What is your name, and what were any of your camp nicknames?
Katrien Reed or “Kat.”
Which years did you attend camp (as a staff or camper)?
1983-1991.
What are you passionate about right now?
Teaching, playing music, my art, photography, my kids.
How did your experience at Huronda shape your personal and/or professional development?
I became a teacher, specifically a high school visual art teacher. I have always loved connecting with young people and have done so for my 26-year teaching career.
Are there any specific skills or lessons you learned at camp that you still use today?
My art, canoeing, kayaking, all outdoor things, singing
Have you remained connected with other Huronda alumni?
Yes, since the 50th annioversary.
Do you have any fond memories or standout moments from our time at Huronda that you’d like to share?
Any evening program. Marna Morgan.
How has your perspective on outdoor activities and nature conservation evolved since attending Huronda?
I am very eco-conscious.
Have you returned to camp as a volunteer or in any other capacity since your time as a camper/staff? Please elaborate.
Yes. At the 50th as well as now on the Friends of Camp Huronda committee.
Are there any projects or initiatives you’re currently involved in that you’d like to highlight?
Singing with my band Ambrose and the Reeds.
How do you incorporate the values and lessons learned at Huronda into your daily life?
Every day is a gift. My strength to persevere every day as a diabetic, especially when facing adversity, comes directly from camp experiences.
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your journey post-Huronda?
I want to do more to help the camp.
