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June 22, 2016

Adventure, Faith and Fun
Each week-long session at Camp Guggenheim provides campers with an incredible mix of faith, fun, and adventure. Camp activities include swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rappelling, arts & crafts, campfires, dances and much, much more.

Faith formation and growth is at the heart of the Guggenheim experience and is an important part of every day! Campers are actively involved in living out and sharing their faith.
It's what makes Camp Guggenheim so special.

Meave McCullouchBonjour from Paris! My name is Maeve McCullouch and I am excited to be coming to Camp for a third summer on staff. I am from Black River and attend Holy Family Church when I am home. I am currently a junior at Siena College where I double major in Economics and French.

This past semester, I studied abroad in Paris, France where I am having the wonderful opportunity to explore the world, meet new people, and see God in all of it along the way.

I cannot wait to welcome all of you campers through the gate of Guggenheim with my love for interpretive dance, rappelling, avocadoes, and God. 

 

 

 

Connor CummingsMy name is Conner Cummings and I am 20 years old. I live in Alexandria Bay  and I belong to the Catholic Community of Alexandria. I graduated this spring with an associate’s degree in business administration from SUNY Jefferson.

I have attended Camp Guggenheim for seven years as a camper and this will be my first year on staff. Camp has been such an influential part of my life and I don’t know where I would be without it! By being a part of the 2016 Camp Guggenheim staff I hope to help lead the many campers to Christ just as I was through this wonderful camp! I am incredibly grateful to have received this awesome opportunity to give back to the Diocese of Ogdensburg and its youth!

 

 

 

Kathryn PatrelliHi, my name is Kathryn Petrelli!  CAMPERS! ARE YOU EXCITED?! Another summer! I can't wait! It's going to be amazing! You should read some of these bios! I love to hike, swim and praise and so do they! I just recently moved to Plattsburgh to finish college. Saint John's is my parish here but Saint Andre Bessette in Malone is my home parish.

I worked at Guggenheim last year and my favorite thing about returning is seeing all of you guys! Camp wouldn't be the same without you!

 

 

 

 

 

Nicholas OlleyNicholas Olley is excited to be on staff this for his first time this year. Nick lives Natural Bridge, and goes to St. James Parish in Carthage where he is active in two parish counsels and in youth ministry. Nick went to Jefferson Community Collage this year and is in the application process to become a seminarian for the diocese.

He is also excited for the youth this summer and what God has in store for them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 15, 2016

Ellen MinerHi, my name is Ellen Miner and this will be my second summer serving on Camp Guggenheim staff! I have lived in Saranac Lake my entire life and I am a parishioner of St. Bernard’s Church. I am going into my junior year at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland where I am studying for a major in French and a minor in history.

Camp Guggenheim has been a part of my life and faith formation for as long as I can remember, and I can’t wait to share more of the Catholic faith with all the campers this summer!

 

 

 

 

 

Ashlee FairchildMy name is Ashlee Fairchild and I am a first year graduate student at SUNY Oswego, in the School Psychology program. I graduated from Le Moyne College in May 2015 with a degree in Psychology. I am currently living in Syracuse and I grew up in Plattsburgh,  where my home parish is St. John's. This will be my fourth year on the Guggenheim staff and my second year as Assistant Director!

I am beyond excited to be working at camp again with the new staff of 2016! I am thrilled to have the opportunity once more to lead youth to a life of faith and help them see a love for Christ!

 

 

 

 

Kevin McCullouchHi, my name is Kevin McCullouch and I am 19 years old and live in Black River. I am a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Watertown where I like participating in the Mass as an altar server.  I just finished my first year at Jefferson Community College with an emphasis on general liberal arts.

This is my first year to work on staff at Camp Guggenheim and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for a fantastic summer at Camp.  I can’t wait to meet all the campers and help each of them grow in their journey closer to our Lord.
Get ready, campers, to Hike, Swim and Praise

 

 

 

 

Joy LeaderMy name is Joy Leader, and I am from St. James Parish in Gouverneur. I am currently at school in Steubenville, Ohio, studying Spanish and Theology at Franciscan University with the hopes of becoming a Catholic missionary after college. 

This is my first summer on staff as a Teen Camp counselor, and I could not be more excited for this opportunity!  I have loved going to Camp every summer to learn more about the faith and to strengthen my relationship with the Lord. 

Camp Guggenheim has always had a special place in my heart, and I look forward to being able to serve the youth of our Diocese at this incredible place.

 

 

 

 

Leagon CarlinHello! My name is Leagon Carlin, and I am a second year seminarian for the Diocese of Ogdensburg, studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. While there studying to be a priest, I am currently double majoring in Philosophy and Humanities.

