Our Staff
CAMP LEADERSHIP STAFF
Our professional camp staff is dedicated to providing your child with great care during the summer. Please call 215-348-8131 or email us with any questions.
Day Camp, Specialty Camp, C.I.T. and Sports Camp – Kevin Crail, Youth Sports & Teen Director
Extension 147, kcrail@cbfymca.org
Skate Camp and Teen Camps – Jay DePue, Associate Youth & Teen Director,
Extension 143, jdepue@cbfymca.org
Preschool Camp – Lisa Stewart, Youth Education Director,
lstewart@cbfymca.org
Kevin Crail, Day Camp, Specialty Camp, C.I.T. and Sports Camp
Kevin Crail, Youth & Teen Director, has been with the YMCA for 5 years. He has a B.S. in Education with an emphasis in Special Education from Temple. Prior to his work at the YMCA, Kevin led a Youth Ministry Program in Burlington N.J. for 10 years. During the school year Kevin is directly responsible for all Youth Sports Programming and Community Service Volunteers.
Jay DePue, Skate & Teen Camps
Jay Depue, Associate Teen and Skate Park Director, has been an active part of our day camp for 6 years. During the school year Jay works with teens in our Teen Center and Skate Park, as well as coordinating activities and events for the community. Jay is also a former United States Marine.
Lisa Stewart, Preschool Camp
Lisa Stewart, Youth Education Director, will be keeping a watchful eye on our Preschool campers. Lisa has been with our YMCA for 3 Years. Lisa was a Preschool teacher for 2 years before joining our team.
Counselors
All of our counselors are fully trained in the
following:
• American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Child Abuse Prevention & Safety
In addition to our Safety Training, all counselors receive 3 full days of intense training designed by our own management team. This training includes: handling emergency situations, behavior issues, disciplinary techniques, how to provide encouragement, how to engage children of all ages, how to act as a role model and much more. Our counselors range in age from 16 to 25 years, most of whom have or are pursuing degrees in Education or Early Childhood Development. Each camp group will receive the attention of 2 Senior Counselors (18+) and 1 Junior Counselor (16+). We only hire the most qualified counselors to care for your child at our camp.
