Kelly, Owner & Executive Director

Kelly is the Co-owner and Director of Hidden Pines Ranch. It is her twelfth year on staff and eleventh year as owner. Kelly graduated from the University of Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Her prior camp experience includes 2 years as a camp counselor at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN, five years as the Camp Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of MN, along with many summers spent as a camper at various summer camps in MN. Kelly’s favorite things at Hidden Pines Ranch are the sense of community, belonging and family that is built among the staff and with campers. She is excited about dressing up on Fridays, coming up with new accents for Friday themes, and driveway dance parties.

Miss Kris, Summer Director of Early Childhood Programming & Family Experience

This will be Miss Kris' eleventh summer on staff. She also spent 10 years as a preschool teacher at the Children's Farm School in Lake Elmo. Her favorite thing about HPR is how deeply the staff care for campers and each other while having so much fun at the same time.

Maddie, Summer Director of Camper Experience & Camper Advocate

This is Maddie's eleventh summer on staff at HPR. During the school year Maddie is a Special Education teacher in the Anoka Hennepin School District. Her favorite thing about HPR is the magic in the air and how everyone is so full of joy, the goats Marv & Harry, dressing up as the tooth fairy, Fridays & spontaneous dance parties. Maddie is excited to announce that she is expecting her first child in June!

Noah, Summer Associate Director

This is Noah’s ninth year on staff. He is currently working as a social studies teacher at Skyview Middle School. His hobbies include D&D, Magic the Gathering, biking, and canoeing. His favorite thing about HPR is how much fun we all have with afternoon activities. He is most excited to see everyone again!

Becca, Year Round Program & Facilities Director

Becca is excited to be returning to HPR as the Year Round Program & Facilities Director for her sixth summer on staff. Becca studied Biology, Sociology, & the Environment at the University of Minnesota before working as a Youth Programs Manager for Bouldering Project climbing gyms. She is most excited to be back in the fun-loving and high energy environment that is HPR.

Betsy, Program Coordinator

Hello! My name is Betsy, and this is my 5th summer on staff. I graduated this May from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) with a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I’ll be heading to graduate school at UWEC this fall for Speech-Language Pathology. In my free time, I enjoy singing, traveling, playing pickleball, cooking, and playing card games. My favorite campfire treats are donuts and puppy chow. I am really looking forward to spending the summer outdoors and building meaningful connections with campers!

Lexi, Year Round Admin

This is Lexi's second summer as the admin at HPR. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Superior with a degree in Elementary Education. In her free time she loves playing volleyball, golf, crafts, and hanging out with her two dogs. Lexi is looking forward to meeting all of the campers and driveway dance parties. Her favorite camp food is puppy chow.

Olivia, Specialist

This is Olivia's second year on staff at camp! She will be a junior at the University of Arizona in the fall, studying Physiology and Medical Sciences. She loves traveling, being outdoors, yoga, and hanging out with friends. She is looking forward to seeing all of the campers this summer and doing chalk art! Her favorite campfire treat is s'mores.

Ann, Specialist

This is Ann's first year at HPR and couldn’t be more excited!! She is a student at The University of Oklahoma majoring in healthcare business! In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on walks/working out, and trying new things! She is so excited for a fun summer at HPR!!

Maya, Supplies

Maya is back for her second year at camp and will be working with supplies! She will be a freshman at the University of South Florida, studying exercise science with a focus on nutrition. Outside of camp, she loves to travel, hike, and spend time on the water paddleboarding or swimming. She is most excited to make connections with new campers and reconnect with campers she met last year. Her favorite campfire food is puppy chow.