Our team.
Daniel
Director & head counselor
With a background as a beloved local children’s musician and seven years of experience as a forest school and summer camp instructor, Daniel brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and passion to Mother Earth Nature Connection Camp. His many skills and certifications include foraging, plant identification, medicine making (which he studied with Greg Monzel of Persimmon Herb School) completion of Teacher Tom’s “Technology of Talking to Children” course, USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certificatio, Wilderness First Aid certification, and 15 years of preschool music instruction, all of which he shares with campers to foster a deeper connection to nature and to themselves.
As the director Daniel plays a pivotal role in shaping the camp's vision and programming. He leads by example as our head counselor, guiding campers on adventures, teaching them about the wonders of nature, and fostering a sense of magic and curiosity. With his infectious enthusiasm and genuine love for the outdoors, Daniel creates a supportive and inspiring environment where campers can grow, explore, and create lasting memories.
Amanda Sabo
camp Co-founder
With a diverse background in guiding and supporting children in and out of school settings, Amanda brings a wealth of experience and a passion for empowering and connecting with kids. You might recognize her as your field trip guide at Tuttle Orchards, your inclusion/special needs camp counselor at Indy Parks, or perhaps as the photographer who captured your moment with Santa at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt in years past! Amanda is always on the lookout for new ways for the campers to have fun, be supported, and to be safe. Her creativity, dedication, and genuine love for working with children make her an invaluable resource for Mother Earth Nature Connection Camp.
Rebekah Lorewood
Counselor
Rebekah grew up creek stomping, swimming, and playing in the woods near her family’s plot of land in the countryside of Attica, Indiana. She’s taught yoga and meditation in the city for over a decade and holds a 200 hour yoga certification, along with a 100 hour prenatal yoga certification from Cityoga. She recently completed her Indiana Master Naturalist certificate.
Though Rebekah’s specialties are storytelling and teaching movement, she spent her college years as a nanny and has had long time interests in studying child development, respectful relating, plant medicine, singing and music, dancing and moving her body with curiosity and play, and inviting the practice of mindfulness to touch all aspects of her being and doing.
