Dave & Donna Stricker have owned Camp Wah-Nee for 17 years, and are now joined on staff by their 3 children. Dave was a Counselor and Group Leader at Wah-Nee from 1977-83, returning with Donna in 1994 to continue the great traditions and values learned there--a dream come true! Donna is very active all year, working closely with parents, campers and staff in many capacities. Together they bring calm leadership and experience, treating every Wah-Nee camper and staff member as if they were their own--the true meaning of family.
 
 
Harvey Mandell and Hal Rosen are the Camp Directors. Harvey started at Wah-Nee in 1969, met his wife Roni at Wah-Nee, and is also our Boy's Head Counselor. He has been a premier role model at camp, a positive influence on thousands of children in his legendary camping career. Hal is our summer Waterfront Director, where he has been teaching campers for over 40 years at Wah-Nee. Together Hal & Harvey oversee our phenomenal staff, and make Wah-Nee the very special place that is. They are truly beloved by all who attend camp!
Frayda Jay is our Girl's Head Counselor (pictured here with Donna). Frayda was a camper and counselor for many years at Wah-Nee, returning when her kids were of camp age. For the last 15 summers, she has been our immensely popular Girl's Campus leader. She teams with Harvey and Hal to create the daily schedules and manage all aspects of life on Girl's Camp. Her terrific husband Jon runs our "Cooking with Jon" program, an activity each group cherishes every summer. She is assisted by Theresa Dixon on Girl’s Camp, and Harvey is joined by Pete Sale on Boy’s Camp, a true Wah-Neeite for over 30 years. Our Campus Leadership Team is extraordinary!

We are all thrilled that Steve Bluth rejoined the Wah-Nee staff as Head Coach/Director of Athletics in 2009. Steve has a long Wah-Nee background as a camper, counselor and athletic specialist. Now that his daughters are of camper age, Steve and his wife Jocelyn are once again part of active the Wah-Nee family.

Steve has a rich, successful history as a professional coach, starting his current 15 year career at The Fieldston School in Riverdale in 1995. Steve has coached Baseball (League Champs in 97 & 98), Tennis, Softball (2005 NYS State Champs) and continuously in Basketball, where his team won the NYS Championship in 2005, the same year he was NYS Coach of the Year. He became the Athletic Director at Fieldston in 1998, with direct responsibility for over 60 sports teams. He serves on statewide committees and is well respected at all levels.

His expertise in so many sports makes him a spectacular addition to the Wah-Nee team, and all the kids on both Boys and Girls camps truly enjoyed his leadership last summer. His special capabilities make all our coaches richer and better, and we look forward to many years of athletic success together at Wah-Nee! Steve makes a difference.
 
 
 

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