Meet Team St. Croix
Because we know staff are the most important part of a camp experience, we take great care to hire and train qualified, enthusiastic staff. We look for leadership skills, prior experience working with children, decision-making capabilities, respect for the environment and safety awareness.
All staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. Waterfront specialists are certified lifeguards, and as required, others are certified as an EMT, First Responder or have been trained in Wilderness First Aid.
Camp Office
532 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
Executive Director – Katie Haas
Katie Haas (she/her) lives with her head in the city and her heart in the outdoors. Katie is honored to be part of the Croix community as a steward and connector since Spring of 2022. A social worker by trade, Katie is committed to being part of growing and just communities. She is an adventurer who still has learning to sail on her bucket list. Her Y journey began as a Trail Counselor at Camp Menogyn. Katie worked two decades in nonprofits and government sectors, with youth, People with Disabilities, and affordable housing. The common thread in Katie's pursuits is connection to our own selves, our surroundings, and each other; all to restore, grow, and create equitable spaces where we all belong. Also, she loves camp food.
Sr. Program Director; Day Camps DayCroix, Spring Lake, and Heritage – Amy Rowan
Hi! I’m Amy Rowan and I am your Day Camp Program Director. I have been in the camp world for eight years, running Camp Spring Lake. I now get the opportunity to run DayCroix as well! I truly enjoy experiencing the Camp Magic each summer through the eyes of our campers. There is nothing like it! I am excited to be a part of your summer adventures.
“If we want our children to move mountains, we first have to let them get out of their chairs.” ~Nicolette Sowder I’m a big believer in learning by doing. I think all youth can be change makers, if we give them the right tools- including access to nature. Our job at day camp is to foster the learning and developing in and around nature. If campers come home tired, dirty, and happy then it was a successful day at camp! I can’t wait to be a part of the growth of our campers and staff!
If you have any questions about DayCroix or Day Camp Spring Lake, our programs, or jobs that are available, please feel free to contact me by email or phone at 651-319-8010.
Overnight Program Director – John Arteman
Hi! I’m John. I’m the overnight program director. I love all things outdoors and camping and have been doing it all my life. I was first introduced to camping in Boy Scouts where I earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout with a degree in Industrial Design. My truest passions are people and problem solving, making this role the perfect connection of my education and my hobbies.
I believe that summer camp is one of the best opportunities for kids to learn about the world around us in a fun and inviting environment.
I have been at Camp St. Croix previously as: a counselor, the Arts and Crafts director, a Climbing Director and an Outdoor Educator in the OE program. I am so excited to be able to use all my camping experiences from Croix and Boy Scouts to build a wonderful summer camp program.
“It’s amazing the difference a bit of sky can make.” -Shel Silverstein
Farm Program Director, The Farm at Camp St. Croix – Anna Zimmer
I grew up outside, while most of that time was spent in the garden at home. We grew our food, and I learned how to eat it and enjoy it at a young age. As I got older I realized that most children didn’t have this same connection to wholesome food, or knowledge to grow it and eat it, like I did. For this reason, I graduated from UW-River Falls with a degree in horticulture so I could help educate young people about the importance of vegetable gardening and growing food. Following graduation I worked two years at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory as a Horticulture Educator and Assistant Gardener which made me even more aware of the gardening deficiency in young people. In 2015 I learned about Camp St. Croix, saw the incredible potential for agriculture education there, and learned of the community that had been created in the St Croix Valley because of the connections made at camp. Watching The Farm at Camp St. Croix expand since 2015 has been exciting and fulfilling as we see it meeting educational and physical needs, as well as needs in our community.
If you have questions about The Farm at Camp St. Croix, or would like to volunteer, please contact me by email. I look forward to meeting you!
Outdoor Education and Adventure Program Director – Luna Anderson-Duggan
Hi, I am Luna! I grew up climbing mango trees and chasing iguanas on the shores of Costa Rica. Then I moved to Minnesota to read in willow trees and search for agates. My childhood grew the roots of my love for the outdoors. It was at Camp St. Croix as a camper where my dream of becoming an outdoor educator came to fruition. I attended Northland College where I got my degree in Outdoor Education with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. I am committed to creating equitable programming that breaks the many barriers that keep people from having outdoor experiences. My life dream is to light the spark of joy that these experiences bring in as many people as I can. I hope to see this dream bloom in my role as Outdoor Education & Adventure Program Director.
Events and Retreats Coordinator – Theresa Douglas
We host a wide variety of Events and Retreats at Camp St. Croix which feed our mission, from community partnerships and leadership conferences to weddings and festivals! Details are executed by our dynamic staff and coordinated by Theresa Douglas.
Food Service Manager – Nicole Wirth
Hello! I’m excited to be stepping into the role of Food Service Manager for Camp St. Croix along with Camp Icaghowan up the road in Amery. I’ve been working with Y Camps since 2015, and have enjoyed getting to know Camp St. Croix better in 2021. My favorite spot at camp is hanging out at the chicken coop on our farm. I love nature and getting out for a quite walk in the woods, and the thing I love most about camp is witnessing the community, and bonding of young people who come together at the meal table in the dining hall.
If you have any questions about Food Service at camp, you can email: Nicole.Wirth@ymcamn.org