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Meet the
Team
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Our Expert Instructors...
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are all adults with previous childcare experience
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are teachers, college students, and childcare professionals
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every instructor is trained in First Aid, CPR, and Abuse Prevention
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stay up to date in camp management, child development, and risk management, at conferences and continuing education during the year
We take the business of camp seriously. Keep reading to meet our 2025 instructors
Camp Leadership
Kyndra Luce
she,her
Camp Owner / Director
Founded Famous Adventures in 2016
Ed: BS in Outdoor Education from Appalachian State University and an MEd in Camp Administration from UGA
Full-time: Kyndra 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, cycled across NC, and thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and Foothills trail. She lives in West Ashley with her family.
Samantha Breakfield
she/her
Program Director
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: BA in Elementary Ed from CofC
Full time: Citadel Student earning an MEd in Counseling
Likes: Crafting, writing, thrifting, and spending time at the beach
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! Hiked a Glacier in Alaska
Meet the Summer Instructors
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
Sage Wright
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: JICHS Graduate
Full time: Trident Tech student and teacher for homeschoolers
Likes: passionate about working with children. Loves animals and nature!
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Amy Pontiff
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: BA from Newberry College 2003 in Elementary education and Theatre. MEd in Literacy from Clemson 2024
Full Time: Montessori educator in Charleston county for over 20 years!
Likes: Being outside in the Carolina sun and I especially love working with children. Sewing, painting, making jewelry, baking with my sisters and mom, and thrift store shopping. I am thrilled to be working with your children this summer!
Certs: First Aid, CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention)
Emma Robinson
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: JICHS class of 2026, accepted to Clemson University
Full time: Student
Likes: Folly Beach, the sun, arts and crafts, all animals (especially my two dogs)
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! I attended Famous Adventures for several summers, and now I get to work here!
Rachel Perine
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: BS in Therapeutic Recreation from SUNY Cortland
Full-time: Paraprofessional in the special education department at Carolina Voyager Charter School. I am so a Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor under PATH International at CATR (Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding).
Certs: CPR/First Aid/AED, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CTRI
Likes: Likes: Horseback riding, lacrosse, soccer, ATVing, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, traveling, exploring new places, any activity on/near/in the water, beach days, game nights, bonfires, spending time with my dog Tyson, my horse Piper and my fiancé Chaz as well as friends and family.
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Cali Gilmer
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: English and Philosophy major at James Madison University
Full time: Student
Likes: rock climbing, backpacking, painting, yoga, writing, adventuring with friends and family
Certs: First Aid, CPR, and Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Wow! Has hiked many portions of the Appalachian Trail
Isaac Halberda
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: Pursuing a degree in Mass Communications from UNC Asheville
Full time: Student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! Isaac has memorized the technical specifications of well over 1500 cars, and has written a play witch placed second in the state thespian play-writing competition.
Aurelia O'Brien
Ed: full-time student at School of the Arts.
Likes: Medium distance walks on the beach, baking, thrifting, sewing, reading, and writing.
Certs: CPR/First Aid, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! Creative Writing Major at SOA who will write a book by graduation
Sha'Mya Gray
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: BS in Biology from CofC
Full time: Graduated in May 2026!
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: Long days at the beach, swimming, dancing, and spending time with family.
Lucy Beckham
Ed: Pursuing a BA in Elementary Education and a BA in Art
Full time: Student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: painting, reading fiction books, thrifting, spending time with friends, and journaling
Aidan Eley
Ed: Pursuing a DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina
Full time: Dental Student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: I love spending time with my friends whenever I can. If I am not locked away studying for school you can find me hiking, reading, looking for new music, or playing a 4-hour game of Catan with my friends.
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Flynn Sweeny
Ed: Music Industry Studies major at University of South Carolina
Full time: Student
Likes: listening to music, Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, dogs/animals with big ears, thrifting, singing, photography
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Katie Girod
Ed: College of Charleston Student
earning degree in Education
Certs: First-Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention
Likes: music, beaches, playing piano, my dogs
Brady Frye
Ed: Graduated High School from Charleston School of The Arts, working towards a BM in Music Education at USC
Likes: Video games, classical music, animals, taking walks, and nature!
Certs: D2L Stewards of Children, First Aid and CPR
Kathryn Spears
Ed: Obtaining BS in Animal and Nutritional Science with a minor in Conservation Ecology from
West Virginia University.
Full-time: Student
Certs: CPR/First Aid/AED, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: Hiking, traveling, game nights, thrifting, and spending time with my friends and family
Grayson Luce
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: WAHS class of 2028
Full time: student
Likes: Video games, music, going for walks, reading, and baking. *And hanging out with his mom, Kyndra Luce, Camp Owner/Director =)
KT Burns
Ed: Biology and Theatre degrees from College of Charleston
Full time: Student
Likes: cooking, sewing, literally any animal, miffy, and friendship
Certs: First Aid, CPR, and Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Anna Breen
Ed: BA in Elementary Education from CofC
Full time: Long-term Substitute Teacher in CCSD
Likes: Going on long walks, beach days, and spending time with friends and family.
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training