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CAMP OZARK
CLOSING DAY
Program
SESSIONS 1/B 2022
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
PROGRAM OF
“THE BIG 5” SONGS CAMPER AWARDS
Events
1 The “Big 5” are the five traditional songs we
sing during our Opening and Closing Day
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The Order of the Arrow award recognizes
worship services. They’re fun, they’re loud, those campers who have exemplified the
and the campers love them! Join in as we “3 flames” of Team Competition, while F.I.T.
sing two of these songs, “Can’t Nobody,” awards recognize those in each cabin who
and “Pharaoh, Pharaoh.” have modeled true First is Third behavior.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS TENURE AWARDS
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Meet the hardworking backbone of Camp
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Our returning campers are at the heart
Ozark, the Ozark staff. You can follow along of Camp Ozark! We take time to
using this program for more information on recognize all campers who have spent
the different teams and individuals announced. four or more years at Camp Ozark.
VALUES CLOSING REMARKS
3 & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS 6 & FRIENDS
As we conclude our Closing Day ceremony,
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Our “values-based camping” philosophy is an we pass along a few tidbits of important
important part of the Camp Ozark experience. information before wrapping things up with
We also take time to recognize some the traditional singing of the song “Friends.”
individual campers for their accomplishments. See you next summer!
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OUR PEOPLE
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
For Over 35 Years
Since 1985, the Torn family has dedicated their lives to creating an incomparable camp experience and environment for
kids. The Torns believe firmly the Lord has blessed them with amazing staff, driven by purpose and committed to the
mission of serving kids. Each of the three summer camp environments created by the Torns have been meticulously
planned to blend incomparable natural beauty with the most diverse and exciting camp programming in America.
While creating new and innovative ways for kids to have a total blast, perfecting the customer experience, providing
quality health care, washing dishes, or re-stocking the store, each of the three generations of Torns are fully invested in
making every aspect of the experience incomparable.
Our goal is for each and every child and each and every staff member to feel like family. We know for many families,
the summer camp experience is transformative for their children. We love creating places where kids can be kids.
Where they can learn to laugh, sing, run, and play. Where they can be goofy, silly, and crazy. Where they can learn,
mature, and grow. Where they can make a friend, be a friend, and keep a friend. It’s why we do what we do. There is no
place we would rather be than leading an amazing staff who seek to make a real impact on kids.
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OUR PEOPLE
THE TORN
SAM & SUSAN TORN
Family Read more about Sam and Susan
Sam and Susan Torn have been the owners of Camp Ozark since 1985. However, Sam first came
to Camp Ozark (then known as Ozark Boy’s Camp) in 1951 at the age of three with his family. He
later spent five summers as a camper at Ozark Boy’s Camp and six summers as a counselor.
In 1985, Sam and Susan, along with their three small children, left their suburban lifestyle behind
and took a leap of faith when they acquired the assets of Camp Ozark. Since then, through hard
work, dedication, and the highest of standards, the Torn family has guided Camp Ozark to its
place as THE premier summer camp experience.
As the founders of Camp Ozark, Sam and Susan remain fully committed to the mission of Camp
Ozark and to the overall camper experience. Sam and Susan’s three children - Scott, Chris, and
Angela - have now all assumed operating responsibilities for the Torn Family Camps and continue
the legacy begun by Sam and Susan. Sam and Susan also have fourteen grandchildren and count
them as the greatest joys of their life.
SCOTT & SECILY TORN Read more about Scott
Scott Torn, along with his sister Angela, is a Director of Camp Ozark and oversees all operations.
Scott also serves as a Family Director for Camp OTX, directs the Torn Family Camps
leadership team, and is a co-director of the Camp Ozark Foundation. Throughout the years, Scott
has experienced Camp Ozark from many perspectives: Camper, Dishwasher, Counselor, Lake
Crew Director, Head Boys Counselor, and as a parent of campers and summer staff.
Scott’s wife, Secily, is a board-certified Pediatrician and part of the Camp Ozark Medical Advisory
Team. Secily also serves as a Camp Doctor at times throughout the summer.
Scott began dating Secily in the fall of 1992 as a result of their Camp Ozark counselor experience.
They married in the fall of 1996 and have five children: Sam, Jack, Kaiya, Tucker, and Anna Scott.
ANGELA & STEPHAN SHAW Read more about Angela
Angela Shaw, along with her brother Scott, is a Director of Camp Ozark and oversees all
operations. Angela also serves as a Family Director for Camp OTX. Angela is an attorney and
directs the risk management aspects of Camp Ozark as well as overseeing all of the camp’s legal
and legislative initiatives. Over the years, Angela has experienced Camp Ozark as a Camper, CIT,
Kitchen Crew, Counselor, Head Girls Counselor, and as a parent of campers.
Angela’s husband, Stephan, is also a practicing attorney and recently completed his debut novel
“Glory in the Dust,” which should hit bookshelves in 2022.
Angela and Stephan married at Camp Ozark in 2012, having met through mutual Camp Ozark
acquaintances. They have four children: Mack, Susan, Torn (in heaven), and Annie.
