Meet the Staff
We are excited to introduce you to our amazing staff.
This great team is ready to ensure your camper has a
summer adventure that lasts forever.
Brandi May
Camp Director
Hello! I’m Brandi May, the Director of Camp Norwesca. Originally from Omaha, NE, and raised in South Central Nebraska, I pursued my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K-8) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. My journey brought me to the Chadron, NE area in the fall of 2017 when my husband became the assistant superintendent at Chadron State Park. Before moving, we lived at Windmill State Recreation Area, just east of Kearney.
I joined Camp Norwesca in 2018 as a part-time office assistant while also substitute teaching in local schools. By the fall of 2020, I was promoted to assistant director, and in March 2022, I was honored to become the Director.
Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my husband and our son Timothy. I love traveling, baking, fishing, and gardening. When I’m not at camp, you’ll likely find me in my garden, accompanied by my loyal dogs, or planning our annual escape to Florida to avoid the snow.
My passion for God and the outdoors was nurtured at Camp Carol Joy Holling (NLOM) during my childhood and teenage years. This experience deeply connected my faith with my love for nature. I am thrilled about this new chapter at Camp Norwesca, where I look forward to integrating my passion for teaching with my commitment to fostering spiritual growth and a love for the outdoors.
Anne
Kitchen Manager
Hello! My name is Anne. I am the kitchen manager here at Camp Norwesca. This is my seventh year being part of the staff.
Jake
Counselor
​Hello all! I'm Jake Wellnitz and I am from Rushville, Nebraska. I am currently attending SD School of Mines in Rapid City for Civil Engineering. When I'm not tirelessly working away at engineering homework, I'm out enjoying nature. Whether that is hiking, kayaking or just finding a nice place to hammock. This is my second year as a camp counselor at Camp Norwesca and I am so excited to be back. I hope to see you all there!
Dale
Maintenance
I’m Dale. I’m from Gibbon, NE.
I plan to go to Chadron State College for wildlife range land management. I’m coming to Camp Norwesca because I believe it’s a good opportunity to not only get to know the Chadron area but to also rekindle my faith. I split my time between camp and working on the maintenance crew and night security at Chadron State Park.
Devon
Counselor & Maintenance
​Hi there! My name's Devon; and I'll be joining Camp Norwesca as a Counselor! This will be my second year here, and I can't wait to meet new people and make some great new memories! I was born in Lincoln, but have lived in Chadron since 2005. Hobby-wise, I love hiking, camping, kayaking, arts and crafts, and tabletop games. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and to help show off everything that makes this area and community so amazing! See you soon!
Vanessa
Kitchen Assistant
Hi, I'm Vanessa! I’m passionate about cooking, especially Asian cuisine, and I love exploring new flavors and dishes. In my downtime, you can usually find me at home, relaxing and enjoying some much-needed rest, or spending quality time with my daughter.