Executive Director - Valerie Wright 
shown here on her camping trip in Minnesota is known as Ms. Val by the campers and students. She has worked at House In The Wood since 1984. Before coming to House In The Wood, she spent many summers as both camper and staff at a camp in Michigan. She has a BA in elementary education from Antioch College in Ohio and has concentrated her study on outdoor environmental education. In August of 2010 she became a "Certified Interpretive Guide" granted by the National Association for Interpretation. This means she has been trained to interpret the meaning of the natural environment by tapping into the interest of her audience. By January 2011 she will be a "Master Naturalist" granted by the Milwaukee County University of Wisconsin extension. This certification focuses on the basic knowledge needed to interpret the environment.

Val's office is at camp and she lives down the road from camp. She continues to keep up with the latest developments in camping and the environmental education field by attending conferences and seminars. While she takes an active part in the summer program, she is usually found in the office. During the off season she takes an active part in developing our new Outdoor Education Center Curriculum and hosting rental groups. She can be reached year around at her camp office 262-728-2752. Val's e-mail is val@houseinthewood.org
 

He now oversees camper registration and camp staff hiring. During the summer he supervises all camp programs, camper discipline and all summer support services like food, transportation and health. He is dedicated to making sure that your child has a safe and fun summer session.  Adam is a full time, year around staff member.  You can reach him off season at the Settlement number 773-278-7471 ext 1179 or talk with him during the summer at 262-728-2752.  He is also available year around by email at aperez@nush.org.

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