Member Bios

My name is Matt Giljahn and I'm addicted. I'm hooked. I need my fix and the SCA's giving it to me this summer. I'm an outdoors-aholic. The outdoors have taken me on countless adventures all over the states from lonely backcountry trails to wild festivals and events. I'm currently double majoring in Environmental Science and Communications at Miami University (Ohio) where I'll graduate in May 2011. I'm excited for this summer in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky to rough up some non-native and invasive species. No prisoners. No exceptions. By the end of the summer I hope to come out with new skills, friendships, stories, and a couple home-style Kentucky recipes!

Alex Vanderby loves Florida, chocolate peanut butter shakes, Metal, fishing, hammers, being Floridian, chips, coffee, grilling and travel

He also loves San Dimas.

Kaitlyn is originally from Worcester Vermont. She graduated from St. Laurence University in New York majoring in biology and French. She is looking forward to the summer with the SCA and the time spent camping in the outdoors. Kaitlyn is excited for the new skills that she will learn and the people she will meet. Her favorite hobbies include photography, hiking, camping, waterskiing, canoeing and kayaking, listening to music, and playing with her dog.

Tim has been going to Johnson State College in Johnson, VT for the past 4 years. He just graduated this spring with a degree in Environmental Science concentrating in natural resources. Tim is eager to get a change from college antics, and live a relaxing summer away from the everyday hassles such as paying rent and getting assignments in on time. He has recently gotten into cycling and mountain biking. He also loves throwing a Frisbee around, and general exploration on nature walks. Tim can’t wait to gain more experience in the field, and see what everyone is talking about when they say, “the Adirondacks are the best mountains of the east.”

Chelsea is originally from Waukesha Wisconsin. She attended community college during high school then transferred to the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee for a year to study Russian and anthropology. She is currently taking some time off to explore the country and increase her experience with her interest in forestry and environmental science. She hopes this program with The SCA will give her insght into her passion for the outdoors and future career. Aside from outdoor recreation, Chelsea enjoys playing music and singing, drawing and painting, reading comic books and historical novels, and general travel and adventure.