OUR STAFF IS COMPRISED OF CARING PROFESSIONALS
Our camp counselors are experienced professionals who return each summer bringing stability and years of experience. About half of our staff are teachers during the school year and return each summer to help make each camper’s summer experience a safe and memorable one. The other half is comprised of new and returning college students. Some of which are studying to become teachers. Our campers are welcomed each day by a smiling face of a counselor.
The idea for A Step Ahead Day Camp came because we wanted to provide children with an opportunity to stay active both mentally and physically throughout the summer by providing a variety of field trips and camp activities. Our favorite part is seeing the kids’ excitement when they are going somewhere new or trying a new activity for the first time. We are really proud of how our camp has grown over the past six years, and love thinking of ways we can improve from year to year.
We’re looking forward to another exciting summer at A Step Ahead Day Camp!
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Doug has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Edgewood College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. He has been working with children for the past 18 years and has owned and operated A Step Ahead Day Camp for the past 12 years. He is currently a third-grade teacher at Royal Oaks Elementary School and has also taught in second, fourth, and fifth grades.
Doug is married with two children. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and golfing in his spare time. He strives every day to provide a positive experience for each child that comes to A Step Ahead Day Camp.
Joel grew up in New Holstein, Wisconsin and moved to Madison in 1997 to pursue his teaching degree at Edgewood College. He graduated in 2002 and has been teaching at Royal Oaks Elementary School in Sun Prairie for the past 21 years, both in first and fourth grade.
Joel is married with two campers, one entering fourth grade and the other in first grade. He enjoys sports, camping and playing board games. Joel is very proud of the variety of experiences A Step Ahead Day Camp gives kids during the summer and is excited to start his 12th year of camp!