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Every year, a team of exceptional leaders helps guide our campers and younger staff through a great summer. The “Leadership Team” includes Heads of Sides, Program Directors, Directors’ Assistants, CIT managers, and other experienced counselors.
Every year, a team of exceptional leaders helps guide our campers and younger staff through a great summer. The “Leadership Team” includes Heads of Sides, Program Directors, Directors’ Assistants, CIT managers, and other experienced counselors.
Staff leaders bring an incredible amount of institutional knowledge to our program each year, which they use to train and mentor newer staff on their responsibilities and important protocols that keep Camp running smoothly, while setting an example for those who would like to expand their responsibilities in future years.
Staff leaders bring an incredible amount of institutional knowledge to our program each year, which they use to train and mentor newer staff on their responsibilities and important protocols that keep Camp running smoothly, while setting an example for those who would like to expand their responsibilities in future years.
Learn more about some of this summer’s leaders, and what they’re excited about for the weeks ahead!
Learn more about some of this summer’s leaders, and what they’re excited about for the weeks ahead!
Bea
Bea
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
13 Years Total! 6 camper years and this this will be my 7th year on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
I grew up in Philadelphia, PA and will always consider that my home, but I’ve lived in or near Worcester Massachusetts for the last 5 years.
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite EA is capture the flag because I love to form a sneaky squad to explore the woods and bring home the win, or at least have a fun adventure trying. My favorite place at Camp is the pond when no one is there because there is nothing more peaceful on this earth, or the Gold Side when the sun is setting and the bug sounds start singing along with the counselors and form the prettiest song. I also love to be in the bunk during a famous Camp Onas rainstorm with the flaps down telling stories and huddling around flashlights. My favorite activity has to be anything where we get to be as goofy as possible and just let loose. A few summers ago we had an activity called Rock and Roll where we pretended to be rocks and rolled down hills and another called Get Your Id Out where we just let any of our inner sounds and funky movements out. Camp is such an epic place to be free and be yourself! My favorite Camp meal hands down is lasagna, firstly because it’s delicious, but even more so because it means Camp has finally begun and all the summer fun is on its way!
(Bea cont.)
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I can’t wait to be a part of the team cooking the delicious food that makes Camp what it is, and to spend lots of time with our amazing CITs who help keep camp running. I’m looking forward to dips in the pool, canoeing on the pond, fantastic theme weekends, singing songs at night, and zipping on the zip line!
Anything else you'd like to include?
This past year, I’ve been living on a farm in Oakham, Massachusetts helping people coming out of prison or recovering from addiction to re-enter society. We donate almost all of the produce we grow to local organizations with similar missions, and we have a bunch of adorable animals that keep us company (2 alpacas, 2 mini horses, 2 donkeys, 3 goats, 70 chickens, 2 dogs, and 1 cat!). I’ve had an amazing year there and learned so much, and can’t wait to transfer those skills to our Onas garden!
Camilo
Camilo
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
12 years total. Six years as a camper and 6 years on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Brooklyn
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite EA is Prisoner's Base . My favorite place at Onas is the Sports Field, and my favorite meal is the cookout.
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I’m excited to give my best effort as head of the Blue Side .
Eva
Eva
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
I've been at Onas for 14 years, with 6 years as a camper and 8 years on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Pennsylvania and a little bit Massachusetts now, too.
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite EA might be Lipsync...for all the effort and the dramaaaaa and seeing how pridefully staff celebrate their campers. Some of my favorite places are the Gold Side, the Sports Field at sunrise/sunset, and the Upper Fields. Favorite activity - WINK!!!!!!!! Favorite meal- It's allllllways a good day with the mini pizzas.
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer
I'm working closely with younger staff as outdoor supervisor, and I'm so so excited that I'll get to spend so much time with the next generation of staff! :D
Anything else you'd like to include?
I study French/Francophone Studies and Stats & Data Science at Smith College, and I am planning on ~figuring out what I wanna do as I go along~ after I graduate this upcoming January :o A very awesome fact is that I just spent this past semester in the wonderful city of Yaoundé, Cameroon!
