Every Camp Director needs a team: meet your 2024 dream team to make it all happen!
interested in being a camp counselor? Remember to check box “Yes” on the registration form when asked if you would like to be a camp counselor.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Communicate all operations of summer camp to your cabin mates from Camp Director
• Plan meals and supplies within your cabin, arrange carpool, other logistics
• Manage to timelines to ensure plannings smoothly
• Promote cabin unity with fun ideas and team bonding, and a cabin name
• Work with Camp Director on activities and games itinerary
• Serve as a sounding board for any conflict which arises in your cabin
• Attend (3+) planning meetings, including painting cabin signs
• Serve on voting committee for Tlirgin of the Year and other Cabin Competitions
• Enjoy a unique “Thank You” gift
Jocelyn Coimbre, Camp Director
Jocelyn has been to Camp Tluda since the inaugural 2011 session. As Camp Director, she starts planning for the next session right after the previous, by gathering dates and availability, then booking cabins, and on from there with blood, sweat and tears - mostly blood.
Jocelyn enjoys spreadsheets, red vines, Grey’s anatomy and curled Doritos.
Ian Taylor, Assistant Camp Director
Ian remains one of the few who enjoyed the inaugural 2011 summer of camp. With the exception of 2013, Ian has been to every camp session since the beginning. He is one of the many hearts of adult summer camp, bringing his chugging abilities, grilling tactics, and unforgettable hugs to the group.
Ian has hung up his Counselor hat and is stepping into his new role as Assistant Camp Director. Ian has been instrumental in partnering with the Camp Director ranging from managing the transport of all vital camp operations, year-round planning support, putting the needs of camp over his own and the go-to person where the Camp Director is absent. We know he will thrive in his new role!
Heather Freeman, Camp Counselor
Heather has been hooked on summer camp for grownups since her first attendance in 2013. She has always wanted to show up just early enough to help wherever camp needs that help, and whenever anything crafty or penmanship is needed, Heather will be there with her Sharkies to dazzle our sights.
She puts her whole heart and soul, but even more glitter, glue, paper, decorations, candy and many many trips to the $1 store to make the weekend amazing for her campers. Heather has been a counselor since her first year, and makes it her goal to ensure ever camper feels welcome.
Allie Vaughan, Camp Counselor
Ever since 2016, Allie has been one of the biggest cheerleader for Camp Tluda. From her enthusiastic application to her hands full of merchandise from the store, she has always made her attendance to camp a priority. She plays every game, eats every snack, and there is no evidence of frowns on this lady.
This will be Allie’s fourth year as a camp counselor and we are excited to have that inclusive, positive energy in the woods. Just make sure you specify if a dessert treat is single serving for for a family of six.
Alisha Malcolm, Camp Counselor
She’s back! Alisha is one of our more seasoned counselors and she took a break last year to ensure other campers had the opportunity to take their shot at being a counselor. Her leadership and impact was surely missed and we are excited for her return!
Alisha makes it a point to include all campers to any and every game, Gladys encounter, Hell-O Jell-O or any friendly lawn game. If this is your first year at camp, rest assured you will receive a hug, a drink, and if she likes you, some friendly teasing at your expense.
Loren Mercado, Camp Counselor | Photographer
Loren not only enjoys taking photographs and video, she takes her job seriously. She is running around ensuring every moment is captured so we can all enjoy the Reels in the future. She also asks a lot of interview questions so we can bring back “Camp Moments” from 2013.
This year we are lucky to have her sign up to be a counselor for the first time. She has already warned everyone she will be competitive and take this role seriously. If her counselor skills are anything like her photography skills, she may be the one to watch this year.
Vince Sison, Camp Counselor
Vince first experienced Camp Tluda in 2015. He took a hiatus before retuning back for camps’ 10th and 11th year. He has always held leadership roles, ran committees, sat on boards, and has literally been a cheerleader for Seattle Cheer - he was meant for camp, and surely enough a counselor.
This will be Vince’s first year as a Camp Counselor. His caring nature will ensure all of hs campers are supported and motivated, and likely competitive as well. There is a neck and neck tie between Vince’s generosity and humor that will make him beloved as a counselor.
Marlow Mercer, Brand Designer
Marlow was a 2011 Camp Tluda alumni when the idea of summer camp was just a weekend away with matching shirts. The following year while she attended design school, Marlow started working on a logo. From there the logo was used for makreting materials and stickers.
In 2020, Marlow started designing the camp T-shirts, as well as a logo rebrand of many of the camp camp apparel. In 2023, she also designed one of our two first T-shirts that wee not year based. Marlow continues to think of new product ideas and design and has really elevated the Camp Tluda look, feel and brand.