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Preparing for Summer Camp

Meet the Camp Directors

Sara "Squatch" Tate 
Director of Program Events & Camp
309-214-1375
state@girlscouts-gsci.org

Squatch can't wait to roam around to each of our camps this summer and visit with new and seasoned campers! Camp is a truly magical place that provides a place for everyone to feel connected with nature and their fellow Girl Scouts. She always looks forward to campers sharing their fun camp moments with her and to hear camp songs being sung throughout camp. 
Sarah "Freckles" Roberts
Camp Tapawingo Director
217-299-0108
sroberts@girlscouts-gsci.org

Freckles is excited to return to Tapawingo for her eleventh summer working at camp. This will be her fourth summer as Tapawingo's Camp Director. This summer she hopes to keep the loved camp traditions that makes camp magic come alive. Her favorite camp activities are archery, hiking, and high ropes course. 
Abigail "Fidget" Smith
Camp Widjiwagan Director
217-953-0300
asmith@girlscouts-gsci.org

Fidget is excited to return as her 2nd year as Widjiwagan’s director! Besides gooey s’mores, camp songs, and many games of Mafia, her favorite part about camp is watching campers build positive relationships with their peers, bond with their counselors, and become more confident as the summer continues. She is passionate about empowering campers to be the best version of themselves in a safe and supportive environment with adults who will cheer them on no matter what.
Jessica "Hoops" Groszek
Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Manager
217-720-2101
jgroszek@girlscouts-gsci.org

Hoops is excited for her tenth summer at Camp Tapawingo! As the Equestrian Manager she has learned that horses are some of the most amazing teachers for youth. They teach responsibility, build confidence, and bring out compassion; getting our youth one step closer to being the best future leaders. "The most rewarding part of what we do is watching campers overcome their fears. The moment a camper realizes they can control a 1,000+ pound animal, you get to witness pure joy on their face and a smile from ear to ear. Nothing beats that feeling!" Hoops can't wait for you to come to the barn and meet our wonderful horses.
Janet "Flower" Ozuna
Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Program Specialist
309-229-1433
jozuna@girlscouts-gsic.org

Flower has been a volunteer and facilitator for the Camp Tapawingo Equestrian Center since 2015 when she donated her mare, "Beauty", to the program. She worked as a summer camp horse counselor in 2022 and 2023, taking on the full-time position of Program Specialist in the fall of 2023. For as long as she can remember, Flower has had a love for horses. She has owned and worked with horses for over 40 years and enjoys nothing more than sharing her knowledge and passion for these amazing animals with campers.