Our Team
Michigan United Conservation Clubs carefully recruits its camp staff from numerous colleges and universities throughout Michigan. We recruit candidates who have knowledge of conservation, outdoor skills, and environmental education as well as demonstrate a mature and responsible attitude. Background checks are completed for all staff hired and participation in a week long training session is a requirement for employment. During this time, each of our camp staff learns the importance of teaching techniques, camper motivation, behavior management, leadership and emergency procedures plus the many different curricula they will be instructing as part of their training. We are extremely proud of the staff at Cedar Lake Outdoor Center and assure you that the utmost care is taken to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere for your child at camp. As a State of Michigan Licensed Camp, we not only meet the requirements of several inspections we strive to go above those requirements in order to deliver the best experiences for your child!
Shannon Stover
Education Director
Shannon began her position at MUCC as Camp Director in January of 2023. Now, as Education Director, 2026 will be her fourth camp season with us! Growing up in Mount Clemens and with a background in equestrian, hunting, fishing and camping, she is looking forward to another summer leading the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp. Shannon comes from a family of veterans and hunting advocates.
Shannon attended Central Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a double minor in Anthropology and Geography.
Prior to MUCC, she worked as a camp counselor in Elk Rapids, Michigan. She also worked as a Behavior Technician for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Shannon is a certified Hunter Education Instructor and leads the campers through the Michigan Hunter Education Course alongside her other camp director duties.
When not at camp, she enjoys camping, bow hunting, skiing in the winter season, and playing with her dog, Buck.
