Junior Week Counselors
Counselor Bios
Thank you for sending your camper to Junior Week 2026! Whether this is your first experience with Tuscarora, or you have sent children for many years, we want you to feel confident knowing your child is in good hands.
This year’s theme is “Trailblazer” with our theme verse: “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you or abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8
Our counselors would love to tell you a little bit about themselves so you have an idea of who your camper will be with throughout the week! They, alongside the Junior Week staff, are committed to ensuring your child has a clean, safe, and fun environment to learn all they can about God!
(Counselors are alphabetized by first name!)
Aidan Refvik
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I like swimming and playing/watching sports. I like to socialize and make new friends. I like to bike all day long.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr Week to help the young children connect to or find Jesus on a deeper or more personal level. I would love to help them accept Jesus in their hearts and make sure they have an awesome week at camp.
Anthony Lane
Number of years counseling - 6
Who I am - I’ve been coming to Tuscarora for my whole life! I love music and being active! I love getting to share Jesus with students at Tuscarora and witnessing God grow them over the years!
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr Week because Gods presence is incredibly tangible in this place, in the lives of the counselors, and in the lives of the students. The Gospel shapes people at this camp year after year, whether it’s a first time believer or one who’s been a believer for years. God continually shows up, and every year I am honored and privileged to share Jesus and the beauty of his Gospel with them!
Ariana Bender
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I love meeting new people, and going on random side quests. So, if someone is ever doing something fun, they should call me! I enjoy challenges, and helping people. I love Jesus and hope that people see Him shining through me.
Why I’m Counseling - I decided to apply for counseling because I want to encourage young girls on their walk with God. I want to encourage them that you are never too young to have a genuine relationship with God. I think it is such an honor to be used by God in the lives of other young girls.
Ariella Zachmann
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to summer camp, and being involved in activities at school. One of my biggest interests is cosmetology, and I love doing nails. In my free time, I like being creative, trying new nail designs, and making fun memories with the people I care about.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr Week because camp has had a positive impact on my life, and I want to help create that same experience for younger campers. I enjoy working with children, being a role model, and helping others feel welcomed and included. I am excited to build relationships with my campers, encourage them throughout the week, and help make camp a fun and memorable experience.
Bailey Gornell
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I am going to be a senior in high school, I love to spend time with my family and friends, I love skiing in the winter, and am a leader in my youth group! I have been a camp counselor for many years and also have a job at a kids birthday party place, so I love working with kids!
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr Week because I love Jr Week and Tuscarora and I hope to teach my campers all about Jesus and his love for them. I came to Jr Week as a camper and had an amazing experience, and I am so excited to give the campers a great experience too. I can't wait for a fun and faith filled week!
Bella Rocha
Number of years counseling - 4
Who I am - I love to sing, swim instruct kids, do arts and crafts, and work on a radio talk show!
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling because I want to give these kids an unforgettable and comfortable camp experience just as I had when I was a camper!
Ben Leotta
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I like going to the gym, cars playing video games and watches.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling to have an impact on my group and whoever i can help and i was also a camper here so i am reciprocating what i had.
Bri Lang
Number of years counseling - 6
Who I am - I love to love people! I spend a lot of time with my family and friends, and I love to spend time outside in the sun, preferably with an ice cream in hand!
Why I’m Counseling - I love counseling at Jr Week because I love telling kids about God and how good He is! Jr Week is a week of fun and intentionally learning more about God and His love for us. I’ve had the privilege to see these kids light up when talking about Jesus and how they can live for Him after camp!
Caleb DiQuattro
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I love playing sports, I play football and Lacrosse and I love getting to watch football as well. I love getting to hang with friends and make new memories.
Why I’m Counseling - Counselors were really important to my walk with Christ. I want to be a role model for the kids as previous counselors were for me. I want to impact these kids lives even if it’s only a small impact. I’ve also always loved Tusc and I used to live there so I’ve grown up in Jr week and Teen week and I know how fun it really can be. I hope to be able to teach these kids the word of God
Carleigh Viksnes
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I am a friendly and hardworking person who likes to help others. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, listening to music, and making memories with the people I care about.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr Week because I want to help make it a fun and memorable experience for everyone. I enjoy working with others, and being involved in all the events. I also want to help people grow their relationship and closer to God.
Cash Herrmann
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I am very passionate about Christ. I love working out and seeing my friends.
