Hey friends! My name is Alex and I am from Knoxville Tennessee! I’m super excited to be spending my first summer in the mountains of Colorado at Camp Granite lake! I have a lot of hobbies I keep myself busy with at home. Such as hiking, reading, gardening, bowling, or just spending time outdoors with friends! I’ve worked the past three summers in the mountains of North Carolina in various roles! So I have lots of knowledge and experience to share with everyone! Can’t wait to head out west to see you all and have ourselves an amazing summer! 

Barry became part of the Camp Granite Lake team in 2016 and is excited for his third summer as the Rainbow Trout Village Director. Barry currently resides in Colorado and enjoys reading, road trips, and spending quality time with his friends. He cannot wait for camp dance parties and is excited for another great summer at Camp Granite Lake!

Hi! My name is Ian and I’m from Chicago, Illinois. I’m so excited to be spending my second summer in the mountains of Colorado at Camp Granite Lake! At home, I keep busy as a Special Education Teacher Assistant and am working to become a High School English Teacher. I spend extra time gardening, reading, and planning my next backpacking trip! I’ve worked the past four summers as a summer camp counselor and have a lot of tricks up my sleeve! Get ready for an awesome summer!

Joshua Grant is the bestselling author and comic creator of numerous books. He has survived a flash flood, encountered numerous bears, and sailed the ocean blue. Josh loves to read, write, play video games, and occasionally read up on the crazy science that’s happening in the world, but most of all he loves just getting people together to love, laugh, and grow alongside each other. Currently, Josh makes a living teaching and working with kids in various environments, with the occasional novel and comic always in the works. Josh has spent many summers working at Camp Granite Lake and is so looking forward to building some forts, canoeing, making skits, playing games, launching rockets, and having some laughs with campers and staff!

What’s up y’all! My name is Sam and this is my third summer at CGL. I’m a senior graduating from the University of Wisconsin studying Marketing and Digital Media. In my free time as of late I’ve been learning guitar, discovering new music, reading, and watching movies. As someone that loves everything about camping and hiking- I am stoked to be the Male Backpacking Coordinator this summer! When I’m not taking kids on trips you can find me on the water or rock climbing wall here at camp. Camp Granite Lake is such an awesome place and I can’t wait to make some more memories with campers and staff!

Hi everyone! My name is Adam and I’m a wildlife biology major at Ohio University. In my free time I love spending time outside going hiking, kayaking, or climbing. Also I have recently taken up scuba diving and disc golf. I’m super exited for my first summer at CGL and I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Hello! My name is Allie and I am from Buffalo, New York. I am currently studying early childhood education at the University at Buffalo to become an elementary teacher. In my free time I like to go on adventures with my friends, read, and meet new people. This summer I am beyond excited to be a counselor at Camp Granite Lake, I have never been to Colorado and can’t wait to explore a new state and make amazing memories!

Hey, my name is Amira and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I’m currently majoring in Biology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. In my free time I love being outside, going on hikes, climbing rocks, and going on adventures with my friends. I’m extremely excited for this summer and I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Hi my name is Aubrey and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I go to Suny New Paltz where I study Communication Disorders. I hope to work as a speech pathologist with school aged kids. I am from Buffalo, New York and love the snow. I love being outside doing anything. I especially love rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and backpacking. I also love a good book and some art and crafts. I am super excited to spend my summer at camp! 

Hi! My name is Ben and I am currently a freshman at Wittenberg University in Ohio. In my free time I like to listen to music, read, and hang out with my friends whether that be hiking, listening to music, or watching movies. This will be my second summer at CGL and I am so excited to spend another summer up in the mountains!

Hey there! My name is Emma and I’m currently a preschool teacher and I’m taking a gap year to travel and explore the world! In my free time I love to read and write music and play my ukulele. I also love to get outside and spend as much time hiking and camping as possible. This is my second year at Camp Granite Lake and I’m super excited to spend my summer here!

Hi my name is Ereka! I’m very excited for my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I have wanted to be a camp counselor for some time now and I can’t wait to meet the campers and other counselors! Fun facts about me: I love baking, dinosaurs, my dog and naming inanimate objects! Can’t wait to meet everyone this summer!

Hello everyone! My name is Erika and I am from the Atlanta area. I am currently a sophomore studying marketing at the University of Georgia. In my free time I love going on spontaneous adventures with my friends, attending concerts, and being outside. This summer is my first time as a counselor at Camp Granite Lake, so I am super excited to meet everyone and have an amazing summer!

Hi!!! My name is Evie and I have lived in Colorado for the past 10 years. I am currently a high school senior at Rampart High School and I am excited to go to college to study environmental engineering!!! In my free time I like to read, sew, draw and especially like to hike while listening to music!!! This will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake and I am super pumped to be here!!!! I cannot wait to meet all the amazing campers and have lots of fun!!!!

Hey y’all my name is Hector and this is my 3rd year at Camp Granite Lake. I’m a senior at Our Lady of The Lake University where I run Cross Country and Track, and study Criminal Justice/ Law. Super excited to be back this summer!

Hey! My name is Jason and this will be my 3rd summer at Camp Granite Lake! I’m a senior at Purdue University and I spend my time playing music, reading, and writing. More than excited to come back to spend my summer with everyone at camp again!

Hey! Im Marlix. I was born in Puebla, a city in Mexico and I’ve lived my whole life there with my parents and a younger sister. Nowadays I’m studying industrial engineering . I spend my free time doing activities like practicing folckloric dance and playing the piano.  I also love nature, taking care of animals, playing sports like basketball and reading. I like languages ant traveling. I’m looking forward for one of the best experiences doing what I love and being part of Camp Granite Lake.

Hey there! My name is Miguel and I´m studying Industrial Engineering. I love to stay in touch with the nature since I was a child. In my free time I enjoy practicing sports or doing new activities outside like camping, kayaking, hiking or climbing.I am so excited to meet everybody and create new memories, this will be my second year at Camp Granite Lake and I know that will be an awesome summer!!

Hi, my name is Rachel and this will be my first year at Camp Granite Lake. I’m from a very rural town in southern Minnesota and attend college not far from my hometown. Currently I’m in my 3rd year at Winona State University studying K-12 Art Education. Im excited to build relationships and connect with my campers and my fellow counselors this summer! 

Hello! My name is Senea and I am a Recreational Resource Management major at Utah State University. I love doing yoga, hammocking, hiking, traveling, and going on adventures with my friends and family. I also have a passion for sustainable fashion and have really gotten into sewing, crocheting, and thrifting. I am so excited for my first summer at Camp Granite Lake and am looking forward to meeting and hanging out with all of you! 

Hi I’m Solis, pronounced like “solace” (meaning to bring comfort in sorrow). My pronouns are they/it and I’m 22 years old. I’ve got a degree in philosophy and almost 5 years of experience working with kids. I like discussing the world and how it works and encouraging that same curiosity in kids. I also like rock and folk music, everything theater, fencing, and being a total nerd! Come find me if you want to play in improv game!

Hello! I’m Victor! I’m very excited to be on the CGL team this year! I just got my commercial pilot license in San Diego so I’m more than happy to be in Colorado to live the mountain experience. I love outdoor activities, animals and swimming! I can’t wait to meet you all at CGL! See you soon! 

Hi everyone! My name is Watson and I am 20 years old. I just graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University, and will be starting my Master’s degree next fall in counseling. I hope to someday be a therapist for youth! I am originally from Idaho, but I love Colorado and am hoping to move here permanently. In my free time I love trail running, hiking, camping, reading, and being outside as much as possible. I am super psyched to meet everyone and to have a memorable summer!