Stephen is a former physical education teacher and athletic director who previously worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Stephen hails from Boulder, Colorado where he lives with his wife and son. Stephen is an avid amateur triathlete and endurance athlete. 

Stephen is a founding member of Camp New Heights, and his enthusiasm in educating youth about health and wellness is unparalleled. 

"We started this camp because we believed that there is a gap in the educational system that has pushed exercise and nutrition to the wayside. I believe that Camp New Heights provides campers of all abilities the opportunity to try new things in a judgement free atmosphere. We're not a traditional camp and we plan on evolving every year to continually meet the wants and needs of our campers."

JT is a former Division 1 collegiate student-athlete. A graduate from The University of Louisiana at Monroe. JT was a 3x All-Conference, All-Louisiana selection during his career. Which led him to gain experience in the NFL, CFL and AFL football leagues as a Defense Back.

A Director of Sports Performance down in South Florida, JT has rapidly become one of the areas top performance specialists. JT has trained many Professional Athletes in All-Sports, along with some of the top high school teams and all sport youth leagues in the area. JT also has years of experience directing youth and high school skill camps all over the country. He is also the founder of JT’s Sports Performance with a vision of “Getting You Better Everyday”.

Isain is a Camp New Heights alumni who attended camp in 2018. Isain came to camp with an incredibly positive attitude and quickly became a leader among his peers. His success at camp lead to his successful senior year in which he was able to tryout and make the competitive CIF division one soccer team at his school. Isain is currently a junior at Mission College.

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Isain's positivity and tireless work ethic made him a favorite of teammates and fans alike. He helped lead his team to the CIF division I tournament, which is the highest level of high school soccer in the Los Angeles area. He has continued to play soccer in his free time as he pursues his degree at Mission College. 

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Isain brings with him the experience of having attended Camp New Heights and having been extremely successful in transforming his lifestyle as a result. He possesses a level of optimism and level-headedness that is inviting to all and brings out the best in everyone who encounters him. Isain is returning for his fourth year as a staff member.

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Victoria is currently a senior at Arizona State University. Victoria is a former Camp New Heights camper and has a passion about fitness and nutrition. 

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Victoria swam for her high school swim team in Tucson, Arizona. Victoria competed in the 50 meter free, 100 meter free, and 200 meter relay. Victoria's team won the Arizona Regional Qualifier in 2019. 

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Victoria's enthusiasm, out-going personality, and passion for helping campers is what makes her an outstanding staff member. We're excited to have Victoria return for her fifth year as a staff member. 

Trevor Sanchez is an avid traveler, reader, writer and amateur triathlete competing in swimming, cycling, and running contests globally. Deeply passionate about living life to the fullest, when asked “what do you do?”, he’s prone to answer “life enthusiast" before excitedly diving into asking more about your interests and values. As an advocate for well-being, his focus is on bridging the gap between mental and physical health education, (wellbeing and wellness respectively).

An aspiring author and speaker on personal wellness, he believes sharing his knowledge and experience will help provide the  necessary tools to create the gentle balance essential to cultivating resilience to stress, nurturing one's self-esteem, and fostering relations with others. He hopes his actions of nurturing self-love via a healthy mind, body, and soul, translate into a healthier society and planet. He believes the brain is our greatest asset and the ability to harness one’s attention is humanity's greatest gift.

“Focus it on growth, you'll find you’re capable of anything”.

Kelsie is a travel nurse originally from New York, but she has spent time in Virginia, South Carolina, and Kentucky. Kelsie comes to Camp New Heights with multiple years of summer camp experience and she cherishes spending her summers at camp. 

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Kelsie has always had a penchant for sports throughout her life. She grew up playing soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. In college, Kelsie was a powerhouse on the school's club hockey team. When not participating in organized sports, Kelsie enjoys cycling, yoga, and outdoor exploration. 

Albert is a Camp New Heights alumni who attended camp in 2018 and 2019. Albert's time at camp saw him blossom as a leader and a force to be reckoned with in the weight room and on the field. His success at camp lead to several years of success on his high school soccer team and internationally in Mexico on professional and recreational teams. Albert is currently completing his junior year of college at California State University, Northridge.

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Albert's hard work and determination made him a cornerstone of his high school cross country and soccer teams. He helped lead his team to the CIF division I tournament multiple times throughout his tenure with the program. He has continued to play soccer on organized teams, recreationally, and in his free time as he pursues his degree.

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Albert brings with him the experience of having attended Camp New Heights and his gregarious nature makes him a camper favorite. Albert is returning to camp for his fourth year as a staff member. 

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Daniel is a two time Camp New Heights alumni who is joining our staff. Daniel was in the advanced Camp New Heights program for his freshmen and sophomore years of high school. Daniel parlayed the skills he obtained from camp to become a recruited baseball player during his high school years. Daniel is currently a sophomore at Antelope Valley College.

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Daniel's high school OBP was an impressive .483 and he has dabbled in pitching with several relief pitching appearances throughout his high school career. 

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Daniel's demeanor and uplifting nature make him an extremely warming presence at camp. His ability to elevate himself while simultaneously uplifting his peers and students is impressive. Daniel's demeanor and commitment to the Camp New Heights mission make him a great addition to our team. Daniel is returning to camp for his fourth year as a staff member.

Alina is a former camper from the 2019 season and this will be her first year joining the Camp New Heights staff. Alina has a lifelong passion for dance and art and is looking forward to sharing these passions with our campers. Alina is currently in her sophomore year of college at the University of Arizona in Tucson. 

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"One of the things I learned as a camper was to try everything and to put your own twist on everything. I try to make things as fun as possible regardless of the situation. My goal is to make camp as memorable and as fun as it was when I was a camper." 

Vu comes to Camp New Heights from Ohio, where he graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and is now pursuing his MBA. Before MVNU, he played D2 basketball at Ohio Valley University for 3 years. He is from Belgrade Serbia, and before starting to his basketball career he was an a devout soccer player. He likes to spend most of his time in the weight room and with his friends. Vu is returning to Camp New Heights for his third year.

Jade is an international tennis player from France and division 1 athlete from Siena College. Jade began her tennis career at 5 years old and continues to have incredible passion for the sport today. Jade won numerous junior championships in France and held a 1/6 tennis rating in the French tennis system. 

"I really enjoy sharing my passion with kids as my childhood coach had a huge impact on me when I was young."

 Ryan Rodriguez is a Camp New Heights alumni from 2019-2021. He is currently pursuing his engineering degree at Mission College. Ryan played division 1 baseball for his high school team starting in ninth grade. Ryan is hard working, competitive, and passionate and persistent when it comes to helping others.

"I hope to use this experience to help me help others while in college while I pursue a major in mechanical engineering. As a past camper I would encourage others to do there best and help them succeed and work as a team."

Camp New Heights is and industry leader in staff acquisition. We pride ourselves on a highly competitive and intense interview process. We strive to assemble a diverse staff that has a 1:1 male to female staff ratio. Keep checking back throughout the year to see our new staff members as they are added to our roster.