CHRIS & CECI TORN Read more about Chris
Chris joined the Camp Ozark permanent staff in 2005 where he directed camper recruitment, the
camper experience, spiritual emphasis, and Team Competition. In 2017, Chris completed his
Master of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2018, Chris
transitioned his focus to a new project that we now know as Camp OTX.
Chris and Ceci both serve on the board of As Our Own, a ministry that rescues some of the
world’s most vulnerable children. Ceci also serves on the board and the executive committee of
Camp Blessing, a Texas not-for-profit camp for children of all abilities.
Chris and Ceci married in 1998 and have five children: Caroline, Caitie, Mary Claire, Christopher,
and Charles Henry.
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OUR PEOPLE
INCOMPARABLE
GENE MONK
Arkansas Tech 43 Summers
HALEY HENNESSEY
Leadership
Missisippi State 22 Summers
Living in the nearby town of Oden, Gene Haley first joined the Camp Ozark staff
began working at Camp Ozark in 1979 in 2010 as a cabin counselor. After
and, except for a short stint in the Peace graduating from Mississippi State
Corp, has worked every summer since. University in 2013 with a degree in
In 1984 Gene joined Sam and Susan Torn Elementary Education, Haley joined the
for their inaugural year as owners of Camp Ozark permanent staff. Haley now
Camp Ozark, serving as the camp serves primarily in the Human
program director. Gene now oversees Resources department where she acts
the entire Camp Ozark facility & all camp as the summer staff Coordinator and
office operations. Gene met his wife, oversees all summer staff recruiting.
Amy, at Camp Ozark when they were Haley and her husband Connor met at
both members of the Summer Staff. Camp Ozark in 2012, and were married in
Married in 1988, they have three children: 2018. They are expecting their first baby
Ginny, Callie, and Will. girl, Ann Clark this September 2022.
DEBBIE PRIDDY TRAVIS & ALANA TARKINTON
Baylor University 37 Summers College of the Ozarks 22 & 15 Summers
Debbie began working at Camp Ozark Travis began working at Camp Ozark in
in 1985 while a student at Baylor 2001 during his summers in college and
University. In fact, Debbie was one of the joined the permanent staff in 2006.
very first people hired by Sam and Travis helps manage many different
Susan Torn. Debbie also has the aspects of Camp Ozark with a focus
distinction of being the original Mish on Financial and IT Operations. Alana
Mash lady! Debbie oversees all aspects joined the permanent staff in 2008. She
of summer staff hiring, training, oversees Retail Operations in the Camp
supervision. Debbie is also responsible Ozark Store along with serving in the Mt.
for all HR concerns relating to the Camp Ida Ozone Ministry. Travis and Alana met
Ozark permanent staff. Debbie met her in college and married in 2008. They
husband, Wade, at Camp Ozark, and have one son, Josiah, who was born
married in 1990. They have 2 children: in 2013. He is affectionately known as
Andy and Bailey. “JoJo” around camp.
DAVE ATKINS JOHN & TIFFANY CATE
Oklahoma State 34 Summers Rice University & Mississippi State 15 Summers Each
Dave began working for Camp Ozark as John, a graduate of Rice University,
a Cabin Counselor in 1988 and was the first came to Camp Ozark in 2007 as a
very first Mountain Bike instructor. Dave Counselor and Summer Videographer.
pursued a PhD in Exercise Physiology In 2012, John joined the fulltime staff as
but soon followed his heart and joined the Director of Software and Website
our full-time staff in 1995. Dave Development. Tiffany, a graduate of
manages many summer programs, Mississippi State University, first came
such as the Ozark Media Group, Special to Camp Ozark in 2007. Tiffany serves
Events, and camper behavior, as well as as Camp Ozark’s Executive Manager of
hosting the morning show. Dave and his Retail as well as Sam and Susan’s
wife Andi met at Camp Ozark, married Executive Assistant. John and Tiffany
in 2015, and live in Arkansas, close to first met at Camp Ozark in 2007 and
the camp property. Dave has two young married in 2018. They are expecting their
children: Hannah Rose and Alexander. first baby boy, Jack, this August 2022.
PATRICK & KATIE HOERCHER CRYSTAL SMITH
Vanderbilt, Duke, Harvard & Texas A&M 18 Summers & 16 Summers Louisiana College 12 Summers
Patrick began working at Camp Ozark A graduate of Louisiana College,
as a counselor in 2003. A natural Crystal joined Camp Ozark in 2014 as
academic, Patrick has earned masters our Health Center Coordinator. A
degrees at Duke and Harvard. Patrick Registered Nurse for over 18 years,
now oversees the ministry resources Crystal has extensive experience as an
of both Camp Ozark and The Camp Emergency Department Nurse
Ozark Foundation. He also manages the and Camp Ozark medical
daily program and our older campers’ professional. Crystal is in the nurse
experience. Patrick’s wife, Katie, helps practicioner program at ULL, where she
coordinate Ozark’s marketing, social recently recieved the Outstanding
media, and customer communication Master’s Graduate award. Crystal and
teams. Patrick and Katie met at Camp her husband have 4 children: Austin,
Ozark in 2007, were married in 2010, Cooper, Paxton, and Sophia.
and had their son, Bhrett, in 2012.
