OUR STAFF

OUR STAFF

OUR Summer Staff

Our staff are what make camp so special! We hire college-age and older counselors dedicated to creating a great experience for the entire camp community.

Apply Here to Join our Summer Staff!

Learn more about our year-round Director Team here.

SUMMER LEADERSHIP STAFF

ello! My name is Elise, I am from Flagstaff, AZ, and just graduated college at the University of Arizona. This is my third summer at CGL and my first summer as a Village Director! After two amazing summers as a camp counselor, I’m so excited to step into this role and help create a welcoming and supportive space for both campers and staff. I can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones too!

Rainbow Trout Village Director

Elise G.

3rd Summer

Hi! I’m Molly! I am super excited to be spending my third summer at CGL! I am graduating from the University of New Hampshire in May with a degree in Environmental Science and am from Rhode Island. I love all things outdoors including hiking, kayaking, and skiing. I’m also a big fan of a good thrift find. I can’t wait to be back in Colorado and to see everyone at camp this summer!

Bobcats Village Director

Molly M.

3rd Summer

Hi! My name is Sara and this will be my third year returning to camp! I am from Indianapolis, Indiana, and currently study Environmental Geoscience and Education at DePauw University. My favorite hobbies are running, reading, journaling, and any activity outdoors, especially if it involves friends. I love meeting new people and experiencing new places, which makes camp the perfect environment for me. I am so excited to see all the familiar faces at camp again this year, as well as meet so many new ones!

Eagles Village Director

Sara J.

3rd Summer

Being at CGL is one of my favorite times of the year, and I’m so grateful to be returning for my third summer! Im excited to see both new and familiar faces, and I can’t wait to be apart of planning and seeing campers and staff enjoy camp activities, making so many memories to last a lifetime!

Assistant Program Coordinator

Mattie G.

3rd Summer

SUMMER CABIN & ACTIVITY STAFF

My name is Meilana! This will be my third year at camp. I’m originally from Hawaii but I live in Washington. Along with snowboarding I love to hike, climb, camp, and just be outdoors. I’m super excited for camp!

Backpacker

Meilana E.

3rd Summer

Hello! My name is Alicia and this is my second summer at CGL! I’m from Columbus Ohio and am currently studying Outdoor Recreation and Education at Ohio University. I love being outdoors and hanging out with my friends. I can’t wait to camp with you all and have a fun time outside!!

Backpacker

Alicia R.

2nd Summer

Hi my name is Alex and this is my first year at Camp Granite Lake. I am from a small town called Grant, Alabama. I currently work as an Elementary Paraprofessional and I am going to school for Secondary Education in Math. I like anything outdoors including hiking, biking, camping, and ziplining. I am looking forward to meeting new people this summer and having a great time while doing it!

Cabin Counselor

Alex W.

1st Summer

Hi I’m Anahi! This will be my first year at Camp Granite Lake and I’m super excited to explore Colorado. I love hiking and exploring new National Parks around the US! I recently graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in psychology and anthropology. I love playing music, reading fiction books, and finding new crafts on Pinterest! I’m excited to be at the summer camp this summer and make new memories!

Cabin Counselor

Anahi C.

1st Summer

Hello! My name is Amritha and this is going to be my first year at Camp Granite Lake. I’m from Georgia and go to school in Florida where I’m learning animation. In my free time I love rock climbing, hiking, animating and watching films. I’m excited to be working at Camp Granite Lake this summer and can’t wait to spend the summer outside.

Cabin Counselor

Amritha R.

1st Summer

Hi, my name is Angie and this will be my first year at camp! I’m from Crown Point, Indiana and I’m currently a Teacher’s Aide at a middle school. I’m looking forward to being in an active, positive environment and making lasting memories! 🙂

Cabin Counselor

Angie W.

1st Summer

Hello! I’m Annika and this will be my second summer at Camp Granite Lake! I am originally from Lakeville, Minnesota and go to the University of Minnesota Duluth (ROLL DOGS) where I study Acting and Environmental/Outdoor Education. I LOVE all things outside, a few include rock climbing, hiking, camping, and exploring. I also love music, dance, and theatre and I’m currently working as a theatre instructor for the Duluth Playhouse. I am SO excited to meet new people and spend another summer in Colorado!

