Steve Carter: Director

Steve has been involved in education for the past 9 years - working for St John’s College; Prep; St Stithians Boys College; and 5 years in youth ministry. He is passionate about the development of young people, and wishes for a life lived forming young children as opposed to informing them. Steve is married to Inez and they live at Kloofwaters with their two four-legged children.

 

Inez Carter: Hospitality and Catering Manager

 

Sonja Parnell: Bookings & Administration

Sonja is based in Johannesburg, where she handles all bookings and enquiries, as well as helping out on bigger camps. She has many years of admin experience, and is passionate about the outdoors and about children. She is a qualified Outdoor Centre Instructor (ARA level 2), and is very involved in children’s ministry in her own church. 

 

Megan Oldfield: Progamme Director Megan believes in the development of character and the lessons we can learn from life that help craft us in becoming better people. She grew up in a Greytown in KwaZulu Natal, and has been involved in the lives of youth from the time she left school through coaching sport to camping and being a youth worker. She feels that when one person unlocks the potential inside of themselves it is the most exciting experience to share it with them.

Mike Trumble: Assistant Programme Director

Mike has been involved in campsite work for the past ten years in a number of contexts, both in South Africa and overseas. He has worked the USA Summer Camps, as well as at Sugar Bay campsite in Kwazulu Natal. Mike feels that the ethics we teach, by example, at Kloofwaters is one of our strongest offerings.

Don Stewart: Instructor

Don is passionate about the youth who come to Kloofwaters. He understands well the need to challenge, serve, empower and love one another. He believes that with the Lord in his heart, many obstacles will be overcome and many lives changed. 

   

Nadine Cells: Instructor

Miriam Mogoane: Head Chef

Miriam grew up in the area around Kloofwaters, and has been looking after the centre for nearly 30 years. Her talent as a chef has been much appreciated by generations of Kloofwaters campers, and her warm hospitality is legendary - as are the dishes that she serves! Together with the team, she produces a little bit of magic every day and bring smiles to the faces of many campers.

Reginah Chirwa: Kitchen Staff

Reginah forms an integral part of the team: helping to maintain our reputation for excellent food and a clean and welcoming facility. Like her mother Miriam, she has been a valuable member of the team for more years than anyone can remember.

 

Kidi Sagwebe: Kitchen Staff

Kidi has been working here for a few years, and has become part of the dedicated team. She brings a wonderful sense of humour to the kitchen and all who come into contact with her leave with a smile on their face, either because of the wonderful food she helps to prepare, or her fabulous sense of humour.

 

Caroline Nqunyevu: Kitchen Staff

Caroline works in the laundry at Kloofwaters and helps in the kitchen with bigger camps. She is a willing lady who loves to make sure that all the Kloofwaters staff have clean clothes and tidy rooms.