Meet the Staff Series: Health Team

Last week we introduced you to the 9-12 year old Sibling Camp counselors. This week meet the Health Team! These medical professionals make sure everyone can enjoy their week at camp by providing any medical attention that may be needed.

• Phil Lee will serve as the Health Director for Sibling Camp 2012. This will be Phil’s 10^th year at Camp Heart Connection.
• Aaron Lagneaux will spend his 5^th summer as a staff member at Camp Heart Connection.

Medical Team, feel free to add more information about yourselves below or share a note with campers and their families! Next week’s Meet the Staff Series will introduce the 5-8 year old counselors.

Meet the Staff Series: 9-12 Year Old Counselors

Last week we introduced you to the Kitchen Crew. This week meet the 9-12 year old counselors!

•  Haley Aarhus will spend her second summer at Camp Heart Connection. Haley is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Tyler Adams is a student at the University of Northern Iowa. Tyler will return to Camp Heart Connection for the second summer.
•  Eric Anderson will spend his second summer at Camp Heart Connection. Eric is a student at Iowa State University.
• Alice Baker will join the Camp Heart Connection Team for the second summer.
• Ryanne Christensen will spend her third summer at Camp Heart Connection. Ryanne is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Erin Evans will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 19^th summer!
• Adam Frakes will spend his second summer at Camp Heart Connection. Adam is a student at Iowa State University.
•  Lindsay Leathers is a student at Southeastern Community College. Lindsay has attended Camp Heart Connection for 12 summers.
• Maria Makar will spend her second summer at Camp Heart Connection. Maria is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Peter Nielson will join the Camp Heart Connection staff for his 15^th summer! Peter is a student at Iowa State University.
• Mitch Splinter is a first year staff member and student at the University of Northern Iowa.
• Steve Stefanik will return to Camp Heart Connection for the second year.
• Ema Stille will spend her second summer at Camp Heart Connection. Ema is a student at Drake University.
• Jordan Syverson will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 15^th summer!
• Danielle Timmons is a student at Iowa Central Community College. Danielle will return to Camp Heart Connection for her second summer.

Counselors feel free to add more information about yourselves below or share a note with your campers and their families! Next week’s Meet the Staff Series will introduce the Health Team.

Meet the Staff Series: Kitchen Crew

Last week we introduced you to the Teen counselors. This week meet the Kitchen Crew! The Kitchen Crew makes sure all of our campers and staff are fed each day by planning meals, preparing snacks, and keeping the kitchen in tip top shape.

• Bryan Hart is a student at the University of Iowa. Bryan will join the Camp Heart Connection team for the first year.
• Rudy and Karla Knight will serve as Head Cooks for Sibling Camp. The Knight’s have attended Camp Heart Connection since 1994.
• Melissa Knight will join the Camp Heart Connection staff for the first summer.
• Sammie Marks will be a staff member for the first time this summer. Sammie is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Molly McConnell is a student at the University of Missouri. Molly is a first year staff member.
• Kate Singer will join the Camp Heart Connection team for the first year. Kate is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Andrew Slocum will be a member of the Camp Heart Connection team for the second summer. Andrew is a student at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines.
•  Kasra Zarei is a student at Iowa City West High School. Kasra will join the Camp Heart Connection staff for the first summer. 

Kitchen Crew feel free to add more information about yourselves below or share a note with campers and their families! Next week’s Meet the Staff Series will introduce the 9-12 year old counselors.

Charity Softball Game a Win-Win

 On June 28, our hot, hot summer didn’t keep two teams from making a difference in the lives of children and families affected by childhood cancer.  

The Southeast Polk (pictured in dark pink) and Indianola (pictured in light pink) high school softball teams organized a double header event together to raise awareness for childhood cancer. 

Thanks to the many dedicated players and coaches, the two teams raised almost $4,000 for Children’s Cancer Connection. 

Making the event even more special, CCC Teen and Southeast Polk Sophomore, Alex Champion threw out the first pitch! 

The teams split the double header with Indianola winning the first game, 6-4, and Southeast Polk winning the 2nd game 2-1.

