Matt begins his third year as Program Director after five years directing our Apache campus. He combines athleticism, warmth, organization and creativity. A graduate of the Harvard School of Architecture, Matt previously worked at Hilltop Preparatory School in Philadelphia before joining our year-round family. Matt graduated from Washington University in St. Louis prior to attending Harvard.

2008 marks Warren’s 29th Laurel summer! He has been involved in practically every aspect of camp and now returns for his eighth year as Assistant Director, responsible for Operations. Warren served as Dean of Students at a fine eastern prep school, and is now a teacher and coach at the St. George’s School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Zack teaches high school art and adventure in Aztec, New Mexico. A graduate of Drury College, Zack oversees our adventure program, comprised of Climbing, High Ropes, Mountain Biking and Tripping, and concurrently manages our Inter Arts department. He ensures each aspect of our highly structured adventure and arts programs is safe, exciting and fun.

Having served as our camp tutor in ’07, Stacy now moves into the lead role as our Campus Administrator, a position formerly known as the Parent Liaison. A staff member at the University of Maine and a resident of Mt. Vernon, Stacy will work closely with Jem and Debbie to address camper needs and will also oversee our academic and Bar and Bat Mitzvah tutoring programs.

This marks Corrie’s 11th Laurel summer. She has a Master’s in Psychology and is pursuing her doctorate in counseling at George Washington University. She will join the staff just prior to Visiting Day and will work closely with Stacy to manage parent and camper requests.

A veteran counselor in his fourth year working at camp, Brad assists Keith and Jem in many facets of camp management. Brad is a second year law student at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. He helps to enhance the Camp Laurel experience for all!

2008 is Laurel year #8 for “A-Russ.” He has moved this summer from our Head of Fitness to working with Brad to coordinate transportation and operational matters. Aaron is the Head Cross Country, Track and Field Coach at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. He was named NCAA East Region Cross Country and Track and Field Coach of the year in 2007.

Michael is a former camper whose family history at Laurel dates back to 1990. A graduate of Lehigh University, Michael has served in many roles at camp, including Apache Specialist, General Athletics Staff and Bago counselor. This summer he moves to the program office where he will work closely with Matt Nieman on special events and camper and staff scheduling.