Cabin Counselor & Performing Arts Lead

Annika B.

2nd Summer

My name is Alejandro Chalapud. I am from southern Colombia. I am a teacher, and I have traveled to the United States three times to work at summer camps. I am very excited and looking forward to participating in many activities and seeing everyone again at camp this summer!

Cabin Counselor

Alejo C.

2nd Summer

Hi! My name is Carissa and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I recently graduated from Kenyon College where I majored in Art History. I hope to work as an art teacher or museum educator. I am from Orange County, California, but I grew up visiting Colorado every year. I love traveling, baking, scary movies, and arts and crafts. I am super excited to spend my summer at camp!

Cabin Counselor

Carissa P.

1st Summer

My name is Curtis, and this is my second year at camp. I am from North Georgia, and I attend Young Harris College. I am double majoring in marketing and business analytics. I am also my school’s athletic photographer. I love skiing during the winters. In my free time, I also love to hike and explore outside with friends. I am looking forward to being on the lake and meeting everyone this summer.

Cabin Counselor

Curtis M.

2nd Summer

I love sports, especially CrossFit, because I enjoy pushing myself and taking on new challenges. I also really enjoy going out with my friends, having fun, and making the most of every moment. I consider myself a fun, sociable person who always brings positive energy. I can’t wait to spend my summer at Camp Granite Lake in Colorado!

Cabin Counselor

David V.

1st Summer

Hi, my name is Devan! This will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake! I am from Iowa, and currently attend Iowa State University where I study Culinary Food Science. I love yoga and work as a yoga teacher. I enjoy hiking, playing pickle ball, cooking, baking, musical theater, and thrifting! I am looking forward to meeting everyone this summer and making new memories!

Cabin Counselor

Devan E.

1st Summer

Hello, my name is Emerson, and this will be my first summer at CGL! I am from Mesa, Arizona, but I currently live in Flagstaff, Arizona, where I attend Northern Arizona University as a history major. I love everything outdoors, and I’m so excited to spend a summer outside in a beautiful place with what I’m sure will be the greatest campers around me! In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, running, climbing, or anything that lets me be outside with people. I have worked at a coffee shop for the past 4 years, so I have developed a bit of a taste for it, and it has become one of my simple pleasures in life. This is going to be such a memorable summer, and I can’t wait to get it started!!

Cabin Counselor

Emerson K.

1st Summer

Hello! My name is Finn and I am super excited to be working for CGL! I was born and raised in Denver, and now live in Chicago for college. I spend a lot of time outdoors as well as playing video games & reading. I am super excited about coming back this year and doing an MTG tournament, and running more DnD campaigns.

Cabin Counselor

Finn P.

10th Summer

Hi!! My name is Greta and this will be my second year at CGL! I am from Northern California, and am currently studying Environmental Education at Cal Poly Humboldt. Outside of school, I work as a swim instructor. I love to spend time with friends, cook, hike, camp, and craft! I am so excited to be back in Colorado for another summer and catch up with familiar faces at camp!

Cabin Counselor & Nature and Ecology Lead

Greta M.

2nd Summer

Hey everyone, my name is Jackson! I’m going into my sophomore year at Butler University, majoring in Psychology, and I plan to pursue graduate school to become a psychologist. I’m from Denver, Colorado, and love being in the mountains whether it’s hiking, camping, rock climbing, or just relaxing on the water. I’m super excited to spend my summer at Camp Granite Lake and can’t wait to meet you all!

Cabin Counselor

Jackson B.

1st Summer

Hello! My name is Jillian (Jill) and this is my second summer as a counselor. I am originally from Honolulu, HI but I currently live in Flagstaff, AZ finishing my last year at Northern Arizona University where I study Political Science and Anthropology. I love to craft, write, and sail. I am very excited to be back at camp floating on the sunny lake and singing by the campfire. See you all soon!

Cabin Counselor & Sailing Lead

Jillian S.

