Carrie Browning, Director

Carrie is looking forward to her fourth year as the director of Camp of the Rising Son’s summer camp.  She has spent 19 summers at CRS—5 as a camper and 14 on staff, beginning as an assistant counselor in 1994 and serving in many other capacities, such as program director, activities director, and assistant director. Carrie is passionate about the opportunity camping provides to open kids up to God's love, the outdoors, creative experiences, and FUN! Her wonderful husband, Greg, and three daughters are eager to be a integral part of our camp ministry. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Carrie has a master’s in education from Vanderbilt University. She is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association and American Camp Association. Contact her at carrie@campoftherisingson.com.

Sarah Skidmore, Registrar

CRS is very excited to have Sarah as our talented and energetic registrar. She has been around camp her whole life, coming as a camper for nine years and now on staff for her 10th. Sarah is a graduate of Mississippi State with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and a minor in general business. She loves being able to share "camp life" with her two children.

Terry Roberts,Outdoor Specialties Director/

Facilities Manager

Terry Roberts has been employed as a high school science teacher by French Camp Academy since 1979. A member of the original CRS staff, “Father Nature” has spent all but six summers at CRS since its beginnings in 1980. Terry holds both a bachelor of science degree in science education and a master’s in education from Mississippi State University. The proud father of two “unchiefs” (camp kids) who went on to become chiefs themselves, Terry now looks forward to the day his three granddaughters and two  grandsons will attend camp. He believes the opportunity for outdoor adventure at CRS is one of its greatest ministry assets.

Joe Richards, Horsemanship Manager

Joe serves as the horsemanship manager for French Camp Academy. This will be his third summer to work with the CRS team.  Joe is certified through the CHA.