Meet the Staff Series: Teen Counselors

Last week we introduced you to the Director’s Team. This week meet the Teen Counselors! 

• Bridget Breitbach will return to Camp Heart Connection for the fourth summer.
• Tony Brichetto will spend his 16^th summer at Camp Heart Connection.
• Steph Burkholder is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. This will be Steph’s first summer at Camp Heart Connection.
• Natalie Del Vecchio will join the Camp Heart Connection staff for the first summer. Natalie is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Anthony Gilorminni is a student at Riverland Community College. Anthony will spend his 16^th summer at Camp Heart Connection
• Shelby Green is joining the Camp Heart Connection Staff for the first summer. Shelby is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Aaron Heffernan will return to Camp Heart Connection for the second summer.
• Nick Hesford is a student at Western Illinois University. This will be Nick’s 18^th summer at Camp Heart Connection.
• Alex Jakubzak is returning to Camp Heart Connection for the third summer. Alex is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Andy Kemerly is a student at the University of Iowa. Andy will be joining the Camp Heart Connection team for the first summer.
• Tucker Kline will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 11^th summer. Tucker is a student at the University of Iowa.
•  Jake line will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 7^th summer.
•  Lindsay Lanphier will join the staff at Camp Heart Connection for the first summer. Lindsay is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Erin Larsen is a student at the University of Iowa. Erin will be joining the staff for the first summer.
• Jamie Lick is a student at the University of Iowa. He will be returning to Camp Heart Connection for the 3^rd summer.
• Dan Morse is a student at the University of Iowa. Dan will be returning to Camp Heart Connection for the second summer
• Maura Owings will join the Camp Heart Connection staff for the first summer. Maura is a student at the University of Iowa.
• Travis Pothast will be returning to Camp Heart Connection for the 16^th summer!
• Madi Short will spend her 18^th summer at Camp Heart Connection.
• Katey Simon will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 9^th summer.
• Angie Stewart will spend her 11^th summer at Camp Heart Connection.
• Kaitlin Thompson is a student at the University of Iowa. Kaitlin will join the Camp Heart Connection staff for the first summer.
• Bri Whiting will spend her second summer at Camp Heart Connection. Bri is a student at the University of Northern Iowa.
• Susie Wolter will join the staff for the first summer. Susie is a student at the University of St. Thomas.
• Keyan Zarei is a student at the University of Iowa. Keyan will spend his first summer at Camp Heart Connection.

Teen Counselors feel free to add more information about yourselves below or share a note with your campers and their families! Next week’s Meet the Staff Series will introduce the Kitchen Crew.

Happy Fourth from CCC!

Anna, age 7, created this Fourth of July Holiday Card while at Camp Heart Connection Oncology Camp June 10-16, 2012.

Meet the Staff Series: Director's Team

Last week  you met the Arts & Crafts Staff. This week meet the Director's Team!

• Phil Lee will serve as the Health Director this summer. Phil has been a member of the staff for 10 years.
• Phonsavanh Lovan is returning to Camp Heart Connection for the sixth summer. Phonsavanh will serve as the Teen Area Director.
• Cody McClelland will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 7^th summer. Cody will serve as the 9-12 year olds Area Director.
• Danielle Paulsen will serve as the Program Director for Camp Heart Connection Sibling Camp. Danielle is a student at the University of Iowa and has attended Camp Heart Connection for 16 summers.
• Jacob Raymond will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 6^th summer. Jacob will serve as the 5-8 year olds Area Director.
• Elly Shaw will return to Camp Heart Connection for the 19^th summer! Elly is the Volunteer and Information Manager at Children’s Cancer Connection.
• Mark Slocum is the Executive Director of Children’s Cancer Connection. Mark has attended Camp Heart Connection since 1992.
• Channon Timm is the Program Services Manager at Children’s Cancer Connection and the Camp Heart Connection Director. Channon has attended camp since 1997.

Director's Team feel free to add more information about yourselves below or share a note with campers and their families! Next week meet the Teen Counselors.