Meet the
Team
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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 Recreation 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.
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 is free diving with sharks off the coast of Hawaii!
Samantha Breakfield
she/her
Operations Director
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: BA in Elementary Ed from CofC
Full time: Citadel Student earning an MEd in Counseling
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: I helping children grow, going to the beach, hanging with friends, and going with the flow wherever that takes me!
Meet the Summer Instructors
Class of 2018-2022
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
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
Emily Murrell
Joined Famous Adventures in 2022
Ed: Early Childhood Education major, minor in Spanish
Full time: Emily is a full time, fourth year student at USC in Columbia
Certs: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: kayaking, yoga, swimming, and reading
Wow! Trains at Folly Jiu Jitsu
Class of 2023-2024
Cloe Lowell
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Elementary Ed at CofC
Full time: Teacher for CCSD and English Language teacher in Costa Rica
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: Traveling, hiking/camping, white water rafting, cooking, spending quality time with family, and going to the beach with my dog, Chase!
Henry Lee
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Communication Design Major at Elon University
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: sunlight, community, laughing, music, the ocean breeze, and anything caffeine related
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!
WOW! Completed a Sprint Triathalon
Certs: Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CPR/First Aid/AED, CPI
Sage Wright
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: Trident Tech student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: passionate about working with children. Loves animals and nature!
Joy Nixon
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: Recent graduate of JICHS
Full time: college student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: cosplay, fashion, swimming, spending time with friends
Wow! Joy has been making *stunning* costumes since they were 11 years old!
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
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: The warm Charleston weather and everything about it!
Sierra Patrick
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: Master's in Special Education: Learning & Behavior Disorders
Full time: Special Education Teacher
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, Crisis Prevention Training
Likes: Hiking/camping, any water activity, all things ocean, game nights, and spending quality time with my little family
WOW! Former Collegiate Softball Athlete
Sha'Mya Gray
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: Biology major at CofC
Full time: student
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Likes: Long days at the beach, swimming, dancing, and spending time with family
Tori Copeland
Joined Famous Adventures in 2024
Ed: CCSOA Theater Graduate, Public Health Major at CofC
Full time: Barista at Starbucks
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
WOW! Volunteers at MUSC Children's Hospital