Meet the
Team
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Camp Leadership
Kyndra Luce
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Camp Owner / Director
Started Famous Adventures in 2016
Ed: BS in Outdoor Education from Appalachian State University and an MEd in Recreation Administration from UGA
Full-time: She has worked with kids in outdoor programs and adventure camps since 1998.
Certs: Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! Kyndra has competed in sprint and olympic triathlons, a half marathon, and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2003 and the Foothills trail in 2023. She lives in West Ashley with her family.
Anna Long
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Operations Manager
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: BA in History and French Language from Seattle University, MA in Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation from SIT Graduate Institute
Full-time: Anna works as a community organizer with the Charleston Area Justice Ministry (CAJM)
Certs: Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, Restorative Justice Facilitator
WOW! Anna has attended and worked at international summer camps in Brazil, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Spain, and the US.
Allison Philips
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Program Director
Joined Famous Adventures in 2019
Ed: B.S. in Family and Child Sciences from FSU
Full-time: Pre-school teacher in Mt Pleasant. She has years of experience working with kids as an educator, camp counselor, and challenge course facilitator
Certs: Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: Learning through play in the outdoors, chocolate chip cookies, reading, random dance parties, and spotting dolphins out in the marsh!
Meet the Staff
Aaron Lipka
Joined Famous Adventures in 2018
Ed: MA in Romance Languages from UGA
Full-time: Latin teacher at Ashley Hall
Likes: dead languages, complicated board games, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and traveling
Certs: WFA, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Wow! Hiked the El Camino De Santiago trail TWICE
Alexis Smith
Joined Famous Adventures in 2021
Ed: Biology degree from Clemson
Full time: Middle School Science Teacher at Mevers School of Excellence
Likes: teaching about animals and anything science related, zip lining, hiking, scuba diving
Certs: WFA, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Wow! Has gone is free diving with sharks!
Camille Jones
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Early Childhood Education at CofC
Full-time Kindergarten Teacher
Likes: looking at the stars and drinking coffee
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Cloe Lowell
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Elementary Ed at CofC
Full time: Teacher for CCSD and English Language teacher in Prague
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: Traveling, hiking/camping, white water rafting, cooking, spending quality time with family, and going to the beach with my dog, Chase!
Emily Murrell
Joined Famous Adventures in 2022
Ed: Early Childhood Education major at USC
Full time: student
Certs: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: kayaking, yoga, swimming, and reading
Wow! Wrestled at JICHS
Henry Lee
First Year at Famous Adventures
Ed: Communication Design Major at Elon University
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: sunlight, community, laughing, music, the ocean breeze, and anything caffeine related
Kim Copeland
Joined Famous Adventures in 2019
Ed: BA in Business from CofC, BA in Elementary Education and Master's in Education from Western Governors University
Full-time: 4th grade teachers at Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Likes: Kayaking, camping and hiking, especially if waterfalls are involved!
Certs: Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Loren Batiz
Joined Famous Adventures in 2022
Ed: Elementary Education at CofC
Full time: student, after-school teacher
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: local Charlestonian who loves her cat, tanning, and going on new adventures
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Michelle Howard
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: M.Ed in Special Education emphasis on Visual Impairment
Full-time: Vision Teacher in Berkeley County
Likes: Running, cycling, kayaking, waterfall hikes, game nights, spending time with the Hubster and doggo!
WOW! Completed a Sprint Triathalon
Certs: Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CPR/First Aid/AED, CPI
Rita Wilkin
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Parks, Tourism and Recreation Mgt with an emphasis on Travel and Event Mgt at Clemson
Full time: graduate! May 2024
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! Surfed with a manatee on IOP!
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Sage Wright
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Trident Tech student
Full time: Office Manager at The Ripple Effect
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: passionate about working with children. Loves animals and nature!
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Sierra Patrick
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: Master's in Special Education: Learning & Behavior Disorders
Full time: Special Education Teacher
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, Crisis Prevention Training
Likes: Hiking/camping, any water activity, all things ocean, game nights, and spending quality time with my little family
WOW! Former Collegiate Softball Athlete