Navajo Trails Adventure Camp was founded by Don and Nancy Sampson & Mont  and Dorothy Ellett the year Dan was born in 1966.  As a result, Dan has been a life time attendant at Navajo Trails! He trained horses and led horseback trips during the summers while he was in college and has also directed the Camp for several years.  Dan obtained an economics degree from the University of Utah on a basketball scholarship where he played for the 'Running Utes'. He obtained his MBA from Brigham Young University. Dan's love of the camping experience for youth it fuels his fire and spirit for Navajo Trails.

 

 

 

Jen is a native of Utah and grew up loving the out-of-doors. She enjoys a wide variety of sports & activities.  Jen graduated in family science from Brigham Young University.  She enjoys her numerous roles at camp and getting to know the campers and their parents even before the summer begins. She owns her own floral business and is a full-time mom during the off-season.  Dan and Jen have four sons, Benjamin, Joseph, Luke and Joshua who look forward to summers at camp.

 

 

 

Amy has been involved  working at and directing various camps for over 15 years now. She loves camp and helping children achieve their full potential.  Amy graduated from Utah State University with both a BS in Sociology and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling.  Amy enjoys a wide variety of activities and hobbies including:  photography, backpacking, snowshoeing, hip hop dance, rock climbing, and playing the guitar & banjo.

 

 

 

K’Leena comes from a long line of camp directors. She attended many camps in her youth and has been involved with camps her entire life.  K’Leena graduated from Utah State University with a BS in Sociology.  She loves all kinds of art projects including pottery, photography, stained glass design, watercolor, and writing.  K’Leena has a deep love for the outdoors and adventure activities which she shares with her small family Ryan (husband) and Emily (daughter).

Navajo Trails staff are selected from all parts of the United States and other countries.  All staff are trained in First Aid and CPR. Life Saving Certifications are required for all counselors supervising water activities. Many of the staff members are former participants at Navajo Trails, and have many years of experience in their activity specialty.

 

Trip leaders are either graduate students or have graduated from college and are interested in youth development. They are well trained in their field and are qualified to teach kids the skills they need to safely participate in their specific trip activities.  Trip leaders have more experience and certifications than our general support staff. 

 

Only those staff who fit the camps goals and philosophy are selected. Staff are not only required to have excellent interpersonal skills with youth, but be able to help them achieve their goals. The weekly adventure programs are organized into groups of 6 to 9 youth, and 2 to 3 staff counselors.

Jen Sampson

Dan Sampson

Amy Hugh

K’Leena Mellor

I believe today's youth seeks to be challenged, not coddled. To be inspired, not criticized. To be taught, not entertained. To do, not watch only. -- Don Sampson (Co-Founder)

1-800-200-CAMP ~  PO Box 55 Draper UT 84020 ~  info@navajotrails.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER