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Meet the 

Team

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Our Expert Instructors...

  • are all adults with previous childcare experience

  • are teachers, college students, and childcare professionals

  • every instructor is trained in First Aid, CPR, and Abuse Prevention

  • 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

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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. 

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Alexis Smith
she/her
Assistant Director

Joined Famous Adventures in 2021

Ed: Masters in Biological Sciences from Clemson

Full time: Middle School Science Teacher at Ashley Hall School

Likes: Teaching about wildlife, zip lining,  scuba diving, looking for sharks teeth on the beach, and hanging out with her dog Waylen!

Certs: WFA, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

WOW! Has gone free diving with sharks off the coast of Hawaii! 

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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

Class of 2018-2022

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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 

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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 teacher 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

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Emily Murrell

Joined Famous Adventures in 2022

Ed: Majoring in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in Spanish, at USC

Full time: student

Likes:  kayaking, yoga, swimming, and reading

Certs: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

WOW! Trains at Folly Jiu Jitsu

Class of 2023-2024

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Cloe Lowell

Joined Famous Adventures in 2023

Ed: Elementary Ed at CofC

Full time: Teacher for CCSD and English Language teacher in Costa Rica

Likes:  Traveling, hiking/camping, white water rafting, cooking, spending quality time with family, and going to the beach with my dog, Chase!

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

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Henry Lee

Joined Famous Adventures in 2023

Ed: Communication Design Major at Elon University

Full time: Student

Likes: graphic design, video games, sunlight, community, laughing, music, the ocean breeze, and anything caffeine related

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

WOW! Can speak conversational Korean

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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, photography, spending time with the Hubster and doggo!

Certs: Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CPR/First Aid/AED, CPI

WOW! Completed a Sprint Triathalon

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Sage Wright

Joined Famous Adventures in 2023

Ed: JICHS Graduate

Full time: Trident Tech student and babysitter

Likes: passionate about working with children. Loves animals and nature!

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

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Joy Nixon

Joined Famous Adventures in 2024

Ed: Recent graduate of JICHS

Full time: College student

Likes: Cosplay, fashion, swimming, spending time with friends

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

Wow! Joy has been making *stunning* costumes since they were 11 years old! 

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Kristin Freise

Joined Famous Adventures in 2024

Ed: Tom Rivers High School graduate

Full time: Teacher at Mevers School of Excellence and parent of two 12 year old boys

Likes: The warm Charleston weather and spending time with family and friends, especially her sons!

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

WOW! Earning certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician

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Sha'Mya Gray

Joined Famous Adventures in 2024

Ed: Biology major at CofC

Full time: student

Likes: Long days at the beach, swimming, dancing, and spending time with family

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

WOW! Traveled to 5 different countries in 2 months

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Tori Copeland

Joined Famous Adventures in 2024

Ed: CCSOA Theater Graduate, Public Health Major at CofC 

Full time: Barista at Starbucks

Likes: Reading, video games, music, crocheting

Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training

WOW! Volunteers at MUSC Children's Hospital

Class of 2025 - meet then new instructors!

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Amy Hills

Ed: BA in Theatre, Leadership and Dance from the Univ. of Richmond, Graduate Studies in Technical Theatre and Production at Yale School of Drama

Full-time: CCSD Special Ed teacher serving students grades 1-8 with Social and Emotional (SEL) and Behavioral needs. 

Certs: First Aid, CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention)

WOW! Amy lived in New York for many years, performing her original music and running the two largest open mics for songwriters. 

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Amy Pontiff

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.

Certs: First Aid, CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention)

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Cali Gilmer

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, D2L

Wow! Has hiked many portions of the Appalachian Trail

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Emma Robinson

Ed: Rising senior at JICHS
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!

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Rachel Perine

Ed: BS in Therapeutic Recreation from SUNY Cortland

Full-time: Braillist/ Support Staff for the Teachers of the Visually Impaired for BCSD. Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor CATR (Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding)

Certs: CPR/First Aid/AED, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CTRI

Likes: Horseback riding, lacrosse, soccer, ATVing, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, traveling, exploring new places, beach days, game nights, bonfires.

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Tiffany Paeschke

Ed: MA in English Lit from University of Central Arkansas

Full-time: 8th Grade ELA teacher at Charleston County School of the Arts

Likes: my daughter, my friends, my pets, traveling, exploring, camping, hiking, yard work/gardening, birding, mountains, trees, the beach

Certs: D2L, CPR and First Aid

WOW! Walked inside an iceberg in Switzerland; walked a suspension bridge in Costa Rica and in Switzerland

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