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● Faculty & Staff

Meet the Team

Our team is a close-knit crew of artists and educators who bring both expertise and heart to camp—shaping programs, guiding creativity, and making each summer unforgettable.

● Faculty & Staff

Leadership & Faculty

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Bennie Marlo

Founder, Camp & staff director

Bennie guides the camp’s faculty and staff, fostering an environment where young artists can explore freely while feeling supported.

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Clara Jensen

Director of Programming

Clara helps shape each summer’s creative offerings and ensuring campers get a rich balance of structure, exploration, and fun.

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Frances Harper

Head Chef

Frances leads the kitchen with care, serving fresh, nourishing meals that fuel long days of art-making and camp adventures.

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Sofia Calderon

head counselor
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Julian Marks

Head Counselor
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painting & ceramics instructor

Ginny Brooks

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Caleb Turner

painting instructor
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Elodie Mireles

Music instructor
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Jonas Ellery

songwriting instructor
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Amara Sloan

Acting instructor
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Screenwriting instructor

Corey Morel

● Contact

Join Our Team

Curious about joining our faculty or staff? Reach out and we’ll be in touch about current or future opportunities.