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Thalia Begun has been working with Cascadia
Wild for 3 seasons. She received a B.A. in Biology and Neuroscience from Oberlin
College. She has several years’ experience teaching ecology and environmental
education to children and adults. She completed the Wilderness Leadership
Program with Colorado Outward Bound. She is certified as a WFR and EMT-B.
Lyn Berkley has studied intensively
with Jon Young and the Institute of Nature Awareness in California and taken
classes at the Tracker School in New Jersey and California. She is a volunteer
naturalist with Metro, has a BA in Environmental Studies and an MS in Geography,
and is an experienced map-maker and mentor of youth and adults.
Dave Shapiro is a writer and storyteller.
He has been teaching with Cascadia Wild for five years. He volunteers with
Peak Experience Productions to create collaborative, immersive performances.
Heather Stevens has
been working as a outdoor and classroom educator for nine years. She has a
Masters in Education from Portland State University. Heather has received
training from the Wilderness Awareness School in Washington and from the Tom
Brown Jr. Tracker School in New Jersey. She does digital media work for Cascadia
Wild.
Our number one goal is to provide the safest summer camp environment for every
camper at Village of the Ancients. One of the most important elements in providing
a safe summer camp is to carefully select and train dedicated and enthusiastic
people. We also require our staff to have the ability to work in positive
ways with your child to make sure they have a great day at summer camp every
day. In addition to their many skills and talents, our staff fulfills the
following items: criminal history clearances; American Red Cross First Aid
Certification; American Red Cross CPR; Wilderness First Responder certification;
verified reference checks; code of conduct agreement; discipline policy agreement;
food handlers permit; child safety training.
