May 24, 2023

What are your hobbies/talents/interests?
I love nature photography, baking and going on adventures with my family.

Why did you want to work at Camp Guggenheim?
I am humbled and honored to be the Camp Director this year! Camp has always been a “home away from home” for me and was a cornerstone in my faith formation as a youth attending as a camper and as a young adult serving on staff. I know how just one positive experience at Camp can make all the difference, and I wanted to be able to share similar opportunities with as many young people as possible. If it were not for my experiences at Guggenheim, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am looking forward to a fantastic summer at our “home on the water”!

Naomi Presler – Counselor
Age: 18
Hometown: Milton, Delaware
Parish: 
St. Edmund’s Catholic Church

What are your hobbies/talents/interests?
I love wrestling, football and going to the beach with my friends. I am a huge fan of Harry Potter and Moana. My talents include Irish dancing, being able to cross both of my eyes and uncrossing one. My hobbies include volleyball and having a good time!

Why did you want to work at Camp Guggenheim?
I want to work as a counselor at Camp Guggenheim because I was a camper here for a long time and I consider it a second home. To come back and help create a home for others is a passion of mine. I also want to be a counselor because Guggenheim is the best!

Matteo Reilly – Counselor
Age: 19
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
Parish: 
St. Paschal Baylon, Thousand Oaks, California

What are your hobbies/talents/interests?
I love wrestling, football and going to the beach with my friends

Why did you want to work at Camp Guggenheim?
Camp Guggenheim was such a positive influence for me, and I wanted to share the joy that it brought me with others.

Sarah Samperi – Counselor
Age: 20
Hometown:  Saranac Lake
Parish: 
St. Bernard of Montjoux

What are your hobbies/talents/interests?
Hiking, exploring, playing outside, painting, learning guitar, thrifting, spending time with friends and family, and talking/learning about the faith.

Why did you want to work at Camp Guggenheim?
Camp was the first place I encountered other young people on fire for the Catholic faith. The friendships I made there in my years as a camper were my strength throughout the years and encouraged me to continue to pursue a personal relationship with Christ. The youth are the future of the diocese, and I know firsthand how important a role Camp Guggenheim plays in fostering their faith. It gives me great joy to play a role in giving the experience that was so influential in my life back to the campers, in hopes that it will do the same for them. I love getting to know each camper and seeing them come out of their shells as each week progresses. I’ve never worked somewhere more fulfilling, faithful, and fun, and I can’t wait for my second summer!