Mrs. A
owner/DIRECTOR
Brooke is a Native Austinite with 10 years of teaching experience in Eanes ISD. She is driven by her family, creative writing, running 1/2 marathons, and keeping Austin weird with her chickens and goats (her newest loves). When she’s not exploring ATX, she acts as head house manager for Casa Alkire and can likely be found in the car chauffeuring her son, Preston, to acting and daughter, Kennedy, to gymnastics.
Mr. P
owner/DIRECTOR
Blake has lived in Austin since 1992 and loves exploring all that this great city and surrounding areas have to offer. For several years, he was a 4th grade teacher at Barton Creek Elementary. The relationships and experiences made there inspired Mr. P to spend time showing off his favorite city to some of his favorite people. There isn’t a weekend that goes by that you can’t find him outside with his wife Suzie and boys, Max and Theo. For him, there really is no place like Austin, Texas.
team leaders
Haley
Ms. Haley Hogan graduated from TCU with a degree in Elementary education and has now completed her first year of graduate school pursuing her masters in language and literacy! She has lived in Austin for 18 years and loves everything about it. “I love being on the lake, hanging at Zilker, and exploring the music and food scene! I hope to come back after school!” We had the pleasure of welcoming Haley last summer, and she’s back for more!
Corey
Ms. Corey Fain is joining us for her second summer as well! She has lived in Austin for 11 years and recently received her Nursing degree from Concordia University. She has a passion for aquatic safety and has lifeguarded at Lakeway Swim Center for 4 years. When she isn’t working or studying, she enjoys taking her dogs on adventures. Welcome back, Corey!
Marolyn
To know her is to LOVE her! Marolyn Smith is a retired teacher with over 30 years experience in Eanes ISD. Her passion has always been Science. During her time in Eanes, she organized overnight trips to Port Aransas for the 4th graders each year. For over 20 years, all of the students saw and learned about the habitats found in the ocean. She looks forward to sharing that love with our campers!
Luke
Luke Melsa has lived in Austin for the past 15 years and is originally from TN. He holds a Masters Degree in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He spent about 10 years in children/family ministry, has been an elementary PE coach for the past 8 years, plus he has taught Reading and Social Studies. Luke has been married to Amy for 26 years and they have 4 children (2 grown, 1 in college, and 1 at home!). He loves to read, exercise, watch baseball, fish, and explore new places (especially new breakfast taco restaurants in Austin)! Luke is known as a great storyteller and kids have always loved him!! Welcome to the crew, Luke!
Brendan
Brendan King is a middle and high school music teacher in Austin. He’s been here for three years and loves it here! Taking walks on the many trails around town, exploring new food trucks, and randomly meeting all sorts of new people are his favorite things. “I’m excited to have a blast movin’ and groovin’ around town with y’all.” Welcome, Brendan!
“Really fun! Best camp I have ever done. ”
