Girls’ Director: Sarah Mallett

Bird Name: Mooch

Sarah Mallett started attending Camp Cherith as an energetic young elementary student. As the camp’s director she now channels her energy and enthusiasm into today’s youth, missions, and traveling. During the school year Sarah works for LifeChoices, an organization dedicated to instilling hope, respect, and resilience in students through dynamic school-based multimedia presentations. Her job includes speaking to student assemblies and motivating students to make positive changes in their lives – a role that makes her well equipped to communicate with and motivate campers at Cherith as well.

Sarah has traveled to 17 countries on mission’s related trips. On one particularly memorable journey she spent time with family members of the martyred missionaries in Ecuador whose story is chronicled in the movie “End of the Spear.” Traveling with them into the jungles of Ecuador, she spent time with the Waodani people who were responsible for the deaths, but who have since been transformed by the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ into a loving community.

At Camp Cherith, Sarah’s favorite event is the traditional Tuesday night cookout where campers prepare their own food and lead the campfire activities. She loves watching the campers take on leadership roles and gain confidence in their abilities.

Boys’ Director: Rob Scott

Rob Scott has been the boys’ director at Camp Cherith for 12 years. During that time he has gained a reputation not only as a friend and spiritual mentor, but also as the composer and performer of many goofy songs that help make faith real and Christianity current for Cherith campers. Rob enjoys presenting challenging Biblical messages about God’s faithfulness to His people throughout history, and uses analogies and stories to help campers of all ages understand how to make such lessons timely and personal.

Rob has been a first grade teacher for the past 14 years. He holds a master’s degree in elementary education from Hamline University and has earned 60 additional credits in the special education program at Bethel University. He is also a husband, father, and private tutor. For the past seven years he has been a featured speaker at Northwestern College’s Christian Basketball Camp. His heart for the refugee community in his area led him to initiate and lead a unique refugee assimilation ministry through his church. Often described by others as purposeful, inspiring, and fun, Rob uses these traits regularly in his many volunteer activities.

Director for Boy’s Week #2: Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor has been involved with Camp Cherith over the past 10 years as a Pathfinder Counselor, Pathfinder DD, work weekends and this coming year as the Director for Boys’ Week 2. He currently serves as the vice-president on the Camp Cherith Board of Directors.

Scott looks forward to working in a new position this summer with the boys and supporting staff so that the boys have the opportunity to have a fun-filled week with many opportunities to grow in their faith in the Lord through Jesus.

Scott has worked with students in the Twin Cities over the past 17 years as a special education teacher, high school social studies teacher and now as the principal of an elementary school in the Osseo Area Schools District. He holds a B.S. from Northern Arizona University in history/education, a M.S. from St. Cloud State University and completed the administrative licensure program through St. Mary’s University.

Watch out: Scott is known at camp for snorting when he laughs!