Pastor Tony Schering: Spiritual Director

Pastor Tony, or "Tall Tony" as the kids call him at camp, is the Children's Pastor at Impact Church in Lowell.
He is one of our new trio of directors who work together to ensure the overall well-being of children and staff.
Tall Tony enjoys playing basketball.

Nicole Herrema:
Worship Director

Nicole Herrema attends Radiant Life Church in Sturgis MI. She is a stay at home mother of 6 children who has always been called to ministry beginning at the young age of 12! She has since volunteered in children's ministry, middle school ministry, at Family Camp with the middle school class, worked with her husband, the spiritual transformation pastor at Radiant Life, in middle school and youth ministry, leads the dance ministry for Radiant Life's women's ministry, and has been volunteering leading worship with Katie Bibb at Kids Camp.
Nicole is another of our new trio of directors, and will be working closely with Pastor Tony & Courtney as well as continuing to lead worship & being the MC during rallies
Fun fact about Nicole, she is crazy dyslexic but that doesn't stop her from stepping out or giving up even when she makes mistakes!

Courtney Smit:
Staffing Director

Courtney has been working at our kids camp for many years. She started off as a counselor and has done different roles including activities leader, counselor leader and now is part of the new trio of directors leading camp. Courtney will be directing all staff and volunteers and assisting them to make sure they have the abilities needed to have a successful week at camp!
Courtney's background is in mental health and she has worked for Pine Rest for over 6 years working with patients on the units, and currently working within the Human Resources department as well as serving patients when needed. Courtney currently regularly attends Grand Rapids First church, as well as participates in women's bible studies and events through Res Life. Outside of work Courtney's hobbies include baking and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys spending time at her grandparents cottage during the summer, being outside with family and relaxing. 

Denise Verbrugge: Marketing Director

Denise previously attended LifeChange Community Church in Dorr and was very active in kids ministry. She's been volunteering in kids ministry since a very young age & has a passion for working with children.
She's been working as a ​Preschool Photographer at Lifetouch/Shutterfly since 2019 and was recently promoted to Supervisor in the Metro Detroit area. She's working on getting settled and finding a new church family on the east side of the state.
Denise is active around camp photographing and videoing camp fun for memories and promotional material, as well as utilizing every opportunity to interact and have fun with the kids!

Pastor James Perry: Activities Director

James attends Kentwood Community Church, and has been working in children's ministry for years.
James is the Activities Director at camp, and comes up with all kinds of fun games for the kids to play to get their energy out constructively. 
James enjoys "dark chocolate, coffee, dark chocolate in my coffee, a good movie, and playing with kiddos while drinking my dark chocolate coffee drink."

Jess Perry:
​Middle School Director

Jess attends Kentwood Community Church, and has been working in children's ministry for years.
Jess is our new Middle School Director at camp, and will be leading the middle school track with worship, teaching, and mentoring.
Coffee is Jess's love language. But only good coffee. Only "extra" ish coffee...(but no dairy! Soy milk is greatness. Oatmilk is a beautiful last resort.) Jess loves artsy, fancy, bougie coffee and lattes so much that she brings her espresso machine to camp every year!