Alec Castle

Plan and execute special events for campers and staff to ensure they have an exceptional experience at Camp Emerson and ultimately retain campers and staff. 

Support Counselors, Support Staff, and other Administrators with the camp's daily operations. 

Coordinate with Activity Counselors, Cabin Counselors, and Support Staff to support the execution of larger-scale events such as the Emerson Cup, Color Wars, Club Emerson, and the Emerson Carnival. 

Coordinate small and large scale events, evening programming, and field trips along with the Head of Programming. 

Support the Camp Director in planning and executing open house, opening day, and closing day.

Plan and coordinate the opening-day and closing-day ceremonies, including the opening campfire. 

Oversee all special events and special evening programs on the 170-acre campus. 

Coordinate supplies and deliveries for special events. 

Oversee the special events budget. 

Act as the primary camp administrator as needed. 

Participate in all pre and post-camp leadership meetings. 

Collaborate closely with the Head of Programming and assist in all program management. 

Member of the camp's core leadership team. 

Assist the Camp Director and other administrators as needed. 

Cultivate a positive and safe environment for a large outdoor waterfront campus that welcomes approximately 200 campers in the peak weeks, from the ages of three to thirteen. At the same time, they attend a mix of traditional, specialty, and sports camps.  

Review and evaluate the offered camps and make any necessary changes. 

Lead the day-to-day operations of all aspects of the summer camp.  

Lead the staffing application and interview process, along with contract distribution.  

Lead weekly personnel staffing assignments for 30 Counselors and all personnel-related issues. 

Oversee camp registration, staffing acquisition, Counselors, Instructors, and the Assistant Camp Director.

Oversee summer camp-related facility rentals along with the Director of Partnerships and Rentals while acting as a point person for summer vendors. 

Oversee campers' placements and payment. 

Coordinate the Summer by the Bay online store. 

Oversee the registration process and policy development. 

Obtain accurate payroll and report it to the Business Office. 

Supervise the ordering and purchasing of camp supplies and materials, ensuring compliance with the budget. 

Collaborate with parents and guardians to foster and build positive community relationships. 

Coordinate summer camp programs from outside organizations. 

Lead behavioral interventions for campers with challenges and guide Counselors on the best course of action. 

Respond to the Counselor's distress and code calls that require immediate attention from a camp administrator.  

Communicate frequently with parents and guardians about any updates and status changes that concern their campers.

Collaborate with the Head of School and other members of the Administration team as needed.