Daniel Chapman
Director
Tracy Stodghill
Able Camp Coordinator
2025 Permanent Staff
Audrey Hennigan
Head Counselor
I chose to work at Camp Hardtner because I love camp and all the opportunities it brings. Camp has helped me grow in communication, leadership, and teamwork, and I’m excited to continue building those skills. I’m currently a student at Louisiana Tech University, and I plan to graduate this fall with a degree in Communication Studies. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going on walks, and listening to music. I can’t wait for this summer and the chance to serve both the campers and my fellow staff as Head Counselor! See y’all there!
Blair Johnson
Staff Wellness Coordinator
Alex Melcer
Head of Logistics
What’s going on everyone! I’m back for my 2nd year as Head of Logistics and my 5th summer at camp! I’m so excited to be back with everyone this year and can’t wait to see all of the new and familiar faces! When I’m not at camp, I’m living in Lafayette and working at Tri Running. Since I’m not in school anymore, I’ve been focusing on running a lot more and spending time with my friends and loved ones. I can’t express how ready I am to get back to camp and have so much fun and make even more everlasting memories!
Jack Guidroz
CIT Coordinator
Audrey Borland
Media Manager
Hi everyone! I’m from New Iberia, Louisiana. This is my second 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!
Valerie Nguyen
Cabin Counselor
Heya! I’m Valerie but you can call me Vee! I choose to work at Camp Hardtner because I love working with children and it’s an ideal environment to encourage learning and growing! I go to the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, formerly known as the University of Southwestern Louisiana. I’m majoring in education and I love learning and playing instruments of all kinds! I enjoy playing card games, sketching, and teaching others what I know. I also enjoy fishing, napping, and exploring!
William Salvaggio
Cabin Counselor
Hey Y’all! I am ecstatic that I will be coming back to camp for my fourth 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!
Addie Robertson
Cabin Counselor
This will be my second year on staff. I had the opportunity to experience the magic that is camp last year and fell absolutely in love. Camp is a place where everyone can be themselves, grow closer to God, and have fun out in nature. There is nothing better in my opinion. I can’t wait to share camp magic with everyone I encounter. I’m graduating from Ouachita Baptist University in May with two degrees in political science and sociology. I love thrifting, listening to music on my record player, and going to the lake with my friends. See you this summer!
Andrew DeSilva
Cabin Counselor
I attend LSU for a Forest Ecology in RNR. I love going kayaking, hiking, and just hangin’ in nature. I love to stay curious and learn new things, some of my favorites are about cooking/food, sciences, technologies, cultures and cool animal facts. I’ve gone to camp since I was a kid. It’s my favorite place to be to learn, teach, and have fun doing both. Camp has become my oasis from the everyday, and I’m so glad I can come back another year to help kids learn about the outdoors and themselves.
Macee Fielding
Cabin Counselor
Hey ya’ll! I’m from Covington, Louisiana! I attend Loyola University New Orleans and am majoring in Mass Communications Public Relations. I am on exec for my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, and in my free time, I love to crochet, write, and meet new people! Hardtner has always been a place where I can unapologetically be myself. I carry the love I feel at camp with me everywhere I go! I’m so excited to spend my summer playing four square with you awesome peeps! So much love!!
Henry Fuller
Cabin Counselor
What’s good y’all, I am from Lafayette, Louisiana. I am currently majoring in International Studies at the University of Arkansas in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas. My favorite thing to do is meet new people, so I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you this summer. I have been going to camp since I was very young, but this will be my first summer on staff!! Camp has given me some of my favorite memories and closest friends, and I can’t wait to be part of the magic that fosters that environment for all of you! See y’all soon!!!
Annie Mount
Cabin Counselor
I’m from Silver Spring, Maryland and a former camper. This will be my second summer as a 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!
Darby Hoffmeister
Cabin Counselor
Hi, I’m Darby! It’s my first year on permanent staff, after years of being a camper. I want to help everyone as much as I can, so they can have the experience I did. I’m entering my sophomore year in the fall at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, majoring in Speech Pathology. In my free time, I work as a property assistant at the dorms. I’ve been all over the world, and I love being outdoors.
