Nita Leech, Youth Development, Brandywine and Lionville Community YMCA
Nita can be reached at 610-380-9622, ext. 2422 or jleech@ymcagbw.org
Meet our talented team of YMCA summer camp directors who work hard behind the scenes to plan and organize everything that goes into making our camps a success!
Here's a closer look at the dedicated professionals who will help your kids have the Best. Summer. Ever! at our summer camps across Chester County!
Nita can be reached at 610-380-9622, ext. 2422 or jleech@ymcagbw.org
Kirstan started her Y career at the Jennersville YMCA in 2004 and has served in multiple roles including camp counselor, preschool coordinator, Early Childcare Learning Center Director and her current role as Senior Child Care Director. “I love that we create lifetime memories for our campers,” she says.
Favorite Camp Tradition: Cheer Wars
Kirstan can be reached at 610-896-9622, ext. 2543 or kdolinger@ymcagbw.org.
Jess can be reached at 610-444-9622, ext. 2320 or at jjones@ymcagbw.org
Janet became a director at the Octorara YMCA Program center in 2001 and currently directs the summer camp program, as well as the preschool and school age childcare program. She loves every age in child development. “It has been a joy to spend a fun filled summer with a child, watch them grow into a young adult and then become a camp counselor giving back the fun and joy they experienced at Y camp.”
Favorite Camp Tradition: Camp Cheer Wars
Janet can be reached at 610-596-9622 ext. 2701 or jkabakjian@ymcagbw.org.
Anthony is the Youth Development Director and can be reached at 610-696-9622, ext. 2827 or astrickland@ymcagbw.org.
Adam can be reached at 610-647-9622, ext. 2016 or abramucci@ymcagbw.org
Specialty camp contacts: Tennis Camp (Don Draper) and Creative Arts Camps (Janelle Brandberg).
Mark started his journey at the Y as an intern. During his internship he was asked to work at Camp Quoowant where he found a passion for camp. He continued working with YMCA summer camps as a counselor, coordinator, Sports Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director and Camp Director. “I love seeing campers grow from year to year and make new friends and connect with old friends each summer,” he says.
Favorite Camp Tradition: Color Wars
Mark can be reached at 610-431-9622, ext. 2219 or mhoy@ymcagbw.org.