Steven >>DirectorSteven is our awesome director, even though he takes life a little too seriously sometimes, he loves camping. He brings a wealth of practical knowledge from his farming background and loves having a good chat with people.
Meet the Team!
Dan >>Operations ManagerDan is 2IC, and doesn't take life quiet as seriously as Steven. Dan is our go to guy for anything around site. He brings a vast set of skills to the team from building to odd sock wearing. You'll often find him fixing things around camp, helping Host, or dreaming up new ideas.
Nick >>Admin ManagerNick has joined us at CYC after finishing study at East West College of Intercultural Studies. Before that Nick worked as a qualified Electrician. Nick left the real work of maintenance to join the office team!
Jane >> Accounts Coordinator & Bookings SupportJane is Steven's wonderful wife. She is a key part of the behind the scenes office work. In her spare time she also heads up the gardeing at CYC and homeschools the youngest two of her nine children.
Jess >> Leaders CoordinatorNew to the crew, Jess brings a whole lotta experience from youth work to ministry trips. Jess will be looking after leaders, interns and international volunteers.
Jazmin >> Ministry CoordinatorJazmin has a good chunk of experience in camping and is always looking at ways to improve programs. Self-proclaimed personality hire. The go-to camp photographer.
Nat >> Kitchen CoordinatorNat runs our kitchen and cooks the food we serve to our guests. His doughnuts are delicious! When he's not cooking, Nat is also an essential member of our maintenance team.
Mandeep >> Bookings CoordinatorMandeep keeps the bookings all in order. Coming in to the office or going on a site tour? Mandeep will welcome you at the front door.
Hannah >> ChefHannah is our other second chef. Both Grace and Hannah are so good at what they do we couldn't possibly choose between them. Hannah is a wiz with food and a multitasking pro, evidenced by her great meals and incredible kitchen prowess.
Nick >> Maintenance/HostNick is so busy its hard to tell if he is coming or going. The majority of Nick's time is spent working on grounds and maintenance during the week. In the weekends he is your "go to guy" as he does the majority of the weekend hosting.
Drew >> Host/InstructorDrew has over 70 camps worth of experience! She has been involved with CYC from camper to LIT to Leader and 2022 Intern! We are super stoked to have her as part of the team!
Kiya >> Host/InstructorKiya has a huge passion for CYC, and loves pointing people in the right direction. Kiya has been a part of the CYC whanau for years, volunteering during the holidays as one of our incredible leaders. Now he's taking on a new challenge as host and activity instructor.
Sam >> Host/InstructorOnly planning to be at CYC for a few months, Sam realised that he actually loves working here. Has moved into the head instructor role. He loves supporting the lits at holiday camps and is the go to mechanic!
Chris >> InstructorChris has rejoined the CYC crew after a few years managing MiCamp. He has tons of experince in camping plus some time spent as an aborist. These trees are gonna love a professional sprucing!
Luke >> Host/InstructorIn between classes at Uni, Luke instructs activities. Ask him anything to do with science!
Pathways Intern
Our interns are placement through Pathways College. This internship is unique as it is balanced between 50% ministry and 50% study. Their ministry is 15 hours paid work and 15 hours volunteered. Their study is towards a diploma in Christian Ministries and is made up of six week long block courses throughout the year and online assignments. Contact leaders@cyc.org.nz if you are interested in this internship or head onto our intern page.
Volunteers
Part Time Staff
