Alumni List
Karin Timmerman
Email nymbus44@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1990
Last Year at Camp 2001
Favorite Camp Memory
Waking up in pioneer village one morning after day campers had webbed the entire village with a couple thousand yards of string. 
What I'm Doing Now
Taking some time to figure out what I should be doing for the rest of my life – teaching scuba diving on the side.

Delia (DeeDee Taylor) Loes
Email delialoes@occu.com
First Year at Camp 1985
Last Year at Camp 1989
Favorite Camp Memory
POLAR BEARS! That wonderful feeling of waking up before the rest camp, watching the mist rising off the Sandy River then jumping in!
What I'm Doing Now
I am a branch manager at a local credit union. I sent my 7 year old to Camp Collins this year for the first time, it was wonderful to be back there and see West Village. He had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back for a full week next year.

Tait Fritz
Email bhpeepo@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 1991
Last Year at Camp 2006
Favorite Camp Memory
1. My first summer I had Spud for a counselor and he had a friendly feud with Express, another counselor. So one day during bob time we went to the parking lot and TP'd his car.  
2. The first summer I was on staff and I put my staff shirt on for the first time, and then was a part of the staff picture.
3. Doing my Britney Spears dance when I was a L.I.T.
4. Playing giant Monopoly for the first time at Family Camp. 
5. My Red Rag ceremony with Love and Zed, it was great to have something so intimate, with two other people.
6. Getting to choreograph "I think we're alone now" with Carrie.
What I'm doing now
I currently go to the Art Institute of Portland, where I am studying Interior Design. I work at the Gap. I am also gearing up for my return to Camp Collins next summer, it is so exciting. Life is good, and only getting better. 

Jamie Dunhy (Plaid)
Email jamiedunphy@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 1997
Last Year at Camp 2003
Favorite Camp Memory
So many ... mostly the times that I know that I have made a difference when I truly connected with one of the thousands of amazing kids who've changed my life as much as I hope I've changed theirs.
What I'm Doing Now
Making a go at the musician thing. Working. School. Rocking!

Morgan Henshaw
First Year at Camp 1998
Last Year at Camp 2000
Favorite Camp Memory
Being with my friends. They are the coolest.
What I'm doing now
I'm at Boarding School, and going to Alaska for the summer of 2007.

Desiree Ius
First Year at Camp 1997
Last Year at Camp 1998
Favorite Camp Memory
Capture the flag, horseback riding, bonding with the counselors, the last night at camp ...
What I'm Doing Now
I will be graduating from the Portland Art Institute next fall with a degree in Interior Design. After graduation, I plan on moving to Europe to work for a firm.

Gena Horine (Otter)
Email hotter7435@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 2001
Last Year at Camp 2005
Favorite Camp Memory
Cheese Zombies and little smokies with mac and cheese.
What I'm Doing Now
I moved to Alaska, got married and am now teaching 5th grade.

Ian Curry
Email ianstien7@msn.com
First Year at Camp 1996
Last Year at Camp 2005
Favorite Camp Memory
Shades.  Everything about him was great. If you are reading this, remember my Silver Rag promise.
What I'm Doing Now
Starting School and living life. I am loving it.

Chrystal Castle (Bubbles)
First Year at Camp 2001
Last Year at Camp 2006
Favorite Camp Memory
Performing Chapel with my fellow CIT's my first year at camp.
What I'm Doing Now
Finishing School and working for the YMCA

Katey Schultz (Polliwog)

Jenn West (Gizmo, JP, Maggot)
Email jaypeeisme@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 1990
Last Year at Camp 2000
Favorite Camp Memory
Camper fun runs through the labyrinth, late nite rag ceremonies, dropping the bowling ball in East Village, chugging gravy and falling off bucko.
What I'm Doing Now
Being a wife, mom and nurse in Portland.

Gonzo Rivadeneira (Tron)
Email gonzopdx@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 1994
Last Year at Camp 2005
Favorite Camp Memory
All of camp is my favorite memory. From when I first went to Camp Eliphistone to hanging with the raddest kids this side of the planet in Junco and Osprey. Camp remains one of my most treasured experiences.
What I'm Doing Now
By day I'm working as a business systems analyst, traveling and solving problems ... nights and weekends I am still running outside, exploring music, a die hard Nintendo fan and spending time with those that mean the most to me!

Jennifer Brandlon
Email jennifer.brandlon@verizon.net
First Year at Camp 1999?
Last Year at Camp 2006
Favorite Camp Memory
The first time I made it up the climbing wall, after three years of giving up too soon ... Flea singing at campfire about purple stew ... a rag ceremony at dawn ... and my daughters' excitement about surviving their first time on the big swing!
What I'm Doing Now
working for a church music company.