Why I’m Counseling - I chose to counsel Junior Week as a way to bring joy into kids lives by leading them closer to Christ. I want them to have an amazing experience in God’s presence hoping they learn to lean on Christ as much as they can.
Charlotte Steiger
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - I love to play sports one of my favorites is soccer and I enjoy playing soccer with my friends. I enjoy playing card games it's so fun to just sit down and have quality time with friends and family. It is truly the best feeling while I play games with friends and family because it sets apart my time to have quality time with the people I love the most.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr. Week because I want to spread the love of Christ to the campers. When I was at Jr. Week my counselors impacted me with comfort at camp. I can't wait to have that same opportunity and impact my campers with the comfort my counselors gave to me when I was a camper! The love of Christ is all around the campus during this week and I can't wait to pour the love of Christ on the younger children as well!
Daniel Morales
Number of years counseling - 6
Who I am - I like to go fishing in the summer, go to the gym and go on hikes.
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling at Jr week to help bring kids closer to God and to build relationships with the kids so they can have fun exciting week.
Delainey Bona
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I enjoy spending time with my friends, shopping, lifting, studying the bible & tennis!
Why I’m Counseling - I have counseled junior week a couple times now & it’s become something I look forward to every year. As a camper I always looked up to my counselors & wanted to be just like them. 10 years later & I could still name all my counselors & how they all specifically impacted my life. I always knew I wanted to be a counselor so I could do the same for the younger generation.
Elaina Bergeron
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am -I just graduated from high school and I am attending Liberty University in the fall! I love community service and have been honored to serve over 500 hours since middle school! I grew up in all aspects of the arts as well as music, dance, visual, theatre, etc. so expect lots of happy dancing and singing during Junior Week!
Why I’m Counseling - Being a counselor was a dream of mine after the incredibly positive influence all of my counselors had on me! I am honored to hopefully continue the legacy of the way their faith journey impacted mine!
Elliot Laclair
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I like swimming and playing/watching sports. I like to socialize and make new friends. I like to bike all day long.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr Week to help the young children connect to or find Jesus on a deeper or more personal level. I would love to help them accept Jesus in their hearts and make sure they have an awesome week at camp.
Emma Bean
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - A little bit about me is I began playing guitar a few months back. I have a strong passion for music and making people happy through what I play and often have gatherings with my friends to worship and play together. In addition I have played softball for the majority of my life and I enjoy being involved athletically in several sports and occasions.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr Week for many reasons. The main reason includes the fact that I want to encourage my young children to fall in love with the Lord and build their relationship with Him. I want to be able to experience the joy of the children as they go through this week away from home while they are surrounded in a Christ-Centered atmosphere of like minded people. I want to lead them in the right direction and influence them positively throughout the week and experience their growth. I have always loved children and being involved with them. I am excited to learn along side them. Not only for the opportunity to teach them but to able to learn and grow myself as well.
Emmy DeLorenzo
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I love to play sports, I’ve been playing field hockey for 8 years, snowboarding for 4, and running for 2! I also love music and perform in multiple choirs. Art is also one of my many hobbies, I love to paint and write.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr Week because I love to work with kids, especially in a place of worship. I also want to share the gospel and lead kids to God!
Frankie Renner
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I like to play sports mostly soccer and basketball. I enjoy singing and participate in musicals at my high school.
Why I’m Counseling - I counsel at Jr. Week because I grew up going to Tuscarora and know how impactful this week is to a lot of the kids attending. I want to be on the other end now and help the kids navigate their young faith.
Gabe Laclair
Number of years counseling - 4
Who I am - Some hobbies/interests I’m passionate about is playing/making music, and videography/photography. In my free time you might see me practicing or participating in an ensemble or hiking gorgeous trails taking photos and videos of wildlife and scenic views.
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling junior week, because I feel like it is an opportunity to grow in my faith, whilst also helping others become rooted in their own. I love the atmosphere and the community, and those are some of the many reasons I keep coming back.
Gracie Gerfelder
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - I enjoy working with animals and hope to become a veterinarian one day. My interests include music, traveling, and growing in my faith.
Why I’m Counseling - I want to counsel for Jr. Week because camp has had a big impact on my faith, and I would love to help younger campers have that same experience. I enjoy working with kids, building relationships, and encouraging them as they learn more about God. I am excited for the opportunity to serve and be a positive role model.
