2026 Summer Staff
Camp Mitchell strives to provide a brave, affirming, and celebratory team-oriented environment with a special emphasis on wellness, compassion, and belonging. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, we seek to honor the dignity of every human being and foster a community where all people are welcomed, valued, and supported. We hope to create an environment where not only our campers can thrive, but our staff can too. We lean on each other when times get tough and lift each other up in times of celebration at Camp Mitchell, building a beloved community grounded in kindness, respect, and joy.
Summer Staff is an amazing opportunity to give back to camp in more ways than just connecting with our campers. It is also about learning to work together as a team of young people while growing as leaders, servants, and community members. Camp Mitchell hopes to be a place that empowers, celebrates, and nurtures our staff spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. We believe that a strong staff is made up of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, each bringing unique gifts to our community. We are looking for a diverse and dynamic staff excited to learn, grow, serve others, and help Camp Mitchell thrive this summer.
Summer Staff Team
Collier Rawn
What's up, everybody! My name is Collier Rawn, and I am pumped to be back as Senior Staff for my 3rd year on staff, and my 13th summer overall at Camp Mitchell! I am a Student at the University of Arkansas and just wrapped up my Junior Year! I'm most excited to continue to grow in my relationship with Christ over the summer, and to help lead the next generation of camp staff. My favorite things to do on the mountain are Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, and fishing. Looking forward to an awesome summer!
Mary Olive Smith
Hi I’m Mary Olive, and I’m from Little Rock, Arkansas. Next year I will be attending Loyola University Chicago with a major in theater. I’ve been going to Camp Mitchell since I was eight as a camper and then as an LIT and I’m super excited for my first summer as a counselor. I’m most looking forward to reconnecting with friends and making new ones!
Luke Alexander
Hello! I'm Luke, a rising sophomore at Hendrix College. I went to camp 3 or 4 times as a kid and I absolutely love the atmosphere created by the staff and campers. I look forward to exploring and hiking around the mountain, enjoying some great home style meals, and playing (and winning) lots of gaga ball of course!
Matthew Vano
Hey my name is Matthew Vano and I’ll be a Cabin Counselor at Camp Mitchell this summer! I’ve been going to Camp Mitchell since I was 8 years old and have worked there as a counselor or LIT for the last four summers. I’m so excited for this summer, especially to play games on Chigger Field and meet all the campers!
Leo Critz
Hi, I’m Leo and I’m a studio art major at University of Central Arkansas. I’ve been going to Camp Mitchell for about a decade now and Leader in Training for 5 weeks over the years. I really look forward to playing gaga ball and going on sunrise hikes!
Anna Reber
I’ve been going to Camp Mitchell since I was 6, and this will be my second year as a cabin counselor! I’m excited to do lots of hiking, swimming, and arts and crafts with you guys this summer!
Allison Tuite
Hi, I’m Allison and I am from Little Rock, Arkansas! I have been attending Camp Mitchell off and on since 2016 (5 summers total). My favorite part of camp is spending time outside in nature, especially in the garden and chapel. Additionally, I’m an expert at making friendship bracelets. I’m so excited to meet everyone and can’t wait to be back on the mountain this summer!
Sophia Bridgers
I attended camp for 13 years as a camper, and this is my first as a counselor! I’m most excited to meet all the campers and watch new friendships grow. Fun fact: my favorite food is a seafood boil!
Kade Vaughn
Hello campers, my name is Kade and I am so excited to be a counselor at Camp Mitchell this year! I have been going to camp since 2015 and cannot wait to meet everyone and have a great summer!
James Wayland
I am a FNAF and Pokemon fan, who has knowledge of the entire pokedex as well as the type chart memorized. I love camp, and I have been going to camp for over a decade now. Camp Mitchell is still one of my favorite places to go in all of Arkansas. I hope to see you all at camp!