Our Camp Director

This summer, we are pleased to welcome Scott Eckers to Carpathian Homes to lead the day camp. Scott brings with him extensive camp experience, having spent ten years as a camp administrator at a local day camp and two years as the camp director at a large bungalow colony camp. In addition, Scott has worked at sleepaway camps and brings a wealth of knowledge of camp programs and activities.

During the year, Scott is a social studies and reading teacher in the Syosset Central School District on Long Island. He is a certified school district administrator and works closely with the administration in his own school to implement quality educational and extracurricular programming in Syosset. Scott also leads the musical theater club, where he directs over 100 kids each year and puts on major theatrical performances.

Scott looks forward to meeting everyone at Carpathian Homes. He is glad to be back at a bungalow colony, having grown up himself in local colonies. With all the options for extravagent vacations available, he still believes that summering in the Catskills is the way to go!

Our ADULT Specialty Staff

EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR: STACY SCHECHTER
Stacy has her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Hartford and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Hofstra University. She works in the Middletown School District. On her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband Alan. Stacy is an avid Yankee fan and loves ELMO! Stacy is a highly organized, experienced teacher who has been involved with camps since the age of three! She very much looks forward to working with you and your children this summer.

ARTS AND CRAFTS DIRECTOR: MONICA COHEN
Coming from a strong background in education, Monica will be running our three-times-weekly arts and crafts program. Programs will be age-appropriate and meant to encourage creativity!

LIFEGUARDS: SIERRA BOXBERGER and MAXXE BAKER
Experienced campers, CITs, counselors, and lifeguards... true "camp people" and a lot of fun. Welcome!

DANCE AND DRAMA: EBONY ISAAC
Ebony has starred in and choreographed several shows with the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop. She will be teaching dance several mornings each week and coordinating our talent shows.

KARATE AND GYMNASTICS: PETE TWEED
Pete, an institution in Sullivan County for years, is the former director of the Village of Monticello Parks and Recreation Department. He continues to run his well-known Monticello Gymnastics Club and has trained hundreds of athletes, who begin competitions by age six. Pete will craft age-appropriate gymnastics and karate lessons for our groups.

Our Mature, Fun Counselors

Now Hiring!

We are a small day camp in the Sullivan County Catksills seeking caring, responsible individuals for camp counselor positions for the 2011 season. Ideally, you:

• love working with children
• are energetic and exciting
• actively participate in camp activities
• are continuing your education in a college or university
• have a reliable way to commute to work each day

Additional positions are open for those who can:

• specialize in a sport or activity
• teach swimming (Water Safety Instructor) or lifeguard full-time

Please contact Scott Eckers, Camp Director through e-mail. There are no deadlines; hiring will continue until our positions are filled. Thank you for your interest!