Center Day Camp

welcome

meet our staff

activities

a typical day

special events
& trips

Our staff are role models, leaders, and friends. We provide orientation training; including child development, waterfront safety, first aid/CPR, and effective communication skills.

A number of our staff were former campers and continue to nurture our campers and teach traditions; such as songs, cheers, games, and rituals.

Each year we invite two Israeli counselors to join our staff. The campers learn about Israeli culture and are exposed to a diverse staff.

CITs, Counselors in training assist our staff with group participation, activities, and lesson planning. These young leaders develop skills and learn tools to become future counselors.

Eli Small, Director
Eli has been Assistant Director at Center Day Camp since the summer of 2007. Working at CDC represents a return to camp for Eli, as he was a camper from 1979 - 84, and a counselor for two years in the early 1990's. Eli brings a passion for camp, the community, and tradition to everything he does at camp. As the Assistant Director, Eli's responsibilities range from creating the master schedule to supporting the staff or even helping with a maintenance project on the property. Don't be surprised if you find Eli helping with a swim lesson or pitching batting practice for a group of campers. During the school year, Eli teaches Social Studies at Deering High School in Portland, ME. Eli lives in Portland with his wife Katie and their three CDC campers; Isaac, Calvin, and Naomi.

Amy Brier, Head Counselor
Center Day camp has been a part of Amy's life for almost 20 years! Amy started as a camper and continued on for 15 years becoming a CIT, Junior Counselor, and Counselor. As part of the administrative team, Amy is excited to be back to her favorite place, CDC. Amy enjoys watching the campers come off the bus with their wide smiles and enthusiasm for a day filled with adventure. Camping is truly a gift.

Amy grew up in Portland and spent 10 years in the Boston area before coming back to Maine with her own family of 4. Daughters, Abbie and Hannah are campers at Center Day Camp and share the same excitement for camp that Amy has had for so many years. The Brier Family is counting down for summer!

Marnie Cerrato, Alumni Event Advisor
Marnie is excited to stay involved this summer with the CDC community. Marnie is working with the Center Day's Alumni Association in creating an epic event, 2012 reunion weekend, July 14-15, 2012! This event is open to past, present, and future campers. For more information check out our alumni page