Office
Sally Buggs
Lake Worth, FL
In her 42nd year at camp, Sally is the glue that holds us all together, touching nearly every facet of Camp Laurel. She’s been a full-time staff member since she started in 1985 as a counselor and athletics instructor. In the off-season, Sally enjoys the occasional travel adventure and spending quality time with her family and friends in the Sunshine State. If you know Camp Laurel, you know Sally and all the exceptional, unsung ways she ensures camp runs smoothly.
Matt Nieman
Wilton, CT
After 10 years as Program Director and five years directing our youngest boys’ campus, Matt made the move to the camp administrative team in 2017. He combines athleticism, warmth, organization and creativity to keep camp on track. A Washington University and Harvard School of Architecture grad, Matt worked at Hilltop Preparatory School in Pennsylvania before joining our year-round family. An indispensable part of our full-time team, he lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife, Joyce, and two Laurel campers, Everett and Lucy.
Rachel Gammon
Office Manager
Holbrook, MA
Rachel, who spent several summers running the Laurel Theatre program, is back for summer #12 after a three-year sabbatical. A member of the Randolph Theatre Company for over a decade and now a librarian, Rachel’s a Fitchburg State University graduate with experience in a number of theatre settings including college, camp, community and abroad. It’s great to have Rachel back on Echo Lake!
Office Staff
Ryleigh Jobe
Grayson, KY
Maddie Jones
Morristown, NJ
Kathleen Mahoney
Kent’s Hill, ME
Meredith Smith
Evansville, IN
J Thomas
Cincinnati, OH
Margot Zises
New York, NY
Operations Administration
Kyle Baillargeon
Operations Manager
Manchester, ME
Kyle grew up in Readfield. He started cutting grass at Camp when he was 14 and has never left. In his 21st summer on the shores of Echo Lake, Kyle works year-round with Jem and Keith in all operational aspects of Camp as a vital and fundamental part of the Laurel family and camp team. Kyle is joined at camp by his wife Cara, daughter Sadie and son Teddy.
Bailey Riddle
Assistant Operations Manager
Falmouth, ME
Bailey returns to Camp for his eighth summer as Assistant Head of Operations, focusing on food service and security. A lifelong Mainer and hockey lover, Bailey won the 2017 national championship with his travel team, the Portland Junior Pirates. When he isn’t working as a “jack of all trades” around camp, he can be found on a golf course enjoying time with friends. We’re glad to have Bailey back for another amazing season!
Alyssa Beaulieu
Transportation Manager
Jay, ME
Alyssa returns for her fourth summer on Echo Lake and third as our Transportation Manager. A true Mainer, Alyssa grew up hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail and loves camping with her family. In the winter, she’s a full-time student at the University of Maine heading into her senior year with a double major in Secondary Education and Business Administration. We’re excited to welcome Alyssa back this summer!
Digital Media
Sophie Burt
Digital Media Department Head
Madison, CT
A graduate from Saint Michael’s College, Sophie brings a passion for visual storytelling to Laurel Digital Media. She developed a thoughtful eye for capturing authentic moments and connections while leading the media team at Saint Michael’s. Sophie, along with our other photographers and videographers, is excited to capture the joy, friendships and unforgettable moments that make a Laurel summer so special.
Ben Danielson
Los Angeles, CA
Wheaton College
Cora Deemer
Bloomington, IN
Augustana College
Jacob Franklin
Essex, UK
Chelmsford College
Cade Maddox
San Antonio, TX
University of Texas – San Antonio
Michelle Segura
Austin, TX
University of Texas – San Antonio
Administration
Craig Cadman
Sioux Rapids, IA
“Cad” joins us for summer #39 at Camp Laurel! He’s a vital member of our Operations team and helps with all things behind-the-scenes. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and former middle school science teacher, Cad is enjoying his retirement in Iowa. We’re looking forward to Cad’s ukulele songs and “Cad-sadillas” this summer. Welcome back, Cad!
Rich Strean
New York, NY
Rich joins us for Laurel summer #37. He is a Haverford graduate with a Ph.D. in government from Cornell. As a long-time teacher and department head at Rye Country Day School, professor at Baruch College, CUNY, and former Laurel counselor and program director, Rich has become an invaluable asset as a program consultant and logistics expert. We’re excited to have Rich’s immense Laurel experience with us again this summer!