ABOUT US
Our journey starts with you.
We create summer camp experiences designed to spark imagination and unleash your child's inner hero.
Not many demigods survive adulthood, but those who do are committed to training the next generation of heroes.
Mythik Camps is a world where adventure and imagination thrive. Myths, legends, and the art of storytelling come alive, turning campers into active participants in their own mythological odysseys.
From Camp Half-Blood to Camp Jupiter, Daring Girls, and Camp Mythik, each program offers a one-of-a-kind adventure. Here, the hero within will awaken, and your story will be forever transformed.
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Our Story
Stories become
immersive experiences
Immersive Learning and Adventures
At Mythik Camps, our dedicated team breathes life into captivating stories, inspired by the likes of Percy Jackson and other mythological heroes. Through immersive and engaging lessons and activities, campers traverse a vast spectrum of experiences. From spirited swordplay that mirrors epic battles to crafting ancient Greek arts and crafts, every day is an exploration of imagination and adventure.
Ever-Evolving Narratives
One of the hallmarks of Mythik Camps is the ever-evolving narrative. With the dawn of each new week, a fresh story takes center stage. This ensures that no two weeks at Camp Half-Blood, Camp Jupiter, Daring Girls, or Camp Mythik are ever alike. Whether you’re seeking to follow in the footsteps of Percy Jackson or create your own legendary path, the possibilities are endless.
A Journey of Self-Discovery
But, dear adventurer, we must issue a word of caution. Once the hero within you is awakened, you may find yourself forever transformed. The experiences we offer possess the power to inscribe an indelible mark on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. So, embrace the magic, embrace the adventure, and let your inner hero emerge, for the stories of Mythik Camps await, ready to take you on the journey of a lifetime.
Our Fearless Leaders
Dr. Crystal Bobb-Semple
Founder & CEO
PERSEPHONE
Dr. Crystal Bobb-Semple
Founder & CEO
Dr. Crystal Bobb-Semple is to thank (or blame) for the exhaustingly fun environment that is Camp Half-Blood. She is the founder and CEO of Plato Learning, the company behind the literacy summer camps, Camp Half-Blood, Camp Jupiter, and Daring Girls, and the virtual immersive game, Mytho. Her mission is to transform classic stories into multimodal explorations of culture, history, and identity. Crystal is the alter ego of Persephone, the goddess of spring and new growth, who disguised herself as a humble bookstore owner. Her love of adventure and passion for storytelling forged a company whose mission is to transform classic mythology into a summer camp experience designed to spark imagination, unleash heroes, and give kids the confidence to tell their own stories. When Crystal is not channeling the healing powers of Apollo to regenerate limbs lost in battle or leading campers to the Oracle, she is serving as a trustee of the Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn and playing tennis between rounds of cappuccino.
Alex Tissiere
Director of Story
Alex Tissiere’s humble journey began as a camp counselor, then camp director at Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn. As current Director of Story, Alex is responsible for all aspects of story development including ensuring consistent integration of story for summer camps and experimenting with other media. Alex was only seven when he built his first world from a box of mismatched legos. Since then this son of Hephaestus, the god of the forge, has been crafting stories and tinkering with dreams. Weaving destiny, words, and the thinnest threads of plot, Alex endeavors to create the ultimate quest to challenge legendary heroes. He is also looking for the best cheeseburger in the universe and would appreciate any help in this mission.
José Fernandez
Director of Operations
José Fernandez
Director of Operations
José Fernandez, a New York raised Dreamer, always admired the camp lifestyle and wanted to be a hero. Unfortunately, José was good with numbers and logic, so instead he completed his BA/MA in Analytical Mathematics. His god parent, the Aztecan feathered-serpent, Quetzalcoatl (Keh-tzal-coh-atl), decided to help José realize his true heroic destiny and sent him on a series of quests through various education institutions. This harrowing experience led José to Plato Learning, where as the Operations Director, José now spends his time puzzling over the logistics of providing a fun, educational, and safe experience for young kids. He also gets to live the camp life when exploring the mythical trails of the Appalachian Mountains.
