Highlander’s Summer Camp Directors

Karl and Shelley Alexander
Owners, Camp Highlander

Dear Parents,

Our history in camping and passion for making a difference in childrens’ lives led us to Camp Highalnder, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share our mountain home with you.

Since 1964, Camp Highlander has been one of North Carolina’s elite camps providing a summer experience of growth, positive role models and wonderful memories. Our excellent facilities, amazing staff and exceptional programming makes Highlander the perfect environment for your child this summer.

We believe that the summer camp experience is the greatest gift you can give your child. At Camp Highlander, you can give them the gift of independence, self-confidence, personal accomplishment and lifelong friendships, a gift that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. Each summer they will experience new challenges, meet new people and learn something new about themselves, while having more fun than they ever dreamed possible. This is the gift of summer camp.

So what are you waiting for! Come join the fun, the magic of Camp Highlander, come join our family.

Sincerely,
Karl and Shelley Alexander
Owners, Camp Highlander

Gaynell Tinsley, Jr.
Director of Camp Highlander

Dear Parents,

Camp Highlander provides a summer program for boys and girls ages 5-16. Our campers have a unique opportunity to experience a healthy and wholesome camp adventure in a safe and exciting environment located in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

At Highlander, we understand the challenging responsibilities of raising children. Therefore, we offer you a traditional, fun-filled atmosphere where you children will be encouraged to build character and strong values that will remain with them always.

And since we also know that it is important for children to attend a camp which offers programs and values that complement those of the individual and family, we encourage you to investigate Highlander’s programs to ensure that they meet your needs.

I am proud to introduce you to the world of Camp Highlander.

Gaynell Tinsley, Jr.
Director

Melissa Fitzgerald
Assistant Director

Melissa has been on staff at Highlander since 2000. As assistant director, she oversees all of girl’s camp, including campers and staff, while assisting all daily camp operations. She has grown up in camping and brings her love for children and passion for growth to our mountain. To our parents she is a comfort, to our staff she is a friend and mentor and to our campers she is “everywhere.”

“We have the greatest job in the world…making children smile. I have the honor of bringing the most creative, inspiring and loving staff into the lives of our campers, and they bring camp to life.” - Melissa Fitzgerald

Becki Zurovec
Program Director

Becki has been on our staff at Highlander since 2001. She has held many positions at Highlander including Arts and Crafts Specialist, CIT Coordinator, Senior Girls Division Head and Head of Arts. Now as Program Director, Becki oversees all of our activities making sure to provide to every camper quality instruction, safety and most importantly fun. She is responsible for recruiting our entire specialist staff, and spends the winter looking for only the best individuals to bring the magic of Highlander to life. Becki brings her love of children and her appreciation for the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, along with years of program development experience to Highlander.