Nobody does it better! Our staff are top people who are selected after a rigorous selection progress following a written application, a lengthy interview and references. They are trained in accordance with principles and practices outlined by the YMCA, the American Camp Association and the State of New York. Our team is created to best represent camp values and our programs.
Dani Ersalesi
Director
dersalesi@ymcanyc.org
Dani has worked Environmental Education and Day Camp here at Greenkill for the last year and a half. She obtained a degree in Environmental Studies with minors in Environmental Science and Anthropology from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2008. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors.
Jesse Wells
Well hello there! My name is Jesse, I'm 24 years old and I really dig Day Camp. I've worked at the New York YMCA Camp only since January, but my experience with camp began three years ago when I was at Ohio University studying Outdoor Education. In my spare time, I find enjoyment spending time with friends and family, usually in an outdoor setting.
Rachel-Leah Cecchini
I am 22 years old and I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2009. I went to school for Elementary Education & absolutely love working with children! I've been at camp for 3 years and my favorite camp week is Spirit Week! In my spare time, I like singing & rocking out to the Counting Crows.
Travis Butenhoff
I am 19 years old & attended Iona College. I've been at camp for 2 years and love my job! My favorite week is Rock Star Week! In my spare time I like singing & randomly breaking out in dance!
Brendan Rearer
I am 18 years old and am attending OCC in the fall. I started at camp when I was a camper so I've been here for 13 years and I love coming back! In my spare time I like skateboarding at the park & reading up on Psychology for College and Twilight... : ) !
Rob Maskara
I am 18 years old and am attending Mansfield university in the fall. I'd like to get my degree in nursing. This is my first year at camp and I am really enjoying the experience so far! I am really excited for Rock Star week! In my spare time I like to play football and go to the beach!
Amanda Jack
I am 22 years old and this is my first year at camp. I absolutely love it so much that I want to come back next year. I am from Scotland and graduated from Metropolitan College for Professional Cookery with Management. In my spare time I hang out with friends and family and love shopping!
