Day Camp Staff
“During a parent visit I had the opportunity to ‘overhear’ some of the positive behavior strategies used by the counselors, and as an educator myself I was very impressed with their skills. They were kind, respectful and did a great job of redirecting some of the negative behavior and diffusing a potentially problematic situation! I wish all public school staff were as well trained to work with children as these counselors were!”– Parent MM
We are proud of the highly qualified counselors and program staff that make up our team of talented, caring individuals – many of whom have worked at CBC for several summers. Together, our camp staff works to help every single camper have the best camp experience possible. We’re excited about the diversity of talents and experience they bring to CBC, and many of our program staff have more than one area of expertise. Continue to the bottom of this page to learn more about our summer leadership team and program head counselors.
Staff Trainings and Certifications
Our staff participates in an intense leadership training program that emphasizes the care and well-being of campers, quality programming, and building relationships with campers of all backgrounds. Our camp staff attend 40 hours of pre-season training that include health and safety issues, child development, and good risk management practices. They also spend time creating new activities and sharing best practices to maximize the fun of every week at camp. Our program staff have all the required certifications in their field, and then some! In fact, the majority of our staff are trained lifeguards and can step into that role whenever they are at the waterfront area. All staff are trained in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Hiring Practices
All staff members are carefully selected and screened to ensure that CBC has the best possible role models for our campers. As an ACA-accredited camp, CBC follows strict hiring practices in screening applicants which include checking references on all new staff and completing background checks on every staff member each year. While the majority of our staff are from this region, we welcome staff from across the country who have made careers in the outdoor education and camp industry.
Leadership - 2025
Assistant Director: Lynne Hundhammer - Lynne returns to CBC for their eighth summer on staff. Lynne has spent the past year working as a special education teacher at Deer Isle Stonington Elementary School, and they are super excited to be back at CBC in this new role!
Program Director: Megan Howell - Megan returns to CBC for her third summer on staff and second as Program Director. A graduate of UMaine: Orono, and a Master of Multiple Woodwind Performance, she has spent this winter and spring touring with the National Tour of Addams Family, the musical. She can’t wait to be with our fantastic campers once again!
Program Head of Starburst: Liam Anderson - Liam returns to CBC for a second summer working with Starburst, but his first on S-Team*. A recent Graduate of UMAINE Orono, Liam Holds degrees in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. He is continuing his studies as he pursues his Masters in Early Childhood Education, serving as Lead Teacher at the Children’s Center on the UMAINE campus. He is incredibly excited to lead the Starburst team in 2025.
Unit Head of Thunder: Kathryn LaLonde - Kathryn returns to CBC for her sixth summer, and second as part of the S-Team. An International Studies student at American University in Washington, D.C., Kathryn has a long history with both CBC and Mount Desert Island (her grandmother was here during the great fire of 47’). Kathryn is especially excited to support the Thunder Camp Counselors, as well as the Thunder campers!
Unit Head of Lightning: Grace DeLaar - Grace also returns to CBC for her sixth summer on staff and first as part of the S-Team. Pursuing degrees in both Psychology and Environmental Science at the University of Georgia, Grace has been a part of CBC since her time as a camper. If there’s one thing everyone knows about Grace, it’s that she loves her Lightning campers!
Program Head of CIT, Traditional Teen, and Specialty Camp Programs: Emma Jones - Emma returns to CBC for her fifth summer on staff, and second as a member of the S-Team. Emma has spent the past three years working as an Ed Tech at Mount Desert Elementary School, and also serves as a lifeguard and swim instructor with the MDI YMCA.
*S-Team Stands for Support