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. 

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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 fifth year as a staff member.

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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 fifth year as a staff member. 

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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. 

Coach wagon comes to the new heights team with over 8 years of experience in the wellness camp industry. He has done it all in the fitness world. From teaching spin classes to once owning a CrossFit gym , Coach Wagon has gotten a chance to view the fitness industry from many different perspectives. When it comes to fitness, he believes that everyone can find the joy in movement, no matter what body they are in. 

Coach Wagon has made it his mission in life to bring the fun back into fitness and help others live their happiest and healthiest lives.

In addition to being a well renowned strength and conditioning coach, he has recently graduated with a bachelors degree in physical education from Montclair State University. 

“My aim with all the campers who are at camp new heights is to help them realize that fitness does not have to be boring. They can enjoy exercise and, more importantly, understand that they are stronger than they think they are... both inside and out.”

Alina is a former camper from the 2019 season and this will be her third 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.

 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.