MEET THE 2025 ALTA MONS SUMMER STAFF
Summer Camp Coordinators
Leah Cherry
Position: Program Director
Summers Worked at Camp: 2
Hometown: Shawsville, VA
What kind of bug would you be and why? - Fire-ant because I work hard and get things done!
Summers Worked at Camp: 2
Hometown: Shawsville, VA
What kind of bug would you be and why? - Fire-ant because I work hard and get things done!
Nate BirchfieldPosition: Program Coordinator
Summers Worked at Camp: 7 Hometown: Christiansburg, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Volkswagon (Beatle). 
Shay DreierPosition: Ropes Coordinator
Summers Worked at Camp: 2 Hometown: Midlothian, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Stickbug, they groove 
Lucy BurchettPosition: Cookout Coordinator
Summers Worked at Camp: 6 Hometown: Roanoke, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - I would be a cicada because I like to make a lot of noise. |
James SnyderPosition: Program Coordinator
Summers Worked at Camp: 5 Hometown: Roanoke, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Hex Bug Nano, I'm shaky and I like the maze. 
Silas MillerPosition: Pool Coordinator
Summers Worked at Camp: 5 Hometown: Buchanan, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Horsefly, because you can find me buzzin' around the pool. 
Andrew CapehartPosition: Media Coordinator
Summers Worked at Camp: 5 Hometown: Midlothian, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? A tick because I'll leave an impact on you that you'll never forget. |
Summer Camp Counselors
Jocelyn BrooksSummers Worked at Camp: 3
Hometown: Mount Olive, NJ What kind of bug would you be and why? - Dragonfly because they are symbolic of rebirth and resilience through struggle. They are also symbolize a reincarnation of recently deceased loved ones. Like a dragonfly, I hope to grow and learn to fly! 
Robert GarberSummers Worked at Camp: 3
Hometown: Rockingham, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - A firefly in the Back 400, because I love to light up people's day. 
Griffin HatcherSummers Worked at Camp: 2
Hometown: Christiansburg What kind of bug would you be and why? - Paul McCartney, Beetle. 
Emmie LoveSummers Worked at Camp: 2
Hometown: Short-Pump, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - A firefly because I love Christmas Tree Mountain. 
Ronan Manuel
Summers Worked at Camp: 4
Hometown: Roanoke, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - A black widow because I stick to my color palette. 
Georgia MillerSummers Worked at Camp: 3
Hometown: Buchanan What kind of bug would you be and why? - Honey bee because I'm sweet like honey. 
George RustSummers Worked at Camp: 3
Hometown: Christiansburg, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Butterfly, they're the artists of the bug world. 
Chloe WestSummers Worked at Camp: 4
Hometown: Botetourt, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - A ladybug because I wish luck to everyone! |
Jaz BrunerSummers Worked at Camp: 1
Hometown: Midlothian, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Stag beetle because they're funny looking. 
Evan GarlandSummers Worked at Camp: 1
Hometown: Powhatan, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Earth worm because I roll around in the dirt. 
Jaylen LeonardSummers Worked at Camp: 2
Hometown: Bryce, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Rollie pollie because I just be rolling around and breaking it down. 
Oliver MacKenzieSummers Worked at Camp: 3
Hometown: Blacksburg What kind of bug would you be and why? - A grasshopper because I have lots of energy. 
Ella McKnightSummers Worked at Camp: 2
Hometown: Midlothian, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - I would be a caterpillar because it has cat in it! 
Malia MyersSummers Worked at Camp: 1
Hometown: Midlothian, VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Dragonfly because I love dragons, and I think it'd be cool to fly. 
Bennett SnyderSummers Worked at Camp: 7
Hometown: Roanoke VA What kind of bug would you be and why? - Bumblebee, I buzz around wisely and calmly and I'm a pollinator who nourishes the community around me. |