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2023 Head Counselor
Hey party people!! My name is Em(ily) Knight and I am so beyond excited to be returning for another summer as head counselor! I graduated last year from Fordham University and I am headed back to the big apple this fall for law school. I can’t think of a better way to spend my last couple of months in good ole Louisiana than hanging out in the woods with the best people in the world. I can’t wait to see you all so soon!! Peace, love, milk and cookies
2023 Media Manager
Hey everybody!! My name is Avery Landry, and I am going into my senior year at Nicholls State University. I am from Thibodaux, Louisiana, and I enjoy hanging out with my friends in the library and putting on events through various student organizations. I love the outdoors, especially camp. I chose Camp Hardtner because I have been photographing and videoing events for over three years, and now, I want to show Hardtner off to the world. Remember, “if you can’t see the camera, then the camera can’t see you!!”
2023 Head of Logistics
Hi everyone, my name is Garrett Cook and I am stoked to be back at camp as the 2023 Head of Logistics! I graduated from Northwestern State University last December with a bachelors in psychology. Camp Hardtner has played a crucial role in my life and I am so excited to pass on those experiences to all the campers coming this summer!
Cabin Counselor
Hey Hardtner gang! My name is William Salvaggio, I am currently a second year student at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. This will be my second summer on permanent staff and my 9th summer going to camp. I love sports of all kinds and movies. I am always excited to be making a return to camp and am excited to help continue giving people the camp Hardtner experience I’ve had over the years!
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Hello, perfect people!! I’m Annabel Partington, and Camp Hardtner is stuck with me for the third summer in a row as a Permanent Staff member. I just graduated college… heck yeah!! You’re looking at a woman who now has a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I loveeee dancing, people, pottery, guitar, bats, plants, hiking, and seeking new opportunities to grow into a better version of myself. I am grateful I get to once again be a gremlin in the woods and learn from all the beautiful people who pass through. Let the countdown to camp begin!!! Peace and love!
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Hey! My name is Fiona, and this is my 2nd summer as a permanent staff member and my millionth summer at camp (12th). I can’t get enough of Camp Hardnter, because here is where I’ve made lifelong friendships and some memories I continue to cherish forever. This summer I look forward to expanding my bracelet collection, loving deeply, getting to know everyone, and running around all day with all of you people!!
During the school year, I study Art and Elementary Education at Illinois Wesleyan University. Most of my free time is spent crafting, second-hand shopping, and seeing live music. Here’s to an awesome summer!!
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Hey yall! My name is Alex Melcer and I’m from New Orleans. I recently graduated from Northwestern State University. This is going to be my third year as a counselor and my third year at camp as well. I love to read, run, and hang out with my friends in my free time. I’ve been eagerly awaiting to get back to camp since I left last august! I can’t wait to be back at the best place on earth with the the best people on earth. Can’t wait to see you all there!
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Hiiii Camp Hardtner Family! My name is Graycee Cline and I’m super excited to be on Staff this summer!! I’m from Lafayette, LA and am an upcoming Sophomore at Louisiana State University majoring in Kinesiology on a Pre-Dental Hygiene track! I’ve been going to Camp Hardtner for literally as long as I can remember and I’m so beyond grateful to be able to come home this summer and help spread the love that has shaped me into the person I am today! Some of my favorite things to do at Camp are making bracelets, Four Square, and Chaos Games! I am sooooo excited to meet all of you this summer and make memories that will last a lifetime!! See ya beautiful people soon!
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Hello everyone! My name is Zoe Thompson and I chose to work at camp this summer because camp meant so much to me growing up– it was truly a place I could escape the hustle and bustle of the world– so I wanted to give some of that back to future generations of campers! I currently attend Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and I’m hoping to double major in Environmental Studies and Studio Art. I love long hikes, ultimate frisbee, playing piano, making all kinds of art out of any materials I can get my hands on, and spending sweet quality time with my hamster, Beatrice! I hope you’ll consider sending your kids to camp so they can gain oodles of spiritual connections, not only with the campgrounds, but also with all of the lovely people that inhabit the space during their session!
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Hi everybody! My name is Isabelle Lewis, but most people call me Iz! I currently live in Lafayette and study Psychology and Music at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In my free time, I enjoy art, singing, dancing, frolicking in fields, sitting in the sun, and being around good people. This will be my third summer as a counselor at Camp Hardtner, and I can’t wait to see everyone there!
Hey people! My name is Audrey Hennigan and I’m from Ruston, Louisiana. I’m currently a freshman at Louisiana Tech University and I am majoring in marketing. I love reading, taking walks with my dog, and riding in my jeep with the top off! With this being my eleventh summer at camp, I can’t wait to spend it with all of you! I’m looking forward to messy games, bracelet making, late night devos, and of course meeting y’all! I am so excited to see what memories we make this summer! See you there!!
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Hi, my name is Zach LeDoux. I chose Camp Hardtner to expand my leadership experience. I feel that it’s a good way to connect with people. I go to University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a chemistry pre med major. I love to swim and fish in my free time!
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Howdy, y’all! I am the one and only Bug (no, it’s not my birth name)! I am so so so ready to get back to camp for my third summer to give everyone allllll the love I have for them. Currently, I am in school at ULL, studying organizational communications. When I am not at camp or studying, I am a barista at Jet Coffee and an intern at UL’s Wesley ministry. AAAAANNNND when I am not doing any of those things, I like to do yoga or paint or play guitar or take a nap. For thirteen years, camp has granted me the tools to create beautifully intricate relationships with myself, God, and all the children of the earth. Camp continues to guide me through life, and has helped me stay on track to become the best me! I am blessed to say I get to be present this summer while the campers also go through this.
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Hi y’all! I’m Beau LaFleur and I’m from Lafayette, Louisiana. I’m a freshman at UL, majoring in Child and Family studies and am genuinely so stoked to be on staff. This will be my 8th summer at camp and my 1st year on staff. I am so thankful for this opportunity to be a part of the staff and help camp happen. Camp has been a constant source of community and experience for me and I hope that this summer I can contribute to that.
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Hey! I’m Sophie Tompkins I’m from Destrehan Louisiana. I am now a sophomore at Southwest Mississippi Community College bear down. I play tennis for Southwest and I love to sing camp songs/all songs (Taylor swift especially). I also have a secret love for pickle ball and all outdoor activities #verycompetitive. I’m excited about my first year at Camp Hardtner and I can’t wait to meet all of you!
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Hi yall, my name is Alex. I am from Bossier City and while this is my first summer counseling, it’s my seventh going to camp. I like to read, draw, and play games like soccer and chess. I can’t wait for summer to really begin!