A Place of Belonging
Our property is located in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains, and sits on the land formerly stewarded by the YMCA of Greater New York’s Camps Greenkill, McCallister, and Talcott. At this property we are actively working to create innovative camp programming that builds joy, belonging, empathy, and curiosity in environments where youth are empowered to build their own experiences.

A Belief About What’s Possible
We believe that camp is the best place on earth for young people to grow in their understanding of themselves, build community with others, and connect with the natural world. We are also confronted with the reality that historically camps have centered the experiences and needs of white, cisgender, straight males, which has affected the way the industry has been designed and the traditions that have been perpetuated. We do not need to build shame or guilt into shifting this reality, as we are not responsible for the way these systems were built. We believe in approaching this shift with compassion, curiosity, and bravery so that we can all build the next iteration of camp together.
We are on a mission to build spaces of belonging for all people, including those who have been historically marginalized and those who have historically held privilege, because we believe that everyone should have a space at camp. We aim to inspire and be inspired by individuals in the camp industry working to build the inclusive camp environments that all youth deserve.
Our hope is to build a community of values-aligned camp professionals who, like us, dare to dream of a world where camp is designed to be welcoming of all campers equally. We believe that by centering voices that have traditionally been left out of the conversation, and by empowering those voices to thrive, we can spark an industry-shifting movement.
Our Areas of Work
Our Areas of Work
We are anchored in three major areas of work, each of which has been historically undervalued in the camp industry.
Racial and Social Justice
We work towards uncovering and dismantling camp systems and traditions that are rooted in white supremacy and colonialism.
Gender Inclusive Design
We build spaces where participants of all genders and sexualities have access to a safe and affirming camp experience.
Centering Youth Voice
We center the voices and needs of the young people we serve to maximize choice and agency.
Our Programming Pillars
Our Programming
Our work is guided by three programming pillars, each of which ground us in approaching our work with humility and authenticity.
Exploration
We are endlessly curious about exploring the systems and traditions that already exist.
Imagination
We imagine what is possible with creativity and empathy as our guides.
Play
We are playful in our approach, creating intentional space for joy in all that we do.
Meet Our Team
Our people make us who we are! Hover over the photos below to learn more.

Chris Rehs-Dupin | he/him/his
Director of Camp Reimagined

Mike O'Brien | he/him/his
Director of Community Engagement

Lolo Castro | she/her
Director of Welcoming + Belonging

Al Murray | they/them
Director of Transplaining for Camps

Thad Gifford-Smith | he/his
Camp Operations Lead

Lisel Scranton | she/her
Operations Coordinator

Bradley Henry | he/any
Transplaining for Camps Specialist

Amy Rehs-Dupin | she/her
Administrator of Transplaining for Camps

Jeff Elder | he/him
Maintenance Technician

Frank Segro | he/him/his
Business Manager

Jeff Conklin | he/him/his
Facilities Director

Marina Sauschuck | she/her
Food Service Director

Nicholas Sauschuck | he/him
Chef

Patty Potter | she/her
Head Housekeeper

Mark Fuller Jr. | he/him
Maintenance Technician

Makela Elvy | she/her
Valued Partner and Nature Nerd

Jack Schott | he/him
Valued Partner and Hype Man

Simone Gamble | they/them
Valued Partner and Community Organizer