| Tony Hakes,
Camp Benson Director
A graduate of the University of Iowa
and native Iowan, Tony has been involved with YMCA camping
since the age of eight. He and his wife Nancy, a speech
pathologist in the West Carroll School District and Camp
Tradin’ Post Director, joined the Camp Benson family in 2004
after three years at a YMCA ranch camp in the Arizona
desert. “We love working at Camp Benson,” says Tony. “The
thick forest, the great facilities and breathtaking views
create an excellent camping experience. Most of all, we
have enjoyed the dedicated, fun-loving campers and staff who
help make Camp Benson one of the greatest places on earth!”
Tony, Nancy and their daughter Ruby live at Camp Benson
year-round. When not busy at camp, Tony enjoys riding his
motorcycle, playing with family dog Tula and serving as an
EMT with the Mt. Carroll Ambulance Service. Please feel
free to contact him at 815-244-8722 or
thakes@sterlingrockfallsymca.org |
