Type 1 Residence Camp

Camp Staff

With more than 1 staff person for every 5 campers, each child receives lots of personal attention. Many of the staff also have diabetes so they are positive role models for the children, as well as friends, caregivers, and coaches.

Meet Our 2008 Camp Staff!

Susan
Camp Director

Camp Ho Mita Koda is pleased to welcome Susan Woodford as our new Camp Director. A Solon resident, Susan brings over 20 years of camping experience to her new position at Camp Ho Mita Koda. She comes to us from Camp Watitoh in Becket, Massachusetts where she served as Head Counselor for 21 summers. In her position as Head Counselor she was responsible for supervising the summer staff, developing and facilitating the staff training, and overseeing the development of camp programming. In addition to her position at Camp Watitoh, she also served as Camp Director at Camp Zachor in Norfolk, Virginia.

Susan holds a Master of Arts in Biblical studies from Regent University in Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown State University. She is currently employed at Ursuline College as head Softball Coach/Game Administrator. Previous positions she has held during the academic year include: Head Softball Coach, Co-Director of Intramural Programs, and Head Field Hockey Coach at Hiram College; Teacher/Head Softball Coach at Atlantic Christian Schools in Virginia; Field Hockey and Softball Coach at Washington and Jefferson College. She also worked as a Personal Trainer for several years. Susan is interested in using her sports background to expand opportunities for team sports at camp. She is particularly interested in incorporating softball, hockey, soccer, and lacrosse in the camp’s sports programming. In addition to sports, Susan is also committed to retaining many of the existing programs at camp as well as ensuring that beloved camp traditions continue.

Dani
Counselor

Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 11 years
Were you a camper? I was a camper for 9 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for 2 years.
Favorite Camp Memory: My last year as a camper; I had the greatest counselors ever! We filled a boy’s cabin with balloons as a prank. We had a lot of good times, as well as good memories and many inside jokes.
Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled peanut butter sandwiches

Elizabeth
Counselor

Hometown: Brecksville, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year.
Favorite Camp Memory: Canoeing and kayaking at the lake with all of the campers as well as with the other counselors.
Favorite Camp Meal: Pierogies and the Peach Cobbler

Erin
Counselor

Hometown: Painesville Township, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 16 years
Were you a camper? I was a camper for 10 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I have been a CIT, a junior counselor, and a counselor for the past four years.
Favorite Camp Memory: Meeting my “twin”, Amy! Being in Amy’s cabin as a junior counselor was amazing. Another favorite memory is teaching my drama classes, it’s great to see kids so excited about acting!
Favorite Camp Meal: Macaroni and cheese

Evan
Counselor

Hometown: Chesterland, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 8 years
Were you a camper? Yes, for 4 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for 3 years.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite camp memory was dancing at the camp talent show and dancing at the banquet. Throughout all the years, as a camper as well as a counselor, I have made several lifelong friends. I definitely suggest everyone get to experience a summer camp such as Camp Ho Mita Koda, it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make.
Favorite Camp Meal: Cheeseburgers and French Fries

Ian
Counselor

Hometown: Uniontown, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year as a counselor.
Favorite Camp Memory: Getting to know the staff, they are truly amazing.
Favorite Camp Meal: Chicken wraps

Jack
Counselor

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 13 years
Were you a camper? Yes, for 6 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for 3 years.
Favorite Camp Memory: The silent Sunday morning walks to the lake, and all of the boating activities.
Favorite Camp Meal: Meatball subs

Janice
Camp Secretary
Hometown: Beloit, WI
Do you have diabetes?: No
Camp position: This is my first year as camp secretary. I do office work, such as answering phones and camper registration. I also deliver the mail and run the camp store.
Favorite Camp Memory: Watching the gladiators activity
Favorite Camp Meal: Chicken Fingers

Jordan
Counselor

Hometown: Wadsworth, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 15 years
Were you a camper? Yes, for 12 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a CIT for one year, a junior counselor for one year, and a counselor for one year.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite memory was my last year as a camper at our banquet and vespers. I’ll never forget that night.
Favorite Camp Meal: I love all the food, but my favorite would be macaroni and cheese

Josh W.
Counselor

Hometown: Hudson, OH and Bowling Green, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 8 years
Were you a camper? No
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for 4 years.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite memory is running all of my activities.
Favorite Camp Meal: Oranges

Kelly
Counselor

Hometown: Lakewood, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 14 years
Were you a camper? Yes, for 9 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for two years.
Favorite Camp Memory: Playing Capture the Flag
Favorite Camp Meal: Pierogies

Kitchen Staff

There are five women who make up the kitchen staff. Pictured are: Elizabeth, Doris, and Josie. Those that are not pictured are: Tracy, MaryAnn, Erin M., and Hector, who is a former camper volunteering this summer in the kitchen. The kitchen staff’s duties are to prepare all the meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. MaryAnn creates the menus and Josie is the head cook. Matt, the camp dietician, also has interns that come to camp throughout the sessions to learn as well as to teach the campers proper nutrition.

Lisa
Counselor

Hometown: Painesville, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year.
Favorite Camp Memory: Meeting everyone and fighting in the mud.
Favorite Camp Meal: Pasta, pudding, and the tater tots.

Lois
Waterfront Director

Hometown: London, England
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: I have been Waterfront Director for the past two years.
Favorite Camp Memory: The slicker hike.
Favorite Camp Meal: Chicken fingers.

Micah
Counselor

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 14 years
Were you a camper? Yes, for 4 years
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for two years.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite camp memory was being hired.
Favorite Camp Meal: Everything works for me.

Michelle
Counselor

Hometown: Lima, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year.
Favorite Camp Memory: When Tess was asked if she was a camper. Erin said no, that she was a counselor, and then Tess was asked if she was allergic to calcium.
Favorite Camp Meal: Pasta

Nick
Counselor

Hometown: Hinckley, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year.
Favorite Camp Memory: Mud wrestling
Favorite Camp Meal: Tacos

Ryan
Counselor

Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Do you have diabetes?: Yes, for 17 years
Were you a camper? Yes, for 5 years
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my fourth year as a counselor.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite memory was becoming a Kodian in 1999.
Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

Shannon
Counselor

Hometown: Carrollton, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: I’ve been a counselor for two years.
Favorite Camp Memory: Meeting Lois
Favorite Camp Meal: Pierogies

Tanya
Counselor

Hometown: Washington, MO
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite camp memory is crossing the beam on the ropes course.
Favorite Camp Meal: Pierogies

Tess
Counselor

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Do you have diabetes?: No
How long have you been a counselor?: This is my first year as a counselor.
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite memory was when I was worth 10 points during the Counselor Hunt.
Favorite Camp Meal: Macaroni and Cheese