The boardwalk between Shaver's Creek and Stone Valley Recreation Area is closed for repairs until further notice. When hiking the Lake Trail, please follow detour signs to avoid this section.

Anderson, Kelly (Beans)

Kelly standing by a sign-post that marks a trail through rocky outcroppings.

We weather the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not!

— ODS

Years at Shaver’s Creek: 2016–2020

Positions Held: Intern, Outdoor School

Current Company/Organization: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

I’m still not sure how I found myself as a counselor at Outdoor School my first semester of college, but I am so grateful that I did as it changed the trajectory of my career and life. From a few sessions of ODS to annual festivals to becoming an intern, Shaver’s Creek deepened my nature connection and love for experiential education. While I spent a few years in the K–5 science classroom, I am now back in university outreach at UNC Charlotte.