Freya is a college student from Belleville, IL (near St. Louis, MO) studying Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management. She came to Masse Moro as a camper when she was nine years old and has been apart of camp ever since. When she isn't studying, Freya loves working on costumes for theater and singing in her college's choir. Her favorite part of camp is the kveldsprogram (evening program).  Freya is looking forward to making memories and singing around the bålplass with everyone this year!

Roald is from Marion, Iowa and is an incoming Sophomore at Drake University studying accounting. Roald has been coming to Masse Moro since 2019 and is looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces and helping children learn Norwegian!

Ragnar is an incoming college freshman from Des Moines, Iowa studying History and Pre-Law at the University of Iowa. Ragnar first came to Masse Moro in 2018 and has been in love with it ever since. When he isn't cheering for all the different familias during Vikingleker, Ragnar loves seeing the different ways campers interact with Norwegian culture and history.

Kirsten is a high school student from Merrillan WI, but just finished a year long exchange in Gjøvik, Norway! She has been going to camp for 5 years, and this is her first year on staff. In her free time, Kirsten likes to read, play D&D and learn as much as she can about Norway. Kirsten loves the different crafty projects camp has to offer as well as the food, friends and language learning.

Evy is a college student from Belleville, IL (near St Louis, MO) studying Environmental Sustainability. As her studies might reveal, Evy likes to spend a lot of her time hiking or swimming. Apart from the outdoors, Evy also enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite part of camp is vespers (talent show). She cannot wait to be a part of the team!

Olaf is from Coon Rapids, MN and is very excited to come back to camp! He started as a camper in 2014 and has been on the staff team multiple years since aging out. Olaf is excited to help others learn about their Norwegian Heritage this year!

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Johanne has been the rosemaling instructor at Masse Moro since 2003.  Rosemaling since her 20’s, she has taken many classes with Vesterheim Gold Medalists and even Norwegian rosemalers. In 2015-2017, she studied under Pam Rucinski, VGM the Gubrandsdal style of rosemaling through the Wisconsin Arts board apprenticeship program. She has traveled to Norway and Sweden with the Vesterheim folk art tours. In 2019 she was awarded a Fellowship through the American Scandinavian Foundation to study folk art painting in Sweden .  She has also received over the years numerous awards for her rosemaling, including two Best of Shows at the Wisconsin State Rosemaling Association competition. She looks forward each year coming to Masse Moro to share her knowledge.

​Hi there! I'm Pat, your camp health aide at camp. With a background in emergency medical services as a registered nurse and paramedic, I'm here to ensure everyone stays healthy, happy, and safe throughout our adventure-packed summer. Looking forward to meeting you all and making this summer a fantastic experience!