Adopt a Staffer
Adopt a Staffer
Partner with us in supporting, encouraging, and equipping the faith of the next generation of leaders. Your support makes the summer ministry staff experience possible.
Meet the 2026 Summer Staff
Staff Members Joining Us This Summer
Maddy Buonincontro
Serving alongside awesome people and seeing campers again!
I've been going to Mount Carmel since I was four years old!
Mallorri Buonincontro
Creating deep, genuine connections with the staff and campers. And of course MIGHTY MIGHTY!
I can put my feet completely over my head.
Jenna Clive
Good conversations during Bible studies and paddleboarding on the lake at sunset.
I survived my first Minnesota winter this year!
Teri Danysova
I can't wait to see everyone again, hang out and make more memories together.
I absolutely love skiing and the mountains.
Allan Eberhart
The campfire!!
I've had stitches on all four limbs.
Sara Fernandez
Serving God, making new friends, working with children, and the camp activities!
Sometimes I search for something, only to realize I already have it in my hand.
Hope Flood
Spending time in a Christian fellowship and growing in my faith.
I have played the recorder for the Queen of Norway.
Gabriel Franco
Meeting the staff and getting to meet all the amazing people.
I am bilingual — speaking both English and Spanish.
Naomi Hanson
Spending time with friends and in God's Word.
I have been to 24 national parks.
Sawyer Hathaway
Mighty Mighty Scoop Noodle Challenge!
I've memorized Psalm 119.
Peter Hoff
Catching up over meals with campers!
I can tell if a bagel is toasted or not just by looking at it.
Sam Hoff
The Lake!
“I snore like a truck” — my roommate
Joey Knatterud
To hang out with the super cool campers again, learn more about Jesus, and for Family Dance!
The first time I visited Mount Carmel I was 2 weeks old.
Gabriella Koopman
Worshiping with the staff and building friendships with the campers!
I have fed multiple wild chipmunks out of my hand.
Emma Korn
Reconnecting with returning campers and meeting new ones!
I can't go a day without having coffee.
Filip Krop
The people who will be at camp.
I like driving a car, but I'm not very good at it.
Jalen Leikas
Meeting new people and learning new things.
I chipped my front two teeth on a pole in elementary school.
Anna Mahrol
Getting to meet all of the families and morning programming!
I've touched both a wild jellyfish and a wild squid.
Sophia Michel
Getting to see campers again!
I can play the ukulele!
Jayden Murray
I'm excited to be in a rich community with so many amazing people. I absolutely love Mount Carmel and am proud to be a part of it.
I'm good at touching my nose with my tongue 🙂
Sally Pietz
Spending my summer serving the Lord among other amazing individuals and enjoying his creation!
I had a pet turtle for over 12 years.
Silje Ronnevik
Meeting new people, making friends, and sharing the love of Jesus in such a cool environment!
I read 96 books last year.
Ben Scott
Family Dance!
I've been doing Taekwondo for 6½ years now.
Maggie Sides
Spending the summer on the lake and meeting new people!
I'm currently learning Latin!
Soren Thompson
Getting to build community and grow with everyone!
I'm really into music/audio production and love discovering new artists.
Wesley Thompson
Meeting new campers!
I can play 8 instruments!
Noah Varcoe
Being able to have a fun time with families and loving God with other people.
I'm color blind.
Kiara Wakefield
Teaching families about Jesus and growing in my own faith alongside a supportive community.
I went camping for the first time at 4 days old!
Alexandra Whiteford
Micah Wilson
I am excited to teach and learn more about the amazing God we serve!
I am ambidextrous.