Linda R. Preston

B.A.S.E. Camp Executive Director

Work Experience:

Linda has spent over 40 years working in the field of education and youth development. The early part of her career was spent as a junior high teacher and as a 4-H and Youth Specialist. Linda is completing her 20th year as the Executive Director of B.A.S.E. Camp. She has overseen the growth of the organization from three small afternoon programs serving 50 children to current programming for 2,700 children at 28 school sites.

Education:

B.S. in Education with 40 plus graduate hours in organizational management, staff training, youth development and behavioral management, program accreditation and developmentally appropriate practices.

Awards:

President, Colorado Alliance for Quality School Age Programs, Board Member Steering Committee Colorado After School Network.

Other Interests:

Reading, traveling, cooking, flat land hiking

Quote/Story Regarding B.A.S.E. Camp:

For parents, B.A.S.E. Camp is a safe, affordable, enriching environment that provides parents peace of mind as they work or go to school to maintain their families’ self-sufficiency. For children, B.A.S.E. Camp is the place to be with friends and have a wonderful time while not realizing the fun activities support classroom learning. The greatest compliment is when children want to do a “re-run day” – to have a day just like the one they just experienced.

Patricia Giliberto

B.A.S.E. Camp Office Manager

Work Experience:

14 years with B.A.S.E. Camp, 3½ years Texaco Oil, British Petroleum in Canada, 6 months Esso Tax Department and 7 years with McKesson Drug.

Education:

Completed 2 years of college and hands-on training.

Awards:

Earned high school letter in music.

Other interests:

Stamp collecting, jewelry making, painting, sewing and reading.

Quote:

"A lot of kids are helped through B.A.S.E. Camp!"

TeDi Jansen

B.A.S.E. Camp Human Resources Director

Work Experience:

I have been with B.A.S.E. for 18 years. I started as a Site Director at Putnam Elementary and then moved into a site supervisory position. Before B.A.S.E. Camp I directed Girl Scout camps in Estes Park, Washington State and Michigan. I have worked in youth services for 22 years.

Education:

BA in Science and an MA in Continuing Education, emphasis in College Student Personnel/Counseling

Awards:

I have won awards with my dogs and horses.

Other Interests:

I love to spend time with my partner and our two children. We have a little suburban farm so we garden, play with horses, dogs, cats, bunnies and chickens.

Quote/Story Regarding B.A.S.E. Camp:

"When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become."
- Louis Pasteur

"You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they're going."
- P.J. O’Rourke

Cade Thibodeaux

Program Coordinator

Work Experience:

Radio DJ, Backcountry Guide, Boy Scouts of America District Executive, B.A.S.E. Camp Program Coordinator since Jan. 2005.

Education:

BA in Outdoor Education and Child Development

Other Interests:

Colorado Division of Wildlife Volunteer Huntmaster, USSA Grade 8 Soccer Referee,

Quote/Story Regarding B.A.S.E. Camp:

Every day we strive to provide the most engaging, exciting, and enriching program for our participants while never losing focus on the safety and supervision needs of our families.

Jill Schmucker

Program Coordinator

Work Experience:

I have been at BASE Camp for six years. In these years, I have been a substitute, a camp counselor, a program director, a classroom lead, an exploration camp lead, the project specialist, and now a program coordinator. All of these positions have allowed me to really learn the ins and outs of all we do. Before BASE Camp, I worked in several other childcare programs in the community, as well as, doing some volunteer work with youth Special Olympics.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Colorado State University, 2002

Other Interests:

Boating at Horsetooth Reservoir, Snowboarding, Horseback riding, Camping, Reading, Writing, and spending time with my husband and my new baby boy!

Quote/Story Regarding B.A.S.E. Camp:

The true joy of our work comes from the never-ending comedy from kids. They have such an innocent perspective on things we, as adults, tend to take too seriously. It is a constant reminder to take time to stop and smell the stinky gym socks and laugh a little.  I am proud to be a part of an organization whose mission includes and provides for all the families in our community.