The Best Summer...
Every Summer!
1195 Florence-Columbus Rd.
P.O. Box 370
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 499-7820
COME BY FOR A VISIT!
We invite you and your
family to visit our facility for
a personalized tour. We are available most days by appointment- Call to book a Tour- during the day, after school or on the weekend!
Tours available most days by appointment
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TOWNS:
Bordentown, Burlington,
Cherry Hill, Chesterfield,
Cinnaminson, Columbus,
Delran, Eastampton, Florence, Haddonfield, Hainsport, Hamilton, Jackson, Lawrenceville, Lumberton, Marlton, Medford, Mercerville, Moorestown, Mansfield, Mt. Holly, Mt. Laurel, Mount Laurel, New Egypt, North Hanover, Plumsted, Roebling, Voorhees, Westampton, Willingboro, Wrightstown
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Andy Pritikin
- Is the professional development oversight chair
of the
American Camp
Association, NY Section Board of
Directors, and for the
past three years has served as
chairman of the
Tri-State Camp Conference
for Youth Development- the largest annual gathering of camp
professionals in the world. Andy has been on
numerous ACA committees over the past decade, and has led workshops at both regional and national conferences.
At the local level, Andy is the President of the
New Jersey Camps Government Affairs Project, and a member of the American Camp Association- NJ Section Legislative Committee.
Prior to starting Liberty Lake Day Camp, Andy worked for 10 years with two of
the most successful day camp and resident camp organizations in
the country. During the camp
"off-season" Andy is busy hiring staff, managing the facility, writing and
publishing
articles on camping, and working
with his ACA colleagues in furthering the camp profession in the world of
youth development. Andy also is an active supporter of
Morry's Camp
and SCOPE-
two wonderful non-profit organizations which raise money to send inner-city
youths to camp each summer. This Winter has been one of significant
recognition from the Camping world, with Andy being the recipient of separate
awards from ACA-NJ, ACA-NY, and the ACA-National.
With a Bachelor's Degree in Music and an Masters in Education, Andy began his
professional career as a tenured Instrumental Music Teacher in the
Wall Township and South Orange/Maplewood school districts.
At the same
time, Andy was a member of a successful rock band, performing hundreds of
shows on stage, radio and national TV, as well as a critically acclaimed NYC
Jazz Group.
Jill Pritikin
- A former CPA with years of experience as an Human Resources
Coordinator, Jill serves as a steady conduit of information and
understanding for our Liberty Lake Camp Families, taking an interest in each
family's unique set of circumstances and needs during the summer season.
Andy and Jill have two
young children who attend Liberty Lake, and are always quick to point out
anything that needs their attention!
Jason Samuel - A year-round camp professional, with a lifetime of both day and resident camp experience in his native state of Connecticut as well as New York, Jason's talents are wide: He's an avid mountain climber, sailor, filmmaker, photographer, and team building specialist- having led classes at Temple University. With years of waterfront experience- lifeguarding, instructing boating and sailing, and managing pool and waterfront staff, Jason helps oversee the staff, program facility and logistics at Liberty Lake. He is Board Member of the American Camp Association- NJ Section, a trained standards visitor, a board member of EPIC- Emerging Professionals in Camping, and a founding member of PACE- Philadelphia Area Camp Enthusiasts.
Brandi Carnivale The longest active employee of "the Lake", Brandi is the personification of Camp. Her engaging personality, positive attitude, leadership skills and dedication are legendary. Brandi makes a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of campers and staff each summer, just by being herself. Having held most every position at Liberty Lake, Brandi is currently Program Director and Director of our popular CIT Program.
Ellyn Kellerman A former CPA and College Professor, Ellyn is also a lifelong Camp Person, having attended and worked at Camps, led Teen Tours, and recently been a Camp Director herself. A Mother of three, Ellyn now is a multi-talented, multi-tasking administrator for Liberty Lake, and we couldn't be happier!
Chris Peszka Sophomore (entering grades 3-4) Head Counselor. An extraordinarily talented member of our team, Chris worked for many years as a social worker and case manager in the world of foster care, eventually becoming the Director of the program in Philadelphia. Recently, Chris changed careers and is now working as a school teacher in his hometown of Cinnaminson. A father of two Liberty Lakers, Chris still makes time to perform music, create amazing wildlife wood carvings, and contribute monthly articles for "The Fisherman Magazine"!
Renee' Woodley
Freshman (entering grades 1-2) Head Counselor. A dynamic teacher from the Bordentown School District,
Renee' has great leadership experience and well as camp experience, having been a
Camp director herself.
And as a mother of three, she ne
ver stops being a camp director!
Casey Durr Our "Turtles" (pre-school) Head Counselor is a dynamic kindergarten teacher in the North Hanover School District, with extra college degrees in administration and special education. Casey is an inspirational leader and communicator, as well as a detail-oriented perfectionist. We are elated to have Casey back with our littlest campers!
Rafe Vecere We are very fortunate to have a tremendous resource to both our staff and Camp families in Rafe. After years as a school counselor, Rafe currently works for the Superintendent's office for the Burlington Township Schools. He has years of experience and expertise in Counseling and Social Work, with ADHD children, typical children, Teen Leadership- particularly with boys, and lots of challenging situations. Rafe will be working with our CITs, High School Counselors, Division Leaders, and Campers and Families who need extra support.
Office Staff Jenn, Jill, Brandie, Beth + Sandy (transportation) Tracy (electives) and our nurse Alison will be glad to help you out whenever you need information or assistance during the summer, or in the months leading up to the summer.
The Best and the Brightest! Every group is led by a "Group Leader" (older college students or young teachers), and assisted by one or more "Counselors" (entering 11th or 12th graders). Activity areas are led by "Specialists" (mostly teachers). Cubs groups average 10-12 campers, the rest of the camp averages 15 campers per group.
For info about our Summer
Staff, click here:
* The Liberty Lake Staff *
"Thanks for a Great Job!"
