Outdoor School Programs Team
Renee Jacobs, born in southwest Ohio and a graduate of Miami University, has served Camp Joy for ten of the last 15 years. Starting with establishing Joy’s first Day Camp program, to living on site and helping to lead the Outdoor School Program, she has been able to utilize her skills of connecting with young people in a variety of settings to help carry out the Joy mission of “Helping people grow and succeed through lifelong experience-based learning”.
Renee currently serves as Joy’s Outdoor School Program manager, and is raising two wonderful daughters with her husband in Springdale, Ohio, where she serves her community in a variety of ways.
Cori Cleveland serves as an Outdoor School Program Manager, where she leads the design and delivery of experiential learning programs that connect students to nature, leadership development, and community. Grounded in a belief that outdoor education builds resilience, confidence, and belonging, Cori is committed to creating environments where both students and staff can grow with confidence. She emphasizes clear expectations, strong communication, and proactive planning to support safe and impactful programming. Through intentional team leadership and partnership with schools, she works to ensure every detail—from preparation to reflection—contributes to a cohesive, transformative experience in the field.