Emily
President & Camp Director
Emily loves the outdoors and the lessons it can teach. She grew up in the great state of Michigan and graduated from BYU-Idaho with a focus in Recreation Management, going on to WGU to earn an MBA. While in college she served in various volunteer and leadership positions, including Outdoor Learning Center Area Director and Camp Kesem's Operations, Outreach, and Volunteer Coordinator (yes, that is three positions). She worked for three years as a counselor, kitchen staff, and staff leader at AFY, and also served as a head varsity high school water polo coach for three years, building the program from its humble beginnings. Emily is excited to bring what she learned to OFY and provide a program where participants can experience fun, build their testimonies, and become something more.
Kylie
Office Manager
Kylie is our queen of planning and keeping everything organized. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Recreation Management and continued her education at WGU, where she earned an MBA. Kylie loves to learn and if she could, she would stay in school forever. During her time at BYU-Idaho she worked at AFY and held leadership positions in both the Outdoor Learning Center and Outdoor Activities. Kylie lives in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, with her cute family, husband Steve and kids Emmie, Tommy, and Willie. Family recreation is very important to her, and the Offutts are often found hiking and exploring together. If you ever need a recommendation on a good book, a fun new recipe, or have a question about OFY, Kylie is the one to ask.
Elise
Facilities & Marketing Manager
Elise strongly believes that the outdoors and adventure bring out the best in people. This belief led her to study Recreation Management at BYU-Idaho. Throughout college, Elise held various positions in Outdoor Activities, the Outdoor Learning Center, Intramural Sports, and Student Involvement. She learned the power of Ropes Courses while working at the campus ropes course and as a counselor at AFY. During the summers at camp, you'll often see Elise with a camera, capturing big moments of happiness, bravery, and comradery. She loves watching campers and staff show up for each other, creating a beautiful and trusting environment perfect for cultivating growth. During the winters you'll find Elise snowboarding as often as she can.
