Left to Right:
McKenzie Beeby (Associate Director | Over 20 years experience)
Eric Roche (Executive Director | Over 10 years experience)
Anthony Burgan (Program Director | Over 15 years experience)
Cabin Placements
SUMMER 2023
Cabin A
Lorenzo Velazquez
Hi ! My name is Lorenzo I’m from Mérida, México. I’m so happy to spend another summer at Red Arrow. This is my 6th year here and I’m excited to be a counselor for the first time. I’m 19 years old and I’m currently studying finance and accounting. Here at Red Arrow I enjoyed swimming in the lake, trying new sports and trips ! I’ll be most likely out in the soccer field, teaching fitness, tennis, bike, weights. I can’t wait to teach these boys my experience here as others did with me.
George Mayher
Hello I’m George Mayher, I am 21 years old and from Moorestown, New Jersey. I am currently studying at the University of Denver and am double majoring in economics and history with the intentions of going to law school. I was a seven year camper at Red Arrow from 2011-2017 and a cookie in 2018. At Red Arrow I will be teaching lax and sail among many different classes. I fell in love with Red Arrow for so many different reasons but most of all I loved the brotherhood I felt when I was at Red Arrow. I’m so excited for this summer to be able to give the experience my counselors gave me which made me grow as a person and have the best summers of my life.
Cabin B
JoPa Guerra
My name is Patricio “JoPa” Guerra. I am currently studying engineering in Texas A&M. This is my first year as a counselor at RAC. I was a five year camper and a one year cookie. This year I will be teaching Soccer, Windsurf, Bike, and Ride. I am so excited to come back to RAC to give the boys the best summer of their lives just like my counselors did with me.
Chris Schmidt
Hello, I am Christopher Schmidt. I am 20 years old from New Orleans, Louisiana. I go to school at Louisiana State University, where I am currently studying finance. I spent one summer at camp in 2017, yet unfortunately could not return due to baseball obligations. I am now back for my second summer as a counselor and am very excited to be teaching several activities including baseball, basketball, and football. I am very excited for this upcoming summer and grateful to help your sons grow as they become the boys they want to be.
Cabin C
Juan Jo Garibay
My name is Juan Jo Garibay. I am from Mexico City and I am going to be a senior at Loyola University in Chicago. I was a camper for 5 years and this will be my third year as a counselor. I truly believe Red Arrow is a special place, and I would not be the person I am if it wasn’t for this place. I am very excited to be back this summer; I will mostly be out on the lake driving the boats and teaching waterskiing.
Karl "Chuck" Norris
When I’m not at camp you can find me somewhere in Colorado. I grew up skiing and hiking so I love everything outdoors, as well as playing hockey, and lacrosse my whole life. I love competition. This summer, I look forward to helping those boys grow both personally and if they take ski class, out at the water as well!
Cabin D
Jack Chione
Hi! My name is Jack Chione and this is my 9th straight summer at Red Arrow (2nd as a counselor). I am going into my Junior year at the University of Wisconsin studying economics and personal finance. I am so excited to be able to spend another summer at the best place in the world! Red Arrow is surely he place that has had the biggest impact on my life and I can't wait to pass that experience on to many boys this summer. You can expect to see me at many land sports, like basketball and baseball as well as on the ski boat. I can't wait for the summer!
Roger Olagaray
My name is Rogelio Olagaray and this will be my first year as a counselor. I’m a mountaineer and I study mechanical and electrical engineering. This summer I’ll be teaching the boys rock climbing and ropes course. I’ll make sure the kids have a good time and learn while being outdoors and out of their comfort zone.
Cabin E
Jack Ferguson
Hi! My name is Jack! This'll be my 6th summer at RAC. I'm 19 years old and I study economics at the University of Minnesota. I love playing tabletop games, reading, and being in the outdoors. I'll be in Cabin E and I'm excited to lead the campers on the best summer of their lives.
Matt Levy
Hi! I'm Matt! I am a first-year counselor at Red Arrow Camp where I will be spending summer 2023 before returning to the University of Michigan for my junior year. Much of my family went to a nearby camp for girls so I am excited to experience Wisconsin’s north woods myself and have RAC traditions to remember fondly. As Head of Program for baseball/softball, I look forward to a joyous summer on the baseball diamond.
Cabin F
Henry Giseke
Hi my name is Henry Gieseke, I am a first year counselor at RAC and will be Teaching Weight lifting and football. I will be going to Butler University in the fall to study as a journalism major. I am absolutely pumped to help mentor these campers this summer and promote personal growth! YES I CAN!
