10th year Staff Member
Staff Director- California
I am from Lincoln, Nebraska and even though I have lived in Chicago and Washington, DC, I have spent most of my life in my hometown. I love reading, which is probably why I studied English and History in college. But a few years ago I shifted my academic pursuits to science, and by the time camp rolls around I will be living in Kansas City where I am starting medical school this fall.
I watch too much television, love movies new and old, and I’m very particular about fashion. I love playing tennis and I’ve been a dancer since I was 8 years old. This winter I channeled my inner Michelle Kwan and turned my ice skating hobby into an actual skill by taking lessons. I definitely felt like a pro getting up early to go to the rink and was so excited to fulfill my childhood fantasy of performing in a skating show. Plus I unexpectedly earned my first skating badge!
This is my 10th summer with Camp Kindle. I heard Eva talking about it on the radio and knew I had to volunteer. When I started as a freshman in college, I never imagined I would still be involved nearly a decade later. Although I have volunteered at every NE session for the last 9 years, I will not be returning this year because of school (although I do hope to make at least a brief appearance). I will very much miss seeing the campers who I have watched grow and mature over the last several years. I am however very much looking forward to my 2nd year in CA! I am already excited about camper arrival day … the anticipation of the campers getting to the campsite, and their enthusiasm upon arrival about the week ahead is my favorite part of camp.
2nd year staff member
Staff Director- Nebraska
Hi! My name is Michael Toboni a.k.a Tatanka and I am from San Francisco, CA! I have been to many different places in the world including about 24 countries, but I have only lived in the United States – mostly on the West Coast. My favorite subjects in school were always Math and Science, which is why I will be attending medical school in Los Angeles right after Camp Kindle Nebraska!
I have two younger brothers and two younger sisters and we were born in the span of 8 years! So, we are all very close. We grew up spending every second with each other and competing on a constant basis. Sports is a big part of my life and that is probably why. I have been playing since I was very young, and I played in both high school and college. I also absolutely LOVE movies. I can quote movies from beginning to end that I haven’t seen in a really long time!
This is my second summer at both Camp Kindle West and Camp Kindle Nebraska although I feel like I have been here so much longer! I worked for Project Kindle for almost a year and a half as the Public Health Director, and I can’t wait to come back to camp this year! Hope to see all the campers very soon!

























