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STAFF AND BOARD
We are proud to introduce our 2024 Camp staff. This is a really 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 & Assistant Health Director- Laura Post
Aquatics Director - Lindsey Prenderville
Tennis Director -Than Ferris
Yoga & Craft Instructor - Patricia Ferris
Activities Leader - Melanie Sussman-Myhre
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
Assistant Counselors
Camp Leadership graduates (15-16 years old)
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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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
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Camp Director
Lizzy Slutzky-Cahill
This will be Lizzy Slutzky-Cahill's second 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 at Hunter Tannersville Elementary school. 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 second summer at Twilight Park Camp and her 9th 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 4 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 fourth 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 for the past 12 years. Emma and Carter will be Counselors this summer. During the winter season Laura is an Assistant Preschool Director 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
Lindsey Prenderville
Lindsey is returning for her third 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 with demonstrated maturity as a camper. They will have more intense hiking, kayaking and camping along with a variety of optional activities and their own camp & service projects. A minimum 2 weeks is required except for house guests. Age 12 campers turning 13 in 2024 with camp director permission will be considered for this program​
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Counselors in Training (CIT) age 14 – 15 are our future counselors ready for a program designed to provide them with those skills and will spend part of each day learning how to manage younger campers. They will also have opportunities to enjoy special camp activities and will have their own mentors and adult leader. CITs candidates must also personally complete an application found on the staff application portal below.
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Counselor Assistants - age 15 and older successfully graduating from our CIT Program or comparable experiences may be eligible for Counselor Assistant staff positions.
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Counselors / Lifeguards / Instructors: age 16 and older can apply for a variety of full and part time positions.