Julie Blucker, Associate Executive Director
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Julie first volunteered at Camp Widjiwagan’s Equestrian Center in 1998 with her daughter, Christy. Since then, she has served us in multiple roles, currently acting as development director. Originally from Holland, MI, she and her husband have lived next to camp for the last 19 years, where they raised their three children and numerous pets. Julie loves working at camp because of her passion for families and the outdoors. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, going for bike rides and doing yard work.
Luke Dooley, Executive Director of Camping Services
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Luke began his Y camping career back in 2006 with YMCA Camp Hanes in North Carolina. During his time with Camp Hanes he served as the Day Camp Director and Outdoor Education/Retreats Director. Luke served as the Associate Executive Director at YMCA Camp Chandler for the Montgomery Association in Alabama before taking the Executive Director role at YMCA Camp Kirkwood in Wilmington, NC. After serving as the Executive Director for YMCA Camp Cullen for the Houston Y in Texas, Luke has joined us here at the Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center with his wife and three children as our Executive Director. Luke is very committed to youth development and believes camp is a great environment in providing campers a safe place to develop a strong sense of accomplishment, belonging, and to learn and practice the Core Values of the YMCA.
Shelia Ridings, Registration Coordinator
Previously a Membership Coordinator at the Donelson YMCA, Shelia is now the Camp Widji Registration Coordinator. Shelia is the go-to for parents, and helps answer any and all questions and get kiddos signed-up for camp. Behind the scenes, Shelia handles all of the nitty-gritty details that come with setting up summer and year-round programming and keeps everything with registration and scheduling running smoothly.