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OUR PEOPLE
THE OZARK Abbie, Creative Director
Family Abby, Accounting
Ali, Camp Ozark Foundation
Arika, Administration
Ashton D, Mish Mash
Ashton W, Shooting Sports
Becca, Ozone Ministries
Blake, Facilities
Bobby, Shooting Sports
Brendan, Technology
Carlin, Ozone Ministries
Carly, Special Events
Connelly, Lake
Cory, Human Resources
Ellie, Ozone Ministries
Emily, Mish Mash
Eric, Facilities
Esther, Crafts
Gerry, Facilities
Ginny, Administration
Hannah C, CO Foundation
Hannah M, Media
Hunter, Ozone Ministries
Jake, Aquatics
Jamie, Administration
Jeff, Facilities
Jeri Ann, Food Services
Josh H, Program
Josh O, Special Events
Julius, Facilities
Karley, Post Office
Kathy, Administration
Kristi, Administration
Lexi, Retail
Lucas, Facilities
Macy, Aquatics
Maggie I, Administration
Maggie S, Ozone Ministries
Matt, Ozone Ministries
Melanie, Administration
Morgan, Human Resources
Paden, Facilities
Petey, Facilities
Seth, Ropes Course
Tanner, Ropes Course
Todd, Media
Tommy, Equestrian
Ty, Facilities
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OUR PEOPLE
OVER 750 OF THE BEST COLLEGE-AGED STAFF MEMBERS ARE
Summer STAFF
HIRED EACH YEAR TO SERVE ON OUR INCOMPARABLE...
J-STAFF
For those young people who are too old
S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T. stands for “Servants
to be campers, but too young to serve Working All Together.” The Camp Ozark
as members of the summer staff, Camp S.W.A.T. team is comprised of dedicated,
Ozark offers the Junior Staff program. hard-working staff members who work
J-Staff serve behind the scenes in a behind the scenes to perform a variety
variety of ways and have the of tasks. The S.W.A.T. team
opportunity to see what having a heart responsibilities include cleaning,
of a servant is really like. maintenance, setting up camp events,
and much more.
MEDICAL STAFF TOP STAFF
Each session, Camp Ozark is blessed The members of the Top Staff are key
with talented and highly-qualified nurses players in helping Camp Ozark operate
and doctors who make up our medical smoothly. Comprised of experienced
services team. Led by our permanent returning staff members, the Top Staff
Medical Team - Susan, Secily, and Crystal brings a wealth of wisdom and insight
- the camp nurses and doctor support in as they help manage various program
the health and safety of the entire camp and facility areas.
in a wide variety of ways.
CAMP MOMS
The Camp Mom program consists of three or more former Ozark staff members who are now
moms of camp-aged children. These dedicated members of the Camper Care team serve for two
weeks and provideassistance to both campers and camp families in avariety of ways. Highlights of
the Camp Mom program include helping campers transition into camp life, partnering with parents
regarding individual camper needs, and providing a phone call update for all first-year camp
families.
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AWARDS
Cabin AWARDS
Each camper who attends Camp Ozark is special and uniquely created by God. To recognize each camper’s uniqueness, we present two awards
to every camper. The first award is in recognition of a unique personality trait while the second is for upholding one of our six core values:
develop a more positive achieve greater
SELF-ESTEEM SELF-CONFIDENCE
We know self-esteem is important and want our campers Camp Ozark is a great place for kids to challenge themselves
to have or develop a positive view of themselves. We want with new things and to be adventurous. Self-confidence
them to feel good about who they are and to understand God comes from the knowledge that success or failure isn’t nearly
made them just as they are for a reason. We strive to build our as important as simply having the courage to just try. We seek
campers up and help them recognize their uniqueness and to help our campers feel secure enough to face any adventure
worth. in camp and in life.
cultivate character with understand the value of
INTEGRITY TEAMWORK
Integrity, having the courage to do the right thing no matter We are parts of a team at school, in sports, in college, in
the circumstance, is an invaluable and increasingly rare business, in marriage, and in life. Our campers are parts of
characteristic. Integrity involves moral conviction, respect for teams in the cabin, in activities, and during competition.
others, and truthfulness. We emphasize the value of integrity Through these opportunities, we help our campers
and want our campers to understand the importance of being understand the value of being a part of a team and how the
a person who always seeks to do the right thing. success of the team is more important than any individual.
learn the importance of grow a greater sense of
FRIENDSHIP INDEPENDENCE
Camp Ozark provides a great opportunity for campers to form At Camp Ozark, we provide an environment in which all
genuine, face-to-face friendships with other kids from around campers can grow in independence in ways appropriate for
the country. In today’s world, these types of friendships are their age. Whether it’s taking on new challenges or making
increasingly rare but so very valuable. We want our campers choices about what to do during a Special Event or Mish Mash,
to learn the art and value of true friendship and to appreciate our campers have ample opportunities to grow and learn
the gift of a true friend. about becoming more self-reliant and making wise choices.
