Division Youth & Candidates Secretaries

Captains Jimmy and Melissa Susa are the New Jersey Divisional Youth & Candidates’ Secretaries. They are responsible for the pastoral leadership of Camp Tecumseh as well as all Salvation Army youth programs in New Jersey.

Camp Director – John Copeland

John Copeland and his wife Anne have served at Camp Tecumseh since 2007.  John is responsible for the overall business of camp in both its summer and year-round programs.  He is also responsible for the hiring, training, and managing of staff.  Anne helps to manage rentals and oversees the older-adult summer camping program. 

Office Administrator – Kristina King

Kristina is responsible for virtually all the paper work that comes through the camp office. If you have any question about camper or staff applications, don’t hesitate to call on Kristina!

Camp Caretaker

Craig Comittino oversees all aspects of camp property maintenance.  He and his wife Claudia, who also helps care for the property, have served at Camp Tecumseh for over twenty years!

Summer Camp Consultant – Joyce Dlugose
Joyce makes sure everyone has a fun and safe experience at Camp Tecumseh. She has a master’s degree in education from Lehigh University and is the point of contact for parents of campers dealing with homesickness or personal or behavioral issues. Joyce has worked at Camp Tecumseh for more than 17 years.

Program Ministries Director

The program Director ensures that the programs at Camp Tecumseh are well-planned, smoothly functioning and Christ-centered.

Village Leaders
The Village Leaders are the head counselors for a cluster of cabins. They live in the camper villages. They provide direct leadership and guidance for camp counselors. Village Leaders are the immediate support system to ensure that all campers have a fun and safe time at Camp Tecumseh.

Waterfront Director

The Waterfront Director provides swim and boating lessons for campers as well as manages all the lifeguard staff.

Camp Nurse

The health center is equipped with first-aid care, 6 beds, and 2 highly trained nurses. The nurse reviews every camper’s health forms, dispense medicine to campers and is ready day and night to respond to all medical needs at camp.

                   

 

 

 

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