Camp Director
Jonathan Walker-VanKuren
Jonathan has been part of the camping industry since 2012, specializing in residential camps. He began his journey as a bunk counselor and drama instructor while pursuing his undergraduate degree. Jonathan later earned a Master’s Degree in Voice Performance from Michigan State University (Go Green!) and an Artist Diploma in Opera from Texas Christian University.
Following his graduation from MSU, Jonathan embarked on a professional opera career, performing around the world while continuing to spend his summers at camp. Over the years, he has held various roles, including Bunk Counselor, Area Director, Division Leader, Camp Supervisor, and now Camp Director.
During the off-season, Jonathan performs across the United States and teaches Voice at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, all while preparing for the upcoming camp season with Kevin. Jonathan dearly loves the Camp Waldo family and looks forward to sharing his passion for camp with our campers, parents, and staff every summer.
Environmental Education Director & Assistant Camp Director
Kevin Johnson
Kevin is an avid outdoor educator drawing from broad experience with youth: from afterschool programs, to yearlong service-learning programming, to multi-day outdoor excursions from the Texas plains to the mountains of our home state. Kevin holds degrees in environmental engineering and history from Rice University and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Guatemala ’03 – ’05). He is also an educator and beekeeper with the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective. Kevin believes exploration, fun and personal growth are all part of what makes the Camp Waldo experience special.
