Steering Committee

The Steering Committee for Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps is comprised of a diverse group of individuals representing the various functions required to run this all volunteer organization. Committee membership is currently comprised of individuals who manage the business of Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps. The Committee includes a Chair, Vice Chair, Camp Representatives (two for each active camp location), Recording Secretary, Budget Analyst (a non-voting position), and a Member at Large.

The Steering Committee is responsible for:

  • Developing, refining and approving the Learning Camp curriculum;
  • Managing the organizational budget;
  • New camp identification, coordination and development;
  • Camp staff recruitment, interviewing and training;
  • Camp management; and
  • Coordinating with on-site camp staff regarding scheduling and facility use.

The Steering Committee meets a minimum of eight times per year with scheduled meetings occurring in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May. Additional meetings are scheduled at the discretion of the Committee.

Steering Committee Members

Chair
Bob Steppling, Springfield

Past Chair
Chrystie Adams, Brown Memorial

Recording Secretary
Chrystie Adams, Brown Memorial

Ihanktonwan Camp
Claudia Scarborough, Highland
Alison Peters, First of Cumberland

Pejuhutazizi Camp
Julie Hanks, Brown Memorial

Sisseton Camp
Marla Holt, First and Franklin
Chrystie Adams, Brown Memorial

Member at Large
Debra Glenn, Fallston (deceased on !2/13/2023)

Budget Analyst
Doug Adams, Brown Memorial

Our Principles

View the principles by which the Baltimore Dakota Learning Camps Operates.