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AWARDS
Journeys AWARD CAMPER
PATHFINDER
SCOUT
JOSIAH TARKINTON
KATE HOLDER
AWARD CAMPER
PIONEER
SCOUT
Journeys is a voluntary, multi-level achievement program that
challenges campers in the areas of personal development,
achievement, and participation. It takes self-discipline and
dedication to earn a Journeys’ award, so we are very proud of
our Journeys’ award winners!
WILL STOUT
BANKS STRINGER
AWARD CAMPER
TRACKER
SCOUT
LILAH ROTTER
ELLYSON HOOKER
SCOUT MARGARET ALICE PARRISH SCOUT PETE HALL LION SARAH GOODMAN
PIONEER ABBY WHITT GUIDE CHLOE WADE NAVIGATOR LIZ GRACE BRACK
EXPLORER LONDON WALKER
Patriotism AWARDS
PRESIDENTS SESSION PRESIDENTS
During Red, White, and Blue, NORMAN BROWN &
we hold an old-fashioned
JACOB DARTEZ P20
presidential election. Campers
pair up, create posters, a
platform, and campaign to
round up support. That evening,
all campers are able to cast their
votes for the candidates of their
choice. Congratulations to our
Camp Ozark Co-Presidents!
WHY I LOVE AMERICA CONTEST OZARK’S GOT TALENT
Camp Ozark sponsors a “Why I Love America” essay contest, Ozark’s Got Talent is our very own talent show for all of
where campers can volunteer to express, in 50 words or less, our campers! The day before our Red, White, & Blue event,
why they love this great country we are privileged to live in. campers attend tryouts showcasing some of their many
Each camper who participates has their essay placed in their talents, and a select few are chosen to perform to all of
closing day packet to keep. We do select one essay each Camp Ozark, to wrap up Red, White, & Blue! The celebrity
session for recognition. Congratulations! guest judges choose a winner, who recieves a trophy!
WINNING ESSAY READ THE WINNING WINNING PERFORMANCE
CAROLINE SMITH S03 ESSAY BELOW! AMY MASSEY S06 SINGING BORN TO ENTERTAIN
Throughout American history, probably millions of people have said they love America. Every
person has a different reason. We have freedom we are a democracy, or even that it is beautiful.
America is one of the largest, most diverse countries on our planet. Every year, hundereds
of people flock to America to find a safe haven. Closer to home, we have private and public
schools, grocery stores that (almost) never run out of food or supplies. America may not
be perfect, but I love America! For starters, we have freedoms. This is the first thing anyone
thinks of, and it is super generic, but it is so true. Just to name a few, we have the freedom of
speech, freedom of religion, and many more. The freedoms protected by the constitution and
ammendments are the reason many people come to America. Another reason I love America
is that there is so much state pride. This might seem silly, but the fact that there are 50 states,
each with their own laws, governments, and individual cultures, is amazing when you think
about it. There are shirts that advertise the fact that everything is bigger in Texas, or jackets
that publicise the awesomeness of life in Louisiana. State pride is a large part of who we are in
America. Picking a final reason why I love America is nearly impossible. The beautiful views?
The largeness? I think the final reason why I love America is that I have so many memories here.
Born and raised in America, I have 13 years worth of memories, the earliest of which start at 3
years old. Memories of sitting inside, watching rain water hitting the pool. Memories of skiing
down the side of a mountain. Memories of riding in the car, singing along to ‘Baby Shark’. And
bad memories. Memories of falling, getting countless cuts and scrapes. Memories of getting in
trouble for coloring on the walls. Memories of every boad game or card game or playground
game I have ever lost. Memories are what teach us to do and what not to do. Memories are
what form our entire selves, and for me, every single memory I have is of America. Not only are
memories that form us, but they are what form America. Our idea of America and patriotism,
comes from human memory throughout history. That is why I love America - because America
is the memory of every person that has ever set foot on America. America is what we believe in.
America is ours.
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AWARDS
F.I.T. FIRST IS THIRD
F.I.T. - First Is Third is the overriding spiritual philosophy of Camp Ozark. We believe true success in life is only possible by placing God first,
others second, and ourselves third. Each session, one camper from each cabin is recognized for exemplifying our F.I.T. philosophy. Once a
camper has won a session F.I.T. award three times, their name is permanently displayed on a plaque located in the Dining Hall.
Congratulations to our session F.I.T. award winners!