Jordana Elias
National Program Director
Daughter of Aphrodite
Jordana Elias - National Program Director
Jordana Elias grew up going to summer camps and loved the experience so much that she started working there. And Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and passion noticed and decided that Jordana was her favorite and someday, Jordana would come to Camp Half-Blood. She neglected to tell Jordana, though, and so Jordana trained to be a teacher in New York City. Jordana knew something was different though. There were a lot of kings, monsters, even the odd god trying to start wars over her. One day while hiding in the Belvedere Castle, she spied the demigods training in Camp Half-Blood and decided she would leave behind running and take up sword fighting instead. Currently, Jordana trains, coaches, and supports camp directors at Plato Learning.
Alona Shewach
Marketing & Communications Manager
DAUGHTER OF APOLLO
Alona Shewach
Marketing & Communications Manager
Alona grew up feeling a connection with the inhabitants of Mount Olympus but never suspected she herself might be a demigod. She’d always been into writing, music, solving problems, and helping others, which all made sense when she was claimed as a daughter of Apollo, god of the arts and healing. Her passions drew her to New York City to work in theatre as a stage manager, until Iris, the goddess of rainbows and communication, appeared to her in a rainbow to lead her to Camp Half-Blood. Now, Alona continues her quest to help others as Customer Communications Manager, using Iris’s training and guidance to make sure no family’s questions go unanswered and young demigods get the chance to find their inner hero.
Lainey Harrison
Customer Relations Manager
CHILD OF APOLLO
Lainey Harrison
Customer Relations Manager
A child of Apollo, Lainey spends most of her time tucked away in the mountains of Appalachia crafting stories and relishing her favorite albums. Her side quests include perfecting the art of pumpkin carving and becoming the best Dance Dance Revolution player the world has ever seen.
Elle Vallejos
Michael Springthorpe
Program Development Manager
Program Development Manager
Laine Flores
Logistics Manager
Laine Flores
Logistics Manager
Laine has always had a fighting spirit and a passion for the performing arts and cognitive sciences alike. Seeing her staunch determination to pursue both in her undergraduate studies, the Roman goddess Minerva claimed her as a child and set her on the path that would eventually lead to the wilds of Prospect Park and Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn. The early months of 2020 saw Laine in a state of limbo - a newcomer to New York, fresh out of college, uncertain of how to make her dreams a reality… and then (as though by a godly sign - thanks, Minerva!) she found her mission. As an actor with Camp HalfBlood, she brought magic to the summers of hundreds of campers with her epic sword fighting skills and playful energy. Now Laine works to bring the magic from behind the scenes in office HQ, as Plato’s Logistics Manager, where she oversees inventory, materials acquisition, new camp site selection, and a bunch of other cool stuff!
Cass Morris
Story Editor
Collaborative Research Editor
Unlike most of us here at Plato Learning, Cass Morris was not claimed by her god-parent. Instead, Cass barged through the muse’s door and demanded to be recognized. And how could Clio, the muse of history, resist a corset-wearing, Shakespeare-loving, writer of Roman-flavored historical fantasy? Utterly enchanted by her bold protege, Clio put her in charge of research and editing support at Plato Learning, where Cass uses her skills for world-building to help young demigods rewrite their own fates.
Imani Redman
Quest Development Manager
CHILD OF KONSU
Imani Redman
Quest Development Manager
Imani is a child of Khonsu as created, blessed, and descended from Mawu-Lisa (the Dahomean deity of the Moon and Sun in perfect balance).
Imani is the Quest Development Manager at Camp Half-Blood which means it's her job to pull inspiration out of the muses, wrangle all the monsters, and make sure there are enough golden plates for ALL the fairies who come to dinner. When Imani is not building her TBR pile with books and comics (she will read one day, she promises), Imani is practicing her water-bending and gearing up to play sports, video games, arcade games, board games, card games… she likes games.