2nd Summer

Hey! My name is Josie, and this is my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I’m from Colorado and just graduated from Colorado Mesa. I got a degree in Photography, Film, and Graphic Design. I love being outside as much as possible, whether that’s running, swimming, biking, rock climbing, or skiing. I’m especially excited to combine my love for the outdoors with storytelling through photography and video this summer.

Cabin Counselor & Camp Photographer

Josie W.

1st Summer

Hi my name is Jules and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I go to Auburn University where I study English-Creative Writing with a minor is Business and Nature-Based Recreation. I hope to become a National Park Ranger one day and write Women’s Fiction novels in my free time. I am originally from Los Angeles, California, but now I live in Birmingham, Alabama. I love the outdoors and anything that includes but especially snowboarding, ziplining, paddleboarding, and running. I love to read and listen to music, especially pop, folk, indie, and musicals. I am beyond excited to be a counselor this summer!

Cabin Counselor

Jules A.

1st Summer

Hi! My name is Katie, and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I am going into my sophomore year at Indiana University, where I am studying Animal Behavior on the pre-veterinary track. I hope to become a veterinarian in the future and move out West. I am from Indianapolis, Indiana, and love hiking, camping, cooking, concerts, and reading. I am super excited to spend my summer in the mountains and at camp!

Cabin Counselor

Katie F.

1st Summer

Hi, my name is Kendall and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I’m currently in school for my bachelors in biology with a minor in chemistry at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I love hiking, cooking, playing music, and going thrifting with friends. I’m excited to spend time in the mountains this summer!

Cabin Counselor

Kendall J.

1st Summer

Hi friends! My name is Laila and this will be my first summer at CGL! I currently live in Montana and graduated with my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2025! Some of my hobbies are rock climbing, snowboarding, sewing, and swimming or kayaking in the river!! I am looking forward to having fun and teaching/learning so many different activities that the camp has!!

Cabin Counselor

Laila M.

1st Summer

Hi, my name is Logan and this will have been my 5th year at camp. I attended 3 years at CGL as a camper and one year as a CIT and I have loved every minute of it. I currently attend Borough of Manhattan Community College getting my associates in science. I want to be able to educate high school kids on physics with the potential to do other things in physics. I grew up in Colorado, and I love puzzles and strategy games. I currently love playing Magic the Gathering and other card games. I can’t wait to experience this new side of camp for the first time this summer!!

Cabin Counselor

Logan B.

5th Summer

Hi! My name is Luke and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I go to UCF where I study Elementary Education. I hope to one day teach 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. I’ve lived in Orlando, Florida my whole life and I love all the beaches and theme parks we have here. I’ve worked at camps here in Orlando for the last four summers and look forward to a cool summer in the mountains of Colorado!

Cabin Counselor

Luke D.

1st Summer

My name is Madeline and I am from Dallas, Texas. This will be my first year at Camp Granite Lake and I’m looking forward to meeting new people while getting the chance to spend the summer outside! In my spare time, I love cheering on my sports teams – The Houston Astros and the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoy participating in sports myself! When I’m not watching or participating in sports, I am usually fly fishing on a river bank with my dad or planning out my next road trip/ out of country adventure. I am very exciting for this upcoming summer and can’t wait to meet everyone!

Cabin Counselor

Madeline B.

1st Summer

Hello! My name is Mak, and it is my first year at Camp Granite Lake. This summer, I will be transitioning into my 3rd year at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where I am studying Theatre and earning minors in Management and Deaf Studies. I am from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, which is just north of Saint Paul. Growing up in Minnesota, I have always enjoyed exploring the hidden treasures nature has to offer, and I can’t wait to experience more of Colorado with next year’s campers and counselors. My favorite ways to spend my time would be with theatre, painting, music, or a game night with friends. I am looking forward to all the new connections this summer has to offer!

Cabin Counselor

Mak W.

1st Summer

Hi! My name is Marlix, and this will be my seventh summer at Camp Granite Lake. I’m from Puebla, a beautiful city in Mexico. I’m an industrial engineer and currently pursuing a master’s degree in Small and Medium Business Management. I cannot wait to be back at camp and see everyone this summer!

Marlix N.

