Vallory "Mouse" Moss
Hey Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Vallory Moss, but you can call me Mouse! I've worked at the YMCA for almost 4 years, and this is my third summer at Camp Blazing Trails! I am honored to take on the role of Camp Coordinator this year. I grew up right here in Raleigh, NC, where I was homeschooled my entire school career. I attended East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) and graduated in 2009. The YMCA was my first "real" job out of college...if you can call a job where I get to play all day with awesome kids a "real" job! CBT is my passion, and I am so excited to spend this summer with the campers, families, and staff! We have an amazing summer lined up, with visits from Jim's Gems, Chris Hohmann, the UNC Helicopter, Jump Rope, and even a puppy in the Guide Dog Foundation. I've also dusted off my longbow, so campers, get ready for some intense archery competition! I look forward to rekindling old friendships and forging new ones this summer, and I cannot wait to meet all of you!
FUN FACT: I am preparing to embark on an epic journey in September. I will be going on the World Race, which is an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries! Visit my personal blog to find out more! www.vallorymoss.theworldrace.org
Morgan "Mama Llama" LeSieur
Maaaa-phhbbbt! Wassup, Camp Blazing Trails? My name is Morgan LeSieur, but most people know me as Mama Llama! I am SO psyched to be back for my 4th summer at Camp BT, and to be the Assistant Camp Coordinator is a dream come true! I really look forward to seeing a ton of familiar faces, and meeting new friends! I'm enjoying my summer break from my beloved school, ECU. Go Pirates!!! In my spare time, I love hanging out with friends, petting llamas, playing with my kitty Leroy, talking to Bellafina the Mermaid, and watching quality TV such as Gossip Girls. This summer is going to be the most epic summer ever! I can't wait!
FUN FACT: One day I hope to be a pediatric dentist!
Beth "Beautiful Monarch" Miller
Hey Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Beth Miller, but my new friends at camp call me Beautiful Monarch! I was born and raised in Florida, and I've lived in North Carolina for about a year. I've only been working at the YMCA for about a month, and so far I love it! Camp Blazing Trails seems to be an amazing camp, and I absolutely cannot wait to experience all camp has to offer. Even though I'm technically the director of camp, my friend Mouse will be taking charge of the day-to-day details. Right now I'm learning all I can about all the traditions, stories, and activities so that I can lead camp next summer! In my spare time, I enjoy working out, playing with my puppy, setting up things in my new house, and learning all I can about Raleigh! I look forward to meeting all of you this summer!
FUN FACT: I got my first dirt bike when I was 8, and I've been riding ever since!
Caroline "Cookie Monster" Matthews
Hello Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Caroline Matthews, but you can call me Cookie Monster! I've come all the way from Sesame Street to be at camp! I filled in for a couple weeks at the end of last summer, and I'm so happy to be back this year for the whole summer! In my spare time, I love sewing, watching Grey's Anatomy, wearing lots of pink, perfecting my world-famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, and cheering on my favorite team, NC State! I look forward to meeting everyone, and getting to hang out during the sunny days of CBT!
FUN FACT: I'm a HORRIBLE driver! (But an AMAZING counselor!)
Jason "Junior" Rohn
Ahoy Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Jason Rohn, but everyone around these parts knows me as Junior! This is my second summer at Camp BT, and I'm really looking forward to making new memories with everyone! I'm enjoying being back in Raleigh after my first year at Appalachian State! You might remember my big bro, Jump Rope...he taught me everything he knows, but I add my own twist to it. I love camp! In my spare time, I enjoy watching Psych, hanging out in the great outdoors, cheering on the Florida Gators, and looking at pictures of my favorite animal, the slow loris. I can't wait to make new memories this summer with everyone!
FUN FACT: My brother and I can both do an amazing rendition of Men in Tights...complete with tights!
Elissa "Electric Tiger" Teran
Hey Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Elissa Teran, but most people know me as Electric Tiger! I'm so so so excited to be back at BT for the second summer in a row! I can't wait to go on Purple Fuzzy Monster Hunts, and look for snipe! Camp is one of my favorite places on Earth! In my spare time, I like roaming the wooded trails of Blue Jay Point, running, hanging out with my friends, and hanging out with my feline friends at the Carolina Tiger Rescue! I can't wait to get to know everyone this summer!
FUN FACT: Amazing Cangaroo and I both compete in track!
Robert "Savage Wolf" Saleeby
Aaaaaoooooooo! Hey Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Robert Saleeby, also known as Savage Wolf! I grew up either here in Raleigh, North Carolina, or the wilds of Colorado, depending on who you ask. I love fishing, being outdoors, cheering on my favorite team UNC, drinking Dr. Pepper, and running with my wolf brethren! I am so excited to experience Camp Blazing Trails for the first time, and I look forward to meeting all of you! Here's to a howlin' good summer!
FUN FACT: In July, I will get to fly on an airplane for the first time ever! I'll be going to California...go big or go home!
Amy "Amazing Cangaroo" Cohen
Hey Camp Blazing Trails! My name is Amy Cohen, but I'm also known as Amazing Cangaroo! I've been attending CBT as a camper since it started in 2003, worked my way up as an Elder and a volunteer, and now have my first job as a Y counselor at the camp I love! I am officially the Floater at camp, which means I'll be hanging out with the Takotas AND the Arawaks, depending on the week. I can't wait to continue all the unique traditions and activities of Blazing Trails this summer! In my spare time, I enjoy eating jalapeno pizza from Papa John's, watching Grey's Anatomy, running, and hanging out with my friends! I can't wait to begin my first job at camp!
FUN FACT: I can put both legs behind my head!
FUN FACT: I can put both legs behind my head!