Laurel Dees received her bachelor’s degree from Texas State University in Psychology and Business Administration. She found her passion for camping as an intern at a camp for kids and adults with disabilities in Killeen, Texas where she spent four summers. After college, Laurel obtained her teaching certification in Special Education and Mathematics. She taught at the Travis County Jail in Austin, Texas.

Laurel started her CAMP career in the Summer of 2021 as the Head Canoeing Instructor and most recently served as the Unit Leader before starting as the Assistant Camp Director. When she is not at CAMP, you will find Laurel traveling, on the water, or hanging out with her dog, River.