Camp Staff

“The staff was incredible! My son left that camp feeling so good about himself and with a giant boost in his self esteem/confidence. I can't thank you all enough.”

About the Camp Director:

Jamie O'Sullivan graduated from Syracuse University in May 2014 with a degree in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education. She has served the DCH Summer Camp as an Assistant Camp Director for two summers and has been promoted to Camp Director for the 2016 camp season. Prior to coming to DCH Jamie spent the previous 6 summers working as a camp counselor at outdoor summer camps through both the West Roxbury and Hyde Park YMCA’s. During the school year Jamie is a teacher at the Italian Home for Children in West Roxbury.

About the Assistant Camp Director:

Katelyn Newcomb graduated from Keene State College in May 2016 where she studied Communications and Spanish. In 2012 she began working at the DCH Summer Camp as an assistant counselor. Over four summers Katelyn moved into a Head Counselor position and also served as the Arts & Crafts Specialist. After a summer away we are happy to welcome her back to DCH as our new Assistant Camp Director for 2017.  During the school year Katelyn is a teaching assistant for the Needham Public Schools Preschool.

About the Aquatics Director:

Jessica Nelson will be graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in May of 2017 with a BA in Psychology and will be receiving her certification in Teaching Childhood and Special Education. She began working at the DCH pool in 2012 as a lifeguard then progressed to a water safety instructor in 2014. Jessica has spent a few summers also working at Hale Reservation in Westwood in addition to the DCH pool. This summer she has been promoted to the Aquatics Director for the 2016 pool season.

About the DCH Assistant Director:

Joshua Walther served as the DCH Program Director from June 2008 to July 2012 when he was promoted to DCH Assistant Director. Among other duties, Josh continues to oversee the administration of the summer camp and year-round programs. Click his name for full bio.

Camp Staff Qualifications and Certifications:

All members of the Dedham Community House Summer Camp staff are run through the Massachusetts CORI and SORI systems prior to working at DCH. In addition all DCH Head Counselors and most Assistant Counselors and Activity Specialists are First Aid and CPR certified.

Camp Health Care Supervisor:

The DCH Summer Camp, as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has a designated staff person serve as Health Care Supervisor. A member of the camp leadership fills this position as part of their job responsibilities. Beyond the on-site Health Care Supervisor, DCH works with a local doctor each summer whop serves as the Camp Health Care Consultant.

2017 DCH Summer Camp Staff

Jamie O'Sullivan Camp Director	Katelyn Newcomb Asst. Camp Director	Sarah O'Hanlon S & G / Camp Leadership
Tucker Fontana   Archery Specialist	Morgan Fontana   Arts & Crafts Specialist	Maggie Montgomery   Drama Specialist
Maria McDonagh   Science Specialist	Chris Canavan   Woodworking Specialist
Erin Kelly Head Counselor Sharks	Gabriella Sabatino Head Counselor Cubs	Shannon Gillis Head Counselor Jaguars
Molly McKenna Head Counselor Monkeys	Joe McDonagh Head Counselor Goats	Will Scarpa Head Counselor Wolves
Thalia Ramos   Head Counselor Penguins	Colleen Downing   Head Counselor Tigers	Matt Hickey   Head Counselor Moose
Ted Ansty   Assistant Counselor	Kyle Balis Assistant Counselor	Olivia Brancato Assistant Counselor
Victoria Bruce Assistant Counselor	Molly Egan Assistant Counselor	Dan Emery Assistant Counselor
Emma Francis Assistant Counselor	Jordan Lawlor Assistant Counselor	David Long Assistant Counselor
Maeve Lyon Assistant Counselor	Haley McDonagh Assistant Counselor	Brenna McDonnell Assistant Counselor
Norah McGregor Assistant Counselor	Madison McKenna Assistant Counselor	Lisa Petrie Assistant Counselor
Megan Petrie Assistant Counselor	Joe Reen Assistant Counselor	Emily Smith Assistant Counselor
Andrew Springer Assistant Counselor	Olivia Stone Assistant Counselor	Jerom Sullivan Assistant Counselor
Emma Tolley Assistant Counselor	PJ Trahon Assistant Counselor
Erica Walsh Assistant Counselor	Matt Ippolito Facilities Assistant