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Denise
Learned, Executive Director/CEO
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Danita Ballantyne
Camp Director
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Laurie Bouchard
Office Manager
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Katherine
Davies, Group Camping Director/Day Camp Director
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Ed Edgar
Food Service Director |
Brent
Lawson, Maintenance Director
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Curtis Lemieux
Program Director
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Claudia Martin
Business Manager
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Rhino Merrick
Teen Program Director
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Michael Phaneuf, Adventure
Program Director |
Bruce
Watrous Development Coordinator
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Denise
Learned
Executive Director/CEO
denise@camphazenymca.org |
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
youth development.
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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
dballantyne@camphazenymca.org |
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!
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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
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
travelling 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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Laurie
Bouchard
Office Manager
lbouchard@camphazenymca.org |
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Katherine
Davies
Group Camping /Day Camp Director
kdavies@camphazenymca.org |
Kath
Davies is originally from the South Coast of England.
This will be her 5th 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!
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
travelling the world I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew:
by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Magic Ponds
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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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
eedgar@camphazenymca.org
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Chef Ed is excited about
his first 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
blawson@camphazenymca.org |
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Curtis
Lemieux
Program Director
clemieux@camphazenymca.org |
Curtis Lemieux, a long time Camp Hazen YMCA
staff member, joined the professional
staff as Program Director in
January of 2004. Originally from the great
state of New Hampshire, Curtis graduated from
Boston University with a BA in Elementary
Education in 2002 and the National Outdoor
Leadership School in 2003. He has worked as a
counselor, mentor, ski instructor, and respite
provider for countless organizations since
1999. He is absolutely ecstatic for his ninth
summer here at Hazen!
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
Climbing Mountains I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: The Oddkins
Favorite Place on Camp:
Doubles
Best Advice: Take
time to stop and lick the flowers!
Most often heard say:
"Announcements! Announcements! Announcements!"
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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
cmartin@camphazenymca.org
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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. |
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Rhino Merrick (his real
name is Constance) is the Teen Director at Camp Hazen
YMCA. After graduating with a Diploma in Natural
Resource Management in the late 90's, Rhino first came
to Hazen in the summer of 2000. After working his way
through the ranks, Rhino joined the professional team in
the spring of 2005. Previously Rhino has worked as a
firefighter, as an Instructor with Outward Bound and
most notably as the "clean-up kid" at his local
butcher! Rhino has a passion for everything outdoors,
including snowboarding, skiing, climbing and bocce. He
has made a personal commitment to youth development, to
his community and to the environment and will happily
jump on any bandwagon if it is for a good cause. In his
spare time (about 6 minutes each week) you'll find Rhino
in his garden, comparing his plants to those of his
neighbors!
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
hiking from an amazing
scuba adventure to the nearest mountain for some nerve
melting skiing I
would be. Favorite
Children's Story book: I
Can Jump Puddles by Alan Marshall
Favorite Place on Camp:
There's a huge rock in the
Oska Base Camp that overlooks the lake...it's magical at
sunset
Best Advice:
You've got to know when
it's OK to say nothing at all.
Most often heard say:
"yeah, wow that's
awesome!" |
Rhino
Merrick
Teen Program Director
rmerrick@camphazenymca.org
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Michael Phaneuf
Adventure
Program Director
mphaneuf@camphazenymca.org
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Michael “Mikey” Phaneuf
grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, but now lives at
Camp Hazen YMCA year round. Mike is the Adventure
Director who oversees Camp Hazen YMCA’s Adventure
programs and assists in the running of our Resident Camp
program during the summer. This is Mike’s eighth summer
working at Camp Hazen YMCA since he graduated from
Central CT State University in 2000 with a degree in
Environmental Science.
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
Australia I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: 'The Giant Jam Sandwich'
Favorite Place on Camp:
Top of the High Ropes Course
Best Advice: 'Don't
chew with your mouth open'
Most often heard say:
'What did you do to your computer now?'
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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
bwatrous@camphazenymca.org |
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Gaby
Fatone
Program Staff
If I weren't at Camp
Hazen, no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at
Camp Hazen Australia I would be.
Favorite Children's
Story book: Any of the adventures of snugglepot and
cuddlepie.
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Alpine Tower
Best Advice: 'Money,
ticket, hankie' Be ready for the day
Most often heard say:
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Michael
Learned
Maintenance Staff
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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Douglas Morrison
Maintenance Staff
If I weren't at Camp Hazen, no place I'd rather be.
If I weren't at Camp Hazen the ocean I would be.
Favorite Children's
Story book: Charlotte's Web
Favorite Place on Camp:
The front deck of the Dining Hall
Best Advice: 'Keep
focused'
Most often heard say:
'Where's my truck?'
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Basia is originaly from
Poland. This is going to be her 8th summer here at
Hazen. She has been a counselor for a couple of years,
she has been an Outdoor Pursuits Director and right now
is a trip leader. Courently she is on the 18 month
training visa that allows her to be here during the
winter time. She loves ice skating on the Cedar Lake,
skiing, rock climbing. She is very excited about the
summer and can't wait to go sailing again!
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Basia
Skaczkowska & Josh Walter
Mutli-National
Training Program
2006-2007 |
Josh is very much looking
forward to he's forth summer at Camp Hazen YMCA!.
Starting back in 2003, he began as a lifeguard in our
Day Camp and a counselor in our Resident Camp. After
Josh's second summer in 2005, he went
to England and managed a pub outside London for 6
months. Josh comes from a big family of six and was
brought up in Newcastle, Australia. Currently Josh
is on a Multinational Training Program for 18 months at
Camp Hazen. He is really looking forward to he's second
summer as Day Camp Program Director.
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
Skiing I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: Whinnie the Pooh
Favorite Place on Camp:
Turtle Rock
Best Advice:
'Play nice'
Most often heard say:
'Stop those shenanigans !'
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If I weren't at Camp Hazen,
no place I'd rather be. If I weren't at Camp Hazen
Australia I would be.
Favorite Children's Story
book: 'The Lorax' by Dr Suess
Favorite Place on Camp:
The Waterfront
Best Advice: 'Never put your eggs all in one basket'
Most often heard say:
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