Enthusiastic Elizabeth

What has two thumbs and is excited for camp? THIS LADY!!!!

Hello! I'm Elizabeth. I love The Goonies and am easily amused. I am a graduate from MIT, where I majored in biological engineering and minored in music. After a summer back at home (Columbia, MO) and Drury, I'll ship back up to Boston where I'll be working for a TV production company to develop a science education show. This will be my third summer as a Summerscape RA, though I've also spent four years as a camper. I am ridiculously excited to be back with my camp family and to meet all the new campers! 

Jammin' James

My name is James Pikul.  This will be my 2nd year as an R.A at DLA.  Last year was a blast and I am excited to come back.  I am from St. Louis MO.  I come from a big family with six brothers, I am the second youngest.  Currently I am a Senior at Drury University.  My major is Design Art with a Special program VISCOM.  Graphic design is my passion and I hope to find a job working in packing and labeling.  I am really excited for this year's camp and look forward to meeting everyone!

Zany Zach

This will be my third (non-consecutive) year with Summerscape, and as always, it is one of the highlights of my summer. I will be a fifth year at Drury University next year, studying Education. I also made the choice to switch my major from business to education after the great experiences I've had at Summerscape. During non-Summerscape portions of my life, I work as a manager at Picklemans Gourmet Cafe in downtown Springfield. The aspect of adult life I most look forward to is owning my own dog.

Super Steven!

My name is Steven Anderson. I'm from Nixa, MO and I am going to be a senior at Drury majoring in Exercise and Sport Science with minors in psychology, business administration, and global studies and I am a resident assistant.  This will be my 3rd summer at Scape and I am really looking forward to it.  My favorite thing about Scape is watching the kids become a family that cannot be broken.

Delightful Dani!

This is my first year as an RA and 7th year participating in Drury's Pre-College summer programs. At the moment I'm a sophomore at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, earning my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and English, with a minor in Philosophy and Religions. I am on the executive board of TSU's Women's Resource Center as well as our Residential Hall Association, and am a member of the Herpetology Club. In my spare time I paint, kayak, or have epic movie marathons with my cats. I very excited to be a member of the 2013 'Scape RA staff! 

Amazing Amanda

I first came to Summerscape as a camper in 2004 and attended either Scape or DLA every year until 2008. I like to refer to 2009 as "The Dark Year" when I was too old to be a camper and too young to be a staffer. Fortunately, I was hired as a DLA RA in 2010 and have been able to come back every year, making this my fourth year on staff. I graduated from Mizzou last May with degrees in social work and sociology. Since then, I have worked as a domestic violence victim advocate and substitute teacher. I currently work in a daycare facility at an athletic club and write for an entertainment blog called LeakyNews.