Program Directors
2026 Summer Camp
Volunteer Program Directors
Bart Stone
First Timer 1 & Junior 1 (week 1)
Lead Pastor, Momentum Christian Church
Cincinnati Christian University
Been at Woodland since 2009!
Hobbies: pickleball, golf, watching sports, shooting
Favorite Camp Memory: Last year, I had the honor of baptizing one of my volunteer leaders.
Favorite Camp food: chicken wings and cinnamon rolls
Little about me: I’ve been married to my amazing wife, Jodi, for 30 years and we have 3 kids. My son, Keaton, is 25 and serves on our worship staff. Addison is 20 and attends Johnson University; Lexi is 14 and in the 8th grade. All my kids attended Woodland and we serve at camp as a family!
Lyndee Barton
First Timer 2
Family Minister, Elevate Christian Church
Kennesaw State University
I began volunteering over 20 years ago and have had the privilege of serving as a Program Director for the past 7 years.
Hobbies: I’m a Jesus junkie who loves studying the heart and character of God, the Bible’s history and background, exploring psychology (especially kids & teens), and spending time in the garden when I need to recharge.
Favorite Camp Memory: Each year, one of my greatest joys is watching kids push past fear and self-doubt. For many of our younger campers, this is their first experience away from home, and it can be intimidating. Witnessing them rise to challenges they’ve never encountered before and grow in confidence is always the highlight of my summer.
Favorite Camp Food: That’s a tough call! Cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, chocolate pudding, and spiced cake all sound like winners to me.
A little About me: Our family has been part of the Elevate story for over 20 years. My husband serves as Lead Minister, and I have the joy of serving as Family Minister. Together, we’re raising five kids and a small zoo that includes two dogs, four cats, and one very patient snake. When I’m not caring for people or critters, you’ll usually find me outside with my hands in the dirt . . . gardening is my happy place.
Laura Polack
Junior 1 (week 2)
Elementary Pastor, Northridge Christian Church
Augusta University
Serving at Woodland since 2019
Hobbies: reading, crafting, and traveling with my family!
Favorite Camp Memory: watching my daughter grow and thrive at camp; seeing my church kiddos engage in worship
Favorite Camp food: nachos
Little about me: I’m married to my high school sweetheart with 3 kids - Cady, Lucy and Lincoln.
Ana Henry
Pre-Teen
Austell Christian Church
Public Safety Ambassador - Marietta Police Department
Chattahoochee Technical College & University
of West Georgia
I have been a camper since First Timer's and I attended as a camper until my senior year of High School. I started volunteering at Woodland my sophomore year of high school and I believe I have only missed one summer of volunteering since. I am 34 now, and I still love every minute of it!
Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy reading, organizing, spending time with family friends, and going on adventures with my fiancé and pup. Anything outdoors is my favorite!
Favorite Camp Memory: My favorite camp memories are being able to spend time volunteering with the late and great Joey Mullins. We always had such a blast connecting with each other, and the campers! There was nothing better than a Mullins summer camp!
Favorite Camp Food: I think my favorite thing to eat at camp are the cinnamon rolls. Those are hard to beat!
A Little About Me: My family lives in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. I live in Emerson, with my sweet little dog Nova, and my fiancé lives in Emerson, as well.
Robbie Hudson
Pre-Teen
Spring Road Christian Church
Human Services Professional - Twin Cedars Youth & Family Services
Point University
The first week I worked as a counselor at Woodland was in 1989. This is my 36th year of working at camp! The only year I missed was 2020, when we didn't have camp b/c of covid.
Hobbies: running, hunting, playing sports like basketball & baseball, and collecting baseball cards
Favorite Camp Memory: all the many baptisms and campfires that I’ve been a part of at camp
Favorite Camp Food: bacheeggs
A Little About Me: I've been married to my wife, Courtney, for 24 years. We have two sons - Walker and Connor. Walker is a junior at UWG and Connor is a senior at Lafayette Christian School.
Kathy Screws
Junior 2
Children's Ministry Director, Southwest Christian Church
Mercer University
I’ve been volunteering at Woodland since 2019.
Hobbies: spending time with family & friends, softball, plants, mission work / Casas Por Cristo
Favorite Camp Memory: One night, a bird pooped on me at campfire!!
Favorite Camp Food: chicken wings
A Little About Me: I was married to my husband David for 20 years, but have been a widow for the past 3 years. My son, Matthew, is 20 years old and my daughter, Madelyn, is 17. We have 3 cats named Bear, Sonny and Rosie. We live in Sharpsburg.
Natalie Braden
Middle School
Spring Road Christian Church
Full-time mom of 5 boys & 1 girl
Point University
Coming to Woodland since birth!
Hobbies: traveling, raising my 6 kiddos, art, CrossFit, being outside
Favorite Camp Memory: I love camp so much; all of my memories are good! Camp skits were my favorite.
Favorite Camp Food: Breakfast
A Little about me: I've served the last 20 years in college ministry at several universities. My husband, Robert, and I live in Lagrange and I enjoy being a full time mom. I love camp and know how important it is for a child's development socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Dee Martin
High School
Youth Pastor, Southwest Christian Church
Point University
I started serving and helping at Woodland in 1995.
Hobbies: fishing
Favorite Camp Memory: Watching the kids make commitments and life change happen.
Favorite Camp Food: chicken wings!
A Little About Me: I have an amazing family! My wife (Kristi) and I have been doing ministry as a team for over 20 years. We have 2 amazing kids, Evey and JD, and they keep us on our toes.
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