Welcome to Friends of Camp Wildcat

What is Friends of Camp Wildcat (FCW)?

Friends of Camp Wildcat is the alumni organization of Camp Wildcat. We work to provide support to Camp Wildcat, preserve the organization’s history, and connect past and current Camp Wildcat members.


Changes to the FCW Board Structure:

In the fall of 2020, Camp Wildcat alumni voted to update the Friends of Camp Wildcat Bylaws and transform the Board structure that had been in place since 2006. The new Board is smaller in size and scope, with five Board members providing the organizational infrastructure for flexible involvement from alumni through committees, etc.  Each Board member serves a three-year term beginning August 1 after being elected.


Seeking Participants for the FCW Outreach Committee:

A goal of the bylaws update was to create a sense of community among alumni, spanning geography and CW eras. If you have an idea for connecting locally or virtually with other CW people or might want to help out with those types of events/projects, consider joining the Outreach Committee. This is a flexible commitment. You will choose how you participate, based on your interest and availability! Sign up today: Outreach Committee Sign-Up.


Support the Friends of Camp Wildcat Scholarship Endowment

The Friends of Camp Wildcat Scholarship is awarded to incoming or continuing University of Arizona students from southern Arizona who have financial need. The scholarship is funded by the Friends of Camp Wildcat Scholarship Endowment - Click Here to Support.

Latest News

November 4, 2024

Camp Wildcat Celebrates its 60th Anniversary in 2025 - Save the Date for the Weekend of April 26, 2025

Save the date to celebrate! The weekend of Saturday, April 26, 2025 will be Camp Wildcat's 60th Anniversary Celebration - can you believe it? We've got lots of fun plans up our sleeves, with activities for everyone, family-friendly events, a special dinner, and more:

Attend our upcoming board meetings (see above) to learn more, help plan the details, and learn about volunteer opportunities

Next FCW Board Meeting is November 14

The next Friends of Camp Wildcat Board Meeting is happening virtually on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. AZ time / 8:00 p.m. ET. All Camp Wildcat members and alumni are always welcome to attend. Click Here to Join

2024-2027 Board Election Results

Each position in the three-year 2024-2027 board was unanimously elected in July, 2024.  Please welcome Kristian Stoberlein (2012-2015) as the new Vice Chair - photo and bio below.  Some other changes:  Gregory Porter is the new Chair and Lucy Patterson is the new Camp Wildcat Liaison.  Brian Simpson and Audrey Rogers stay on for another term as Communications Director and Outreach Coordinator respectively, while the board wishes previous Camp Wildcat Liaison Elyse Pincus Abrahams all the best as she steps down to pursue other opportunities.

Help Connect Schools with CW!

You can help play a role by connecting Tucson-area schools with CW. Are you a teacher or connected to Tucson Title I schools in some way? If you would be able to help Camp Wildcat make connections with Title I schools in Tucson, please email FCW Board Member and Outreach Coordinator Audrey Rogers (2001-05). Thank you!

Four CW Chairs in One Picture!

From left to right: Greg Porter (currently residing in Seattle, WA), Steven Erly (currently residing in Olympia, WA), Kseniya Efremova (currently residing in Olympia, WA), and Lucy Patterson (Tucson, AZ).


Do you have any fun photos from meet-ups this summer with your CW friends? Or did you spend your summer reminiscing over old CW photos? Please share them with us!


Your Support of the FCW Scholarship Endowment Continues to Makes a Difference!

"I am a first generation university student majoring in human development and family science. I also work two jobs currently since I am the only one paying for my schooling. Thank you so much for allowing me to have this reward. You have no idea how much this helps me further my education and the amount of stress it takes off my back. I am unbelievably grateful. This scholarship will help me move closer to the University of Arizona. It will shorten my commute and allow me to be more involved on campus."

Alicia D. Geraci
FCW Alumni Scholarship Recipient
Academic Year 2022-23
Renewed, Academic Year 2023-24

You can support U of A students with financial need like Alicia by giving to the FCW Scholarship Endowment today. 

Have You Signed Up for Our Email List?

Only a fraction of Camp Wildcat alumni have signed up for our email list. We promise we won't bombard you with emails, but we do want to make sure you stay connected to Camp Wildcat beyond treasured memories.  Sign up today to receive the latest and greatest news about alumni events and meetings, our budding history project, ways you can support Camp Wildcat, and more! 

Sign up for alumni involvement opportunities with Friends of Camp Wildcat!

If you would like to be more involved in supporting the goals of Friends of Camp Wildcat, there are many options available to you! Our Menu of Engagement includes information about ongoing and potential FCW committees and projects. Let us know how you want to be involved - we'll connect you with other alumni who share your interests!

FCW Board of Directors

Gregory Porter, Chair

Greg was in CW from 2010-14, served as chair from 2012-13, and as camps coordinator from 2013-14. In college, Greg studied chemistry, but made a hard-left turn and went to law school after graduating. He now practices as an attorney in Seattle while serving as a law student mentor and moot court coach for the University of Washington School of Law. Greg never misses an opportunity to partake in the beautiful Washington countryside. Whether sunny or rainy, you can find him running trails, hiking, and kayaking throughout the Puget Sound area. He is also a borderline hoolaginistic supporter of the Seattle Sounders and Kraken. 

Kristian Stoberlein, Vice Chair

Kristian was in Camp Wildcat from 2012-2015. After graduating early with a double major in History and Latin American Studies, he attended law school in Sacramento. These days you can find him visiting Disney Parks with his wife. He continues to travel when work allows often visiting some amazing bars and homebars. He is excited to serve with Camp Wildcat once more, and ensure the continued success of the organization as a whole. 

Lucy Patterson, Camp Wildcat Liaison

Lucy is a St. Louis native who moved to Tucson to attend the U of A in 2005 and has lived there ever since. She was in Camp Wildcat from 2006 to 2010. In those years, she served in three different CW Board positions, regularly appeared in camp skits as the incompetent “Up in the Morning” flower, and very briefly held the title of “Chubby Bunny” champion. After graduating, Lucy became an elementary school teacher, bringing CW songs and cheers into the classroom. She also served as an Era Representative on the Friends of Camp Board. She is married to another Camp Wildcat alum, Garrett Hoxie, and they have two children. She enjoys reading, board games, and being outside! 

Brian Simpson, Communications Director

Brian is a native Tucsonan who is back in Tucson with his wife Jennyvi after living in West Harlem NYC, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs. He attend the U of A from 1994-97, serving in Camp Wildcat throughout and leading the 1997 Summer Camp. Brian works in marketing, communications, and operations in the non-profit/faith-based sector, filling a jack-of-all-trades role finding gaps and filling them. In his spare time, he enjoys rabidly following all things baseball, popular music, and craft beer. 

Audrey (Nieman) Rogers, Outreach Coordinator

Audrey was a member of Camp Wildcat from 2001-2005 and served as the fundraising chair from 2002-2004. She is a native Chicagoan, but has lived in Pittsburgh for the past 13 years, where she is a middle school Spanish teacher turned math teacher. She can be found running around with her two children, cooking, doing Zumba, or (hopefully one day again) traveling. 

Friends of Camp Wildcat
1309 N. Bedford Place
Tucson, AZ  85715-5615