Camp Staff:
Camp Whitewood's Staff is a closeknit group of unique, camp-loving individuals dedicated to bringing you the very best in camping. Folks agree when they see the staff together they function like a happy family. When you visit Camp Whitewood be sure to stop and talk to each of the staff members; of course, that isn't hard to do when they are all so friendly!
Jesseca, like many others in the camping profession, strives to ensure that camp is a safe and positive environment for children to learn, discover, and grow!
Jesseca grew up attending the 4-H County Camps at Camp Whitewood as a camper, counselor, and dean of women. She even went on to become a 4-H Youth Development Educator to continue on as a county director and board member for camp before transitioning into this Program Director role.
2026 will be her 11th summer at Camp Whitewood!
Jesseca's favorite part of her job is seeing this same growth and transitions of our attendees, from camper to counselor, and into the very staff that she trains for our summer programs! Their stories of camp mean the most to her.
From these experiences, Jesseca is excited to ensure that our programs are engaging and safe for all camping participants to try, discover, try again, succeed and grow.
Jesseca Housel
Program Director
Dakota Ward
Executive Director
Bio coming soon! Dakota is over joyed to be re-joining camp under this new title. His first day began June 1st and has been enjoying the running start into the 2026 camping season! Give him a warm welcome as you arrive this summer!
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