Jon Misterek
First Year at Camp 1977
Last Year at Camp 1982
Favorite Camp Memory
Campfire nights, the over nighters. Tee Pee village, star filled nights. Dearest Rhonda the animal lady. Ragger ceremony and always having something to do.
What I"m Doing Now
I run a sour dough bakery in Las Vegas, Nevada

Katie Plunkett
Email nickyhorse_8@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1997
Last Year at Camp 2004
Favorite Camp Memory
Meeting new friends and the Counselors.
What I'm doing Now
I am a senior at Tualatin High School.   am also working with my horse Nikki.

George Fox
First Year at Camp 1976
Last Year at Camp 1977
Favorite Camp Memory
Skeeter - loved every minute of watching the campers learn and explore. Camp Counselor for North Clackamas School district for 6th graders.  
What I'm Doing Now
Senior Analyst in Information Technologies.

Karolin Steinback (Luka)
Email lukastein1@aol.com
First Year at Camp 2002
Last Year at Camp 2005
Favorite Camp Memory
Every Year I was an International Counselors at camp and every day was special for me.
What I'm Doing Now
I work at the Pendleton Woolen Factory in Washugal, WA but live in Gresham, OR.

Amy McClure-Sumner (Cuddles)
Email cheyennesound@aol.com
First Year at Camp 1989
Last Year at Camp 1992
Favorite Camp Memory
I was a JC for outdoor school six times. I loved everything about Camp Collins!! The staff, the kids, the campfire, the food, I mean everything!!!!
What I'm Doing Now
I am cook for the David Douglas School District

Sarah Klein
Email frognrabbit@msn.com
First Year at Camp 1992
Last Year at Camp 1992
Favorite Camp Memory
Janine, Shavon and camp songs
What I'm Doing Now
Married at home with two kids of my own.

Shanna Moore-Franch
Email smoorefr@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 2001
Last Year at Camp 2002
Favorite Camp Memory
Coming up with "The More you Know" message for Chapel and spending the night in the new Questor (Ewok) Village before it was even finished.
What I'm Doing Now
Living in Eugene and working on my Masters of Education so that I can teach Middle School.

Anja O'Neil (Malone)
Email anjanatascha@comcast.net
First Year at Camp 1980
Last Year at Camp 1985
Favorite Camp Memory
It would be camp fire time and watching skits.
What I'm Doing Now
I have been in the Air Force for 19 years and lovin' it.

Melissa Duncan
Email obilly98@aol.com
First Year at Camp 1991
Last Year at Camp 1997
Favorite Camp Memory
There are too many to name. My first kiss, horse back riding, inner tubing, arts and crafts, campfire ...
What I'm Doing Now
I worked at camp for 2 years, then went to Central Washington to work at another YMCA.  Now I am a caseworker for the State of Oregon, DHS Child Welfare.  I plan to attempt to send all of the kids on my caseload to camp!

Bri Sabin
Email onenotefiend@msn.com
First Year at Camp 1997
Last Year at Camp 2001
Favorite Camp Memory
I have so many...but the thing that brought me back as a CIT happened when I was a Questor. I was leaving on the last day and Angela stopped my dad and me as we walked past the dining hall and told my dad I was going to be a counselor some day. All my great camp memories would never had happened if she hadn't given me the shot in the arm of confidence!
What I'm Doing Now
A few years ago, I decided to go back to school. I'm currently at Eastern Washington University working on dual degrees in recreation management and developmental psychology - Collins made me love camp enough to want to run my own someday!

Candace Broadnax
Email ezzy.valentine@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 1991 (?)
Last year at Camp 2000
Favorite Camp Memory
My favorite camp memory was when I went to camp back in 1993 or 1994. They had a game called the gold rush. I believe it was Western Week and it was SOOO much fun! River Village was set up as a mining town and you would go down main beach and dig up gold rocks in different sizes. While you were waiting to cash in your 'gold' counselors would go down the line and ask trivia questions to win more gold ... ah, those were the good ol' days! 
What I'm Doing Now
Right now I work for TMobile customer care. Yes, I am the person that you scream at when you see something you think is wrong with your bill, but I'm trained as a medical assistant.  One day I plan to back and get my nursing degree.

Robin Hanzel (Reiko)
Email robinhanzel@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 2005
Last Year at Camp ?
Favorite Camp Memory
Living with the Pio's in the lovely West 2, Embers and the smiling faces of Campers
What I'm Doing Now
I am going to school at the University of Oregon, studying to be an Elementary School teacher.  and working at the on campus Day Care

Stacy Watson (Casper)
Email maesai@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1998
Last Year at Camp ?
Favorite Camp Memory
I loved every moment...my CIT summer was amazing!!!!
What I'm Doing Now
Working at a small bank, being a parent ... living in Salem.

