Camp Lookout year-Round staff
director - don washburn
Don Washburn has served as director of Camp Lookout since the fall of 1998. He started his full-time ministry career working in recreation and youth ministry in Memphis, TN, in 1979. Don completed his undergraduate work in Recreation Administration and Church Recreation at the University of Memphis. Don has been very active in the camping ministry throughout his career in the church. His camp experience includes - camp counselor, volunteer camp director, camp board member, camp board chairperson, local church day-camp developer and director, as well as planning and leading multi-day adventure outings with children, with youth, and with adults. Don has spent much of his ministry in planning and developing recreation and outdoor adventure programs for churches and camps. He enjoys being with his family, whitewater kayaking, mountain and road biking, hiking, backpacking, playing guitar, RVing, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ in the glory of God’s creation. Email Don
property manager & adventure specialist - marty adams
Marty was a part of Camp Lookout as a camper, summer staff, and a part-time instructor for many years. In 2008, Marty joined the full-time staff at Camp Lookout. Marty divides his time between taking care of the camp facilities and leading groups in adventure programming. Marty has a great wit about him. He loves the outdoors, music, and being at camp. Through his efforts, camp looks great, and our adventure activities are excellent and safe programs for participants. Email Marty
Office Administrator - Becky Whetmore
Becky grew up going to summer camp, spending at least one week as a camper every summer and working as camp staff when old enough. She worked at Camp Lookout for the 2009 and 2010 summer camp seasons and got to come back to Lookout in September 2018, this time as part of the year-round staff. When not answering phones, booking group retreats, sorting through paperwork, and keeping up with the administration side of camp, Becky enjoys spending time with her friends and family and being an awesome aunt to several nieces and nephews. Email Becky
Program Coordinator - Elle Hefner
Elle has spent many summers working in camp and retreat ministries and has grown up going to camp. In 2019, Elle graduated from Young Harris College with a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Leadership. During her time working for different summer camps and leading activities outdoors, she has realized that camp is her true passion. She believes camp is such a unique place because it allows anyone at any age to find a deeper connection with God through nature and human connection. It pushes you out of your comfort zone in a way that challenges you to grow in your relationship with God. She is excited to be a part of the Camp Lookout team and knows God has some amazing things planned for this summer. Email Elle