Year Round Staff
Kaela Stano - Director
I was on summer staff 2012-2015. In 2014, I graduated from Crown College with a degree in Discipleship Ministry. Now I enjoy serving as the director, and watching God move in new ways as each season brings new opportunities and challenges for him to reveal his plan and blessings!
I grew up in the Duluth area, and coming to camp on occasion. Covenant Park has found a special place in my heart since being on staff, and I love serving on year round staff.
My favorite part about camp is getting to see the pure and awesome work of God in the lives of everyone around camp and in my own life too. Something unique happens when we take time to get away and just be with God. His transforming work is so obvious at camp. Seeing the joy and freedom that comes to each life as they surrender to Christ, and hurdle new heights in their faith is so special!
Leonard Armstrong - Head Cook
Leonard has continued to bless us with his amazing and abundant cooking since 2013! His biscuits and gravy and wealth of knowledge on pretty much any subject due to his love for reading make him legendary in the camp circle!
Dane Strom - Program Director
I've been working at camp as summer staff since 2016. I've had the privilege of seeing God work through camp in many ways and since stepping into the role of Program Director (2021) I'm super excited to be a bigger part of what he's doing and the direction he's leading camp.
My favorite thing about camp is watching people grow. Whether it's staff and volunteers over the course of a summer of seeing kids come back to camp year after year shows the value and impact that camp has on people's lives.
Julie Guenard-Bookkeeper
I grew up in Willow River, MN where my childhood memories consist primarily of working in the garden with my Dad and swimming with my Mom, brother and sister.
Though God was always a member of our family, it wasn’t until after high school and just prior to graduating from UW-Superior, that my relationship with God truly flourished for the first time as He became more of a priority. I began to see the real me that God had intended, and the joy in living out that purpose whether it be gardening or cooking, reading or simply spending time with loved ones.
Soon afterwards, I met and married my patient and loving husband, Kevin. We moved to the Twin Cities for 11 years, and then, through divine intervention, we moved back to the Twin Ports almost three years ago.
Kevin and I were invited into the Lakeview Covenant congregation through newly-formed friendships, and this is how I came to be a part of the Covenant Park Bible Camp. I am most looking forward to seeing how God will use all of us at camp and in the relationships that are formed. I love to pray for His blessings and guidance in the lives of others and myself and then see how such a tapestry of events unfolds as to reaffirm our faith.
Tim Hafvenstein - Maintenance Director
Tim joined Covenant Park staff as Maintenance Director in the summer of 2013. He has been involved in Christian camp ministry throughout his life having worked at numerous camps in varying roles.
He also has a teaching degree in Industrial Technology Education. During the school year, when not working at camp, he is a substitute teacher in local school districts within Carlton County.
Tim grew up in a Christian family but didn’t receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior until his early teens. He has been involved in various ministries throughout his life.
Tim moved to the Cloquet area in 1996 and lives just down the road from the Big Lake Covenant Church. He and his wife Cindy have been married for 34 years and have three children, two of whom are married. He loves building and fixing things and enjoys working on anything that has a gas engine, especially cars and his 76 Ford F-250.
While not working directly with the campers, Tim sees his role of maintaining the buildings and grounds as crucial to the success of the camp experience. He believes the less the staff has to concern themselves with, the more time and energy they can spend ministering to the spiritual needs of the campers.
Angela Reimer - Assistant Cook
I love to cook and be hospitable to people. I have 2 grown girls, 2 cats and have been married to my husband 25 years. I am originally from Mt Iron/Virginia area and have recently moved to Cloquet. I enjoy being with family and friends, doing church activities, cooking and baking, and spending time in nature with God.
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Noah Salzer- Assistant Program Director
Hey everyone! My name is Noah Salzer, and I am looking forward to taking a new role at Covenant Park as the Assistant Program Director! I’m excited to see lives changed, friendships made, and memories made here this summer! In my free time, I like to play my keyboard or go fishing, and I’d say my favorite part of camp is the time we spend in the chapel worshipping! See you at camp!!
Skyla Thompson- Ropes Staff
Heidi Roth-Counselor
Hannah Polkoski-Counselor
Hi! My name is Hannah Polkoski. I was a camper at Covenant Park for four years and have volunteered for three. Some things I enjoy doing are reading, hiking, and paddleboarding. I have also been playing basketball for seven years. I’m super excited to be on staff this summer and can’t wait to help the campers grow in their walk with God.
Lydia Polkoski-Counselor
Sam Moyer- Volunteer Coordinator and Waterfront Director
My name is Sam Moyer and I am super excited to serve at camp this summer. God has led me all over the place with opportunities to serve. I served at another camp for 3 summers before coming to Covenant Park. Right now I serve as the Associate Pastor of Worship Intern at Mission Covenant Church in Poplar, WI. I grew up helping lead worship and that is something I grew to be passionate about. While I worked at camp before, I started to love the game of Ultimate Frisbee. I would say that is my favorite sport to take part in. Other things I like to do include watch tv shows and movies with my wife and water skiing and tubing.
Natalie Vargo-Counselor
I enjoy drawing, crocheting, acting, making music, swimming, skiing, and chilling with my dog, Skywalker. I’ve loved camp ever since I was little and I hope to bring that same excitement to campers today.
Lucy Salzer-Maintenance Assistant
Mason Meyer-Maintenance Assistant
Sam Van Loon- Worship Director
Evan Larson-Counselor
Lisi Strom-Pt time Intern/Pt time Assistant Cook
Hey everyone! My name is Lisi Strom, and I am looking forward to working in multiple areas of camp! I’m excited to make desserts, and to serve campers through food, and different program activities! In my free time, I like to make coffee, go paddle boarding, fishing, and spending time with Jesus!
Justin Orme- Media Specialist
Yo! I am so excited and honored to serve at camp for another summer! I have been blessed to be a freelance photographer/videographer/editor for the last couple of years. I hope to use the talents and skills God has given me to help kids have fun and experience God while also capturing those moments. I am the fourth generation in my family to work at CPBC! I am an old soul who loves hymns, sitting in my rocking chair, listening to records, drinking hot tea, and paying $0.27 per gallon for gas. But I also love getting down in upper field and schooling some kids in Ultimate. I hope to see you this summer!
Lawson Burkhart-Counselor
Scarlett Austreng-Counselor