryan worked as a counselor for two years before becoming a groupwork supervisor.

Sheldon Frey is also one of eight children, and also from Pennsylvania. He has experience in farming, plus blasting, drilling, and excavating. He loves almost anything you can do outside, and he taught in a learning support program at a Christian school. 

Before coming to camp as a groupwork supervisor, Sheldon taught a learning support program at a Christian school and also served here as a counselor for two years.

Tyler Lapp comes from a family of eight children. When he was a child, his family spent five years in Kenya as missionaries. Tyler’s worked in the fencing business and as a tutor and middle school teacher.   

Tyler likes running, reading, drawing, and playing sports like basketball and soccer. He’s also done multi-day hikes to Machu Picchu and on the Appalachian Trail. His wide range of experiences helps him meet the challenges of leading the Pioneer group.

Derek Stoltzfus hails from a family of nine children and grew up in New Jersey and Tennessee. He’s worked in retail and construction and loves outdoor activities, from fishing and hunting to running and other sports. 

Derek sees many signs of God’s grace in his life and loves following Jesus. He thrives where the action is, so we think he’s a great fit for counselor of the Pioneer group. 

Tylan Martin is from Pennsylvania and the youngest of three children. He’s worked in the heat and air business and likes hunting and fishing, but he also enjoys reading and discussing deep subjects like philosophy and theology. 

Tylan believes in working hard, taking personal responsibility, and digging deep to find out what one believes—traits that will serve him well as a counselor in the Woodsman group.

Justin Yoder is from a family of five children in North Carolina. He first experienced wilderness boys camp in Idaho, as a camper himself.  

He’s worked as a painter and welder and likes cars, mountain biking, and cooking. Having lost his dad to cancer at 19, Justin has a strong sense for the limited time we all have, and wants to make sure no one suffers alone. He brings that focus and compassion to his work as counselor in the Woodsmen group. 

Monte Martin has five siblings and worked in construction before coming to camp. He enjoys hunting fishing, and going on road trips. 

Monte spent a few months at camp in the past doing maintenance work, and now he serves as a counselor in the Navigator group.

Patrick Miller is from South Carolina and has four siblings. He’s done general carpentry and cabinet work with his dad, and likes outdoor activities like camping, hunting, and water sports. 

Patrick’s faith in Jesus is central to his life, and he hopes his life and work can help lead hurting people to Christ. He serves as a counselor in the Navigator group. 

Brian Forry grew up in Pennsylvania as the oldest of ten children. Before he came to camp he worked in lawn care and construction, and has traveled to help rebuild homes after major storms.

Brian likes woodworking, furniture making, biking, solving Rubik's cubes, and playing softball. He serves as counselor in the Mountaineer group.

Jonathan Deiter was born and raised in Pennsylvania, in a family of seven children. He’s worked in landscaping and carpentry and served for three years as a volunteer firefighter. Jonathan enjoys hunting, biking, hiking, reading, and mechanical work. 

Jonathan loves serving people and helping boys build good relationships with others, which is exactly what he does as a counselor in the Mountaineer group.

Kathy Stoltzfus grew up as part of a family of nine children in Pennsylvania, and learned a lifestyle of serving others from her parents. Besides cooking for camp, she has worked as a secretary and a house mom in a residential program for troubled teen girls. 

Kathy enjoys reading, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, good conversations, and leisure floats on the water.

Regina Stoltzfus comes from a family of eight children in Pennsylvania. She’s worked in food service, including at a bulk food store, farmer’s market, and café. 

Regina likes water activities, volleyball, and softball, and she’s learning to play the ukulele. Her trips to Kenya and Mexico gave her a heart for hurting and mistreated people. 

Elsie Yoder grew up on a Kansas farm in a family of three childen. Before coming to camp, she loved working as a waitress in a cafe. 

Elsie enjoys reading, gardening, watercolor painting, and spontaneous activities like Jeep rides and picnics. Her experience with a youth chorus and helping with kids' church has shaped who she is today.

Linnea Meyer has five siblings and grew up in West Virginia, where she spent her childhood building elephant traps in the garden and soldering circuit boards for her dad’s business. 

Linnea has a degree in creative writing and worked as an admissions coach for an online university. She enjoys reading, art, cooking ethnic food, and finding good climbing trees. She loves doing meaningful work, so camp is a great fit for her.

Angela Hartzler grew up in West Virginia and has done office work and taught school both in the US and overseas. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with friends. She’s grateful for the chance to use her office skills to serve at camp.

James Kauffman comes from Maryland and has worked as a mechanic, farmer, and produce grower. He and his wife Jan have seven biological children, and have also parented various foster children. 

James enjoys taking walks and exploring new roads. His compassion for the challenges of campers is rooted in his own childhood experience in a dysfunctional family and his struggle and miraculous healing from depression.

Eric Myers is from a family of six children in Maryland. He’s been a small engine mechanic and loves being up to his elbows in grease. He enjoys singing, hunting, fixing up antique lawn tractors, and attending auctions.