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Meet the
Team
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Our Expert Instructors...
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are all adults with previous childcare experience
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are teachers, college students, and childcare professionals
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every instructor is trained in First Aid, CPR, and Abuse Prevention
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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
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.
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
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
Sage Wright
Joined Famous Adventures in 2023
Ed: JICHS Graduate
Full time: Trident Tech student and teacher for homeschoolers
Likes: passionate about working with children. Loves animals and nature!
Certs: First Aid, CPR, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training
Amy Pontiff
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
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. I am thrilled to be working with your children this summer!
Certs: First Aid, CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention)
Emma Robinson
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: JICHS class of 2026, accepted to Clemson University
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!
Rachel Perine
Joined Famous Adventures in 2025
Ed: BS in Therapeutic Recreation from SUNY Cortland
Full-time: Paraprofessional in the special education department at Carolina Voyager Charter School. I am so a Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor under PATH International at CATR (Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding).
Certs: CPR/First Aid/AED, Darkness to Light Abuse Prevention Training, CTRI
Likes: Likes: Horseback riding, lacrosse, soccer, ATVing, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, traveling, exploring new places, any activity on/near/in the water, beach days, game nights, bonfires, spending time with my dog Tyson, my horse Piper and my fiancé Chaz as well as friends and family.
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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