The counselors and support staff at Deerfoot Lodge share a genuine sense of purpose and God-given mission. This is what makes camp special, and has been from the very start. Our system of leadership and of sharing God’s word is designed to align with the needs of boys: Rather than stand up and teach a large group, our counselors live alongside the boys at camp and demonstrate, one relationship at a time, what living for the Lord is about. They are hard working, well trained, and committed to the mission of Deerfoot Lodge.
Trained to Serve
Deerfoot staff undergo thorough screening, including a multi-page application, reference checks, background checks, and in interview with the camp Director. Once accepted they spend 3 weeks before camp begins training in wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, backcountry skills, and most of all in preparing their own hearts to be used by the Lord.
Deerfoot’s summer staff members are not professionals; whether kitchen staff, maintenance, or elsewhere. They are simply well trained, hard-working young men who have a lot in common with the boys they lead and mentor.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Scroll below to learn more about the leaders of Deerfoot Adirondack
Craig & Michelle Boronow
SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR,
ADIRONDACKS
Chief Craig serves as Summer Camp Director of Deerfoot Lodge Adirondacks in Speculator, NY. He is a Lone Eagle, a longtime camper and staff and has his masters from Cairn University Theological Seminary. Chief Craig met Michelle while they were undergraduates at Wheaton College and the two have served together in camp ministry for over 20 years. They are parents to Milo and Juniper.
Ken & Stephanie Hoffman
FACILITY MANAGER,
REGISTRAR & OFFICE MANAGER
For over 25 years, Ken has served as the Facility Manager in the Adirondacks and Stephanie has served as our Office Manager and Registrar. Both Ken and Stephanie are active members of the Wells Volunteer Fire Co. The Hoffmans are parents to Shelby and James.
Ruth & Tim Creber and Will & Anna Waller
HEALTH CENTER
DIRECTORS
These two families serve to lead the Health Center at Deerfoot Lodge Adirondacks. Ruth is an RN, PhD, and a professor of Nursing at Columbia School of Nursing. She and husband Tim are parents to Caleb, Micah and Simon. Will Waller is an RN and paramedic and Anna Waller is a Medical Doctor. They are parents to Liam, John, and Margaret.
Shawn & Erica Barnett
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR,
ALLERGY MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
Chef Shawn returns for his 17th year as Director of Food service at Deerfoot Lodge Adirondacks. A Lone Eagle and longtime camper and staff member, Shawn is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Erica helps to oversee the management of food allergies at camp. Shawn and Erica reside in Illinois and are the parents of Austin, Ethan, and Elise.
Ron & Anne Mackey
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
A Lone Eagle and longtime camper and staff, Chief Ron serves as Executive Director, overseeing the ministry at both Deerfoot Adirondacks and Blue Ridge sites. Chief Ron is an ordained minister with a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is married to Anne, who provides administrative support. Ron and Anne are parents to Emily, Abi, Sam, and Grace.
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Deerfoot Lodge Adirondacks operates as Deerfoot Lodge Camps, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Christian Camps Inc. which is a 501c3 not-for profit corporation formed in 1930. To learn more about Christian Camps Inc. and the Board of Directors, click here.
