Luke Burns
- My name is Luke
- I’m from Durban, South Africa, but I’ve spent 8 years in England after my family and I moved there in 2016
- I have been attending Expedition Gap year, which is a program run by Venture Forth International, in South Africa. It is structured to qualify individuals aiming to work in the Adventure Industry. On this course I have been getting practical skills and qualifications in Mountain walking, Single pitch sport climbing, abseiling, flat water paddling, wilderness first aid and much much more! I have also had the opportunity to learn and work with some of the most qualified Adventure Guides and Wild Medics in the Country!
- This is my first year on staff at Falling Creek
- I’m teaching rock climbing
- My favorite mythological or magical creature is a dragon!! I’ve always loved Dragons for their raw power, versatility, and wisdom. They’re simply amazing and have such strong cultural and historical significance all over the world.
- Something I completed on my “bucket list” was climbing in Fontainebleau!! I had the opportunity to spend 2 days in the magical forests!! It’s one of those places that you have to experience for yourself in person to understand why it’s so special! It felt like a pilgrimage honestly!
- My favorite sandwich is an everything sandwich! Just throw every ingredient imaginable on there and I’ll be satisfied.
- I’m trying to make a habit of saying yes! I want to be spontaneous and down for every kind of adventure or opportunity even if it pushes me out of my usual comfort zone! How else am I supposed to grow as a person if I’m not always wanting to learn and experience new things?!
- What was the best gift I’ve ever received? I received a climbing rope from a friend who I met that same week! It was amazing! He saw my passion for climbing and understood how much he would be helping me! I didn’t even ask him for it. It was just an immense display of kindness and generosity that I would love to repay someday
Want to Work at Falling Creek Too?
Working at camp is the best summer job for college students!
We’ve got outdoor adventure jobs (backpacking, mountain biking, paddling, & rock climbing), lots of sports jobs (basketball, pickleball, soccer, tennis, etc.), classic camp jobs (archery, horseback riding, riflery, fishing & more), plus arts jobs (arts & crafts, blacksmithing, ceramics, woodworking…), plus nursing jobs, facilities, paid internships, and more!