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!
Ian O'Donnell - Program Director
I have spent four summers at Lake Beauty Bible Camp and a fall and spring at Adventurous Christians. I am very excited to get to serve God here at Covenant Park! I have seen how the Lord moves in the lives of campers and staff alike during the summer season, and I am excited to see how I can take part in that ministry here.
One of my favorite parts about Christian camping is seeing people step out of their comfort zones, and accomplish something they never thought was possible. This can be seen at the Challenge Course or in the Chapel. The community of a camp is truly unique, and it shows the body of Christ in ways that are different from a single church.
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.
Summer Staff 2024
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
Carter Armstrong- Counselor
Heidi Roth-Counselor
Hey! Hey! I am overjoyed and honored to serve at camp this summer! I did not grow up going to summer camp like most, but I am so blessed to have this opportunity to be a counselor this summer. I grew up serving in Kids ministry and have always had a heart for kids to know the love and freedom found in Jesus. I love milkshakes, doing any type of craft, painting, biking, long walks, embroidering, and spending time with family and friends. I’m excited to grow in Jesus with y’all this summer!
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.
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.
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!
Lydia Polkoski-Counselor
Hi! My name is Lydia Polkoski. I'm excited to be a counselor at camp this summer! I went to camp as a kid and volunteered last year. Some things I like to do are paddle boarding, swimming, tubing, and biking
Mendota Castonguay
Hi, my name is Mendota. I love to read, play music (specifically the flute), hang with friends, and Jesus:) I came to camp a couple different times growing up, and this year I’ve felt called to be a counselor! I hope to bring joy and laughter to my position, as well as helping the campers have
a one on one relationship with Jesus!
Mason Meyer-Maintenance Assistant
Sam Van Loon- Worship Director
Hello! I am so excited to be out at camp for another amazing summer! I am looking forward to seeing God move through every part of camp, from the worship, the messages, and the memories that will be made! This is my third summer on staff and I am honored to get to be a part of it. I love every part of camp (especially the food) and this summer I hope to use the talents God has given me to point people to Him. In my spare time, I love hiking, hockey, playing guitar, and spending time with friends!
Evan Larson-Counselor
Hey everybody! I can’t express how excited I am to be back out at Camp for my fourth Summer on Staff! Covenant Park has been a part of who I am throughout my entire life whether I was a camper, volunteer, or staffer, so I’ve developed a very deep connection to Camp as a whole. Being a Counselor and watching these kids grow physically, mentally, and spiritually over the last few years has truly been a blessing, and I’m looking forward to seeing it more this year. Outside of Camp life, I enjoy sleeping, eating, video games, traveling, fishing, camping, hiking, and playing any sports with my friends. See you soon!
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
Hey I’m Lucy Salzer and I’m super excited for my first year on staff as maintenance assistant! I am looking forward to working on camp projects with work crew volunteers. In my free time I like paddle boarding, running, and mowing the lawn. I’m looking forward to seeing y’all at camp and for some ultimate frisbee!
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
I'm Lawson Burkhart, I live in Poplar, WI. My home church is Mission Covenant Church. I've been coming to camp since Kindergarten, and have felt called by God to serve as a counselor! Can't wait to hang with you all this summer!!!
Scarlett Austreng-Counselor
Hello everybody! My name is Scarlett, and this is officially my 4th year out at camp, and my second year as a counselor! I am beyond excited to see what God has in store for all of us. He’s going to work in such powerful ways through all that is done at camp this summer. My favorite part of camping out at Covenant Park has got to be chapel. Such beautiful memories have been made in that building! In my free time, I love writing music, Bible studying, and road tripping! I can’t wait to meet you all this summer, and for all of us to meet God together. See you all soon!