meet the summer 2025 team!

My name is David and I am a co-founder and member of the leadership team at Camp: Destination. I have been involved with camp for 11 summers, and I could not be more excited or proud to see where we are today. 

I have been a camp counselor for every group from the youngest all the way to the LIT program, and many of my former campers are now counselors and leaders here at camp. My wife and I have three little boys, ages 5, 4, and 2, who have all been raised in the Camp: Destination spirit and program. They love camp more than I do and that is saying a lot!

I am on site everyday to support every camper, family, and staff member in every way that I can. You will always see me at drop off or pick up, and one of my favorite camp experiences is hearing all the fun and excitement from the campers at the end of the day. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be in this role, and I cannot think of a better way to spend my summers than how I have spent them for the last 11 years. 

I can be reached at david@campdestination.org if there is any way I can be helpful in supporting you or your camper this summer!

Hello! My name is Sam, and I am so excited to be introducing myself as a part of the staff for #TheEleventhAdventure at Camp: Destination. While this is my 4th summer on staff, and my 2nd summer on the Leadership Team, I have been a part of Camp: Destination since the day our doors opened, and I could not imagine spending my summers anywhere else!

I am a native of the East Valley, and currently attend Arizona State University, where I am studying Secondary Education: English. In addition to camp, I work as a server at Snakes & Lattes Tempe, and also work as a Peer Mentor for the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family & friends, listening to new music, and trying all sorts of fun restaurants & food spots around the valley!

Being a part of Camp: Destination for the majority of my life has been one of the greatest privileges & gifts that my life has offered! I find myself as an adult today just as excited about camp & the summer season as I was when I was a child, and I seek to share that enthusiasm with our community as we take part in one of the greatest experiences which this world has to offer.

Camp: Destination is built upon the belief that every camper will have an inclusive, accepting, & exciting summer camp experience, empowering them to make friends, explore new interests, and recognize themselves as a critical member of our community. Through our dynamic scheduling, exciting programs, and prioritized goal of making every child feel seen, safe, and heard, I have no doubt that #TheEleventhAdventure will bring that vision to light more than ever before!

As a staff member, I consider there to be no greater opportunity & honor than to be able to play a leading role in sharing the Camp: Destination Experience with others. I am so excited to welcome back all of our returning families for this summer, as well as meet so many new members of the Camp: Destination community. Whether this is your child’s first, fifth, or eleventh summer with us, I truly hope to be a positive part of your child’s life & Camp: Destination Experience this summer.

Please feel free to reach out to me at sam@campdestination.org with any questions and/or concerns which you may have about the Camp: Destination Experience this summer. I am looking forward to seeing you all soon, and welcoming you & your camper(s) to #TheEleventhAdventure!