GIRLS BOYS
CABIN CABIN CABIN CABIN
NO. CAMPER NO. CAMPER NO. CAMPER NO. CAMPER
30 BRITT WILHITE 3 MARCELLA MILLER 31 SAM DUNLAP 55 CHARLIE GLOVER
29 MAYA WITZKE 2 LEIGHTON SLOAN LEATH 32 BROOKS FOWLER 56 HENRI GOUDEAU
28 ELOISE MASON 1 MACY ELAMS 33 BECKETT BASS 57 BECKHAM WHITE
27 TAYLOR BROWN S12 MARY KATHRYN MESTEPEY 34 JOHN STOUT 58 HARRISON FORBES
26 EVELYN STOCKARD S11 CAMILLE BEARD 35 DECLAN LUTTERBACH S13 LIAM LABERGE
25 MONROE BAKHOUM S10 AVA WALKER 36 LIAM HAMRA S14 GRAYSON LEBLANC
24 BLAIR BURKETT S09 ALEXIS RODERICKS 37 BEN HAVERLAND S15 BARRETT COMER
23 TARA VAUGHN S08 ELLIE GAGE 38 DYLAN NICKERSON S16 LOGAN ROCCASALVA
22 BRYCE BURKETT S07 GEORGIA GRACE HOOVER 41 TOWNES OTTINGER S17 BENJI BERRY
20 OLIVIA ROSE S06 SOPHIA PASTUSEK 42 ROMAN BRASWELL S18 EMILIANO MAYO
19 PIPER GERARD S05 ELIZABETH KEITHLEY 43 CHARLIE MARKS S19 TRISTAN WILSON
18 MOIRA OBRIEN S04 ELIZABETH WAYNE 44 RAIFE SCHWARK S20 ALLEN HALLIDAY
17 ANNA MCCREA S03 FELICE CARONA 45 GRANT BOYD P12 CAYSEN MOORE
16 LELA MAGEE OWEN S02 ANALEIGH TURNER 46 COLIN FOLSE P13 KEPHREN ALFRED
15 VIVY FONTENOT S01 JENNA BRAUD 47 KYLE GOODSON P14 ELI BRACKEN
14 CAMILLE SPIKES P11 ELIZABETH ROOKER 48 BRYCE BEMAN P15 CONNOR MATHIEU
13 EMMA MILLS P10 MIA SCHWING 49 CORBIN CAZALAS P16 TRIPP RHODUS
12 HARPER SHANKLETON P09 LANDRY TYLER 50 ASHER DACUS P17 BRUCE HURLEY
11 CATE DAVISON P08 HELEN CLAIRE WHORTON 51 KINCAID LIGHT P18 ROWAN CLINE
10 ALLIE BERRY P07 SYDNEY WARD 52 WILL CROLEY P19 GUS PIAZZA
9 ROSEMARY PAXTON P06 MALIA SALAS 53 KELLEN SOLIDAY P20 JACK WALLS
8 ABBY WHITT P05 EMY SHAW 54 WYATT HOOVER
7 AMELIA TULL P04 BROOKE TIMMS
6 JANE FELTON P03 EMERSON NELSON
5 FRANCES WATSON P02 ANNABEL EVERITT
4 HARPER HARBUCK P01 ISABEL LANDRY
ORDER OF THE Arrow
The Order of the Arrow award recognizes one camper from each age-specific team who best exemplified the three flames of Team
Competition: maximum effort, maximum enthusiasm, and maximum sportsmanship. Once a camper wins this award three times, their
name is displayed on a plaque located in the Dining Hall. Congratulations to our Order of the Arrow award winners!
TEAM CAMPER TEAM CAMPER TEAM CAMPER
KICKINGBIRDS CORDER NEITZ OSTRICHES MARGOT CAHALAN SPARTANS ISABELLE NAMIE
KINGFISH MERRITT HIGGINBOTHOM EMUS SAMANTHA MONROE COMETS ELLIE GAGE
KOALAS HAZEL NELSON BLUEJAYS SYDNEY REINPRECHT TIGERS GEORGIA GRACE HOOVER
PANDAS AVA TOMLIN CARDINALS CLAUDIA BRYAN LIONS STELLA GOSSLEE
SEALS MAYA WITZKE LEOPARDS KATE BONINE OTTERS MARY ELINOR LANCASTER
PENGUINS CHARLEY ANN TEMPEL CHEETAS JANIE ROBERTS MUSKRATS CAROLINE SMITH
TORNADOS MONROE BAKHOUM SPARKS ELLE SHAGORY SEAHAWKS CHARLOTTE MCMAHON
HURRICANES AP SMITH CRANES STELLA SILVA RAVENS LYLAH ST. PETER
SEAGULLS ELLE HOLINGA CONDORS HARPER HARBUCK MARLINS ELIZABETH KEITHLEY
PELICANS OLIVIA ROSE FALCONS FRANCES WATSON SWORDFISH LILIAN TRIBBLE
DOLPHINS CATE CONDON DINGOS ABIGAIL DURKIN SKATES LIZZIE LETT
SHARKS MOIRA OBRIEN HYENAS LEIGHTON SLOAN LEATH RAYS ELLIE COLEMAN
JACKRABBITS VERONICA KWON COBRAS CAMILLE BEARD PUMAS CAROLINE RABB
ROADRUNNERS IVY KATE MORETON PYTHONS ELOISE GOODENOUGH WILDCATS FINLEIGH ASHBURN
