Michael Marbach – Executive Director
Michael has been a life long educator, most recently has served as Executive Director of the Christian Outdoor Alliance, (COA), and still holds that position today. As the founder of the hunting and fishing adventure camp he is leading the charge to get young people involved in the outdoors. Michael works year round to raise money so that the COA Mission can be fulfilled. Over the years Michael has worked as an Assistant Headmaster, Dean of Students, College Baseball Coach, High School Baseball Coach, Summer Camp Director, and Professional Outfitter.

“As a child I spent all of my waking hours in the outdoors or dreaming about the outdoors.” “Once a child has the opportunity to see the beauty of God’s creation, he or she is forever hooked.” “As a Christian, I understand the gift that God has given us.” “I want to share that with anyone that would like to come out and enjoy God’s great outdoors.” Michael Marbach

Amy Marbach – COA Camps Registered Nurse
Amy, an RN, is the Administrative Assistant for COA and Camp Nurse and most importantly, camp cook!  Previously she worked as an a school RN for New Braunfels ISD &  ICU Charge Nurse at Mckenna Hospital. Amy began with Young Life Christian Ministries during her junior high school days and followed her passion into college were she continued in Ministry. She has worked as the summer camp nurse (&camp mom) since the program began.

Michael and Amy have two boys, Michael Dean and Wesley. The boys attend all the camps, along with the camp labradors Gus & Dash, who have become a big part of the summer camp program (especially the fetching fanatic Gus).

Matt Low – Camp Director
Matt is one of our camp counselors who has been with us for 4 years and loves sharing his faith. He is very enthusiastic and enjoys experiencing the outdoors with his family and friends. He has been involved with youth ministry for several years and is planning on a life of ministry. Matt is currently attending North East Lakeview College.

Summer Camp Counselors-   We are excited to have returning counselors this summer:

Andrew Garay- attending West Texas A&M University

Clint Parkhill- attending Texas State University

Will Liffick- attending Texas A&M University