The Barrie School

The Barrie Camp Staff

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There is a professional perspective with a youthful approach

Barrie is a year-round, multi-faceted, learning community, comprised of The Barrie School, The Barrie Camp, and a teacher training program called The Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies. In the summer, the camp draws from the expertise and experience of our school’s own faculty and staff. Our camp administrators, program specialists, and those who design the camp program and offer professional support to campers, are primarily teachers from Barrie and other area schools. They create the program, set the tone and mentor our counselor staff in an invaluable way.

The young adults who comprise the counselor staff are the key ingredient in making a summer at Barrie a special experience for every camper. Campers admire counselors and wish to establish and enjoy a special relationship with them. It can be a relationship different than the ones they have with their teachers and parents. Campers know that the counselors have recently “been there” and have similar life experiences. In the eyes of the campers, the counselors seem to have their fingers on the pulse of current trends and issues. Counselors can help campers anticipate what lies ahead and can give a unique brand of support and encouragement.

DIRECTOR: This is Peter Vogdes 20th year as Director and his 30th year with The Barrie School and Camp. He is a former Division Leader of the School's Pre-Primary Division, Yearbook Editor and Montessori teacher. Along with his responsibilities as Camp Director he is also the Director of Barrie School's Extended Day Program. He has three children who come to the camp, Jillian (age 19), a Senior Counselor, and campers Jake (age 15) and Devin (age 13).

UNIT DIRECTORS: Unit Directors lead each of the divisions of camp: Lower Camp, Middle Camp and Upper Camp (including Specialty Camps). The Program Director and Unit Directors are experienced professionals with degrees in education or related field. They monitor the daily activity of campers, the performance of staff, and the program. They are parents' main contact people while camp is in session and all calls are directed to them in the camp office. Their names and numbers are provided before camp opens. On request, a Unit Director can observe your camper and provide you with a verbal overview of his or her daily life.

LOGISTICS DIRECTOR: The Logistics Director prepares the weekly schedule and field trip schedule; coordinates staff paperwork, attendance and payroll; and coordinates daily arrival and dismissal procedures.

PROGRAM COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR:

The Barrie Camp employs counselors who are able to establish trusting and caring relationships with children.

To be sure that the camp program complies with the standards of the American Camp Association and the regulations for youth camps in the State of Maryland, the Compliance Director verifies the training of staff and evaluates the implementation and quality of the program on an ongoing basis.

SPECIALTY PROGRAM DIRECTORS: Program Directors lead our Specialty programs, C.I.T. program, swim program, riding programs and overnight programs. These Directors have significant education or training, background and certification in their field. They can be contacted directly for information about their program once camp is in session.

SPECIALISTS: Our specialists run all of the Regular Camp programs. They are adults of all ages, with education or training, background and certification (as necessary) in their program area.

COUNSELORS: Counselors are the leaders of camp groups. They handle the day-to-day needs of campers, participate in activities with campers, and provide friendship and support. Senior Counselors are 18 and over, typically students in college. Junior Counselors are 16 and 17 - Juniors and Seniors in High School. A typical camp group is comprised of two Senior Counselors and one Junior Counselor.

REGISTERED NURSE: An R.N. is on duty during the camp day in the infirmary. Before and after regular camp hours personnel with CPR and First Aid training are immediately available.