Greta Hahn
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - Hi my names Greta and i have just graduated from Bangor area high school. I love being outside playing games and I have a lot of energy!
Why I’m Counseling - I cannot wait to spend time with all the kids and make their week. Teaching them while having a fun time is my goal!
Harmony Olowoyo
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I like to dance and I help choreograph and perform dances at my church. I also love to sing and play instruments and frequently sing worship at my church. I also enjoy helping especially through nonprofit I join or establish. I am also going on a mission trip to Belize this summer with my church.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Junior Week because I want to make my campers feel as safe and happy as I was when I went to Junior Week. I want to teach them about God’s word and help them build a truly meaningful relationship with their Heavenly Father. I am going to try my best to assist in spreading the good news to my campers without pressure or judgement. I want my campers to experience the best week of their lives filled with spiritual enrichment and healing.
Harrison Brohm
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am -I am a multi sport athlete I play lacrosse, football, and basketball. I love going to my youth group and hanging out with my friends. I love to swim with my family and friends.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr week because I wanna teach kids about god and how amazing he is. Also, because I feel like the lord is calling me to do this and I feel like I have a gift with kids.
Holly Gornell
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I love music, dance, my friends, and praising the Lord!
Why I’m Counseling - As a camper at Junior week, my counselors had a huge impact on me and my faith. As a counselor, I want to do the same with my campers and show them who the Lord is and help them grow their faith.
Jacob Spiegel
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I enjoy playing and listening to worship music, as well as working out. I am a part of my youth group’s worship band, and a student leadership group that helps improve the student ministry. Serving the Lord is very important to me, and it is something that I try to do all the time.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr Week because of the impact that both Jr Week and Teen Week have had on me. I want to provide other people with the same experiences that I have had. I have grown significantly closer to Christ because of the ministry of Tuscarora, and I want to give back to the ministry that has meant so much to me.
James Mickelsen
Number of years counseling - 4
Who I am - I enjoy hanging out with friends, fixing stuff, and learning about new things.
Why I’m Counseling - I enjoy spreading the word of God and ensuring everyone enjoys their week at Jr. Week. It's also a great week for fellowship.
Jane Foss
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - I enjoy going on walks and listen to music. I also like to hangout with my family and friends.
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling for Jr Week because I love working with kids and sharing about God’s love for us. Counseling was definitely my highlight from last year so I am so excited to be able to do it again!!
Jaymie Alion
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - This is my first year counseling and I’m so excited for the week ahead. I love dancing and hanging out with my friends!
Why I’m Counseling - I wanted to be a counselor because I love working with kids and helping bring them closer to Jesus. This fall, I’ll be starting at Liberty University where I plan to minor in Children’s Ministry, so this is really something close to my heart. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and making it a fun, meaningful week for your kids!
Joel Zachmann
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am -Hi my name is joel. I enjoy fishing with my friends for bass. I also really like football and volleyball, whether watch or playing. In my free time I watch anime and play video games.
Why I’m Counseling - One of the many reasons I wanna be a camp Counselor at junior week is because I have so many really great memories there. And I want to inspire my camper to make there own good memories.
Joel Zachmann
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - I love singing and playing my guitar. I also enjoy sports and being with my friends.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling junior week to make a positive impact on the younger generation and show them the love of Jesus.
Jonathan Sappah
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I like to play lacrosse, video games, and hang out with friends. I’m interested in possibly going into a trade or learning computer science in college.
Why I’m Counseling - I want to counsel junior week to understand how I can possible help younger kids have faith in Jesus. This is also for me to learn and to grow as a child of God as I learn better while I teach.
Kaitlyn Bossert
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I love spending time with family and friends! I'm on my school’s worship team and love serving the Lord. I love coffee, the color pink and going to the beach!
Why I’m Counseling - I'm counseling Junior Week because I want to spread God's word and serve the Lord. I love working with kids being at Tuscarora!
Kaleb Akselsen
Number of years counseling - 6
Who I am -I love to hang out with my friends, and I also enjoy working out. I like to be outside, and recently I’ve been playing way too much pickleball and my body is very sore.
Why I’m Counseling - Jr. Week meant the world to me as a camper, so now I do my best to give back as a counselor. Getting to spend a week intentionally investing in a group of kids and learn about God’s love is an experience, honor, and responsibility that I love to be apart of.
