Year Round Staff

Whether it's mowing the grass, baking the cookies, planting in the garden, or directing the summer programs, all of Skyline's staff are here to welcome and serve you. During your time at Skyline, please let the staff know how we may be of service to you.

Shana Henry
eXECUTIVE dIRECTOR


shana@campskyline.org

Shana's time with Skyline began in 1996, while most recently serving many years as the Program Director. She most recently stepped into the role of Executive Director, where she looks forward to continuing to lead Skyline, through head and heart, with her vision and passion that is deeply rooted in camp’s history and mission. Shana will continue to train staff, direct programs and coordinate volunteers, all while caring for our goats and chickens. Shana brings great spirit and joy to all who wander into Skyline.

Erin Stokes
Director of Learning & Wellness

erin@campskyline.org

Erin has held a variety of roles at Skyline reaching back to 2009. In the summer, she is our Health and Wellness Director. During the rest of the year, Erin directs the Wild Child program. Erin is a qualified Wilderness First Responder, has a B.S. in Elementary Education, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. She and her husband, Kevin, and their dog, Doc, live here at camp. Erin enjoys being a part of the community here at camp and looks forward to seeing all the campers that come to camp for various programs.

Sara Hoell
director of Day Camp

sara@campskyline.org

Sara has had a variety of roles at various camps since 1995. She was integral to great food service in Missouri at a summer camp before coming to Skyline. Her food skills brought her to the kitchen team at camp in 2018. Sara directed the kitchen, and still enjoys cooking and baking from scratch, in addition to pushing the boundary on what is traditionally considered “kid food”. When she isn’t in the kitchen or directing Day Camp, she can be found leading Wild Child or hugging trees with her 4 daughters.

Rob Hoell
Director of Site & Facilities

rob@campskyline.org

Rob started with Skyline part time with a chainsaw in 2018 before moving on to Directing Day Camp for two summers. He now oversees all of the buildings, housekeeping, grounds and maintenance needs and helps get everything ready for programs. He still leads Wilderness Club and helps with school groups, too. You’ll find Rob around camp plowing snow in the winter and helping keep our camp running smoothly year round. Rob is honored to be part of an amazing team at Skyline.

Kevin Stokes
Director of Food Services & Guest Relations

kevin@campskyline.org

Kevin started at Skyline as a volunteer in 2019. Kevin may be one of the newer directors, but he has filled many roles.  He now directs the kitchen, prepares orders for Camp Kitchen , communicates with guest groups regarding our Retreat Center and helps book their stay.  He welcomes groups with delicious food and great humor, and still finds time to help behind the scenes a little with maintenance and mowing. Kevin and his wife Erin, live here at Skyline.

VANESSA FARRUGIA
OFFICE MANAGER


office@campskyline.org

Vanessa grew up across the street from Skyline and her time with Skyline started in 2002 when she attended as a camper, before returning as a Junior Counselor for 5 years. She has her B.S. in Elementary & Early Childhood Education, and her M. Ed. in Early Childhood Education. Vanessa’s background in teaching makes her skill set unique to the operations of camp. She and her two children, live right here in Almont. Vanessa enjoys being part of the team again here at Skyline.

Matt Henry
sPECIAL pROJECTS

matt@campskyline.org

Matt first became part of Skyline in 1994, and has served in a number of capacities during this period. He was Skyline’s Executive Director from 2011-2024. Matt has a background that includes experiential education, teaching, youth ministry, and child protective services. Matt has served as co-chair of Standards for American Camp Association, Michigan, and a Red Cross Instructor for Lifeguarding, First Aid & CPR.

Chief
Camp Dog

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Chief is Camp’s most beloved staff member. He made his arrival to Skyline in 2015, and spends his days alongside Matt, Shana and the rest of the staff here at camp. He enjoys taking walks to the pond, cooling off in the pool, finding some good snacks to eat around the K & D and alerting staff when visitors arrive. He even has his own line of merchandise in the camp store! Be sure to stop and say hello when you seem him around.




Summer Staff

Our 2023 Summer Staff

Skyline’s summer staff are selected with care and trained thoroughly. All staff undergo a series of background checks, and many are trained in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED. Our lifeguards are over 18 and certified by the American Red Cross. About one-third of our summer staff are from overseas, bringing some different accents and insights for our campers to experience!