7th Summer

Hey! My name is Matt. This will be my first year at Camp Granite Lake. I’m originally from Florida. I just finished fire academy and am looking to move here in the coming year. I love nature, ultimate frisbee, music festivals, and anything that gets me outside. I enjoy working at summer camp anytime I get the chance. I’m excited to be at Camp Granite Lake this summer!

Cabin Counselor

Matthew T.

1st Summer

Hi! I’m Megan and I’m so excited for my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I’m originally from Long Island, NY. I’m studying economics at Binghamton University in upstate NY. I enjoy photography, dancing, frisbee, and anything outdoors. I specifically love the beach, going on hikes, and camping. I am looking forward to meeting all of the campers this summer and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Cabin Counselor & Camp Photographer

Megan M.

1st Summer

Hi there! My name is Monica, and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I am a freshman at North Carolina State University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cognitive Science. My career goal is to work with kids and practice Equine Assisted Therapy. I love being in nature and all things outdoor, especially horse riding, hiking, and watersports! I also love painting, drawing, baking, and swing dancing. I am super excited for this summer and to meet everyone!

Cabin Counselor & Camp Photographer

Monica P.

1st Summer

Hey, my name is Michael, and this will be my third summer at Camp Granite Lake. I go to Florida State University, where I study Psychology. I hope to be a lawyer and will be going to St. Johns to study law. I live in Tallahassee, Florida, and I love Football, basketball, Disc golf, and reading a good book. I am excited for another year at camp!

Cabin Counselor

Michael B.

2nd Summer

Hi my name is Rashon and I’m from Seattle, Washington! I currently work as a florist and hope to open my own floral shop in the future! This will be my first summer at CGL, I love to hike, spend an afternoon in a hammock, and watch football (Go Hawks!). I’m looking forward to spending the summer in Colorado and disconnect from technology!

Cabin Counselor

Rashon S.

1st Summer

Hi! My name is Sarafina and this will be my first summer at Camp Granite Lake. I am from the Chicago suburbs, and I currently go to the University of Illinois where I study Advertising & PR. I love working with kids and have years of experience as a swim instructor/coach! In my free time I love cooking/baking, writing, swimming, nature walks, and trying new workout classes. I love meeting new people and exploring new environments, making camp such an exciting new journey. I am super excited to meet everyone and have an amazing summer!

Cabin Counselor

Sarafina S.

1st Summer

Hi, my name is Savaad and this will be my first year at camp, I’m from North Brunswick, New Jersey and I can’t wait to spend my summer in Colorado at Camp Granite Lake! I’m looking forward too meeting so many new people and making lasting memories at camp!

Cabin Counselor

Savaad Z.

1st Summer

Hey, my name is Seth and this will be my first summer working at Camp Granite Lake. I just graduated from North Carolina State University (Go Pack!) with a Bachelor’s in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management and a minor in Outdoor Leadership. I hope to work as an outdoor professional connecting people with nature through recreation all around the world. I love anything to do with the great outdoors such as hiking, rock climbing, camping, and paddling. I also love watching baseball, football, and movies. I am super excited to work here at Camp Granite Lake spending my time outdoors!

Cabin Counselor

Seth R.

1st Summer

Hi! My name is Shy, and this is my first year at Camp Granite Lake. I grew up in the mountains of Colorado, but have been living in New York City for the past few years. I graduated from CU Denver with a degree in Film & Television Production and am always up for a chat about all things film! I enjoy reading and writing stories, knitting (with a little crochet), and finding time to appreciate nature whenever and wherever I can. I am looking forward to experiencing the natural beauty of Colorado again and having a great summer full of camp memories!

Cabin Counselor

Shy H.

1st Summer

Hello, my name is Taylor and this is my first year as a summer counselor at Camp Granite Lake! I am from Pratt, Kansas and live on a ranch and farm. I am attending Kansas State University next fall and plan to become a wildlife biologist. My passion is the outdoors and showing others how great it is! I love hiking, kayaking, playing with my dog, and observing wildlife. When I’m not outside I like to read, bake, and watch movies. I am excited to meet all of the campers and form fun summer memories with them!

Cabin Counselor

Taylor B.

1st Summer