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	"At Island Lake, kids get time away from cell phones, computers and all the noise of this world. They get a chance to be independent from parents, to bond with kids from different backgrounds and to spend time with God." ~ Camper Parent

Island Lake Staff








	Doug Chase , Vice President of CRISTA Camps
	Doug joined the staff at CRISTA Camps in June, 2010. Check back for a full bio.
	Shane Carlson , Director of Island Lake & Miracle Ranch Camps

	Shane and his wife Allison both grew up in the Northwest and are glad to be back. Shane spent the last twelve years at four Young Life camps—Malibu Club (Canada), Lake Champion (New York), Wildhorse Canyon (Oregon) and, most recently, Lost Canyon (Arizona)—two of which he helped open. He has a passion for seeing people grow in their relationship with Christ. Shane is a Seattle native and alumnus of SPU. They have one son, Caiden.


	Jon Kroeker, Island Lake Program Director

	Jon joined the staff at Island Lake in August 2006, and became the Program Director in June 2009. He has a Youth Ministry degree from Multnomah Bible College. Jon is married to Candice, and has two boys, Noah and Isaiah. Jon loves seeing groups and individuals enjoy our camps and loves spending summers leading the summer staff.


	John O'Neil - Island Lake Food Services Director

	A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, John came to Island Lake in 1996. He has worked in food service for 26 years in a variety of positions, one being at the White House Retreat Center. Camp ministry impacted his life in a significant way when he was in high school, and he enjoys giving back a little of what he received. "Our hope and prayer in food service is to serve the kids and staff with a servant's heart and attitude."

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