2026 Middle School Camp Staff

  • Lydia

    This will be Lydia's second year at camp, and is so excited to be a Middle School counselor this year! She currently attends North Park University, studying Music Education with a focus on Voice and Piano. Lydia loves to sing and enjoys singing in her Choir. She also loves to explore Chicago, especially all of the restaurants. She is excited to see all the returning campers and staff this summer. Her favorite campfire food is any NCC pie.
  • Diego

    This will be Diego's second year at camp as a counselor. He is currently at Metro State studying for a degree in International Business. Diego likes to play video games, rock climb, bike, play soccer, play guitar and just be outside in general. He is most excited to see my campers and fellow counselors and have an awesome summer. His favorite camp treat is watermelon. 
  • Nika

    Nika is back for her second year at camp (after being a longtime camper!) and she is so excited! After some time traveling, she is now going to school for welding, as well as learning jewelry design. She loves camping and all things outdoors, especially snowboarding, yoga, and reading! Nika is so excited to be back outside at camp and reconnect with past campers and meet new ones! She also can't wait for a butter dance party! Her favorite camp food is a smore (with two pieces of chocolate).
  • Andy

    This will be Andy’s first year at camp as a counselor! Andy attends UW - La Crosse during the school year with a major in Psychology. His favorite hobbies include fishing, playing guitar, working out, and exploring nature. This summer, he is most excited to make new friends and sit around the campfire. His favorite campfire food is hot dogs.
  • Lauren

    Lauren is coming back for year 2! She just finished up her senior year at Gustavus Adolphus College, where she studied statistics and played on the softball team. She loves spending time outside, playing games, and reading. She is most looking forward to being reunited with all the amazing campers and counselors she met last summer and making more memories at camp!
  • Payton

    This will be Payton's second year at HPR! He is currently attending the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee studying film. He enjoys watching movies, painting, playing sports, reading, and working out. Payton is so excited to see all of the returning campers and staff this summer and going on all the trips. His favorite campfire food is puppy chow.

Bridge & Middle School Program Lead

  • Olivia F.

    Olivia is back for year 4! Olivia just completed her Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management degree at The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. When she's not at camp, she loves to rock climb, explore the outdoors, belly laugh, and practice yoga! What she is most excited for this summer is doing driveway dance parties, shaving cream mohawks, and hearing all the amazing camper jokes!