Group Counselors K-3
Kaylee White
Unit Leader/ Unit 1, 2nd Year Staff Member
California State University, Chico, Biology
Kaylee is joining us for her second year at Roughing It! She was our Camp Plus coordinator for 2017 and has returned as our Unit 1 Leader! She currently attends California State University, Chico and is studying biology with hopes of becoming a physician’s assistant. Kaylee loves working with kids and being outdoors, and she is excited to once more be a part of the Roughing It staff!
Elizabeth "Tia" Butler
Group Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
University of California, Berkeley, Media Studies, Journalism
Tia is back for her second year as a group counselor at Roughing It! Tia just completed her first year at UC Berkeley, where she plans on choosing a major in either Media Studies or Journalism. She loves to travel, and this past year she had the opportunity to visit some fellow staff members at their colleges in Boston and New York. Tia is excited to bring her enthusiasm and love for the outdoors back to camp this summer!
Lillian "Lily" Cheeks
Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member
University of California, Santa Barbara, Psychological & Brain Sciences
Lily is joining us for her first summer at Roughing It! She currently attends UC Santa Barbara, working towards a major in Psychological & Brain Sciences and a double minor in Spanish and Linguistics. She has been a competitive dancer since age 5, and is now a member of a hip hop dance company at UCSB. She has attended summer camps since middle school. She is excited to bring her creativity and sense of wonder to Roughing It this summer.
Katie Christensen
Group Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
Utah State University, Elementary Education
We are happy to welcome Katie back to Roughing It this summer! She currently attends Utah State University and is majoring in elementary education, with plans to become a teacher. Growing up, Katie participated in many youth events with her church, and has always enjoyed children. She is excited to bring her skills and sense of fun to Roughing It this summer to make more fun camp memories!
Ireland Kennedy
Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member Mount Holyoke College, French, Pre-Medicine
Originally from Oakland, Ireland attends college in South Hadley, Massachusetts. She is majoring in French with a concentration in pre-medicine. has a passion for kids and has an interest in practicing pediatrics. Ireland is also plays Basketball and Outdoor Track and Field at her school.she is glad to be back home in California for the summer, and looks forward to the memories and friendships that arise out of camp!
Taylor Mangini
Group Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member California State University, Chico, Psychology
We are happy to welcome Taylor back as a group counselor this summer! Last year Taylor joined us at Horse Day Camp but she is looking forward to a fun filled summer with the G2’s this year! She is the captain of the club soccer team at Chico State, and has participated in various sports. Growing up, she spent time horseback riding recreationally on the trails surrounding her family’s ranch. Taylor is excited for camp this summer!
Daniella "Dani" McDonagh
Group Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
University of San Diego, Political Science, English
Danni is joining us for her first summer at Roughing It! She was a Junior Counselor at Roughing It and is now back as a group counselor! She attends the University of San Diego and is majoring in political science with a minor in English, on the pre-law track. She has worked as a full-time nanny, as well as an after-school daycare assistant at a local elementary and middle school. Danni is excited to create meaningful memories with the campers this summer!
Trevor Nelson
Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Parks & Recreation
Trevor is here for his first summer as a Roughing It counselor! He currently attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he is majoring in Parks and Recreation. He is very athletic and grew up playing lacrosse. He’s looking forward to bringing his positive attitude to camp this summer!
Kyle Wallace
Group Counselor, 2nd Year Staff Member
University of California, San Diego, Human Biology
Kyle is joining us for his second year at Roughing It as a Group Counselor! Kyle attends the University of California, San Diego and is studying human biology, with plans on going into anesthesiology. He was a Junior Counselor at the Painted Turtle Summer Camp, and went to various other camps as a child. Kyle was in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Eagle Scouts, and was able to learn many outdoor skills from his experiences. We can’t wait for Kyle to bring his leadership and outdoor skills to Roughing It!
Andrea "Andie" Wilson
Group Counselor, 1st Year Staff Member Humboldt State University, Psychology
She is currently a freshman studying psychology and hopes to one day become a child psychologist. She loves sports and enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, and golf. She is passionate about working with children and has amazing camp spirit!
