Key Staff
Dan Reynolds
Director of Endless Possibilities
Akron Rotary Camp
Email:
Phone:
330-644-4512 ext 3200
330-926-4952 direct dial
With the Y Since:
5/1995
Experience:
My love for camping started when I was 15 years old with my first job at an Easter Seals camp near my home. I started working at the Akron Y as a Rotary Camp cabin counselor, after my freshman year in college. It was the hardest job I ever had, but the most rewarding. I spent the rest of my collegiate career working summers between Rotary Camp and Camp Y-Noah doing a variety of jobs. I've been the director of the Akron Rotary Camp since 2000 and it continues to be the most rewarding experience of my life. The best part of working at the YMCA, is knowing that I'm making a difference in peoples' lives.
Qualifications:
I graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. I am Christopher's and Kaylee's dad. They have taught me more about children than all of my camp experiences. I serve on the American Camp Association Board as the Vice President for the Ohio Section. I had the opportunity to present at regional camping conferences on a variety of subjects, including inclusion, disability education, and behavior management.
Hobbies & Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My favorite place to relax is at the family cottage in Slippery Rock, PA.
Favorite Book or Movie:
Book: A Walk in the Woods. Movie: Indian Summer - of course.
Dawn Housley
Director of First Impressions
Akron Rotary Camp
Email:
Phone:
330-644-4512 ext 3203
With the Y Since:
I was in restaurant management for many years before becoming a stay-at-home mom in 1996 to four adopted children. I became a Rotary Camp family in the summer of 2004 and quickly became involved in all the programs.
Qualifications:
My 13 year old daughter, Angel, has down syndrome and is pacemaker dependent. My 11 year old son is diagnosed with F.A.S., Reactive Attachement Disorder, O.D.D., ADHD, and DD.
Hobbies & Interests:
Watching my children in band and sports. Reading and scrap-booking.
Favorite Book or Movie:
Books: Christian-based love stories Movies: Blindside and Extraordinary Measures
Joshua Strelbicki
The Innovator
Akron Rotary Camp
Email:
Phone:
330-644-4512 ext 3204
With the Y Since:
Summer of 2001
Experience:
I joined the Rotary Camp family in the summer of 2001 as a counselor and continued to come back until the summer of 2006. During that time I also worked at Y-Noah for their Outdoor Education program and weekend groups. My experience at camp has been rewarding on a personal and professional level, and continues to provide fun challenges and insights. Camp and the YMCA continues to shape the person that I am today. I enjoy working with the children and adults that we serve and feel privileged to develop and maintain the awesome programs at Rotary! I am also personally invested as my mother had Cerebral Palsy, and attended camp in her youth.
Qualifications:
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Slippery Rock University and am currently seeking certification. I am also a member of the American Camping Association (ACA).
Hobbies & Interests:
I am an avid outdoor enthusiast! I recently completed the 2,178 mile trek across the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine and am always seeking another outdoor challenge. I enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and geocaching. I also enjoy playing guitar, flute, djembe, harmonica, and didjereedoo. Books, cooking, knitting, and astronomy are some other favorite past times.
Favorite Book or Movie:
Book:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas Movie:
Hook and
I Heart Huckabees
Bonnie Lass Wojno
Dreamweaver
Akron Rotary Camp
Email:
Phone:
330-644-4512
With the Y Since:
December 2009
Experience:
My camping experiences include camping with the Girl Schouts when my daughters were in scouting and a few family camping trips. However, now my favorite camping spot is a comfortable hotel!
I joined the Rotary Camp family in December 2009 to help raise funds to renovate and enhance the camp buildings for the new century. Prior to joining camp, I worked for Holy Family Parish for many years in fundraising and stewardship. I have also worked in the software industry as a Regional Manager of Customer Support many years ago, before having three beautiful, loving children!
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Community Health Planning and Administration from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oswego. Also, twelve years experience in the fundraising profession.
Hobbies & Interests:
I have a passion to see that the children are provided educational opportunities to help them be all they can be. I see Akron Rotary Camp as enabling our most precious children the opportunity to develop their abilities to their fullest potential.
I enjoy cooking, walking my dog and reading as wells as spending time wit my family.
Favorite Book or Movie:
Book: Angle of Response by Wallace Stenger. Movie: Good Will Hunting
Kristen Dunbar
Director of S'more Programs
Akron Rotary Camp
Email:
Phone:
330-644-4512 ext 3210
With the Y Since:
2005
Experience:
Never having attended summer camp as a child, I jumped at the first chance to be a camp counselor at a Christian summer camp in Pennsylvania the summer after my freshman year of college. I had a great experience that summer, but wanted to be closer to home. The following summer I began my life at Akron Rotary Camp. I started as a counselor and have served in a variety of positions over the years, while also working for the Akron Area YMCA in Medina County. I enthusiastically accepted a fulltime postion at camp in January 2011.
Qualifications:
I graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have worked in multiple behavior modification programs and have attended many trainings on the subject. I am a member of the American Camp Association.
Hobbies & Interests:
I love being surrounded by friends and family and I always enjoy meeting new people. I love to swim and dance. I really enjoy a good funny move. Baking cupcakes and cakes is my favorite hobby right now, I love to experiment and come up with new flavors!!
Favorite Book or Movie:
Book: Anything by Richard Paul Evans Movie: any football movie ever!