RACCOONS CAMILLE SPIKES PANTHERS ANNALEE BAILEY ANTELOPES SLOAN NELSON
BADGERS ADDIE HOUSE JAGUARS BERKLI BENCAZ MUSTANGS ADACYN STEHR
10AWARDS
TEAM CAMPER TEAM CAMPER TEAM CAMPER
COUGARS MALLORI STRINGER VULTURES CADE ALDRIDGE KNIGHTS TRUETT WOODBURY
RED FOX SHELBY HOMAN HORNED OWLS WILLIAM GROCE WARRIORS BECKHAM ST. PETER
EAGLES GRACE TWOMEY GIANTS CORBIN CAZALAS BISON BENJI BERRY
HAWKS VIVIAN LORCH BEARS WILLIAM SLAUGHTER BULLS JUDE LEBOUEF
CHIPMUNKS KAI CRAWFORD GORILLAS HENRY STARR JAVELINAS CASEY MEAUX
SQUIRRELS RAVI ADHIKARI APES MIERS MCCREA RAZORBACKS GRAYSON JENKINS
HORNETS BROOKS FOWLER BIG HORN SHEEP CHARLES HENRY TORN HUSKIES THOMAS DESHOTELS
BEES TYLER ORY MT GOATS JAXTON PARRISH BULLDOGS CAYSEN MOORE
TRANTULAS WALKER NOBLES COYOTES ASHER DACUS CARIBOU DYLAN DAVIS
SPIDERS FIELDING STRICKLAND WOLVES KELLEN SOLIDAY BUFFALO BOONE PEELER
COPPERHEADS MILNER HIGGINBOTHOM ELK JAKE HAVERLAND CAYMANS ANDREW BROUSSARD
COTTONMOUTHS CHASE PIPKIN MOOSE RALEIGH SMITH HORNBACKS STONE ROBERTSON
LYNX NICO ACCARDO BRONCOS WILL YASSA MT LIONS SAUL LANDRY
WOLVERINES BO DOCKER COLTS BANKS STRINGER BOBCATS BRIGGS HEBERT
YAKS JACK RYAN AXIS LEVI WARD KODIAKS TURNER DEFREESE
OXEN CREW GALAMBOS RAMS LUKE HALL GRIZZLIES STEPHEN SWANDER
Tenure
Tenure awards are presented to all campers who have attended Camp Ozark for at least four years. Our returning campers are
very important as they are key to the “incomparable” Camp Ozark experience. In addition, many of these returning families are
very helpful to us in their local communities. We deeply appreciate our returning campers and camp families!
4 YEAR CAMPERS 4 YEAR TENURE AWARD
EMMA ANDERSSON RHYLAN LOONEY NATHALIE WILLIAMSON EMBROIDERED BLANKET
LIZZIE BELLING HARKER MARTIN ALLY YONG
ALLIE BERRY LILY MARTIN SLATER ANDERSON
KATE BONINE KINSLEY MAYFIELD LIAM BAILEY
CHARLOTTE BROAD LUCIA MIRO BENJI BERRY
EMMA CAMPBELL SLOAN NELSON CULLEN BONINE
OLIVIA CARPENTER AVA PALMER SAM CAMPBELL
ELLIE COLEMAN REGAN REED DANNY CARONA
KATHERINE COUVILLION JANIE ROBERTS DAVIS CROW
AUSTIN EASLEY ALEXIS RODERICKS BO DOCKER
LILA EDDINS LILAH ROTTER HOGAN HEATHCOTT
SCARLETT FORD CLARA SHARPE DRU HERBER
EMILY GARCILLE LILA SMART LOGAN HIGHT ISAAC SPIKES
ANNE LOUISE GERRARD ANNABELLE SMITH LIAM LABERGE HENRY STARR
STELLA GOSSLEE MARY WESLEY SMITH DALLEN LANDREY ROAN SUTHERLAND
EMMA HARPER SAILOR SMITH SAUL LANDRY JOSIAH TARKINTON
HAYDEN HATTER VIVIENNE STEWART DREW LAWRENCE COLE THOMAS
LILY HIGHT MILA THAKKAR BENTON LAWSON WILLIAM THOMAS
LILLY HOLINGA TATUM VRANICH JAMES LEONARD ARCHER THOMPSON
KINLEY HOOSE HENLEE WADDLE HENRY MASON JIMMY VALENTINE
REAGAN HOUSTON SARAH WALTER CHASE ORY BEN YASSA
AMELIA CATE JONES ABBIGAYLE WHITE TRISTAN RISEDEN ETHAN YASSA
ISABEL LANDRY ABBY WHITT VAUGHN RITZEN WILL YASSA
NANCY LIVERS BENNETT WILHITE GEORGE SMITH
5 YEAR CAMPERS 5 YEAR TENURE AWARD
IZZY BAILEY LILA GALATI ANNA LUNEAU CABIN PICTURE PLAQUE
NATALIA BENDANA LUCY HAHN KATE MALLAD
KAITLYN BIALKOWSKI HARPER HEARRON FIONA MANSFIELD
JULIA CANDIOTTO TAYLOR HENRY ELLA MCCALLISTER
FELICE CARONA BREEDS HILL CHARLOTTE MCMAHON
MADDIE CRAWFORD HILDI HUTCHINSON CATHERINE SCHOONOVER