I love Hiking, Swimming and Praising, and I cannot wait for camp this summer! It is going to be a faith-filled, fun-filled season! I’ll see you there! God Bless

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 8, 2016

PultorakMy name is Nate Pultorak, and I am 20 years old and a Theology major at Franciscan University of Steubenville. I am currently discerning the priesthood in Franciscan’s Priestly Discernment Program.

Even though I am from the Chicago area, I am proud to consider the North Country to be a second home, attending St. Rita’s in Deferiet whenever I visit.

This will be my first year working at Camp Guggenheim, and I am very much looking forward to being with the camper and helping them experience the love of God in this Year of Mercy!

 

 

 

 

St. LouisHello! My name is Abigail St.Louis and I am so very excited and blessed to be able to spend my summer at Guggenheim this year.

I am a freshman in the Nursing program at Clinton Community College in upstate New York, am an active member of St. Alexander’s and St. Joseph’s parish in Morrisonville.

This year will be my first year working at Guggenheim, and I am very excited to spread God’s word and love. Guggenheim has always been a place for me to go as a camper, to grow in my faith and with God, and I can’t wait to help others to do the same.

 

 

 

 

John McBrideMy name is John McBride. I am originally from Saranac Lake, but currently reside in Waterbury Vermont. My home parish is St. Andrews, a small but welcoming community.
I am a Sophomore majoring in English, Writing, and Mass Communications at Assumption College in Worcester Massachusetts.

This is my second year serving on staff and I am humbled to be able to serve and give back to a community that has given me a fuller understanding and appreciation of my Catholic faith that I live out in my life daily.

I look forward to working with the youth of the Diocese by showing them how Awesome being Catholic is.

 

 

 

Katy ShermanHi, my name is Katy Sherman and I grew up in Lake Placid and Malone where I attended St. Agnes School and Holy Family School but now I currently reside in Melbourne, Florida. This upcoming fall I will be a sophomore at Ave Maria University.

I have been going to Camp Guggenheim ever since I was little with my family and attended Teen Camp for five years. This will be my first year on staff and I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to share Christ’s love with all the campers, new  and returning!!

Camp is truly my “Home Away From Home” and I am so ready for a summer full of hiking, swimming, and PRAISING!!

 

 

 

 

Maura BobakHello my name is Maura Bobak. I am from St. Stephen Parish on Grand Island, NY. I attended Franciscan University for Nursing.

This is my third summer working at the beautiful Camp Guggenheim. I am very excited to be working at camp this year.

To be able to celebrate the sacraments each day and share the joy of Christ with the campers in such a beautiful setting on the lake is truly paradise!

 

 

 

 

 

June 1, 2016Kelly Donnely

Kelly Donnelly is ecstatic to be directing Guggenheim for her third season!  She is a parishioner at St. Peter’s in Plattsburgh and has taught English and Religion at Seton Catholic for the past six years. 
Kelly is currently the diocesan director of youth ministry.  In her free time, she loves to read, travel, and kayak. 
She feels incredibly blessed to be able to spend her summer working with the counselors and campers at Guggenheim!

 

 

 

 

IzzoJoey Izzo is a native of Lake Placid and a parishioner at St. Agnes parish.He just graduated from Berkeley College of Music with a degree in Music Production and Engineering and works as a composer, producer and performer in an ever growing variety of bands, composition partnerships and recording projects.
He is more excited than ever to be gearing up for his fourth year on staff at Camp Guggenheim.  Camp has always been the highlight of his year for many memorable summers. He's very excited to see both new and familiar faces and prays that campers will grow in their friendships with God and each other this summer.

 

 

 

 

St. LouisAllison St. Louis is excited to begin her second summer on staff at Camp. She is from Morrisonville and is extremely blessed to be part of the St. Alexander’s Church community.
Allison attends SUNY Plattsburgh and is studying to be an elementary school teacher. Camp Guggenheim holds a special place in her heart and she looks forward to sharing her love for Christ with the campers this summer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael BobakHi, my name is Michael Bobak.  This will be my first year working at Guggenheim, and I am super excited!  I have always wanted to work at camp ever since I went when I was twelve.  I would watch my older siblings bring God’s love to campers, and that has inspired me to want to do the same.

I am from Grand Island, New York and a parishioner of St. Stephen’s Church.  Now, I am currently studying Biology at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio.  Guggenheim has touched my life, and I am blessed to be able to bring this joy to others.

 

 

 

 

Grace LeaderMy name is Grace Leader and I am currently a freshman at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. I am from St. James Parish in Gouverneur and have loved Guggenheim for as long as I can remember. Ever since my parents first brought me to Family Guggenheim when I was two months old, Guggenheim has continued to be my favorite place to go every summer since.
From being on Family Camp Staff for the past 11 years, and attending Teen Camp for the past seven years, I have always hoped to one day become a Teen Camp Counselor. I am very blessed and excited to have this opportunity and I am very exciting to see what adventures this summer holds.

 


 

 

 

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