Keira Kober
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am -My name is Keira Kober and I’m from Bergen County New Jersey. In my free time I love to hang out with friends and go on walks. In the fall I will be attending the University of Scranton.
Why I’m Counseling - Tuscarora has always been a special place for me as I have not only grown my own faith here but also met life long friends. I counsel junior week because I want to have a similar impact on my campers as my counselors have had on me.
Kyle Johannesen
Number of years counseling - 5
Who I am - I am a recent BSN graduate from Cedarville University. In my spare time I love to sit outside and read with a cup of tea or to crochet.
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling because as a young kid I clearly remember the amazing time I had at junior week and the impact that my councilors had in shaping me to be the person I am today. I want to give your child a week that they will never forget and show them the love that I felt all my years going to junior week.
Lindsay Ambjor
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am -Hi, I’m Lindsay and I am going into my junior year of high school. I play field hockey year round and I’m a very dedicated student.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr Week to act as a positive role model in these kid’s walk with Jesus. I want to shine his light to them and encourage them to grow in their faith, hopefully inspiring them to council when they can!
Lizzie Rubright
Number of years counseling - 6
Who I am - I’m from New Jersey and just graduated from college am working in college football now! I love sports, coffee, spending time with friends!
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling jr week because of the call that the Lord has placed on my heart in camp ministry. Being able to be part of the work He does and advancing His kingdom through loving His children at camp is an honor. I was a camper at jr week myself and had counselors who helped me grow in my relationship with the Lord and hope to be able to impact your child and walk alongside them in their faith journey!
Lizzie Schreiber
Number of years counseling - 4
Who I am - I love to travel and stay active! I am currently a rising senior on Penn State’s track and field team so competing consumes most of my time. I also enjoy weight lifting, reading, doing spontaneous things with my teammates, and participating in campus ministry.
Why I’m Counseling - I've attended programs here since I was 8 years old and am counseling because I love to serve the Lord and support others in their faith journey! Being the oldest of 5 has given me a heart for youth ministry and what better place than Tuscarora!
Luke Tuck
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am -I enjoy being active, including working out and wrestling. I also really like playing video games with my friends.
Why I’m Counseling -I’m counseling because Tuscarora has always been one of my favorite places to be and has taught me so much about The Lord and my faith and I would like to be able to do the same for your kids.
Maggie Antuna
Number of years counseling - 5
Who I am - I love spending time with people and trying new hobbies. currently I’m trying to learn the ukulele and embroidery. I love to draw, paint, exercise, and be outside. My relationship with the Lord is very important to me as well so I like to spend time in the word and find ways to seek Him in my normal day to day activities.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling jr week because i believe it’s just as important to make Christ known to younger children as it is to high schoolers and adults. I love being at camp and seeing the kids grow more in there knowledge of God, but also in community. Hearing all their questions and stories is one of my favorite things, and making sure they know how deeply loved they are by those around them and by God is my number one goal.
Maxwell Brohm
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am -I’m a junior who honestly can’t sit still. I run cross country and track, play soccer, and spend most of my free time building things, whether that’s coding projects or working on robotics. When I’m not doing that you’ll usually find me singing with my church or hanging out with friends, and I love taking an idea and actually turning it into something real.
Why I’m Counseling -Faith has always been a huge part of my life, and being involved with my church youth group has shown me how much it matters to have people who actually invest in you. I want to counsel for Jr Week because I love connecting with younger kids and helping them feel welcomed and supported during a week that can really stick with them. Getting to pour into others the way people have poured into me is something I care a lot about, and this feels like one of the best ways to do it.
Maya Woods
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am -I love to make art, watch movies, play games, run, dance and cook!
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Jr Week because I used to be a camper myself, and remember the joy and magic that this experience can give you. The counselors were always an inspiration and guide to strengthening my relationship with the Lord, and to follow in the footsteps of so many leaders is an amazing honor. I can’t wait to create lasting friendships and memories with my campers!
Micah DiQuattro
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - My name is Micah DiQuattro, I like to rock climb, playing the drums, and playing video games. I love animals, the outdoors and I love to draw.
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling for Jr Week because I want to bring children closer to God.
Mikayla Koval
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I like to be outside and go on hikes, I play soccer, and I love camping/traveling! I also love helping out with my church's VBS each summer!
Why I’m Counseling - I love counseling Jr Week because teaching kids about Jesus is one of my favorite things to do! I also just love getting to know the kids, have a blast with them, and watch them grow in their faith throughout the week.
