Ms. Ilse

Ms. Ilse

Camp Director / CEO

Ms. Ilse is the Program Director. Her accent is often asked about, because she is a German speaking, South African, American who has degrees in Early Childhood Education and Accounting. She grew up on a farm, loves to hike, ski, travel and play chess. She won the 2016 Utah Early Childhood Teacher of the Year and in 2017 won the TLLCCF National Teacher award. She is a mom with two busy boys, and also directs the winter childcare programs at Alta and Snowbird. She is a certified Safety Care Specialist and will be working at Alta Summer Camp part-time this year!


Camp Counselors

  • Camp Director / CEO

    Ms. Ilse

    Ms. Ilse is the Program Director. Her accent is often questioned, because she is a German speaking, South African,...

  • Administrative Director

    Tailor

    Tailor is a mom of 3, has over 10 years of childcare experience, and has a degree in Early Childhood Education.

  • Camp Director

    Isabel

    Isabel is one of the camp directors with a unique background in psychology and criminology, combined with a deep love for the...

  • Camp Director

    Michael

    Michael is an enthusiastic outdoorsman, with a passion for introducing people of all ages to the beauty of wild places.
  • Lead Counselor

    Ian

    My name is Ian or "Fluffy." I grew up skiing and doing everything outside in Colorado! I love skiing, disc golf, and soccer!...

  • Lead Counselor

    Karl

    Hi there, my name is Karl. I'm a retired elementary teacher and Boy Scout professional.

  • Lead Counselor

    Mandi

    I grew up in a small town in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

  • Lead Counselor

    Nate

    My name is Nate, I was born and raised here in Utah. I am a professional ski instructor at Alta in the winter.

  • Group Counselor

    Chloe

    I'm Chloé and am originally from a small town near Yosemite, California.

  • Group Counselor

    Dimitri

    My name is Dimitri and I grew up in Hanover, New Hampshire.

  • Group Counselor

    Kim *

    Hello! My name is Kim; I’m a mom of two little ladies, ages 11 and 3.

  • Group Counselor

    Megan

    Hi, I'm Megan. I grew up in Lakeview, Oregon. It’s a small town in south eastern Oregon.

Pages