ACOS Team

Aspen Creek Outdoor School

The magic of a great outdoor education program does not come from the place or the curriculum but from the people that make everything happen. The ACOS staff teach, mentor and support students during their camping experience, allowing them to create life long connections with the natural world and their peers.

  • Joseph Stanczak

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Joseph grew up in New Jersey exploring the forests, hills, and mountains of Western NJ and upstate New York. Inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains, he then moved to the Carolinas where he studied Recreation Management at Appalachian State University. Always involved in the youth camp industry, he has 15+ years of experience including working abroad at a camp in Russia. He loves working on the challenge course and helping youth and adults develop their skills and reach their goals. He enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and spending time with his wife, two sons and daughter.

  • Haley Reining

    OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER

    Haley was born and raised in the Valley, which means she had the privilege of being a sixth-grader who attended science camp in Prescott! She has always had a passion for the natural sciences, which led her to earn a degree in Environmental Studies at Northern Arizona University. Her journey includes over five seasons as an outdoor educator at Chapel Rock, a summer as a Ranger in Acadia National Park, and ultimately serving as the Outdoor Education Program Manager at Chapel Rock. The community, the opportunity to mentor future environmental stewards, and the chance to help create the same memorable experiences she had at science camp are what make her role so fulfilling! In her free time, she enjoys hiking, crocheting, reading, and playing Fortnite (Zero Build, of course).

  • Zach Stallman

    CHALLENGE COURSE MANAGER

    Zach Stallmann is the Challenge Course Manager at Chapel Rock, where he leads outdoor experiences that promote teamwork, personal growth, and adventure. With a degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College, he has a strong foundation in outdoor exploration and leadership development. Zach designs and facilitates challenge course programs that help individuals and groups build trust, collaborate, and push their limits in a supportive environment. His work fosters self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in participants. Outside of work, Zach enjoys hiking, rock climbing, camping, and inspiring others to connect with nature and personal growth.

Science Camp Facilitators

  • Annette Johnson

    Annette is originally from Lake Havasu and has a Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University. Prior to moving to the Prescott area 4 years ago, she coached swimming for 10 years and also taught Physical Education. She is the proud mom of her daughter Alex who resides in Chandler.

  • Daniel Pasquale

    Daniel was born and raised in Buckeye, AZ and has since migrated to the Prescott area. He loves everything outdoors and you can find him doing most outdoor sports all times of the year. His mission is to share the epic-ness of the outdoors with those around him. Out on the slopes or on the sunny days, give him a wave!

  • Evan O'Shea

    Evan loves spending time in nature with his dogs. He’s a Prescott transplant from Phoenix who loves coffee and pizza.

  • Katie Eckstein

    Katie has lived in Prescott for the majority of her life. She’s happiest when outdoors so working at Chapel Rock is the perfect fit. She hopes to inspire others to get outside and fall in love with nature. She also has two young kids and prides herself on being a “stay-outside mom.”

  • Kyla Hale

  • Rachel Westbrook-Fritts

    Rachel spent a lot of time visiting Prescott and going for nature walks as a child. She is overjoyed to have moved from Phoenix to a smaller community with lots of hiking trails. The landscape has always played a huge part in her fascination with the wild and the healing that comes from getting to know Earth better. She loves sharing her interest in plant identification and going for hikes with friends. She loves spotting animals in their natural habitats and taking photos when she remembers to!

  • Sarah Brott

  • Stacey Connell

    Stacey is originally from Ohio and has been teaching outdoor education in the Prescott area since 2017. Stacey has also taught with YMCA, American Red Cross, and Grand Canyon Unified School District. In her free time she enjoys reading, swimming, hiking, and working at Heritage Park Zoo. Stacey works at Chapel Rock to share her excitement about Earth and hopefully create future stewards that will protect our planet.

  • Tessa Martinez

    Tessa grew up in the Prescott area exploring the surrounding forests. She is starting her second year at Yavapai College taking General Studies courses. She enjoys community involvement and loves to help educate others about the outdoors and inspire others to do the same. Working at Chapel Rock has helped to spread the importance of the environment.

  • Vanessa Bledsoe

Join Our Team!

The Aspen Creek Outdoor School (ACOS) at Chapel Rock Camp and Conference Center hires outdoor education facilitators to help out seasonally! ACOS is a residential field trip program that offers science and leadership camp to elementary, middle, and junior high school students. Facilitators are responsible for the delivery of all science and leadership programming with an emphasis on providing a safe and fun learning experience to all visiting students, chaperones, and teachers. All tools and training are provided to facilitators at the beginning of the season. This is a part-time seasonal job lasting roughly four months. Opportunities for additional work in the evenings and on the challenge/ropes course may be available.

Required Qualifications:
- Clean record and ability to pass a background check
- Availability to work the season in full (August-December or January-May)
- Willingness to work outside in all conditions (snow, wind, rain, sunshine)

Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth
- College degree or some higher education
- Passion for science and the natural world
- Experience participating in and/or facilitating team building

If you are interested in becoming an Outdoor Education Facilitator, please email your resume to outdoored@chapelrock.net