Leadership Team
We’re lucky to have such an incredible Leadership Team at Kennybrook. After all, its the people that make the camp experience so special! Our Leadership Team is made up of long-term adult educators, and many of them have been members of the Kennybrook family for more than 10 years. You won’t find a group with with more experience or passion for the camping industry than them!
Colleen McGourley
Associate Director & Girls Head Counselor
Colleen McGourley
Colleen McGourleyAssociate Director & Girls Head Counselor
Colleen is our Associate Director and Girls Head Counselor, and she has been with us for over 20 years. She’s a fun-spirited person and always brings a smile to our Kennybrook campers. She works year-round for Camp Kennybrook, and manages our winter office in Ardsley, NY. Colleen grew up in England and graduated from Durham New College. She arrived at Kennybrook in 1998 as a bunk counselor and over the years has been our Athletic Director and Assistant Director. Colleen fell in love with Kennybrook many years ago, and is currently involved with all aspects of planning and implementing our programs. During the winter months, Colleen resides in New Jersey where she also works as an NJ State ODP Head Coach. Colleen brings her love for soccer to Kennybrook each summer where she oversees our competitive soccer program.
Andrew Grossman
Assistant Director
Andrew Grossman
Andrew GrossmanAssistant Director
Andrew has been a part of the Kennybrook family since 2004 as a camper, counselor, fitness director, and youngest boys group leader. As our current Assistant Director, Andrew is involved in all aspects of camp. From recruiting staff members to working closely with new and returning families year-round, Andrew helps to make the transition to camp as seamless as possible. During the winter months Andrew lives in New York City where he works as an elementary school music teacher.
Arnie Garfin
Director of Operations
Arnie Garfin
Director of Operations
Arnie is pretty much a permanent fixture at Camp Kennybrook, with over 50 years of dedicated stellar service. His children and all 6 of his grandchildren attended Camp Kennybook. Arnie was our Boys Head Counselor for many years and he created and directed our popular Teen Travel Adventures. Working with us year round as our Director of Operations, Arnie is intimately involved with the planning and decision making involved in all areas of camp. Arnie and his wife Wendi live in New City, NY, and he teaches at the Reuben Gittleman Day School with a Masters in Adult and Community Education.
Carlos Ayala
Boys Head Counselor
Carlos Ayala
Boys Head Counselor
Carlos has been at Kennybrook for 25 years and his devotion to our program is unparalleled. His CK journey started in 2000 and encompassed many roles along the way: basketball counselor, fitness director, assistant group leader, group leader of youngest boys and seventh grade boys. Most recently, Carlos was the director of our CK Seniors and the Senior Trip. Carlos is also a member of our Kennybrook leadership team and works closely with us year round to prepare for each season. Carlos lives in Puerto Rico and works at Caribbean School in Ponce as a PE and health teacher. He is also a soccer coordinator and coaches girls soccer, track and softball. His daughter, Cahmy, grew up in our program and is looking forward to returning this summer.
Michele Suso
Program Director
Michele Suso
Michele SusoProgram Director
Michele Suso has been a member of the Kennybrook family for more than 25 summers. She started out as a counselor, progressed to a Group Leader and Senior Trip Director, and now serves as our Program Director. Michele creates and implements all aspects of the daily program and special events, and has brought many new ideas and improvements to Kennybrook over the years. She also contributes over the winter months as we prepare for each summer. During the year Michelle teaches Science Lab and STEAM in Aventura, FL, where she has been living for the past 16 years.
Dana Docar
Waterfront Director
Dana Docar
Dana DocarWaterfront Director
Dana grew up at Kennybrook as a camper for 11 summers before becoming a Nassau County Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. This upcoming summer will be her fifth year back at Kennybrook as a staff member. Dana has been working in and around pools for over 25 years, and now she oversees all aspects of our pool, lake and water-ski program. During the year Dana works as a Physical Education and Health teacher in a high school on Long Island. She has a passion for teaching swimming and does so daily during the school year. Dana lives in Lynbrook, NY with her husband and their two sons, Ryan and Dylan, who also attend Kennybrook.
Dustin Lindsey
Athletic Director
Dustin Lindsey
Dustin LindseyAthletic Director
As our Athletic Director, Dustin works to ensure campers embrace Kennybrook Kindness, enthusiasm, and teamwork in order to build confidence and skills both on and off the courts. Dustin started at Kennybrook back in 2009 as a basketball counselor. Since then he has assumed many different leadership positions on camp before working his way up to Athletic Director. During the off-season, you’ll find Dustin at sea where he directs the teen program for Carnival Cruises.
Teddy Craig
Baseball Director
Teddy Craig
Baseball Director
As our Baseball Director, with over twenty years of baseball coaching experience, Teddy Craig has a true love of the game. He’s been at Camp Kennybrook for over 15 years, and not only runs our baseball program, but also our “Extra Inning Baseball” private lessons. Teddy mentors baseball players to develop new skills, build self confidence and gain a deeper understanding of the game. He also brings a high-tech edge, through individual video analysis on mechanics and more. During the winter months, Teddy is the head baseball coach at Ravenwood High School in Nashville, which is one of the largest high schools in TN. He played competitive college baseball at The University at Arkansas/Little Rock. Teddy, his wife Marna, and their three children Chad, Shane and Tyler live in Nolensville, TN during the winter months.
Alvin Williams
Tennis Director
Alvin Williams
Alvin WilliamsTennis Director
Alvin runs our tennis and pickleball programs where he works with campers of all levels and abilities. Alvin first picked up a tennis racquet at just 6 years old. He took lessons for a few years and then played in a public park league during his teenage years. Alvin returned to tennis as an adult. He has coached both the boys and girls teams at his Long Island high school. Alvin has years of experience giving individual and group instruction. Private tennis lessons with Alvin will focus on conditioning, footwork, shot production, and assisting campers in constructing points.
Thank you for your interest in Camp Kennybrook, the ideal overnight summer kids camp.