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Denise
Learned
Executive
Director/CEO
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Denise Learned has served
as Camp Hazen's Executive Director since 1999. Prior to
that, Denise was the Executive Director of the Shoreline
Soup Kitchens, and Hazen's Summer Camp Director. Denise
holds a degree in Human Development and Family Relations
from the University of Connecticut. She lives in Chester
with her husband and 3 children. Denise is proud
to work with a professional staff committed to positive
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
....what, there's another place?
Favorite Children's Story
book: Yurtle the Turtle by Dr Suess
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Enchanted Forest
Best Advice: '
Most often heard say:
'That is the best thing I have seen in my whole LIFE'
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
a full time mom I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book:
Goodnight Moon and The
Lorax and The Giving Tree
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Chapel
Best Advice:
Most often heard say:
"It'll happen"
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Danita
Ballantyne
Camp
Director
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Danita Ballantyne is
looking forward to her fifth summer as Camp Director at
Camp Hazen YMCA. She has been working at camps for
over 20 years, filling many different positions
including Counselor, Trip Leader, Unit Director, Program
Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and Camp Director.
Originally from Iowa, Danita has a degree in Elementary
Education from Gustavus Adoplphus College in Minnesota.
She now lives in Deep River with her husband and two
children who are both Happy Hazen campers! |
| Kath Davies is
originally from the South Coast of England. This will
be her 7th
summer on the Professional Staff. Kath graduated from
a Teaching Training College in Plymouth, England in 2001 as
a Physical Education Teacher, but each summer she returned
to Cedar Lake for another fun summer at Camp. After a
series of fortunate events Kath landed on her feet as the
Group Camping Director, where she oversees all the year
round programs, but in reality just waits for the summer to
arrive each year! |
If I
weren't at Camp Hazen, no place I'd rather be. If I
weren't at Camp Hazen
traveling the world I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew:
by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Place on Camp:
Front Deck of the Dining Hall
Best Advice: 'To each
his own'
- Everyone one has their own reason for making their own
decisions.
Most often heard say:
'Fun Times'
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Katherine
Davies
Group
Camping /Day Camp Director
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Laurie
Bouchard
Office
Manager
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Laurie Bouchard has been
with us here at Hazen since 2003. She started out as
our office assistant, but now she is our Office Manager
and plays an integral role in our Open Doors Financial
Aid program. Laurie's favorite part of her job is
during the Spring, as the build up for summer continues
and the phones are going crazy, Laurie still finds time
to look through hundreds of catalogues to find the
latest in Haz-wear for the Dickinson's General Store.
She will help you with any question you may have with
regards to our programs, payments and anything else that
will help make the summer even better. |
If I
weren't at Camp Hazen, no place I'd rather be. If I
weren't at Camp Hazen traveling all over the country on a
Harley Davidson I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
Favorite Place on Camp:
Dickinson's General Store
Best Advice:
'Anything that you do out of love, is never the wrong
thing to do'
Most often heard say:
'Thank you for calling Camp Hazen YMCA, this is
Laurie...'
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
watching the Red Sox I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Kitchen!
Best Advice: 'Be
yourself'
Most often heard say:
'Anything is possible'
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Ed Edgar
Food Service Director
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Chef Ed is excited about
his next summer at Camp Hazen YMCA! He has over 25
years of experience in Food Services in a variety of
venues. He is looking forward to a long tenure
with such a warm and friendly staff. |
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Brent Lawson has been with
us here at Hazen since 2000. Brent loves all his
toys, the gators, the tractor and of course his white
van! Anytime you ever need anything done, Brent is
your guy. He makes everyone feel welcome here at
Hazen. If you can't find him on a nice sunny day,
he will probably sneaking a quick ride on his bike to
the local hardware store. |
If I
weren't at Camp Hazen, no place I'd rather be. If I
weren't at Camp Hazen
Maine I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: Farmer Grover
Favorite Place on Camp:
Deep in the woods
Best Advice: 'Stay in
school'
Most often heard say:
'What's next boss?'
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Brent
Lawson
Maintenance Director
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Camille
Erickson
Program
Director
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Camille Erickson has been working seasonally at
Camp Hazen YMCA sense 2004. She joined the year
round staff in 2008 and couldn't be more
excited! Camille loves a good adventure
and that makes Camp the perfect place for her to
be. Originally from Minnesota, the mild
winters are going to take some getting used to,
but she is up for the challenge. Camille's
favorite part of her job is meeting new people
and making new friends. She loves learning new
things and can't wait to see what innovative and
out of the ordinary things she will learn while
at Camp Hazen YMCA.
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If I
weren't at Camp Hazen, no place I'd rather be. If I
weren't at Camp Hazen in Another Country I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Place on Camp:
Doubles Camp Site
Best Advice: Live
each day like it is your last and with no regrets.
Most often heard say:
"Sounds Super, Buddy!" |
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
at home being creative I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: '500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins' by Dr Seuss
Favorite Place on Camp:
Back deck of the Dining Hall
Best Advice: 'Learn
something new each day'
Most often heard say:
'I'm sorry, I can't hear you?'
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Claudia
Martin
Business
Manager
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Claudia Martin has been
with us here at Hazen since 2003. She is a whiz at
keeping the books up to date, and chasing all those
program directors for receipts. Claudia's favorite
part of her job is being a substitute mom for all our
staff that are so many miles away from home. She
will help you send mail, buy phone cards and anything
else that will help the summer be even better. |
| Meg can often be found collecting shells on
the waterfront, contemplating how she can make next summer
the best it could possibly be. She has a passion for
working with Teens, and is equally addicted to Facebook as
them. |
If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
I would be.
Favorite Children's Story book:
Never Talk to Strangers
Favorite Place on Camp:
Over the Hills and Far
away...Onandaga
Best Advice:
Most often heard saying:
"Are you kidding me?" |
Meg Car
Teen
Program Director
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Rhino
Merrick
Assistant
Camp Director
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Rhino an E-mail
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Rhino, who was
born Constantine, is a proud father. He loves his
puppy, Huey - so named that when there was an issue, he
could say 'Houston, we have a problem!" You won't find
another guy who is so committed to his work in youth
development, he is always looking for ways to not only
improve Hazen, the kids he works with, but himself as well. |
If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
VT Skiing I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: 'The Biggest Frog in Australia'
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Trails
Best Advice:
'Sometimes you just need to know that silence is the
answer'
Most often heard say:
'G'day you've reached Rhino....'
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If I weren't at Camp
Hazen, no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at
Camp Hazen
with my children I would be.
Favorite Children's
Story book: '500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins' by
Dr Suess
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Blue Trail to Onandaga
Best Advice:
'Sometimes you have to back up to go forward'
Most often heard say:
'Did you watch LOST last night?'
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Michael Learned
Assistant
Maintenance Director
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Camper and Staff in the
60?s, Board Member and Treasurer in the 70?s, Bruce
returned to Camp Hazen as year round staff in 2003 to
spearhead Camp?s development activities. A life long
resident of Chester Bruce is active in the community
presently serving his fourth term as a Selectmen. ?After
more then 40 years I still cannot wait to get to Camp? |
If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
with my grandchildren I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book:
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Dining Hall
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Bruce Watrous
Development Coordinator
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