Meet the
Team
Camp Leadership
Kyndra Luce
she,her
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
he,him
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
she,her
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: JICHS 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, headed to Trident Tech this fall
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, D2L
Likes: passionate about working with children. Loves animals and nature!
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