Meet Our Staff
2012 Camping Season
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Steven LaFountain, M.Ed.
Executive Director - 10th Summer
Hometown: Rindge, New Hampshire
Steve is originally from Albany, NY. He went to college at Franklin Pierce College in NH, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Elementary Education. He earned his first Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Fitchburg State College in 2002. His second Master's degree in Reading Education was completed in 2007 at Worcester State College.
He has worked in the camping business for numerous seasons, moving up the ranks as counselor, head counselor, CIT Director, Assistant Director, and now Executive Director. Currently, he lives in Rindge, NH and teaches 5th grade at Narragansett Middle School in Templeton, Massachusetts.
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Summer Leadership Team (LTs)
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Jessica Maxwell
Assistant Director - 8th Summer
1994 Camp Spirit Winner!
Hometown: Worcester, Mass.
"Hi! I am Jessica, your Assistant Director! It is my responsibility to keep everything running smoothly, organized, well planned, and fun throughout the day! I am always excited to be returning to camp, and this summer marks 20 years since I first came to this magical place. As a preschool teacher in the 'off-season' it is nice to spend my summers outdoors with older children.
I have my Bachelors degree in Education from Fitchburg State College and have spent my time in many different realms of working with children. I even taught swimming lessons this year and am a certified archery instructor. One of my favorite things about Camp Middlesex are the friendships I have been a part of, with campers and staff alike. I am looking forward to help to create many new friendships on camp and planting a 'friendship tree' on the grounds this spring. See you across the bridge!" |
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Elizabeth Rivenburgh
Day Camp Director - 2nd Summer
Hometown: Amherst, MA
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Meggan Carkin
Teen Camp Director - 4th Summer
Hometown: Pepperell, MA
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Andrea Robinson, RN
Nurse- 4th Summer
Hometown: Glenmont, New York
Andrea Robinson will be returning to camp as nurse for the third year. She is a school nurse in Lansingburgh, NY. Andrea lives in Albany, NY with her husband and 2 of 3 children. Her third child works for the national parks in Montana. Andrea runs marathons and hikes in her spare time. She has been a nurse for 15 years.
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Carrie Guyan, RN
Nurse- 2nd Summer
Hometown: Millbury, Massachusetts
"I'm Carrie, I live in Millbury Mass, I am a school nurse and have 2
little girls, Emma and Sam who will be coming to camp too. I love
outdoor activities and going to county concerts in the summer. I am
so excited to be a part of camp!!"
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Blair Smith
Waterfront Director - 3rd Summer
2010 Camp Spirit Award!
Hometown: Nutley, New Jersey
"Hi everyone, my name is Blair and this will be my 3rd summer! I am from New Jersey, and this spring I will be graduating from the New Hampshire Institute of Art with a BFA in illustration and photography. I'm very excited to be the head counselor for teen camp, as well as Waterfront Director again. When the sun is hot, the pool is definitely the PLACE TO BE! I will be returning with my two guinea pigs, Angus and Ferdinand, who loveeee to meet new people and are happy to spend time on the green during rest hour! Can't wait to see all the returning and new campers and counselors this summer!"
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Counselors
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Aimee Morrison
Low Ropes - 4th Summer
Former CIT
Hometown: Lowell, Massachusetts
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Mikey Dearn
Theater - 3rd Summer
Hometown: Braintree, MA
"I’m Mikey and I’m psyched to be reprising my role as theater counselor and being in Blackberry again! I recently received by B.A. in Theater from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. When I’m not at Camp Middlesex, I teach drama at Elizabeth Seton Academy in Dorcester and serve as a substitute teacher at several South Boston area schools. My hobbies include acting, singing, music, improv, and sign language (all of which I love to use in my activities at camp). I Hope everyone is just as excited as I am for summer 2012 to arrive!"
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Stephen "Stimpy" Monette
Sports - 2nd Summer
Former CIT
2007 Camp Spirit Award!
Hometown: Westborough, MA
"Hey everyone. As many of you know I'm Stimpy, and I'm very excited to be returning to camp for my second summer as a counselor. This summer I will once again be a Sports Counselor, but I am moving into Pineside 4. I can't wait to see all the familiar faces that I have met over my 9 summers at camp and can't wait to meet new people. Right now, I'm a senior at Westborough High School, and as excited as I am about graduating, I am even more excited for the summer of 2012."