Miko Jukoski
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - Hi! I’m Miko! I have 4 other brothers, and I really enjoy spending my time with other people and making others laugh. I love counseling in the summer too! I am 18 years old.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling junior week because I love the opportunity to spread Gods word and love unto others and see the tiny seeds bloom into something big and full of fruit. I was once a camper and now I am a counselor! I also love learning more about God and growing my connection with him too!
Naomi Steiger
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I love being creative getting to know new people learning new things, and having a good time! I also love Jesus, worshiping, reading his word and learning more about Him and enjoying his wonderful creation.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr. Week because I loved attending Jr. Week as a camper, and I want to give them an unforgettable experience this week just like my counselors did for me. Most importantly I want to minister to your child so they can form a relationship with Christ. Overall I'm here to encourage and support your child throughout the week to have fun and love Jesus!
Shane Spencer
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I would love to be an engineer when I’m older. I play baseball for a school team and for fun.
Why I’m Counseling - I want to spread the Gospel to the younger kids, so that they can hopefully send their kids to Jr. Week to learn about God.
Sonia Serghe
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I love spending time outdoors and staying active with my family and friends. Some of my favorite hobbies are playing basketball, swimming, running, hiking, listening to music, and doing creative art projects. I’m also very interested in medicine and hope to pursue a career in healthcare one day.
Why I’m Counseling - I first came to Jr. Week as a camper in 2022, and it had a huge impact on my life by helping me grow in my faith and build lasting friendships. Becoming a counselor has given me the opportunity to give back to a community that has given me so much. I loved counseling last year, and I’m excited to help make this week a fun, meaningful, and memorable experience for this year’s campers!!
Sophia Turpin
Number of years counseling - 1
Who I am - I love to be active and play sports such as flag football. I love being outside, exploring, and hanging out with my friends.
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for junior week because I want the kids to have a great time and learn more about Jesus. I would love to help them if they have questions and overall help them have an unforgettable time.
Soren Roinestad
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I enjoy kayaking, playing pickleball, and being outdoors. Spending time praying, and hanging out with friends is essential to my life.
Why I’m Counseling - I am here to lead the children to the Lord, and plant the seeds in their minds. I’m all for having fun, and loving Jesus!
Syanaliz Dorta
Number of years counseling - 2
Who I am - I love spending time with family and friends. I work for an after school program with kids and I enjoy it every much getting to learn and teach the kids. I love food and trying out new places.
Why I’m Counseling - I decided to counsel because I wanted to get a new experience. I decided to do it again because I truly loved learning about the lord while also help kids learn and understand who God truly is and spread his love.
Trevor Reinertsen
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - I just graduated high school and I will be attending the University of Connecticut in the fall while majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I am a very social person and I love to stay active, whether that is hanging out with friends or even playing all kinds of sports. I have a bunch of random interests so I am sure that me and your kid will bond over something.
Why I’m Counseling - I’m counseling because I’ve experienced God’s love as a camper here at Junior Week and it changed my life. So I want to share that joy that Junior Week has given me as both a camper and a counselor with your child and help guide them along their walk with Jesus.
Tyler Naysmith
Number of years counseling - 3
Who I am - My name is Tyler Naysmith and I am currently studying at the University of Connecticut for Animal Science. I enjoy working out, video games and watching shows!
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling Junior Week because I want to be able to reflect how God has changed my life onto campers and to deepen my personal relationship with the Lord. It’s always such a blessing and a unique experience to work with kids at Junior week!
Veronica Hulla
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I love to listen to all kinds of music and watch movies. I’m in theater and I love performing more than anything!
Why I’m Counseling - I am counseling for Jr Week because I am very passionate about ensuring that the rising generation knows not only about Jesus, but knows Him. I feel like as Christians, it is our job to get to the younger generation before the world does. It is important that we teach them how to stay strong in their faith.
Violet Brohm
Number of years counseling - First Year
Who I am - I love playing lacrosse, hanging out with friends, cooking and baking. Some interests I have are music, crafting and learning new recipes and making them for my friends and family. But most of all I love living for the Lord!
Why I Want to Counsel - I am counseling for Jr Week because I want to spread the word of God and help these campers have the best week possible. I also would love to be an impact on influencing Jesus in these girls lives just as many councilors did for me.