Adam is wicked excited to be back in the kitchen this summer after finishing his first year at Colby College (outside the booming metropolis of Oakland, ME). Born and raised in Westbrook, Adam really loves Maine. His second favorite place (after PL, of course) is his grandparents’ camp on Little Sebago Lake. Adam loves tubing and playing tennis and eating ice cream. His ability to boil water with his eyes is a big asset to the kitchen.  

Appearing seemingly at random from another dimension, Allie is currently on missionary duty to the outside world.  Her heroic visits occur when least expected, about once a week  Champion of the garden and all things wiggly, squiggly, and jiggly, Allie shores up both the art and nature programs.  Her boundless energy and positive outlook give everyone on Planet Pea-el the boost they need to continue boldly serving camper, counselors and deans.  She distributes unique and vital Pilgrim Lodge vibrations to her family back home and out into a greater world in need. 

Amanda Butler can be found at camp for her second year guarding lives on the waterfront and lifting canoes into the water with her mind. Growing up in the woods of Windham, Maine Amanda found a love of every aspect of water; canoeing, kayaking and swimming every chance she could. She has been trained in this art for two years University of Rochester as an Environmental Studies major and a member of the ultimate Frisbee team. Next year Amanda plans to share her super powers far and wide as she study’s economics in Budapest, Hungary. Amanda hopes to see you all around camp, but would especially like to share her boating super powers on Lake Cobbosseecontee.

His name is Andrew Hatt,
and he’s decent with a wiffleball bat.
He’s a Mainer through and through,
he likes to wear comfy shoes.
Where there’s a rake and a hoe,
Andrew will always go.
A PL camper for 10 years,
Andrew always enjoys the laughter and the cheers.
Loving music and sports,
he’s always got a guitar and wearing shorts.
Loving to drink and eat,
at PL Andrew is always full with the kitchen treats.
He’s got many powers but to name one,
he’s got the ability to touch the sun.

There are few people out there who know the real story of Flashlight.  Although raised in a mountainous village, deep in the rural woods of what was previously northern Massachusetts, Flashlight wasn't always the expressive and focused hero she is today.  Before she was a hero she was know as H. Rebecca Lockwood.  Becca's gifts were discovered and brought to Pilgrim Lodge four long years ago.  Her powers express themselves through her magic camera that captures the joy, exuberance, and love that permeates the woods along Lake Cobbosseecontee.  This summer season, please welcome back Becca aka Flashlight as she shines her light around camp.  Please smile and say hello to her as she flies and glistens around camp.

Beka is the Waterfront Director once again this summer, making 13 Pilgrim Lodge summers in a row spent as a camper, counselor, or staff member.  She graduated from American University in May with her degree in international relations and will be teaching English in the Brittany region of France starting at the end of September.  However, something special has happened the past 3 summers she has been on staff at Pilgrim Lodge.  Beka arrives and soon after, the waterfront looks and feels better.  She sheds her outer person and becomes... AQUA-WOMAN!! Aqua-woman can breathe underwater and talk to the animals that live in Lake Cobbosseecontee (sp?).  The fish, otters, and dock spiders help Beka put the waterfront together each June and help take it apart again in September.  She keeps a close eye on all things that happen at the waterfront and is there when a whistle blows.

Ben Crosby is a 2009 graduate of Hartwick College--the stylin'est school in upstate New York--with a Bachelor's degree in History and a minor in Religious Studies. Since graduating, he has worked in New Hampshire, California, and Pennsylvania, but Maine is way moose-ier than any of those. He earns his keep at Pilgrim Lodge as Captain Chopsaw, the nightmare and scourge of all eight-foot two-by-fours, hammerer of all nails, conqueror and master of the radial arm saw, unwavering defender of the sturdy Pilgrim Lodge boardwalk, and tireless distributor of justice, destiny, and The Horizon. Hope to see you at camp!

Faster than a speeding porcupine; more powerful than a dory full of campers; able to leap onto the H-dock in a single bound. Look! Up in the office! It's a loon, It's a pram, - It's Directron!  Yes  Directron.  Strange visitor from another planet who came to camp with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal staff.   Directron, who can change the course of mighty dish rooms, bend whacky-noodles in his bare hands.  And who, disguised as Bryan Breault, wild mannered director for a great UCC church camp, fights a never-ending battle for faith, safety and American Camp Association.

Charlotte grew up in a cave, where she was raised by wolves and talking trees. This year, she joins the PL League of SuperStaff as the Nature Director, where she uses her ability to commune with nature. She can often be found roaming the trails, communicating with animals and plants and saving the planet by making PL a greener place. Charlotte is currently honing her skills as a Nature Hero by studying the environment at Brandeis University.

Currently, none of David’s mutant powers have manifested themselves, but he continues to wait. This summer he is exploding with excitement to by a part of the Pilgrim Lodge staff, bringing with him huge amounts of energy and t-shirts. His year round activities include Scrabble, Star Trek, Golden Girls, and deconstruction. Also eating. David recently graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in philosophy and is anticipating a life of luxury, wealth, and gainful employment…perhaps you know someone who needs a professional reader. Some might consider this a mutant power, but David is holding out for flying or shape shifting...maybe super strength. If you come to camp this summer, you just might get to be there when they are discovered!

Eric first arrived at Pilgrim Lodge when he was two weeks old. Since then he has been surveying the PL grounds making use of all its many adventures. He is a first class fisherman and an excellent Nature Assistant. This year he will be helping Charlotte identify some of the beautiful nature here at Pilgrim Lodge from the cute little pansies to the sleek snakes.

