DISCOVER Program for Middle and High School Youth

A New Season of Discover

Catawba Youth Theology Institute (DISCOVER) began as a Lilly Foundation Grant to instill within youth a hunger and excitement for learning about faith and vocation through a camp program. For almost ten years, we hosted this camp program at the Black Lake Retreat Center and then on Catawba College’s campus.

Going back to the legacy of Pastor Porter Seiwell, a former chaplain at Catawba who promoted Catawba through his ministry at summer camps, we are excited to announce partnerships with United Church of Christ camps. This summer, Catawba will be sending eight college students to serve as Discover Fellows at:

As Discover Fellows, students will be leading faith formation at camps through worship, Bible Study, and ministry with campers.

We hope you will continue to follow along with us on this new journey and maybe even explore camp with some of our partners this summer!

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	Alli Eudy - Camp Fowler Alli is a third-year student at Catawba College who is majoring in Environment and Sustainability and Biology and minoring in Geographic Information Systems & Technology. She works as an Environmental Steward on campus and is also a senator for her class in Catawba's Student Government Association. Alli is most looking forward to connecting with campers and learning by asking big questions together.
	Bella Figueroa – Camp Fowler Bella is a first-year religion major hoping to be a youth pastor. She enjoys reading, long walks, and sleeping. She has a heart for people and enjoys making connections. Bella has been parts of youth camps before, as a student, and is excited to be on the other side of that coin! Additionally, she thinks this will serve as wonderful experience for a job in ministry and youth pastorship. She is excited to learn more about the love of God in regards to others and herself.
	Salem Fleming My name is Salem Fleming and I'm a senior at Catawba with a major in Environment and Sustainability. I help lead chapel services on campus and I'm a youth pastor intern at a local church in Salisbury. I love being outside, going to new places, and meeting new people, which I am so excited to do at camp this summer!
	Bruce (BJ) Maroney – Johns River Valley Camp Bruce Maroney (BJ) is a First Year Student at Catawba College who comes from Charlotte NC. BJ has a passion for music, especially loving RnB and Gospel music from SWV, Brandy, TLC and the Mississippi Mass Choir, the Clark Sisters and more. He is a musical education major and believes in the transformative power of music to foster self-expression. He is excited to be a Discover Fellow this year serving at John’s River Valley Camp. BJ is especially excited to grow his faith as he helps others grow or start theirs.
	Tyler Miller – Horton Center Tyler Miller is an active senior in and soon to be graduate of the music education program at Catawba College. During his time at Catawba, he has been a member and a part of leadership for various organizations, such as Catawba's Athletic Bands, Chapel Scholars Choir, and other ensembles on campus. He accompanies choirs in the Rowan-Salisbury schools and surrounding areas frequently and has been a faithful member of Catawba's Lilly Center programs, including Discover and Year of Inquiry. Tyler has been employed also at a Methodist Church for music, which was the church where he spent his formative years in spiritual development. Aside from these musical and leadership responsibilities, Tyler enjoys traveling, reading, journaling, baking, spending time with his friends, and playing some video games.
	Ollie Mohammad (They/Them) - Pilgrim Lodge Ollie is new to the Pilgrim Lodge staff and is extremely excited for the opportunity. They are a 2025 graduate of Catawba College with a degree in Elementary Education and has a deep love for working with children of all ages. They also enjoy the outdoors, crafts, and meeting and connecting with new people. They view camp as the perfect place to make these personal and spiritual connections with others.
	Junior Price (They/Them) Junior is a senior at Catawba College, graduating this May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Environmental Science. During their time at Catawba, Junior has been heavily involved with campus ministries and other Lilly Center activities. They are excited to spend the summer leaning into their call for ministry and caring for others. Junior is born in raised in the mountains of North Carolina and this will be the first time they are spending the summer far away from home. This will also be Junior’s first summer at camp, so they are both excited and nervous for all the new experiences that camp has to offer!
	Madeline Ubry Madeline is a first-year student at Catawba College, studying for a degree in Environment and Sustainability. She has always had a love for nature and the outdoors and is constantly looking for ways to help others. Originally from New Castle, Pennsylvania, Madeline has been an active congregation member and volunteer at her home church and in her community. Outside of studying and volunteering, Madeline is an avid musician, most confident playing flute, piccolo, tenor saxophone, and singing, but she also has experience playing piano, ukulele, kalimba, box drum, acting, and dancing. She also likes to stay active by swimming, hiking, and playing tennis and pickleball in her spare time. Madeline is an active member of 8 clubs at Catawba, a few being two book clubs, eco club, the theatre club, and the environmental fashion club. She is excited to take a break from her busy schedule to spend her summer with kids and youth and accompany them on their faith journey.

Program Highlights

What is Catawba College's Youth Theology Institute, Discover, all about? Be a part of the story! Check out some highlights from past programs in the videos below.

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