James Blasey DEPARTMENT HEAD Trinity, Texas Jim graduated Northern Michigan University with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management and we are excited for his return as the director of the Lindenmere Outdoor Adventure Program. Jim certainly brings an incredible amount of maturity and knowledge to our program. He is currently working during the winter for a school district in Texas where he teaches outdoor education. Whether it is belaying, climbing, hiking, overnight camping or ropes course, Jim has done it all! However, the biggest asset Jim brings to Lindenmere is his caring, sincere and lively personality. Welcome Back!
	Dara Lebenger Bellmore, New York With eight years of experience as a Lindenmere camper and now two years as a staff member. Dara brings with her a fun, loving energy that is contagious to everyone around her. Returning as an outdoor adventure staff member, we know Dara will not only use her teaching skills, but will also help everyone have a great time on our adventure course.
	Matthew Kohler Lansdale, Pennsylvania Matt returns to us for his second summer at Lindenmere. He hails from Temple University where he is an education major. Matt's background is well versed as a musician, an athlete and an outdoor enthusiast. He is full of energy, enthusiasm and spirit and is sure to make the outdoor adventure program a dynamic place to be! Welcome back!
	Jeff Hecht Fenton, Missouri Jeff is excited to spend another summer here with us at Lindenmere. Jeff recently graduated from the University of Missouri where he majored in communications. He has been playing sports his entire life and is an all around athlete. He also loves snowboarding, hiking and the outdoors. Jeff brings experience of three summers of camping experience to Lindenmere.
	Joseph Suessenbach New Albany, Pennsylvania Joe is excited to return for his third year at Lindenmere. "Farmer Joe" as he is known at camp played sports all throughout high school and was also involved in music programs and his school band. Joe is going into his senior year at Penn State University where he is completing his Chemistry Degree and hopes to become a teacher one day! After spending two summers with our B1 boys and spending time at activities with them, he is excited to join our outdoor adventure department. His passion for the outdoors, Temperament with our campers and understanding of camp makes Joe a great member of our team.
	Rissa Senderowitz Allentown, Pennsylvania Rissa is excited to return to Lindenmere this summer for her tenth summer. A former camper and member of our leadership training program Rissa joins our Outdoor Adventure program after spending her camper days down on the course. Rissa is a student at the University of Pittsburgh and after spending a summer away from camp, she is excited to return to Lindenmere where her love and spirit for camp radiates to everyone around her. Welcome back!
	Jeremy Ostrow Merrick, New York Currently a student at Binghamton University, Jeremy returns to Lindenmere after taking a summer off to work on his education. This will be Jeremy's first summer on our staff but his seventh at camp. Jeremy spent his summers as a camper in our Outdoor Adventure Program and spent time learning how the program works while he was going through our Leadership Training program. Jeremy's patience and ability to relate to the campers makes him a perfect fit for our Outdoor Adventure Program.
	Jack Alcock Southampton, England Jack comes to us all the way from England and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge about outdoor adventure courses. Prior to coming to camp this summer, he completed a yearlong apprenticeship in addition to having spent numerous summers working in a variety of outdoor adventure programs. Jack's love for the outdoors and proven talents will help to ensure our campers have a great time on the adventure course this summer! Welcome!
	Breanne Barrett Bend, Oregon Breanne just completed her freshman year at Central Oregon Community College where she is taking classes to become a Wilderness Therapist. Breanne's love for the outdoors is shown in the way she has her Orienteering and certification in Wilderness, Advanced First Aide, and the variety of outdoor experience through working at different seasonal mountain resorts. Breanne brings a fun and spirited attitude that will ensure our campers have a great time on our course!
	Daniel Moore Wiltshire, England Daniel joins us for the first time this summer all the way from England where he is currently a student studying Sports Conditioning at Bathe University. Daniel's love for the outdoors began at a young age and now spends his free time playing soccer and mountain biking. Daniel brings a wide range of skills and a diversity of experiences to the outdoor adventure program and we are excited to have him on our staff!