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Barry Wasserman, Ph.D., and Ruth Ann Weiss, Directors
Owner/Director Barry Wasserman has been a camp director for 20 years. Prior to creating Eagle River Day Camp, Barry was the director of Lake-Vu Day Camp in East Brunswick, New Jersey, for 14 years.
Barry serves on the Board of Advisors for Camp America, a division of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS). He has also previously served as President, Vice President and Treasurer of the New Jersey Association of Private Camps, and currently as a Board Member of the American Camp Association - New Jersey Section. As one of the elected leaders in a nationally-recognized organization of camp professionals, Barry is a frequent speaker at various camp conferences throughout the northeast. |
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Director Ruth Ann Weiss has been a camp supervisor for 16 years. Prior to Eagle River, Ruth Ann worked as the head supervisor at Lake-Vu Day Camp for 4 years. Ruth Ann grew up in camp, and spent many years working in non-profit facilities. She has served as an administrator in camps in both New Jersey and Delaware.
Ruth Ann received her certification as a pre-school teacher. She worked as a kindergarten teacher and also supervised an after-school program working with children in grades K-8.
Barry and Ruth Ann grew up in camping, spending their childhood at both day and overnight camps in the northeast.
Their children are Eagle River campers, who ride the bus to camp, swim in the lake, enjoy the food, and offer great ideas for new craft projects!
Barry and Ruth Ann are members of the American Camp Association. They are frequent speakers at camp conferences and have trained thousands of staff who work directly with children.
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Bonnie Weinstein, Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator Leader Bonnie Weinstein has a lifetime of camp experience -- she's been a camper since whe was 3! Bonnie has worked with us since Eagle River started. During the year she is a kindergarten teacher in East Brunswick and is currently working on her Masters degree in education. During the summer, Bonnie works with our specialty staff to help implement our amazing program. |
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Jodi Kroll, Division Leader
Division Leader Jodi Kroll is a pre-school teacher in East Brunswick during the school year. Jodi has her Masters degree in special education and lives locally with her husband and three daughters. During camp she supervises our youngest campers in the Mini-Day and Kiddie Kingdom programs. She loves working with the younger campers and helping them to develop new skills. Jodi is returning for her 4th summer. |
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Kim Conroy, Division Leader
Division Leader Kim Conroy is a pre-school teacher in Manalapan during the school year. Kim is loving and understanding, treating each camper with a special warmth that only a mom can do. During camp, Kim oversees our 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade female campers. She lives in Manalapan with her husband and two daughters, who are, of course, Eagle River campers! |
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Justin Hirsch, Division Leader
Division Leader Justin Hirsch is currently teaching in Central NJ. Justin volunteers in many youth organizations and looks forward to working with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade boys for his third year as a role model.
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Jeff Smith, Division Leader
Division Leader Jeff Smith is new to Eagle River this summer. Jeff is an 8th grade special education science teacher in East Brunswick. He loves the outdoors and spends his weekends gardening. He lives locally with his wife and daughter. Jeff is excited to return to camp for another season. During camp he will supervise the 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys .
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Edie Weinestein, Division Leader
Division Leader Edie Weinstein has tons of camp experience. During the school year she is a high school Special Education teacher in East Brunswick. During camp she supervises the middle camp girls in grades 4, 5 and 6. Edie has a great sense of humor and looks forward to having fun with the campers! She lives in Monroe Township with her husband and children. |
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Alissa Eisenberg, Division Leader
Division Leader Alissa Eisenberg is a kindergarten teacher and looks forward to working with older campers during the summer. She co-supervises the upper camp grades of 7 through 10. Alissa is great with kids and is a strong member of our leadership team. She is returning for her 5th summer at Eagle River. |
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Leah Best-Damron, Special Events Coordinator
Special Events Coordinator Leah Best-Damron is back for her third summer. Leah, who lives in Plainsboro with her husband and twin boys, teaches Math and Science in the West Windsor/Plainsboro school system. Leah's warmth is contagious and she's willing to try anything. She has an amazingly creative mind and camp benefits from her ideas. She creates special days like "tin foil art day" to "community services day" and how we can give back to those in need. |
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