Fina
Fina
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
12 years! 6 years as a camper and 6 years on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
New York
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
Predator Prey, tire swing area/lower fields, hugs, grilled cheese and tomato soup
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
Silly Shenanigans
Anything else you'd like to include?
I go to Oberlin, majoring in sociology
Joseph
Joseph
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
13 years! 5 years as Camper, and 8 years on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Philadelphia, PA
What is your favorite E.A./place at Onas/camp activity/camp meal?
My favorite E.A. is Capture the Flag when we get to run and play in the upper fields. My favorite activity has got to be signmaking in the woodshop. My favorite Camp meal has got to be when we have cheesesteaks and for dessert, I love butterscotch pudding.
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I am honored to be back at Camp Onas as co-head of the blue side since it’s a pleasure to witness as staff members grow into themselves as capable young adults who can and will change the world for the better.
I'm looking forward to working at Camp Onas this summer because I love swimming in the pool, playing on the blacktop, and making signs in arts and crafts in the downstairs of the barn.
Anything else you'd like to include?
I just graduated from Tyler School of Art and Architecture after studying Jewelry, Metal-smithing, and Glassblowing. I hope to keep creating artwork and applying to galleries for the rest of my career.
Matteo
Matteo
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
13 years. I was a camper for 5 years and I've been on staff 8 years (counting this year).
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Boston, MA
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
EA: Onas-stock, place: the upper fields, activity: reading/sketching, meal: anything Anthony makes
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
Working with the CIT program to give our new staff the best welcome they can get. And just being surrounded by all the lovely people.
Anything else you'd like to include?
This summer, the first campers I had as a counselor will now be CITs :)
Noemi
Noemi
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
6 years. I was a camper for 4 years and this is my second year on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Bucks County PA
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite E.A. is predator prey and my favorite place at Camp is the blacktop especially playing pickleball. Cookouts are always my favorite meal and my favorite breakfast was creamed chipped beef <3
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I am thrilled to be a head for gold side campers this year. I look forward to fostering a safe and supportive environment where every camper's needs are met. I look forward to empowering gold side campers, promoting inclusivity, and creating unforgettable experiences.
I can't wait to see both new faces and old. And cooking up awesome theme weekends.
Anything else you'd like to include?
I'm a recent Graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia PA with a degree in Glass, and can't wait to begin building a glass blowing studio.
Russell
Russell
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
11 years. I was a camper for 6 years and I've been on staff for 5 years.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Hellertown, PA
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite EA is OnasStock, my favorite place at camp is The Yuck, my favorite camper activity was Mafia, and my favorite Camp meal is pot stickers.
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I am looking forward to connecting with new staff members, leading activities, and learning and growing as a staff member.
Anything else you'd like to include?
I'm studying Conservation and Wildlife Management at Delaware Valley University. I'm interested in becoming a park ranger or working for a conservation organization. I enjoy hiking and listening to music in my free time.
Sadie
Sadie
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
12 years. I was a 7 year Camper and this is my 5th year on staff.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Maplewood, NJ
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite EA is Predator Prey. My favorite place on Camp is the Gold Side and the Walnut Grove. My favorite camper activity is the dance show. My favorite camp meal is pierogies.
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I am most looking forward to working with my fellow staff members for another summer and enjoying my new role as Program Director!
Anything else you'd like to include?
Denison University- Politics and Public Affairs
Tatum
Tatum
How many years have you been at Camp Onas?
10 years. I have 5 camper years and 5 staff years.
Where do you call home when you're not at Camp?
Chatham, New York
What is your favorite E.A., place at Onas, camper activity, and camp meal?
My favorite EAs are prisoners base and side pride! My favorite place at Onas is the Gold Side, my favorite camper activity is barefoot experience and low ropes, and my favorite Camp meal is the pierogis!
What are you looking forward to about working at Camp this summer?
I am looking forward to working with this summer's incredible staff and seeing all the campers return to Onas with their infectious energy and excitement that makes camp the incredible and special place that it is!
Anything else you'd like to include?
I am a rising Junior at Syracuse University studying Psychology and English & Textual Studies!
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