STAFF AND BOARD
Here are some of our talented group of educators and college/high school students.
Adult Professional Staff
each is 21+ years old with special expertise and relevant experience:
Camp Director - Lizzy Slutzky-Cahill
Assistant Camp Director - Sara Lassiter
Business Manager - Laura Post
Aquatics Director - Lindsey Prenderville
Tennis Director -Than Ferris
Yoga Instructor - Patricia Ferris
Assistant Aquatic Director- Alyson Morilla
Senior Counselor / Program Leaders
Adults or college students with 3+ years’ experience
Counselors
High School students with 1-3 years’ experience
Counselors in Training
Age15-16 teens learning the Counselor role
Camp Helpers
Age 15 and older teens that help with camp office and maintenance duties
Special Instructors
Guest instructors for Kayaking, Nature, Art ,Cooking and more
Volunteers
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Board of Directors - Sarah Post, Lizzy Kuhlenkamp, Wade Speir, Ashley Cavanaugh, Nicole Martocci, Megan Marine, Terry Douglass, Barbara Swanson, Amanda Fletcher, Will Peters, Patricia Ferris, Catherine Manix Feintuch and Rachel Weber Nehme
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Health Director - Dr. Allan Lans
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Pediatric MD Consultant- Dr Andy Cavanaugh
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Traffic Safety Coordinator - Sarah & Bob Post
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Camp House Coordinator - Patricia Ferris
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Twilight Park Board Liaison - Teri Barrett
Management Staff
Camp Director
Lizzy Slutzky-Cahill
This is Lizzy Slutzky-Cahill's third summer as our Camp Director, and previously she was the Finch group Coordinator for two summers. Lizzy has a master’s degree in education and extensive experience working with a variety of age groups, including five years of teaching locally. Her extensive background in managing business is very valuable to the camp. Lizzy is super organized, full of creative ideas and brings a positive calm professional presence to her role.
Assistant Camp Director
Sara Lassiter
This is Sara’s third summer at Twilight Park Camp and her 10th year working at summer camps in a variety of positions from Counselor to Program Director in her home state in Virginia. Sara has a BA in Earth Science, a Master’s degree in Teaching from James Madison University and has been a middle school science teacher in the Richmond Virginia area for the past 5 years. She loves everything camp and we are so lucky to have this talented individual returning to our staff this summer. She and Craig (her friendly hound mix dog) will be living in Twilight Park.
Camp Business Manager
Laura Post
Laura (Mama Bear) returns for her fifth year as the Camp Business Manager. She handles a variety of financial and business roles including camper registrations, accounts receivable & payable, and interfaces closely with parents and staff. Her three children, Emma, Sarah, and Carter have attended camp as both campers and counselors. Emma and Carter will be Counselors this summer. During the winter season Laura is an Assistant Director at a large pre-school back in her home state of Ohio. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource and considerable experience in a variety of camp, school and community volunteer positions. She is organized, efficient and very customer support oriented.
Aquatic Director & CIT Coordinator
Lindsey Prenderville
Lindsey is returning for her fourth year as our Aquatic Director and has been involved in camp activities for many years as a volunteer and the mother of three Twilight Park campers Eli, Henry and Erin. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a masters in clinical social work and currently works for Shenendehowa Central School District in their behavioral and social/emotional program. She has lots of experience as a professional and volunteer in school, clinical and educational settings. But her passion is camp, children and the outdoors. Lindsey is a certified water safety instructor and has past experience with lifeguarding. She is looking forward to helping your children grow their aquatic skills.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Teen Programs, a key part of our Day Camp, are geared toward our teen campers who are ready for the next challenge. It is a progression from a more independent camper
to real leadership and job responsibilities.
All camp staff & volunteers are fully vaccinated for COVID 19
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Leader in Training– (LIT) age 13- 14 have demonstrated maturity as a camper and are ready for a more adventurous program. They have more intense hiking, kayaking, and camping experiences, along with a variety of optional activities and their own service projects. A 2 week minimum is required, except for house guests. Age 12 campers turning 13 in 2024, with camp director permission, can be considered for this program.​
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Counselors in Training (CIT) age 15 & 16 are our future counselors - ready for a program designed to provide them with those skills. They spend part of each day learning how to manage younger campers and also have opportunities to enjoy special camp activities. They have their own mentors and adult leaders. CIT candidates must personally complete an application found on the staff application portal below. Age 14 turning 15 in 2025 can be considered for the CIT program with Camp Director permission. CITs under age 16 must also be registered by their parents in the camper registration portal and pay a registration fee. (The registration fee can be waived with Camp Director permission). A 2 week minimum is required, except for house guests. CITs with qualifying experience or successful completion of training have the opportunity to earn a stipend or a salary.
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Counselors / Lifeguards / Instructors age 16 and older can apply for a variety of full and part-time positions. All counselors age 16 must first graduate from the CIT program or have comparable experience.