Calling All NRPA Members: Let’s Discuss Summer Camps!

Cassie Paddock is the Recreation Programs Supervisor for the City of New Braunfels, Texas, where she oversees their 12 week Summer Day Camp, Camp Minnehaha. Cassie started working in a municipality day camp setting in 2013 and has continued to specialize in that field over the past 8 years. She helps coordinate and host the annual Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Day Camp Summit and serves as a committee member for the NRPA Leadership Development Network and Young Professional Network. Cassie also serves as the Chair of the New Braunfels Impact Committee, a committee dedicated to promoting employee engagement and appreciation for City employees.

Aaron Thelen is the Recreation Supervisor with New Hope Parks & Recreation in New Hope, Minnesota.  He coordinates the city’s youth programs, special events, senior programs, and oversees the use of the New Hope Performance Center.  Aaron has been in New Hope since 2017 and prior to that he was the Recreation Programmer with Arden Hills Parks and Recreation in Arden Hills, Minnesota.  He graduated from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul in Physical Education and Health education. 

Hayley Herzing is currently the Senior Manager of Membership for the National Recreation and Park Association. She has worked for NRPA for eight years and previously worked at the National Community Pharmacists Association. Hayley received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Journalism from Shippensburg University. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children and dog.