Jose Sandoval
My name is Jose Sandoval, I am 23 years old and I’m from Mexico City. I was a camper for 3 years, a cookie for one, and this will be my 3rd summer as a counselor. I will be teaching lots of activities such as soccer, track, archery, trap and lots of others. I can’t wait for this summer to start. I’m looking forward to transmitting my passion to all the kids and help them have their best summer of their live.
Cabin G
Ronan Hagar
Hi! My name is Ronan. This will be my 4th summer as a counselor and my 12th year at Red Arrow! I live overseas in the UK, studying psychology at the University of St Andrews. This summer I'll be leading the sailing and windsurfing programs, and I hope to use my experience sailing competitively to give the best instruction I can!
Santi Ventimilla
My name is Santiago I am currently studying mechatronic engineering. I was a two year camper back in 2012 and 2013. This is my second year as a counselor and my main goal is to make this summer a memorable one, the classes I will be giving are tennis, soccer and swimming. For me Red arrow is a camp that helps you become the best version you can be.
Cabin H
Hayden Barton
My name is Hayden Barton, I am 20 years old and I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. I was a camper at Red Arrow for 5 summer’s (2014-18) and this is my second summer as a counselor. I am enrolled at the University of Mississippi and I am starting my junior year in the fall. I studied business my freshman year and am now changing to a multi media major that the university offers. I will be teaching basketball, fitness, drama, sailing, and weightlifting. I am very excited to help your son become the best version of himself he can be this summer!
Diego Rodriguez
My name is Diego Rodriguez, I was a 3 year camper a cookie and I’m a third year counselor. I study finance at ITAM in Mexico City and I’m extremely passionate about tennis. Im really excited to see the boys from last summer and meet the new campers too.
Castle
Juan "YaYa" Castellanos
Hi! My name is Juan Castellanos but most people at Red Arrow call me YaYa. This is my second year as a counselor and my fifth summer at Red Arrow. I’m a Med School student at UDEM in Monterrey, Mexico. This summer I’ll be teaching waterski, weightlifting, fitness, tennis and soccer. I’m especially excited to help boys have their best summer ever and to pass on all the lessons I learned from my time as a camper.
Thomas Grady
Hi my name is Thomas Grady and I am 19 years old. I am from New Orleans and will be a sophomore at the University of Alabama in the fall. I was a camper for four years and a stable boy last summer. I am excited to be teaching nature, ride, and other activities to your boys.
Manor
Sam Davis
Hi, I'm Sam! Being a counselor at Red Arrow has been a longtime dream of mine. I’ve watched my older brothers take on this role before. Red Arrow holds an extremely special place in my life and had guided my values and family traditions. This year feels more important than ever to help mentor these campers and help foster growth and self discovery. I enjoy being outside and finding ways to engage my body and mind. I play club ultimate frisbee and enjoy adventures in this wonderful world we live in.
Will Kucera
Hi everyone. My name is Will Kucera and I’m 20 years old. I’m from Jackson, Wyoming and I’m an English major at Colgate University. This is my fifth summer at camp (3rd on staff) and I’m beyond excited to continue to teach Waterskiing and Lacrosse! I love RAC because every single day here is a unique experience. Whether I’m trotting on a horse, playing guitar in Chapel, or leading a canoe trip, I’m always eager to jump out of bed in the morning and see what the day holds. I cannot wait for summer 2023 - it’ll be one for the books!
Chalet
Bowen Snell
Hello! My name is Bowen Snell, I’m 21 years old and from Seattle, Washington. This will be my first ever year at Red Arrow and I am excited to make it a memorable and life-changing experience for all our boys. I graduated with a degree in Business Administration in ‘21 and left my previous job as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing to spend a wonderful summer up here in the Northwoods. I’ll be teaching on the rifle range and helping out in several other land and water sports. With so many fun trips and adventures ahead, I can’t wait to get this summer started!
Claude Pons
My name is Claude Pons and I am very excited for my 10th summer at Red Arrow! I will be down by the lake making sure all of our skiers are shredding hard, as well as teaching our boys competitive sailing. You may also see me coaching fine gentlemen at the golf course and the trap range. I also love rockclimbing and backpacking and am looking forwards to Red Arrow’s most challenging hiking trip: “The Isle Royale” where I will make sure the senior campers make amazing memories as I once did as a camper.
Chateau
Sam Susina
I am extremely excited to be back home at Red Arrow this summer. This summer is my 7th summer as a counselor. I help run our bike, basketball, climbing, and wrestling programs here at camp. I’m from Saint Louis, Missouri. This summer I look forward to having a lot of fun and really seeing improvements from each and every boy.