Jamie LaBaron (Love)
Email jammester02@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1997
Last Year at Camp 2005
Favorite Camp Memory
Watching my first year campers grow up through the summers, it was amazing.
Waht I'm Doing Now
Pre-nursing in Portland

Nichole Carnes
Email nicholecarnes@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 1990
Last Year at Camp 1990
Favorite Camp Memeory
Gosh, there are so many wonderful memories!  I guess I'd have to say that my favorite memory is that of the talent show. My cabin (Osprey) made up the silliest rap. It was so much fun doing it and watching everyone else's idea. My two daughters are now going once/twice a year and absolutely LOVE it!
What I'm Doing Now
Going to school for my BA in Accounting 

Randy Cobb
Email res19ulk@comcast.net
First Year at Camp 1967
Last Year at Camp 1967
Favorite Camp Memory1. Counselor named Amen Obie  2. The camp donkey braying in the morning  3. My counselor with his 55 Chevy  4. The swimming pool, oh how I enjoyed it  5. The big tug of war with 50 kids  6. Last campfire and the story of Zeek, the hermit Pioneer of the area  7. Good breakfast to start the day  8. I have a 1967 couselor and camper group picture from the sumer of '67  9. Buying candy at the camp store  10. Tee Pee village  11. Archery Range 12. Bb Guns 
What I'm Doing Now
Owner/Operator 

Jeff Parker
Email jeff@parkerrealtyportland.com
First Year at Camp 1967
Last Year at Camp 1969
Favorite Camp Memory
Campfires and the Olympics
What I'm Doing Now
Own a Real Estate company in Portland

Barbara Frank
First Year at Camp 1977
Last Year at Camp 1980
Favorite Camp Memory 
Camp name Peanut Butter, backpacking with the 12 year olds. Capture the Flag on Friday nights. Living in a Tee Pee for the summer
What I'm Doing Now
Paramedic for 10+ years, now a pastry chef in Fallon, NV.

Mike Nesteroff
Email nesteroffm@lanepowell.com
First Year at Camp 1972
Last Year at Camp 1972
Favorite Camp Memory
I was a counselor for 8-9 year old boys. This was one of the best summers ever: John White, Greg Roberti and I did a musical performance at campfire, Margaret "Smokey" Eng taught me fingerstyle picking, George and Carl did their best Smothers Brothers imitation, and there was hiking every day, the Wednesday night sleep outs, horseback riding on the weekends and hanging out with Rob, Diane, Vicky and Jean. All at a great spot on the river.
What I'm Doing Now
Attorney in a downtown Seattle firm, father of two boys (23 and 11), STP rider, organizer of Lawyerpalooza Seattle Law Firm Battle of the Bands and sometimes guitar player in my firm's band The Big Lubersky.

Gael Lachaize (Big Rick)
Email glachaize@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 2001
Last Year at Camp 2001
Favorite Camp Memory
Just to be the French dude of the camp ... all the guys received me so well (kids and counselors!). One of the best summers of my life!!!
What I'm Doing Now
4 years after that summer I received my diploma and I am now an Engineer in the automotive industry in France.

Greg Tehven (Alture)
Email greg@stlf.net
First Year at Camp 2006
Last Year at Camp 2006
Favorite Camp Memory
Spending a lot of time with the Challenge Course counselors ... loved working with PIckle, Skurp and Dazzle!
What I'm Doing Now
Working for a Nonprofit, Students Today Leaders Forever, in Minneapolis, MN

Laela Huffstutter (Moonstarr)
Email moonstarrs7@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 1981
Last Year at Camp 2000
Favorite Camp Memory
Watching Red Baron do the "Pencils" skit, polar bear swims, the old cabins, Roda's corner,and the rag ceremony that started at campfire and ended at the chapel
What I'm Doing Now
Attending school

Amy Haas-Sandlin
Email lilaimilita@mac.com
First Year at Camp 1981
Last Year at Camp 1987
Favorite Camp Memory
I was a camper as a 6th grader through the Outdoor School program in 1981 and then returned as a counselor in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. My name was OSAH and I enjoyed my time there very much...I still think about it and wish I could be a part of it all again. Glad to see you are still up and running!!!
What I'm Doing Now
I am a mother of one and soon to be another and a wife to a wonderful husband. We recently relocated back to Portland after spending a dozen years in Seattle.  Glad to be home.

