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.
Leadership - 2026
Assistant Director of Staff Support: Lynne Hundhammer - Lynne returns to CBC for their Ninth summer on staff. Lynne has spent the past two years working as a special education teacher at both Deer Isle Stonington Elementary School, and now our very own Mount Desert Elementary School. They are super excited to be back at CBC once more!
Assistant Director of Programs: Megan Howell - Megan returns to CBC for her fourth summer on staff and third as Assistant Director of Programs. A graduate of UMaine: Orono with a degree in Music Education, and a Master of Multiple Woodwind Performance from Oklahoma University, she has spent this winter and spring touring with the National Tour of The Music Man. She can’t wait to be with our fantastic campers once again!
Program Director of Aquatics: Emma Jones - Emma returns to CBC for her sixth summer on staff, and third as a member of the S-Team.* Emma has spent the past four years working as an Ed Tech at Mount Desert Elementary School, and also serves as a lifeguard and swim instructor with the MDI YMCA. She is passionate about aquatic safety and programming, and is excited to take on this new role at CBC.
Program Head of Starburst: Camille Yoder - Camille returns to CBC for a second summer, but her first working with Starburst and part of the S-Team*. A recent Graduate of Utah State University, Camille Holds a degree in Education and is currently working in the special education field with elementary school students. She is incredibly excited to lead the Starburst team in 2026.
Unit Head of Thunder: Liam Anderson - Liam returns to CBC for a third summer, now working with our Thunder Campers. A recent Graduate of UMAINE Orono, Liam Holds degrees in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. They are continuing their studies as they pursue their Masters in Early Childhood Education, serving as Lead Teacher at the Children’s Center on the UMAINE campus. They are incredibly excited to lead the Thunder team in 2026.
Unit Head of Lightning: Grace DeLaar - Grace returns to CBC for her seventh summer on staff and second as part of the S-Team. A recent graduate of the University of Virginia with degrees in both Psychology and Environmental Science, she’ll be pursuing a Masters in Social work come fall. 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!
Unit Head of Quasar: Katie Davis - Originally hailing from Chicagoland, Katie returns to CBC for her second summer on staff, and first as a member of the S-Team.* Katie holds a degree in Secondary Education from UMAINE, and has spent the past year as a middle school social studies teacher at Penquis Valley Middle School in Milo, ME.
Program Head of Outdoor Education: Valery Gillis - Valery returns to CBC for her fifth summer on staff, and first as a member of the S-Team.* Valery holds a degree in biology from UMAINE Farmington, and is a Wilderness First Responder and Registered Maine Whitewater Guide. She has spent her winter serving as an Alpine ski coach with Carrabassett Valley Academy, as well as working with a wealth of outdoor education programs in Maine and beyond.
*S-Team Stands for Support
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.