2019 Waterfront Staff
Meet our 2019 Waterfront Staff
Benjamin "Ben" Coburn
Waterfront Director, 2nd Year Staff Member
University of Colorado, Boulder — Business Administration
Ben is returning for his second year here at Roughing It! Last summer he was a Group Counselor and this summer he’s joining our Admin staff as Waterfront Director! His previous experiences in student government and varsity sports during high school translated well into leadership and teamwork skills fit for camp. Ben just finished his sophomore year at the University of Colorado, Boulder where he studies Business Administration with an emphasis in finance. In his spare time he likes to go skiing up in the mountains and play basketball with his friends.
Jeffrey Witney
Waterfront Assistant Director / Kayak Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
Carleton College — Biology
Jeffrey is coming back to camp this summer! This will be Jeffrey’s second summer on staff here at Roughing It but his sixth year total! Before joining staff last summer he was a camper for four years including one year as a junior counselor. Last summer he was part of our swim staff and did an amazing job, and this summer he’ll be coming back to be our Waterfront Assistant Director and the Kayaking Counselor for older campers! Jeffrey just finished his first year at Carleton College studying biology with intent to become a doctor. He is passionate about baseball and has played for a lot of his life. He currently plays for the Carleton baseball team! We can’t wait to have Jeffrey back on staff this summer!
Karl Forster
Fishing Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
Cal State University, San Marcos — Political Science and Business Administration
Welcome new staff member Karl! He will be joining us as our Fishing Counselor this summer excited to apply his experience in fishing and the outdoors. He’s spent some personal time fishing at the Lafayette Reservoir in the past and hopes to help campers have a successful, fun fishing experience there as well. As the youngest of 7 siblings Karl has always wanted to mentor and motivate younger kids as his older siblings did for him throughout his life. He’s passionate about passing on his love for outdoor activities (fishing especially!), sports and education to the campers this summer. Karl is double majoring in Political Science and Business Administration at Cal State, San Marcos and plays bass in a rock band in his spare time.
Sam Saracevic
Rowing Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
University of Arizona
Sammy will be bringing adventure to our older campers as this year’s Rowing Counselor. Sammy has plenty of experience playing sports and enjoys being in the outdoors! He grew up in the Bay Area and currently attends the University of Arizona. Welcome to Roughing It and the Reservoir, Sammy!
Will Spalding
Canoeing Counselor
Cal Poly SLO – Industrial Technology
Welcome to camp Will! He will be joining Roughing It as a Canoeing Counselor. Will grew up with a strong love for the outdoors and enjoys surfing, scuba diving, and fishing. In his spare time, he dives with the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Dive Team. He is attending Cal Poly SLO and pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology. Welcome to staff Will!
