Amy is a passionate and experienced art educator dedicated to helping young artists build confidence and creativity. With years of experience teaching art to children of all skill levels, Amy creates a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels encouraged to explore and grow. As a former Artist in Residence at a Salem elementary school, Amy has inspired students through hands-on art experiences. She has also led numerous after-school programs for middle schoolers in painting, embroidery, sewing, drawing, and even cooking. 

Judy Rosenthal has lived in Central Oregon for 16 years and is a mother to four awesome humans.  For over 20 years Judy has developed art curriculums to bring authentic art education into schools and communities and is currently the middle school art teacher at SMS. She has worked with musicians, actors, and artists to empower youth as they search for their sense of self,  explore their unique identities, and appreciate the diversity in the world. She enjoys connecting and collaborating with community members to create experiences and artwork. 

Ellie Vita is a music educator with over a decade of experience teaching students from elementary through high school in public schools. She has served as a middle and high school choir director and currently teaches K–5 general music in Sisters, Oregon. Ellie has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Master’s in School Counseling. Over the past 15 years, Ellie has taught many music camps for strings, voice and piano as well as nature camps and summer school. 

Doc (Darrell) Cosden is an award-winning songwriter, gigging musician, and recording artist rooted in the high-desert storytelling tradition of the Pacific Northwest. Known for his warm, authentic Americana sound, Doc brings years of real-world stage and fresh studio experience to the SFF camps community. Doc creates an encouraging, hands-on environment where emerging artists can stretch their skills, find their voice, and learn what it takes to make a band truly connect.

Passionate about sharing the magic of the didgeridoo -- the world’s oldest wind instrument -- Sky inspires campers to explore sound and connection in a fun, hands-on musical adventure. During each session, kids will learn, create their own, and play didgeridoo while discovering the power of breath, rhythm, and imagination.