LIVI DICKINSON CLARE KNIPPA BROOKE TIMMS
JANE FELTON MARY ELINOR LANCASTER LANDRY TYLER
AVA GALAMBOS LIZZIE LETT VIRGINIA VEST
11AWARDS
5 YEAR CAMPERS 5 YEAR TENURE AWARD
CHLOE WADE CHANDLER BULLOCK WILLIAM JACKSON CABIN PICTURE PLAQUE
ELIZABETH WAYNE BRITAIN BUSCH LUKE JOHNSON
HELEN CLAIRE WHORTON MILLER CALDWELL PAYNE MORRIS ANDREW STOUT
CAMILLE WOOD WILL CROLEY BRODY SCOTT PATRICK THOMAS
ALEX BENDANA FORD FOWLER JACK SECREST THOMAS WALLER
NICK BENDANA BRYSON FRENCH STEPHEN SHANKS LEVI WARD
DILLON BROWN CALE HATTER BRETT SHIPMAN BUNKER WEBB
NORMAN BROWN GAGE HOBBS KELLEN SOLIDAY
6 YEAR CAMPERS 6 YEAR TENURE AWARD
LILLY ALLEN STELLA KLEIN RILEY BUNCH ENGRAVED BIBLE
GIBSON BASS TAYLA JO LESLEY TRAVIS BUNCH
ANNA BLEIL BLAIR MORROW BRAD DENNY
EVELYN CARMEAN EMMY O’CON LUKE HALL
JANE REEVES CARMEAN SOPHIA PURDY HOLT HUNT
ROSIE CARR REESE RISEDEN JONAS MADISON
IZZY CRAIG LEXIE ROBERTS ZANE MAGNARINI
JACQULYN DILLARD MYA SCHNAUFFER ALONZO PEELER
ROANE DOUGHTY SOPHIA SMITH BOONE PEELER COURT SMITH
MALLORY ECHOLS ANNIKA TREADWELL MATTHEW PREHEIM ELI SPIKES
ELLIE FONTENOT ELLIE VAN DYKE HENRY RABB CARTER STARR
LAINEY FORTSON SOPHIE GRACE WEILER TRIPP RHODUS OWEN THORNBERRY
CLAIRE FRIERSON ADELYNN WILSON CHRIS RIEKE TREY WARREN
ELLIE GAGE HARPER BOGITCH AUSTIN SANSON BECKETT WILSON
SARAH GOODMAN JAKE BUNCH MATTY SCHOONOVER TRISTAN WILSON
SHELBY HOMAN
7 YEAR CAMPERS 7 YEAR TENURE AWARD
ELIZABETH BRACKEN KILEY SALGE ALLEN HALLIDAY BACKPACK
GRACIE BUNCH ELLA SOPHIA SCHEYER RHODES HIDALGO
CLAIRE CAMMACK LANDRY SMITH BALLARD HILL
STELLA CAMMACK WILLOW TRAMMELL IAN HOLEMAN
CORINNE CONDREY ANALEIGH TURNER JOHN KAHRE
MADDIE DALTON NORA TWOMEY EJ KERR
MICHAELA DICKSON LONDON WALKER COLE MATHERNE
ANNABEL EVERITT CAROLINE WALLS CONNOR MATHIEU
MARGARET FELTON ELI BRACKEN MILO MOORE
JAIDEN FISHER BO BRADY SANDLER MOORE
KENNADY KERR CHARLIE BUNCH COOPER ROAN
VIVIAN LORCH ROWAN CLINE STERLING SEARS
JORDAN MALONE MARSHAL EDGECOMB LIAM THOMPSON JACKSON VAN DYKE
KATE MOORE ARCHER ELSTON COLTEN TRAMMELL DAVIS ZUNKER
SOFIA ROMAN
8 YEAR CAMPERS 8 YEAR TENURE AWARD
FINLEIGH ASHBURN HANNAH TRANCHINA HANK HALL LEGACY LEAF
MADDIE BALBAS GRACE TWOMEY WES HALL
MADELINE BROUSSARD MIRA VAIDYA BRIGGS HEBERT
CAMILLE DUVERNAY HANNAH VICKERS RILEY HIDALGO
AVA HOOTEN RILEY WARNICA ALEX HUNT
ELLEN JACKSON OLIVIA WHITT BLAKE LABERGE
BERLIN LANGAN ANDREW BROUSSARD WILLIAM MORROW
CAROLINE SCHOONOVER DYLAN DAVIS PAXTON SMITH
EMY SHAW TURNER DEFREESE CHARLES HENRY TORN
ADACYN STEHR FINN GAGE
MALLORI STRINGER JEB GALYEAN
12AWARDS
9 YEAR CAMPERS 9 YEAR TENURE AWARD
LIZ GRACE BRACK RACHEL RILEY GUS PIAZZA ENGRAVED BRICK
ALEXANDRA FUNES MALIA SALAS BEN POWELL
RILEY GLATTER REESE SMITH COOPER SMITH
MOLLIE HAMILTON ELLA TURNER STEPHEN SWANDER
FINLEY O’CON AVA WILLS JACK WALLS
CAROLINE RABB LAWSON JACKS
10 YEAR CAMPERS 10 YEAR TENURE AWARD
KAIDYNCE COCHRAN THOMAS CARR BRUCE HURLEY CABIN PICTURE PLAQUE
EMMA VANDEVEN JED DENNY CARTER O’NEAL
SYDNEY WARD TRIPP GOSSEN JOSEPH POLK
11 YEAR CAMPERS 11 YEAR TENURE AWARD
MARY C PURKEY LUKE BRACK CHASE O’CON DUFFLE BAG
HAILEY SMITH DYLAN CORLEW STONE ROBERTSON
