Levi Smith

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Levi Smith attended Boys Camp as a camper every year he could until he became staff at sixteen. He worked on summer staff for four summers and then joined the year-round team in September 2023. He also met his wife, Lydia, at Susque, and they were married in September 2024. Levi works on the facilities/maintenance team and does all sorts of different jobs throughout the year. He feels very blessed to work at Susque and be a part of a Godly community. The work he does varies a lot day to day but it is all for the goal of building God’s kingdom and making His name known. Whether blowing leaves or helping build a pump house, Levi wants to glorify God through his work, and reflect God’s creativity, attention to detail, and love and care for His creation.

What year did you start at Camp Susque?

September 2023

What kind of experience do you have in your field?

I worked support staff during the summer for the last 5 years. I also have experience doing carpentry and electric work from previous jobs.

What kind of schooling do you have?

I was Homeschooled for my entire childhood. Did not go to college.

Where were you born and raised?

Born in Sayre, PA; raised mostly in Millport, NY

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I played basketball for about 6 years

What was your first job?

Camp Susque as a SIT

Describe your perfect day off?

Wake up about an hour or two after I usually do, morning devotion, eat a nice breakfast, go hiking with my wife, get lunch out afterwards, come home and take a nap, spend time at home with my wife, cook/eat dinner, play games or watch a movie together, early bedtime

Where’s the coolest place you’ve ever been?

Zion National Park

What’s one thing on your bucket list that you’d love to do?

Go to hiking or backpacking in Montana

What is your favorite Scripture?

Romans 8:38-39

What is your favorite area at Camp Susque?

Birch Hollow and Pine Grove

Describe your job at Camp Susque in a nutshell, and what is your favorite day in the life of your job?

I do a lot of different tasks in a week so it’s hard to narrow it down, but I do a lot of repairing of things, building things, making fires, moving firewood, cleaning, moving chairs and tables, leaf removal, and all sorts of general maintenance stuff. A good day in my job would be working on a carpentry project and getting to see it completed.

What are you good at? 

Small/Medium carpentry projects, supporting other people, doing what I’m told.

What challenges you?

Mindless repetitive work.

What is your favorite camp memory as a child?

Hearing my counselor’s testimony as a woodsman.

When did you become a Christian?

I was saved as a young child but it has been a long journey of growing in my faith and knowledge of God. I’d say a big moment was when I was 16 and worked as a SIT.