Meet the Staff
Meet the Staff
The Faces Behind Camp Timbers
Morgan Betters
Interim Executive Director
Morgan is currently leading camp while our organization finalizes it's search for the next Executive Director.
Morgan started as Program Director in 2022. She has spent more than 15 summers at YMCA Camp Timbers as a camper, seasonal staff member, and now program director. Morgan has a recreation degree from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) and has spent more than 10 summers at YMCA overnight camps and youth day camp programs around Michigan. Morgan loves the opportunity to mentor staff and campers at the same camp that made such an impact on her. At camp, Morgan’s favorite ways to spend an hour are lifeguarding boating, leading a Ragger’s (goal setting) ceremony or singing a slow song at campfire.
While not at camp Morgan loves spending time with her husband Stephen, son Marshall, and goldendoodle Winston. In her free time, she loves to travel with her family, bake (especially sourdough) cookies and pies, shop at farmers markets, and cook elaborate meals.
Contact Morgan for all registration questions—including Heter Band Camp capacity--, school and partner group inquires, and seasonal staffing.”
Morgan is currently leading camp while our organization finalizes it's search for the next Executive Director.
Morgan started as Program Director in 2022. She has spent more than 15 summers at YMCA Camp Timbers as a camper, seasonal staff member, and now program director. Morgan has a recreation degree from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) and has spent more than 10 summers at YMCA overnight camps and youth day camp programs around Michigan. Morgan loves the opportunity to mentor staff and campers at the same camp that made such an impact on her. At camp, Morgan’s favorite ways to spend an hour are lifeguarding boating, leading a Ragger’s (goal setting) ceremony or singing a slow song at campfire.
While not at camp Morgan loves spending time with her husband Stephen, son Marshall, and goldendoodle Winston. In her free time, she loves to travel with her family, bake (especially sourdough) cookies and pies, shop at farmers markets, and cook elaborate meals.
Contact Morgan for all registration questions—including Heter Band Camp capacity--, school and partner group inquires, and seasonal staffing.”
Andrew Howard
Property Manager
Andrew was born and raised in West Branch, MI where he still currently resides. He has been taking care of YMCA Camp Timbers for over a decade in some capacity. He started full time at YCT in 2022. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University. Andrew is passionate about building new yard games for camp, University of Michigan and Lions football, and spending time outdoors. At Camp you can often find Andrew on the zero-turn lawn mower, touching up paint, or filling water coolers. Andrew takes great care of camp.
Andrew was born and raised in West Branch, MI where he still currently resides. He has been taking care of YMCA Camp Timbers for over a decade in some capacity. He started full time at YCT in 2022. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University. Andrew is passionate about building new yard games for camp, University of Michigan and Lions football, and spending time outdoors. At Camp you can often find Andrew on the zero-turn lawn mower, touching up paint, or filling water coolers. Andrew takes great care of camp.
Steve Meyer
YMCA of Saginaw Association CEO
Steve has had a lifetime journey with YMCA Camp Timbers. He has experienced camp as a camper, seasonal staff member, camp director, parent of campers, and now CEO of the YMCA of Saginaw association. Steve supports YMCA Camp Timbers with more than four decades of YMCA camping knowledge and with strategic leadership, fundraising, and advocacy expertise. During his tenure, camp has benefitted from two capital campaigns resulting in a combined $3m+ of facility growth. When visiting camp, Steve can often be found supporting incremental improvement projects, sharing camp history, and hiking all over the 300+ acres of YCT.
Steve has had a lifetime journey with YMCA Camp Timbers. He has experienced camp as a camper, seasonal staff member, camp director, parent of campers, and now CEO of the YMCA of Saginaw association. Steve supports YMCA Camp Timbers with more than four decades of YMCA camping knowledge and with strategic leadership, fundraising, and advocacy expertise. During his tenure, camp has benefitted from two capital campaigns resulting in a combined $3m+ of facility growth. When visiting camp, Steve can often be found supporting incremental improvement projects, sharing camp history, and hiking all over the 300+ acres of YCT.
Seasonal Staff
Our seasonal staff team consists of approximately 60 passionate, youth-focused individuals. A majority of this team are pursuing degrees in education, recreation, or other youth-focused careers. Our staff are rigorously screened and selected based on their character, experience, and ability to be role models for kids. Before campers arrive, our team completes 90+ hours of training including First Aid and CPR, working with kids, child abuse prevention, and so much more.
