Meet the
Team
Camp Leadership
Kyndra Luce
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. Part-time volunteer at the Center for Birds of Prey
Certs: WFA, CPR, D2L
WOW! Kyndra has competed in sprint and olympic triathlons, a half marathon, and thru-hiked the Foothills trail.
Bryan Luce
Camp Owner / Director
Joined Famous Adventures in 2018
Ed: BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Carolina University. MEd from UGA in Education and Creativity
Full-time: Bryan has been a high school math teacher and a technologist at CofC. He's a mechanic Second Chance Bicycles and works for the Oyster Recycling Program at SCDNR
Certs: WFA, CPR, D2L, SC Master Naturalist
WOW! Bryan has ridden his bicycle across the entire US and volunteered for the Peace Corps in Ghana
Allison Philips
Program Director
Joined Famous Adventures in 2019
Ed: degree 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: WFA, CPR, D2L
Likes: learning through play in the outdoors, chocolate chip cookies, reading, random dance parties, and spotting dolphins out in the marsh!
A little shared history: Bryan and Kyndra met as backpacking guides near Boone, NC. They thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail together in 2003. Married since 2005, they have two children, who can also be found at comp: Grayson and Avery.
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, D2L
Wow! Hiked the El Camino De Santiago trail TWICE
Aisling Gross
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: studies Political Science at Clemson
Full-time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Likes: playing ping pong and going on the boat
Alexis Smith
Joined Famous Adventures in 2021
Ed: Biology degree from Clemson
Full time: environmental scientist
Likes: teaching about animals and anything science related, zip lining, hiking, scuba diving
Certs: WFA, CPR, D2L
Wow! Has gone is free diving with sharks!
Amelia Carson
Joined Famous Adventures in 2022
Ed: studies Environmental Science at Seton Hall University
Full-time: student athlete (track)
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Wow! 5k All-State selection in 2019 and 2020. Holds the fourth fastest 5k time (19:14) in James Island Charter High School history
Brooke Stepelton
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Event Management at Clemson
Full-time: student
Likes: working out, spending time outdoors, going on adventures, cooking, and hanging out with my loved ones
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
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, D2L
Cloe Lowell
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Elementary Ed at CofC
Full time: student, afterschool & substitute teacher
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
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, D2L
Likes: kayaking, yoga, swimming, and reading
Wow! Wrestled at JICHS
Henry Lee
First Year at Famous Adventures
Ed: Strategic Communications Major at Elon University
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Likes: sunlight, community, laughing, music, the ocean breeze, and anything caffeine related
Kate Laban
Joined Famous Adventures in 2019
Ed: Elementary Education, USC-Bluffton
Full time: teacher
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Likes: all things outdoors, including finding shark teeth in the Stono River
Kim Copeland
Joined Famous Adventures in 2019
Ed: Master's in Education from Western Governors University
Full-time: 4th grade teachers at OGECS
Likes: Kayaking, camping and hiking, especially if waterfalls are involved!
Certs: D2L, CPR/First Aid
Lauren Antash
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Studies Early Childhood Education at College of Charleston
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Loren Batiz
Joined Famous Adventures in 2022
Ed: Elementary Education major at CofC
Full time: student, after-school teacher
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Likes: local Charlestonian who loves her cat, tanning, and going on new adventures
Luke Nixon
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: sJICHS class of '23, headed to Trident
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
WOW! Competitive swimmer for 10 years and lifeguard for 2 years
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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: D2L, 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: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
WOW! Surfed with a manatee on IOP!
Sage Wright
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Palmetto Scholars class of '23
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Serena Gainey
Joined Famous Adventures in 2021
Ed: student at University of Pittsburg
Full time: student, intern at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Likes: no LOVES all things math-related. Serena enjoys camping with her family and exploring the Lowcountry