Yes! Karen is here again continuing to save Pilgrim Lodge. Her incredible perseverance and knowledge of the Bunk1 system has the camper experience possible at Pilgrim Lodge. She emanates joy as she juggles her reliable computer, thousands of health forms, and the lovely blue recycling bin next to her desk. Karen, often referred to as "Care-bear" for her caring nature, brings a beautiful color to the prism that is Pilgrim Lodge. We are eternally grateful for everything Karen does.

Khamla "aficionado" Mickelson is 19 year old superboy who specializes in a high level of athletic ability. He recently completed his first year of college at Franklin Pierce University but will be continuing his education at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina, majoring in Media Communications. This is Khamla's first year as a staff member but has been a part of Pilgrim Lodge since the fifth grade. Along with being incredibly sound in athletics, Khamla is a fair guitar and piano player and occasionally stretches his vocal chords. He loves french fries with vinegar and will never turn down a dinner that involves steak and potatoes. Khamla enjoys traveling and spending quality time with friends and family. Come find Khamla and strike up a conversation!

This is Laura’s first year as part of the PL League of SuperStaff. Her most noteworthy power is the ability to teleport all over camp and be everywhere that she is needed immediately. She is a master of disguise, taking on any and every role that is asked of her. Her advanced acting abilities allow her to become anyone and instantly have the skills she needs to do the job. When she is not assuming her superhero identity, she studies theater at Wheaton College in Massachusetts.  

Mollie wishes she had the heroic powers of living underwater or flying, but alas, she can only swim constantly to Manitou Island and back.  She returns to staff after a year hiatus, this time as Assistant to the Director. When not trying to understand the brain of the Director, Bryan, and all things Pilgrim Lodge, she can be found at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC.  Mollie is seeking her Master's of Divinity as well as her Master's of underwater firetending.  She is excited to be returning to Pilgrim Lodge and the land of the loons.

Paul Rudenberg, who grew up in Massachusetts, has joined us this summer at Pilgrim Lodge from is usual stomping grounds of Les Cayes, Haiti. There he works with rural people, helped build a small college focusing on sustainable agriculture and environmental studies, and served as the country director of Heifer International. Most recently he has been helping families n Haiti with basic shelter.  Paul has studied biology, theology, and veterinary care and co-authored a book on goat husbandry. He is here from Haiti with his wife Marguerite and their three children, who all love Maine. Paul loves to be out in most any kind of boat, to hike in or just sit and enjoy God’s creation and to work towards protecting it, and to help others learn and develop new skills that will help them serve others and flourish.  He is here with his family: his wife Maggie; and their three children Natou, Peter and Joanna!  Welcome Rudenbergs!

Ryan hails from the courageous Gryffindor house of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and has since extended his education to the University of New Hampshire. As a skilled wizard, he was present during the final battle at Hogwarts and fought bravely alongside Remus Lupin. Unfortunately Lupin fell in battle, but before he did so he bestowed upon Ryan his special Potions and Charms skills. He has applied these new skills to cooking. With his magical abilities he cooks all summer long in the Pilgrim Lodge kitchen to provide treats for the campers, counselors and staff.

Ryan Petherbidge, hailing from Freeport, ME, is on his third year on staff here at Pilgrim Lodge.  He recently came back from California taking a yearlong sabbatical from the University of Maine Farmington.  His daily habits include fishing, canoeing, cooking, ping-pong master champion playing, and hop-scotch madness king.  His mild mannered charisma is a great addition to an already star studded staff.  However, you will often see his alter ego “P-man” around and about the camp.  “P-man” should not be taken for granted; he is a fast paced, efficient and thorough worker, highly energetic and full of spirit and is always there for anyone’s needs.  If you are lucky enough, you might see one of many special talents performed.  These talents, often remarked as “super powers” consist of many things, however his favorite one to perform is his ability to perform dazzling mind tricks whilst playing board games, such as cribbage or scrabble.

Sam “El Artista” Wilcox is back on staff after working the summer of 2006 on maintenance here at Pilgrim Lodge, as well as being a camper for 10 years consecutively. From 2006-2007 he spent a year volunteering with Safe Passage, an NGO in Guatemala. Coming from Cumberland Center Maine, he currently studies at Clark University where he is a double major in Studio Art and Spanish Language. He is also a skilled angler, guitarist, serpent charmer, rollerblader, and landscaper. Among other interests he is an avid equine enthusiast. This year as Arts and Crafts director, you can count on him for plenty of color and creativity all over camp.

Steve returns! He has come to our rescue for another season! Steve is our Head Maintenance Supervisor here at Pilgrim Lodge. Where would PL be without Steve? He knows just about everything and can therefore fix just about everything. With his creative and problem-solving mind, he keeps PL up and running. We are incredibly grateful for everything Steve does from fixing screens, replacing sewer pipes, to easing our worried minds. Make sure you give a good wave and 'Hello' when you see Steve!

Sunil Mickelson just recently graduated from Hartwick College with a degree in business.  However mild mannered Sunil is better known as The Entertainer, an eccentric superhero that has a knack for lightening the mood.  When not dazzling bystanders with his upbeat attitude he likes to spend his time playing tennis or basking in the sun. Regarded by many as the ping pong champion (citation needed) he always welcomes a challenge.  Although he is a first year staff member it is certainly not his first experience at Pilgrim Lodge.  His journey as a camper, a counselor, and now finally a staff member is only beginning as he looks forward to another great summer!

Tina Phillips has returned, yet again, to Pilgrim Lodge. You may remember Tina from previous summers, but you just might have difficulty recognizing Mulberry. Mulberry is Tina’s alter ego superhero who loves the color purple. She loves many other colors, and often you will find her color coding everything she does just so she can have an abundance of color around her. You will also find Mulberry in the Camp Store scooping the campers yummy Maine Ice Cream! And the best place you can find Mulberry is by the Ping Pong Porch right before option time where her color really shines while singing songs.