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Meet the 

Team

Camp Leadership

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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. 

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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

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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

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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, D2L

Wow! Hiked the El Camino De Santiago trail TWICE 

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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

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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! 

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lauren Antash

Joined Famous Adventures in 2023

Ed: Studies Early Childhood Education at College of Charleston

Full time: student

Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L

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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

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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

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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!

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Sage Wright

Joined Famous Adventures in 2023

Ed: Palmetto Scholars class of '23

Full time: student

Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L

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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  

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