Chad Standley (Rhone)
Email mr.standley@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 2005
Last Year at Camp 2006
Favorite Camp Memory
Campfire at Day Camp would have to be the best!!! Being on stage and making the kids laugh was the whole point of working at camp for me.
What I'm Doing Now
I am working at AT&T and I have a kid and wife now!!! If I could work at camp again I would but family is first.

Eric Pahlka
Email grizzinator@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1993
Last Year at Camp 2001
Favorite Camp Memory
Meeting my best friend Dingo, rag ceremonies, tubing the mighty Sandy River, Spider, Zach, Pheff, Begonia, Brian, Devon, the greatest senior staff I have had the pleasure of working with.
What I'm Doing Now
I am working as a Camp Director at Edwards YMCA Camp in scenic and lovely East Troy, Wisconsin.

Ryan Fitzpatrick (Irish)
Email ewenlillard@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1996
Last Year at Camp 2007
Favorite Camp Memory
Rafting down the river with my crew and Dallas and Dingo. Bomb!
What I'm Doing Now
Filling this out during a lull in my shift at the Fire Station

Lacy De Clerck (Mango)
Email maybemango02@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 1995
Last Year at Camp 2002
Favorite Camp Memory
There are so many!!! Probably the campfires ...and talent shows we led at day camp ... and all those rag ceremonies ... jeez, I miss camp!
What I'm Doing Now
Going to Oregon College of Art and Craft...I'm in my 3rd year for a BFA in Photography, working at the Cheesecake Factory as a waitress...

Dave Waldrep
Email dwaldrep@comcast.net
First Year at Camp 1966
Last Year at Camp 1968
Favorite Camp Memory
Sitting by the campfire and telling stories.  Also taking hikes.
What I'm Doing Now
I'm retired and drive for the North Clackamas School District

Brina Lokting
Email brina_lokting@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 2003
Last Year at Camp 2007

Shanna Davis (Pina)
Email smoorefr@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 2002
Last Year at Camp 2003
Favorite Camp Memory 
Taking Joe Collins rafting during Aquatics Speciality, and him actually liking it! Also, filling Styr's Brown Eye with Ducks' colored streamers.
What I'm Doing Now
Working full time until I go back to Grad School for Secondary Education.

Hayden van der Schouw (Dawson)
Email haydenvds@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 1998
Last Year at Camp 2000
Favorite Camp Memory
The best time of my life so far, A.S.A. team, Camp Surf, Alex, Sunny, Breanne, Rob, Robyn, everyone. Thanks for being life time friends and always great to hear from old camp friends...
What I'm Doing Now
Currently working for Harcourts Real Estate (who would have thought) living in New Zealand, but soon to be moving to Surfers Paradise - Australia. 

Barry Pennington (Spud)
Email toronto_barry@yahoo.com
First Year at Camp 1992
Last Year at Camp 1999
Favorite Camp Memory
Too many to mention...yet Zombies, Campfires, Spider, Zach, Grizzly, Devon, Tubing.."in a van down by the river", the Men of Camp Collins all come to mind.
What I'm Doing Now
Teaching Pre-Kindergarten, working on my Masters in Education

Cat Johnson
Email ccjt24@gmail.com
First Year at Camp 1997
Last Year at Camp 2001
Favorite Camp Memory
Too many to have one favorite.  Living down by the river in the tents by the campfire as a LIT and CIT, friends made, climbing, floating down the river, Spiders freak show!  I miss it all.
What I'm Doing Now
Living and working in Southern California

Pam Kotila (Pullin)
Email kotilasp@msn.com
First Year at Camp 1967
Last Year at Camp 1968
Favorite Camp Memory
Everyone dropped "fizzies" into the mud puddles - every mud puddle in camp was a different color.
What I'm Doing Now
I am a physical therapist with my own practice in Hillsboro.

Jennifer Mankey
Email jenlantz5@aol.com
First Year at Camp 1992
Last Year at Camp 1992
Favorite Camp Memory
Campfire
What I'm Doing Now
Childcare Provider

Debra Foster
Email greek_101@hotmail.com
First Year at Camp 1996
Last Year at Camp 1998
Favorite Camp Memory
Spending nghts around the campfire and singing songs
What I'm Doing Now
I am in school to be a Dental Hygienist

William Leavens (Bowen)
Email wel@cassjack.com
First Year at Camp 1980
Last Year at Camp 1985
Favorite Camp Memory
Bows and arrows, swimming, store and campfires
What I'm Doing Now
Commericial Appraiser in Portland

Stefanie Lawhorn
Email stefanielaw@earthlink.net
First Year at Camp 1973
Last Year at Camp 1974
Favorite Camp Memory
I just found my camp shirt from 1974!  More to come...
What I'm Doing Now
I have been Directing camps thoughout the United States and Europe for the past 14 years.