Daniel Chapman
Director
Tracy Stodghill
Able Camp Coordinator
2024 Permanent Staff
Emma Cook
2024 Head Counselor
Hey people! My name is Emma Cook, and I am so excited to be returning for a fourth summer at camp! This summer, I will be serving as Head Counselor, and I cannot wait for this new role! When I’m not living at camp, I live in Denton, TX. I recently graduated from the University of North Texas, and I will be pursuing a master’s degree in counseling with a play therapy concentration in Fall 2025! Camp Hardtner is a place where love truly grows, and I’m so ready to be back in the middle of it! See ya’ll soon!
Steph Kay
Summer Support Staff
What’s up Camp Hardtner!!! My name is Stephanie Kay and I am reporting back for my 3rd summer!! A little bit about me, I graduate from LSU in May and will be attending the University of St. Augustine in Austin, TX to obtain my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I love the outdoors, hanging out with my friends, talking about God and of course milk and cookies. Camp Hardtner has been a huge part of my life since I was 12 and I am grateful for this opportunity to give back to a community that has shaped who I am today 🙂
Alex Melcer
2024 Head of Logistics
Hey y’all! My name is Alex Melcer and I am ecstatic to be at camp for my fourth summer, and this year I’ll be the Head of Logistics! Since last summer, I’ve been living and working here at camp as a part of the resident staff doing whatever I can to make sure camp is perfect for everyone this summer. When I’m not working, I like to run down Camp Hardtner road, watch Netflix, and go get gas station snacks. I can’t wait to see everyone this year to play games, sing songs, and enjoy the beauty of camp!
William Salvaggio
Cabin Counselor
Hey Y’all! My name is Will Salvaggio and I am ecstatic to announce that I will be coming back to camp for my third year as a counselor. I am from New Orleans and am currently a student at SLCC in Lafayette. Outside of camp I love to watch movies, play games, and listen to music. I am so excited to see what is in store for this summer, as well as thankful to be back. Hope to see some of y’all there!
Evelyn Bristol
Cabin Counselor
Heyyyy!! My name is Evelyn Bristol, and I’m from Dripping Springs, TX. I grew up going to Hardtner (so did my mom!), and I’m so stoked to be a counselor this year. I’m currently a sophomore at American University in Washington, DC, double majoring in physics and math. I love the outdoors, biking, reading, drinking hot tea, listening to music, and playing any type of game. Hardtner played such an important role in my life growing up, so I’m super pumped for my first year on staff and to be able to share the love, joy, and fun of it all with others. Can’t wait to see y’all this summer!!
Andrew DeSilva
Cabin Counselor
Hi, I’m Andrew Desilva this is my first year working at camp after being a camper for quite a few sessions, can’t wait to get back in the woods with my fam away from family. I’m a student at LSU studying ecological forest management ( I love native plants ). I spend most of my days having fun and observing the world around me. I hope to get a lot of bracelets and help others make lifelong connections and memories this summer.
Addie Robertson
Cabin Counselor
Hi I’m Addie Robertson and I’m from Alexandria, Louisiana. This will be my first year on staff yay! I’m so excited to serve at camp and share my love of the Episcopal church with campers. I’m a political science and sociology double major at Ouachita Baptist University. I love thrifting, collecting vintage records, and dance parties. See you this summer!
Alex Gibson
Cabin Counselor
Hi my name is Alex, but most people call me Fresh. I’m from Bossier City LA this is both my second year as a camp counselor and also as an architecture major at Louisiana Tech University. I am very competitive and often split my time between architecture and debate where I am the team captain. I also love reading, sci-fi, starwars and anything history related. I had so much fun going to camp as a kid and as a counselor that I have now made it my mission to share that with all of yall. I can’t wait till camp starts and to see y’all this summer!
Audrey Hennigan
Cabin Counselor
Hey hey hey! My name is Audrey Hennigan and this will be my second summer being on staff and I am so excited!!! Camp Hardtner is not only a way to get outside but it also allows kids to personally connect and make lifelong friendships! And it’s fun!! I am SO ready for messy games, worship, pav time, and of course the caf meals!
When I’m not frolicking the woods of Hardtner, I live in Ruston and study Communications at Louisiana Tech! I love to read cheesy romance novels, go on walks with my friends, and snuggle with my dog while watching sitcoms!
Koda DeBlieux
Cabin Counselor
Hello everybody, my name is Koda DeBlieux. Since I went to Hardtner as a kid I’ve wanted to be a counselor at camp. I can’t wait to be a part of camp and share the experience I’ve had. I’m currently in my second year at Louisiana Tech in the pre-vet track. I enjoy being outdoors and spending time in nature. I like board games as well as video games. Can’t wait to meet you all at camp!!!
Zoe Thompson
Cabin Counselor
Hey y’all! My name is Zoe Thompson and I chose to work at camp for another summer (ahhhh) because last year I got to help campers develop long lasting relationships, safe spaces that enable open communication, and connections to camp that they’ll never forget, so I want to continue to facilitate these life-changing experiences for campers for as long as I can!
