DEERHORN - Key Persons
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
Brian McFadden, Modesto, California - Brian first joined the staff back in his college days at Vanderbilt and started doing shorter-term stints while pursuing an MBA at the University of Michigan. He's found a way to visit or work at Deerhorn almost every summer since. Brian's varied background includes lots of time in the world of tennis-as a competitive player, instructor and businessman-which makes it easy to guess which activity he teaches at camp. In the "off season", he operates as a marketing consultant and a professional voiceover artist. He's been referred to as the "glue" that binds all the recent generations of Deerhorn together with friendship.
Carl Anderson, Wilmette, IL -Carl first came to Deerhorn in 2004 and was subsequently a camper for 8 summers. He joined the staff in 2012 and is known for keeping a busy activity schedule, even as a counselor. His horseback riding and ranch work background have influenced his role at camp, where he worked primarily as the wrangler at the horse stables for several years before joining our health care team! Carl also enjoys participating in Deerhorn's musical tradition as a guitarist and often performs at campfires. He cites amazing memories, outdoor fun, and camp's profound role in his own development as reasons for returning each summer.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
Henry Coleman, Chicago, IL- Henry started coming to Deerhorn in 2012 and spent 7 summers as a camper. He joined the staff in 2019, and has spent time in the craft shop, as the wrangler, and as a horseback riding counselor. Henry owes some of his closest friendships and fondest memories to his time at Deerhorn, and loves sharing his passion for Deerhorn with the next generation of campers. He will graduate from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Engineering Science in 2025.
Jack Arch,Lake Forest, IL- Although Jack only had a brief stint as a camper at Deerhorn, the incredible bonds and friendships he formed with the Deerhorn family led to him returning as a member of staff in 2018. Since joining staff, Jack has worked around camp teaching various activities such as archery, canoeing, golf, and sports and games. Deerhorn has had such a profound impact on his life, and he looks forward to returning each summer. Jack is set to graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in Sports Management in 2024.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
Kiana grew up at Deerhorn and has been on staff since 2006. She was a co-captain and cheerleader at Florida State, and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Child Science. She is a certified high school teacher and cheer coach. After teaching horseback riding and coordinating Special Events, Kiana became a director in 2018. She is proud to carry on the family tradition of spreading the Creed that her Great-Grandfather wrote in 1930.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
Nick Chu, Chicago, IL - Nick first came to Deerhorn in 2013 and spent 5 years as a camper before joining staff in 2018. He has worked around camp as a photographer, assistant counselor, in the kitchen, the office, and most recently on the medical team. Nick spent the pandemic working as an EMT on an ambulance in Chicago, inspiring him to study biology on a pre-med track at The University of Virginia. He credits Deerhorn with cultivating his love for musical performance and is forever grateful for the many campfires and all people who came to listen.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
Ryan Kennedy, Winnetka, IL - Ryan first went to camp in 2013 at 10 years old and has been coming back ever since. In 2019, before joining staff, Ryan spent a summer as the leader of the Apache. He then spent a year as an Assistant Counselor, before becoming a horseback riding counselor. You can find Ryan up at the stables or down by the waterfront: his two favorite spots at camp. Ryan credits Camp Deerhorn with helping shape him into the person he is today, and although he's busy pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Notre Dame, he always finds time to come back to Deerhorn.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Counselors & Staff
Job Titles:
- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff
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- Member of the Counselors & Staff