AVA THOMPSON JACOB DARTEZ KALANI SALAS CHRISTOPHER TORN
12 YEAR CAMPER 12 YEAR TENURE AWARD 13 YEAR CAMPER
PIPER PUCKETT KEYRING MARY CLAIRE TORN
13AFTER THE CLOSING CEREMONY
AFTER THE Closing Ceremony
14HISTORY
19491 1959 Sam
OZARK BOY’S CAMP OPENS ITS
GATES FOR THE VERY FIRST SUMMER
Torn spends his first
summer at Ozark Boy’s Camp
Ozark Boy’s Camp is
1977
1985
renamed to Camp Ozark
SAM AND SUSAN TORN ACQUIRE
THE ASSETS TO CAMP OZARK
1986 First Is Third begins 22 Cabins
Order of the Arrow begins and
1988 The Tube Slide & Curvy Slide come to Camp
1989 Special Events begin
1990 The new Main Chow Hall is built
1991 Camp Ozark gets a Fishing Pond
1995 The Main Camp Store & Tandem Course are built
1997 The Skate Park is built
1998 Camp Ozark introduces Wacky World and the Canoe Pond
20041 2007
2003
2005
Camp Ozark gets 2 more blobs and Smashball
THE CAMP OZARK FOUNDATION BEGINS
OZARK FOR ALL & OZONE MINISTRIES
Camp Ozark’s sister camp, Camp War Eagle, opens its gates
The Fieldhouse is built
2008 The Summit area is built
2009 The new Crafts Palace is built
2011 The Canopy Tour comes to camp
2012 Camp Ozark hosts its first wedding
2013 Belba’s Bistro & Paintball come to camp
2014 The BOP & Pines Cabins are built
2018 Camp Ozark gets a Swimming Pool
2022
2021 Camp Ozark’s Sister Camp, Camp OTX, Opens its gates in Bandera, TX
95 Cabins
15MAP
MAP
16WHAT’S NEW?
Opened in summer 2021, Camp OTX is the sister camp of Camp Ozark and continues the tradition of
excellence. The entire Torn family, along with their dedicated, experienced staff, look forward to welcoming
kids across the state of Texas and beyond to this premier summer camp experience, located smack dab in
the middle of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Camp OTX is a Texas summer camp like no other!
www.campotx.com 8839 FM-470 Bandera, TX 78003 (830)850-0033
GETCONNECTED CAMPOTX@campotx.com campotx facebook.com/OTXCAMP
17AFTER THE CLOSING CEREMONY
CAMP OZARK Foundation
C A M P O Z A R K F O U N D AT I O N . O R G
Ozark for All
plant a seed watch it grow
SPONSOR
A KID
SPONSOR
A CABIN
SPONSOR
A CAMP
Facilitating the emotional & spiritual growth of all children
through a life-changing summer camp experience $500 $5,000 Ozark for All
CALL US
TO LEARN MORE, VISIT CAMPOZARKFOUNDATION.ORG/OFA
A relational, spiritual growth program with the aim of helping Developing uncommon leadership excellence and a
middle & high school students establish and deepen Christ-centered worldview while growing students into
relationships with Jesus Christ culture-shaping Christian leaders as they prepare for college
and beyond
JOIN US IN
MEMORIAL - WEST UNIVERSITY A unique, 8-month, non-residential online leadership training
DALLAS - BATON ROUGE - MT. IDA program available anywhere
TO LEARN MORE, VISIT OZONEMINISTRIES.COM TO LEARN MORE, VISIT OZARKLEADERSHIPINSTITUTE.COM
18SIGN UP FOR Summer 2023
Check out our session dates for next summer and register at
campozark.com/sessions. Our waitlists fill up fast so don’t miss your
chance to return for another Incomparable summer at Camp Ozark!
EXPERIENCE CAMP OZARK
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