Laketrails Staff

The Laketrails Staff is one of our greatest assets. Chosen for their leadership abilities, Laketrails Guides are talented college students and graduates who share a commitment to working with teens and middle school youth, as well as a passion for living in the natural world. Many of them first came to Laketrails as campers, so they know our program well. Serving as positive role models, the Guides have an amazing impact on the lives of the young people we serve.

Since safety is always at the forefront, our staff possess a number of health and safety certifications. All Guides are certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR and AED’s, and most are also certified Lifeguards. Some have further qualifications as Wilderness First Responders.

Troy Douglas

Camp Director

Duluth, MN
Laketrails Camp Director Troy Douglas joins the LT family with over twenty years of experience in K-8 education, camp administration, adaptive/therapeutic guiding, K-12 and college environmental education, and personal life-changing experiences at Laketrails since the early 2000s.

He enjoys fishing, paddling anything that floats, rock climbing, and a never-ending list of activities. It is a bonus if he is able to share these experiences with youth and others around him. The simple yet powerful joy that youth possess is the biggest motivator for Troy. He is blessed to witness the natural impact campers have on a wilderness adventure. Acceptance, accomplishment, time in nature, and most importantly, genuine fun, are what can be expected at camp.

Troy looks forward to welcoming you to the island and to an experience you will always remember!