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Haley Holbert
Lifeguard - 3rd Summer
Hometown: Fitchburg, MA
"AYO! I am Haley and this will be my third year at camp where I will be the head counselor of junior camp, residing in pine side one, and swimming in the pool all day every day! In the past I have worked at multiple aquatic facilites and day care programs. This is also my second year at Worcester State University majoring in Comunication Sciences and Disorders in pursuit to be a speech pathologist. Some of my interests include, but are not limited to, Justin Bieber, sunflowers, raising beta fish, gator hunting, and craft making. Being apart of the Camp Middlesex community has been the best thing to have happen in my life and I cannot wait to share this wonderful place with all of you. I am counting down the days until summer and I cannot wait to see all of you at the dances and at flag pole. Here is to summer 2012!!!!
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Jesse Crane
Lifeguard - 3rd Summer
Hometown: Westford, MA
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Hayley Spillane
Outdoor Living Skills - 2nd Summer
Former CIT
2010 Camp Spirit Award!
Hometown: Natick, MA
"Hey guys! My name's Hayley and I'm so excited to be coming back to camp this summer. This year I will be the OLS counselor and in Pineside 2. I'm so excited! This is my senior year at Natick High School. Next fall, I will be attending American University is DC as an International Relations major. Summer 2012 will be my seventh at Camp Middlesex, and I could not think of a better place to spend the summer before I start college. I cannot wait for all the adventures I'll get to share with campers new and old. Summer 2012, here we come!"
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Derek Nguyen
Video Production - 2nd Summer
Hometown: Baldwinville, MA
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Brendan Nash
Archery - 2nd Summer
Former CIT
2011 Camp Spirit Award!
Hometown: Groton, MA
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Natalie Aresenault
Arts & Crafts - 2nd Summer
Hometown: Sterling, MA
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Molly Brooks
Barnyard - 2nd Summer
Former CIT
Hometown: Pepperell, MA
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Shannon Donahue
Nature - 2nd Summer
Former CIT
Hometown: Westford, MA
"Hi everyone! My name is Shannon and I am soo excited for the summer of 2012! I'm 17 years old and attend Westford Academy. Next year I will be going to college to become a nurse :) I worked as a counselor for one week last year, so this will technically be my second summer! I have been coming to camp my whole life, so it's kind of like a second home to me. This year, I will be the nature counselor and living in PS3! I can't wait for June to roll around and look forward to meeting new people and seeing some familiar faces!!"
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Sammie Powers
Barnyard - 1st Summer
Former CIT
Hometown: Brookline, NH
“Hi guys! I’m Sammie and I am already counting down the days ‘til summer! This summer will mark my seventh year at Camp Middlesex and my first on staff. I’ll be living in Pineside 2 and working in the barnyard. I’m currently a junior at Bishop Guertin High School and I live in Brookline, NH. Some of my favorite things to do at camp include meeting new people, singing songs, dancing, making bracelets, and having campfires. I absolutely love being at camp and I can’t wait to see you all this summer!”
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Other Counselors
Profiles Coming Soon...
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Allie Rocheleau
Boating - 3rd Summer
Hometown: Winchendon, MA
Olivia Spadafore
Lifeguard - 1st Summer
Hometown: Lunenburg, MA
Zane Irvine
Woodworking - 1st Summer
Hometown: London, England
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Cabin Placements
Teen Camp
Director: Meggan Carkin
Head Counselor: Blair Smith
Hill Top: Natalie &
Hill Side 5: Blair
Hill Side 4:
Hill Side 3: Aimee
Hill Side 2:
PineSide 6: Allie &
Blueberry: Derek & Jesse
Blackberry: Mikey & Zane
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Junior Camp
Director:
Head Counselor: Haley Holbert
PineSide 1: Haley H. & Molly
PineSide 2: Hayley S. & Sammie
PineSide 3: Shannon & Olivia
PineSide 4: Stimpy
PineSide 5: Nash
Day Camp
Director: Elizabeth Rivenburgh
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Day Camp 2:
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Support Staff
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Jenny Rose
Office Manager - 3rd Summer
Hometown: Winchendon, MA
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Gary Cooley
Head Cook - 5th Summer
Hometown: Greenfield, MA
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Westley VaanAnen
Maintenance - 2nd Summer
Former CIT
Hometown: Lunenburg, MA
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4-H Camp Middlesex
PO Box 185, 1031 Erickson Rd.
Ashby, MA 01431
Tel: (978) 386-7704 Fax: (978) 386-7046
office@campmiddlesex.com
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