If you’re looking for more Zoe fun facts, I go to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York and am officially majoring in environmental studies and studio art! I’m a big fan of ultimate frisbee, playing piano, walking out and about in nature, making any kind of art I humanely can (except for pottery and ceramics, I’m just so bad at it), and hanging out with my sweet baby Beatrice who is a Chinese dwarf hamster.
You should 1000% send your kids to camp because it’ll give them a moment to catch a break from the overwhelming-ness of the real world and help them learn how to create meaningful and spiritual communities everywhere they go 🙂
Avery Landry
Media Manager
Hiya folks! My name is Avery Landry, and I am so excited to be returning for a third summer at camp!
This summer, I will be serving as Media Manager, and I cannot wait to capture this summer! When I’m not living at camp, I live in Thibodaux, LA. I recently graduated from Nicholls State University, and I will be pursuing a master’s degree in business administration with my current degree in accounting! Camp Hardtner has always been a home to me, and I hope to give all of you a home away from home this summer!
Annie Mount
Cabin Counselor
Hi! I’m Annie Mount and I’m from Silver Spring, Maryland. I’m a former camper and first time counselor at Hardtner and I’m so excited to get back to the piney woods! I enjoy listening to music, playing guitar, going to concerts, and swimming. I’m so looking forward to this summer! I can’t wait to make friendship bracelets, play games, and see all of y’all!
Beau LaFleur
Cabin Counselor
Hey y’all! My name is Beau LaFleur, I’m from Lafayette, and this will be my third year on staff! I’m currently attending SLCC in Lafayette and am figuring out my college career as I go. I love playing guitar and talking about most nerdy subjects. I’m so very excited to be back at camp and to give it all I got for another summer! I’m so thankful for this place and I’m hoping for the best summer yet. See ya there!
Audrey Borland
Cabin Counselor
Hi everyone! My name is Audrey Borland and I’m from New Iberia Louisiana. This is my first year on staff and I can’t wait to meet everyone! I loved camp growing up and I can’t wait to share my memories and make new ones with this year’s campers. I am a marketing major on the pre-law track at the University of Alabama. I love music, dance, my sorority, ADPi, and spending time with friends and family. I cannot wait for this summer, it’s gonna be a blast!
Breard Inabnett
Cabin Counselor
Hey, my name is Breard Inabnett, and this will be my first year on staff. My whole family has had the Hardtner experience and I cannot express how excited I am to be working here this summer. My counselors had a huge impact on me as a kid and I want to provide that to others. I go to Louisiana Tech University and I am an Accounting major. I love music (mainly rock), philosophy, reading, and just plainly hanging out with people. I can’t wait for the great experience that this summer is going to be!
Graycee Cline
Cabin Counselor
Hello my beautiful Camp Hardtner family! My name is Graycee Cline and I’m so beyond excited to come back for another amazing summer on Staff! Camp has done so many amazing things for me growing up and giving back to you all is by far one of my most favorite things in this life <3
When I’m not dressing up in silly little costumes for upfronts, I’m studying at Louisiana State University and majoring in Kinesiology! Some of my favorite things are reading as many books as I can, playing tetris, working in a children’s boutique in Baton Rouge, and having fun with my friends! I’m looking forward to an amazing summer and I can’t wait to see you all again soon! Kisses!
Hope Graft
Cabin Counselor
Hello! My name is Hope. I come from Grove, Oklahoma, and this will be my first year as a counselor at camp Hardtner! I currently go to school in Oklahoma City, my major is biology. I love nature, music, hiking, swimming, and all things adventure! I am excited to share God’s love and create unforgettable memories this summer!
Rose Bubenzer
Cabin Counselor
My name is Rose Bubenzer! I attend LSU, where I am majoring in Vocal Performance. My days are filled with learning the ins and outs of music, and I feel blessed that I can study my passion. This year I also dipped my toe into directing, helping to stage shows and produce from ‘behind the screen.’ In my spare time, I love grabbing a bite with friends, reading, playing video games, and being a general nerd.
Camp Hardtner is a wonderful place to build family and faith. It was such a wonderful, loving environment for me as a camper and as a counselor, I was able to spread that love to others, and I’m excited to continue this for another year.
Zach LeDoux
Cabin Counselor
Hey everyone! My name is Zachary LeDoux and this is my second year as a camp counselor! I am a chemistry pre med student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and I can’t wait to get back to the woods!! I love to go swimming, fish, and play my guitar. I’m so excited to see y’all this summer!!!!!
Sophia Lucurto
Cabin Counselor
Hi camp! My name is Sophia Lucurto and this will be my first year on staff. Camp Hardtner has been a part of my life since I was a wee tot and I am so excited to be able to share my love for camp with y’all! I am currently a sophomore at Loyola University New Orleans. I’m majoring in music with electives (soprano) with a minor in biology. When I’m not running around campus, I love to bee keep, garden, and do arts and crafts! See y’all soon!
Valentino Rodriguez
Cabin Counselor
Hello all my name is Valentino Rodriguez, and this will be my first year on staff. This will also be my very first Camp Hardtner experience, I am very excited to take on this vital role this summer. Leading by example had great impact on my life and I want to share these special moments with our next generation of campers. I go to The Grambling State University, majoring in Clinical Psychology and Social. I love music, learning, socializing, and art. With great excitement I’m glad to be apart of this amazing journey.
