Meet the Oylen Family
For over a century, Oylen Bible Camp has been served by faithful volunteers and leaders who love Jesus and care deeply about every camper. Meet the people who help make camp possible each summer.
Camp Leadership
Kim Hopperton
Kim has served at Oylen since 2011 and as Camp Director since 2014. Kim is passionate about creating a Christ-centered camp where every child feels welcomed, valued, and encouraged to grow in faith.
Camp Director
Robert Sibert
Robert has faithfully served on the Oylen Camp Board for many years and is dedicated to helping Oylen share the love of Christ with future generations.
Board Chairman 
Host Pastor
Neal Malcore
Pastor Neal has faithfully served Oylen Church since 1998 and partners with camp each summer by opening the church and supporting the ministry.
Secretary/Treasurer & Kitchen Director
Anita Moench
Anita has been a part of the Oylen family her entire life. She oversees camp finances and leads the kitchen team, helping ensure campers and staff are cared for each week.
Leadership Team
Shannon Tibbetts
Assistant Director Shannon has served at Oylen since 2005 and helps create a fun, safe, and welcoming experience for every camper.
Korey Tibbetts
Korey has served at Oylen since 2011 and plans engaging activities and games that help campers build friendships and create lasting memories.
Activities Director
Maintenance & Medications
Roger Hopperton
Roger has served at Oylen since 2012 and keeps camp running smoothly by maintaining the grounds, assisting with medication administration and supporting campers and staff throughout the week.
Worship, Missionary Spotlight & Chapel
Zoey Harshbarger
Zoey has served at Oylen since 2011. Zoey leads worship and chapel, encouraging campers to grow in their faith through Bible teaching and worship.
Lead Counselors
Jorgan Harshbarger
Jorgan has served at Oylen since 2014. He creates a fun, safe environment while serving as Head of Security and encouraging campers to grow in their faith.
Security & Lead Counselor
Trish Scott
Trish has served at Oylen on and off since 2015. Trish encourages girls to grow in Christ, build friendships, and enjoy a memorable week at camp. Trish has even stepped up and led class time as needed.
Lead Girls Counselor
Counselors
Counselor
Suzee Maki
Suzee has served at Oylen since 2013 and faithfully serves as counselor, helping campers feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged as they grow in their faith and build new friendships.
CounselorChase Hopperton
Chase has been coming to Oylen since 2011. Chase enjoys investing in young people by encouraging campers to grow in faith, friendships and confidence.
Corey “Chorey” Cleven
Corey has been coming to Oylen since 2004. Corey brings laughter, encouragement, and genuine care, helping campers enjoy a fun and welcoming week.
CounselorTaylor Shepard
Taylor has been serving at Oylen since 2025. Taylor enjoys encouraging campers through games, cabin time, and Christ-centered friendships.
CounselorSupport Staff
Canteen & Activities
Tony Gossell
Tony has been coming to Oylen since 2003. Tony faithfully serves wherever needed, assisting with the canteen, activities, and behind-the-scenes tasks that keep camp running smoothly.
Assistant: Chapel, Class time, Mission SpotlightEmily Trast
Emily has served Oylen since 2025. Emily works behind the scenes assisting with chapel, class time, and daily preparations to help each camp day run smoothly.
Support Staff & Student Leadership
Faith Zidarich
Counselor & Activities Assistant
Faith’s first year at Oylen was as a camper in 2012. Faith assists with games, crafts and staff support, helping make every child feel welcomed and included.
Talitha Lane
Talitha has been a part of the Oylen family since 2018 and has served as a Student Leader since 2023. She enjoys serving others, encouraging younger campers, and sharing the love of Christ.
Student Leader 
Kitchen
Kitchen Assistant
Ruth Johnson
Ruth has been part of Oylen her entire life and faithfully serves in the camp kitchen, helping campers and staff feel welcomed, cared for, and at home each week.
Kitchen AssistantNick Johnson
Nick has been part of Oylen his entire life, continuing a family legacy of service. He faithfully serves by serving meals, washing dishes, and helping care for camp each year.
Grounds & Maintenance
Brett Malcore
Brett maintains the camp grounds, helping keep Oylen clean, safe, and ready to welcome every camper.
Grounds Attendant
Lee Moench
Maintenance
Lee faithfully serves Oylen by helping with maintenance, repairs, and groundskeeping. His willingness to tackle projects big and small helps keep the camp safe, welcoming and ready for campers each summer.