Director Jud's Blog

 

A Message From Camp Director Jud Millar - 

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are fired up to introduce the Summer 2026 staff team! There’s a real sense of anticipation in the air right now as we get ready to kick things off, and you can feel the excitement building for another incredible season. We are right on the edge of long sunny days, new friendships, and all the moments that make summer here so special.

Staff training has been incredible, stupendous really, and is now starting to wind down as this team hits its stride. It’s been packed with energy, laughter, and a whole lot of learning as everyone comes together and gets ready to make a difference. This year’s crew is a great blend of returning SMA legends and brand new faces, all connected by a shared passion for working with teens and being outdoors.

Our staff have made their way here from all over including Utah, Columbia, New York, Spain, India, England, Ireland, France, Wales, Mexico, Australia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and more. They bring a wide range of experiences, talents, and perspectives that make this place what it is right from day one. The enthusiasm is real, and it is already spreading.

I’m incredibly proud of this group and genuinely excited about what is ahead. This is the kind of team that makes camp what it is, and I have no doubt we are lining up for something special.

— Jud Millar
Camp Director and Owner

Topics: SMA Staff Team

 

 

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are thrilled to introduce the SMA Staff Team of Summer 2025! It feels especially meaningful to kick off camp on the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—giving us even more daylight to begin building connections, creating memories, and soaking in the magic of summer. Staff training has already been incredible, filled with energy, laughter, and lots of learning as we gear up for an unforgettable season. This year’s team is a vibrant mix of returning legends and fresh new faces, all united by a passion for working with teens in the outdoors. Our staff have journeyed from across the globe—including Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Mexico, and five U.S. states—bringing with them diverse perspectives, unique talents, and a contagious enthusiasm. I’m proud of this amazing group, and I feel confident that we’re on the brink of something truly extraordinary.

— Jud Millar
Camp Director and Owner

Topics: SMA Staff Team, Staff Profiles

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are thrilled to introduce the SMA Staff Team of Summer 2023

 

 

 

 

Topics: SMA Staff Team

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are thrilled to introduce the SMA Staff Team of Summer 2022!

Topics: SMA Staff Team, Staff Training

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are thrilled to introduce the SMA Staff Team of Summer 2020!

 

Topics: SMA Staff Team, COVID19, Staff Training

Topics: camp counselor, SMA Staff Team

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are excited to introduce our 2019 All Star Staff Team:

Topics: SMA Staff Team

All of us at Stone Mountain Adventures are excited to introduce our 2018 All Star Staff Team:

 

 

Introducing Matthew Dyer (aka Flat Matt)

Age: 23

Home Town: Perth, NY

Recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, this particular counsellor can often be found shredding the gnarly bike trails as one of our mountain biking instructors. If he isn’t living up to the self-proclaimed title “the songbird of his generation” or being mistaken for Jimmy Hendrix, you may find him skiing or instigating search parties for his sister with reindeers in blizzards. Matt’s life aspirations include, but are not limited to, living within walking distance of a Chipotle and Chikfila, performing 6 continuous backflips on a bike, and riding the whole Encilada.

 

Topics: SMA Staff Team