The success of Chatuga lies in its leadership. We invest in caring,
competent, mature staff. We have an experienced core staff, many of
whom have or are seeking education degrees. We hire new staff each
summer who bring fresh, exciting ideas; we also have international
staff who share their unique cultures.
Chatuga is proud of our camper-to-staff
ratio of less than 4 to1. Staff attend an intensive pre-camp
training and safety orientation. They are certified in American Red
Cross First Aid and CPR as well as the Chatuga water safety course.
Many become ARC lifeguard certified. Staff also learn Chatuga routine,
ethics, and how to work and play with each unique camper.
Chatuga keeps cabin groups small (4 - 8
campers), so each camper gets the personal attention they deserve.
Counselors live right in the cabins with their group. Every employee at
Camp Chatuga has undergone a criminal background check.
Directors Angela Sullivan, Lucy Barnett and Rick Moxley
Angela
Gordon Sullivan (BA in Elementary Education
from Clemson University), is a former public school
teacher. Her directing responsibilities include hiring
and training staff and scheduling camper activities
during the summer. Her husband, Barry (BS Clemson),
is a heavy equipment sales representative. They
live in Powdersville, SC, with their three children
Anna, Jay and Tara.
Rick Moxley (BS in engineering from
Clemson University) runs the group retreats when camp
is not in session, in addition to his directing duties
during summer camp. Rick was formerly the independent
camp representative on the Board of Directors for
the Southeastern Section of the American Camp Association
and has been a frequent conference speaker. He also
serves as an associate visitor for the ACA, visiting
other camps to accredit them. Rick and his wife Sherry
have six children, Leanna, Eric, Kevin, Jake, Tessa
and Benjamin, and live in Mountain Rest.
Lucy Gordon Barnett (BA in English
from Winthrop University), is a former public school
teacher and speech therapist. She
handles most of the business aspects of running camp.
Husband Henry (BS Clemson) is a Dept. of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Officer. During the offseason, they
live in Westminster, SC, on Barnett Farm where
they homeschool their daughters Jennifer and Allison.
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*Kelly Gordon Moxley, wife of Rick and sister of
Lucy and Angela, was killed on March 5, 2005, in a two-car collision
while visiting friends in NC. Kelly was instrumental in restructuring
Chatuga's program in the mid-80s. Her vision and leadership helped
Chatuga evolve into the great camp experience it is today. A fund has
been established in her name to grant camperships to children who
cannot afford to come to camp.
Chatuga depends on some special people to keep camp running.
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Ronnie White, Food Service Supervisor, has done an outstanding job as Chatuga's chef since 1978. He and wife, Vidette, have three children and several grandchildren. Ronnie has been with us for 31 years! |
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Bobby Schumacher, Quartermaster, has been a valuable asset to Chatuga since 1987. A former Marine, he and wife, Faye, have eleven grandchildren. |
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Eleanor Cobb, Office Manager, has been the pleasant voice on the phone since 1995. A widow, Mrs. Eleanor enjoys her great-nieces and great-nephews.
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Lori Hardin Wall, Administrative Assistant,
has been with Chatuga since she came as a Campfire Girl retreat camper
in third grade! She has been on summer staff for seven summers and
joined us year-round in 2004. She enjoys running and teaching at the local elementary school. |
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Todd Wall, Assistant Site Director,
worked at Chatuga for three summers before joining us fulltime in 2004.
He has a Masters of Education with an emphasis in art. He enjoys
kayaking and working outdoors . |
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