STAFF AND CAREERS

Staff members who live in the cabins while supervising campers.

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

Staff who oversee counselors and junior counselors in their village and ensure quality camp experience for the campers.

Camp Counselor in our Adirondack Wilderness Explorers program who lives in a cabin and leads off-site wilderness trips for our campers. 

Staff who support the camp experience through care of the property or serving in our kitchen.

Staff responsible for the cooking of high-quality and nutritional meals served for our Summer Campers and Staff.

Zach joined the YMCA of Greater Rochester from the Frost Valley YMCA, where he spent five years as the Director of Camping Services. He's spent a large part of his career with the YMCA Movement, serving in wilderness adventure and overnight camping roles with the Frost Valley location. 

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 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 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.

While new to the role, Pete is no stranger to Camp Gorham, having joined our family here in 1984. After a short retirement, Pete’s been working part-time with us since 2018. We’re thrilled that he’s back full time! He takes great pride in caring for the property and is at his best when he’s fixing, building, and creating. Pete has been instrumental in the preservation and recreation of Camp Gorham facilities, notably Dart’s Cabin, Oak Hall, and the Wilderness Lakes Lodge.