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Gabby Deaton
Program DirectorReturners
Gabby is from Jacksonville, FL and she graduated from Troy University. She was a long-time camper and she served on staff in 2024 as the Videographer and in 2025 as the Lower Discipleship Director! In Summer 2026 she will be serving as one of our Program Directors! Gabby can't wait to see all of your smiling faces back at Crestridge and have the best summer EVER!
What is your favorite spot in camp?
My favorite spot in camp is the playground on Bear Paw/Fox Creek/Wolf Den hill because there is so much imagination being used on that playground and so many new discoveries and tricks that the girls are experiencing and showing to friends and counselors.
If you had to be an expert at any one sport or hobby, what would it be and why?
I would LOVE to be an expert at sewing. I have always loved the idea of designing and creating my own clothes. I always have a vision for really cool clothes and outfits, but I don't really have the skills to make them at the moment.
What is something you would rate a 10/10?
I would rate the movie The Holiday a 10/10. It has that Christmas feel, while still being a movie you can watch year round. It also has that fun concept of bringing two different story lines together, with lots of sweet moments and funny/lighthearted ones too!!
What are small things that make your day better?
Small things that make my day better include: intentional conversations with friends, hugs, playing with my cat Tim, laughing about something with someone and continuing to make jokes until you can barely breathe, seeing a squirrel holding a nut, little moments where you can see God has really worked, complimenting someone and being able to tell it really brightened their day, dance parties, being with family, reading a good book, and driving with the windows down playing some good music.
If you had any exotic pet, what would it be and what would you name it?
If I had an exotic pet I would have a capybara and I would name it Christopher. I think it is incredibly funny when people name animals very generic human names, plus Capybaras are just so cute and also funny because they look like huge guinea pigs.
As the Lord is preparing your heart for this summer, what's your biggest prayer?
My biggest prayer for this summer is that the experience of camp shows these girls that it is fun to follow Jesus and that He is a good father and friend. I want the campers and staff to experience Jesus in a new way and be able to see they are beautifully created in Jesus's image. I want the girls not only to leave camp with a greater knowledge of the gospel and who Jesus is, but a longing to follow Him and a curiosity to keep growing in their personal relationship with Him.
