CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERNIGHT CAMP COUNSELOR (17+)
Staff members who live in the cabins while supervising campers.
ACTIVITY AREA SPECIALISTS
Staff who run our program areas, making sure that campers learn and achieve goals. Examples of specialists - Archery, Arts and Crafts, Boating, Ropes, Outdoor Life
VILLAGE COORDINATORS
Staff who oversee counselors and junior counselors in their village and ensure quality camp experience for the campers.
WILDERNESS CAMP COUNSELORS
Camp Counselor in our Adirondack Wilderness Explorers program who lives in a cabin and leads off-site wilderness trips for our campers.
SUPPORT STAFF
Staff who support the camp experience through care of the property or serving in our kitchen.
COOKS
Staff responsible for the cooking of high-quality and nutritional meals served for our Summer Campers and Staff.
ZACH EIGENBRODT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Zach Eigenbrodt serves as Executive Director of YMCA Camp Gorham, bringing more than a decade of YMCA leadership and wilderness programming experience to the Adirondacks. A Wisconsin native, Zach began his career leading teen canoeing and backpacking expeditions before joining Frost Valley YMCA in 2014, where he spent ten years advancing programs and camping operations. He joined Camp Gorham as Executive Director in 2024, focused on creating safe, enriching and transformative experiences for every camper. Zach lives on campgrounds with his wife, Megan, and their son, Elliot.
HEATHER DICKERSON - DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Heather started working at Camp Gorham in 2023 but has been in the world of camping since 2004. Heather earned a BS in Art Education from SUNY Buffalo State and a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Heather brings her experience as a librarian to her role as Director of Administration, where she is dedicated to helping families in the enrollment process and sharing information about Camp Gorham. Heather lives at Camp Gorham with her husband Paul, son Arlo, and dog Rooney.
PAUL DAVIDSON – SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR
Paul joined the Gorham team in 2023 as the Summer Camp Director, bringing twenty years of experience in outdoor recreation and summer camp. Paul got his start at Y camps as a sailing and rock climbing instructor at Camp Chingachgook on Lake George. Most recently, he led YMCA Camp Child in Elliston, Montana. He believes strongly in the transformative power of the overnight camp experience to help campers become confident in who they are. Paul lives at Camp Gorham with his wife Heather, son Arlo, and dog Rooney.
RYAN LUKASZEK – CAMP RANGER
Ryan Lukaszek joined the Gorham team in May of 2022 bringing 10 years of experience in the maintenance/facilities field. Ryan grew up in the Adirondacks and loves fishing and outdoor activities. Ryan loves camp and making sure everyone is comfortable at Gorham during their stay.
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Board of Managers:
| Name | City |
| Duane Basch | Rochester, NY |
| Dana Consler | Rochester, NY |
| Larry Davis, III | Rochester, NY |
| Andrew Ashworth | Rochester, NY |
| Nathan Basch | Rochester, NY |
| Jody Collins Skinner | Winchester, MA |
| Neil Proudman | Manchester, NH |
| Tom Richenderfer | Rochester, NY |
| Lauren Bonnet | Arlington, VA |
| Heather Scott | Ithaca, NY |
| Sterling Waters | Manlius, NY |
| Aaron Evans | New Hartford, NY |
| Ben Solky | Lexington, MA |
| Heather Hage | New Hartford, NY |
Honorary Camp Gorham Board:
| Name | City |
| Ralph Merzbach | Rochester, NY |
| Bob Metcalf | Hartford, CT |
| Ron Rauscher | Canandaigua, NY |