Ali Martin
Cabin Counselor
Hey y’all, my name is Ali Martin, and I am so excited to work at camp this summer! I am from New Orleans and am currently a sophomore at Ole Miss, studying Art. I grew up going to camp and have loved every second of it. I have always wanted to be a counselor, so that I can give campers the same experience I had at camp. I can’t wait to share my love for camp and God with others. I love my sorority Pi Phi, going out to fun restaurants, seeing live music, and spending time with my friends and family. Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Caleb Tugwell
Cabin Counselor
What’s up everyone! I’m beyond excited to be back at Camp Hardtner for my first year on staff! This camp has truly changed my life in so many ways, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to give back, serve the Lord, and share His love with others through this amazing place. I’m currently a student at Louisiana Tech University, majoring in Animal Science with a Pre-Vet concentration. Outside of camp, I love listening to music, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and meeting new people. I feel incredibly thankful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to meet all of you soon. Let’s make this summer one to remember!
Izzy Jackson
Cabin Counselor
Hey everyone! I couldn’t be more excited to be working at camp this summer. I’m from Mandeville but I am currently a freshman at Tulane where I am majoring in legal studies in business. I’ve been going to camp for as long as I can remember and I’m so happy I finally get to be part of staff! I love listening to music, being with friends, and meeting new people. I can’t wait to meet everyone and have an amazing summer!
Beau LaFleur
Cabin Counselor
I’m from Lafayette, and this will be my fourth 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!
Caroline Curry
Cabin Counselor
Hey! I’m from Madisonville, Louisiana. This will be my first year on staff, and I am so excited to be a counselor at Camp Hardtner this summer. I am a Chemical Engineering major and Math minor at Tulane University, and I enjoy spending my time thrifting, listening to music, and hanging out with friends, family, and my precious cat, Barb. I can’t wait to meet you all!!!
Aidan Gilchrist
Cabin Counselor
Hey everyone! I’m from Shreveport and I currently go to Bossier Parish community college where I’m studying Biology. I love anything outdoors, especially fishing. I grew up coming to camp. It was the most fun I’d have all year. I chose to be on staff to pass on those positive memories.
Belle Courtois
Cabin Counselor
HI CAMP!!! This will be my first summer as a counselor. But I’ve been coming to camp for as long as I can remember. And I just LOVE camp!! A little about me: I’m currently majoring in nursing at UL and when I’m not studying I’m hanging out with my friends and Phi Mu sisters. I’m so excited for a summer filled with camp games and God’s love! See y’all soon!
Javier Torres
Cabin Counselor
Heyo Party People! I am Javier “Javi” Torres, from New Orleans, Louisiana. This is my first year on staff, and I can’t wait to have an amazing Hardtner summer with y’all! I am a rising junior double majoring in MIS (Management Information Systems) and Statistics at The University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE!!). In my free time, I love working out, playing piano & guitar, volunteering, and going line dancing with my friends! Hardtner is one of my favorite places in the world, and I can’t wait to share that with everyone. Running, swimming, smiling, laughing, eating, singing, we are gonna do it all! See y’all soon!!
Julia Mueller
Cabin Counselor
I’m so excited to return back to camp for my first year as a counselor! A little about me, I’m from New Orleans, Louisiana, am entering my sophomore year of college at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, studying art with a minor in psychology. I’ve only been going to camp since 8th grade, but have always had the Hardtner spirit around me, since my grandfather and mom both went. I’m a lover of all things outdoors, music, art (and art history), and connecting with the people around me. Camp holds so many amazing memories for me, and I’m so hyped to watch and create lifelong connections!
Valentino Rodriguez
Cabin Counselor
Hey camp!! This will be my 2nd year on staff. 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, attending as a Social Work major. I love music, learning, socializing, and art. It is with great excitement, I’m glad to be apart of this amazing journey.
Alfie Davison
Cabin Counselor
