Why camp Jeanne d’arc
Meet the Staff
Executive Camp Directors
Sandy & Randy Abbott
(aka camp Mom and Dad). We are passionate about and dedicated to the empowerment of our campers. Along with our dedicated Senior Staff, we work year round to create an extraordinary summer experience for our girls. We spend our off-season living in California, not far from the Sequoia National Park. We enjoy exploring the outdoors, spending time with extended family, exercising, traveling to visit our campers, volunteering in the community, and keeping up with our 3 adult children and one teenage son. At camp you’ll find me (Sandy) in the gardens, exploring at Camp Cormier, and overseeing the details of the camp facility. Randy’s favorite place to be at camp is the waterfront. As a certified lifeguard trainer, he oversees all things at the water. Randy also spends a fair amount of time at his computer keeping our camp parents informed and taken care of. We feel so blessed to be able to dedicate our lives to helping our camp families build strong girls!
Courtney Shutts
Assistant Director/Head of Community
Meet Courtney Shutts! Courtney serves as the Head of Community and Assistant Director for Camp Jeanne d’Arc. She will manage communications with families before, during and after Camp enrollment. Fostering strong relationships that put parents’ minds at ease and ensure both kids and families feel confident prior to their camp arrival. This role is a perfect fit for Courtney, she fell in love with camp during her time as a counselor in 2008. With Courtney being from this area, she brings valuable local insight and connections that helps maintain strong relationships within the community. As the previous nurse at Camp Jeanne d’Arc she plays a vital role in fostering a safe, welcoming community where campers and families feel supported. Courtney loves seeing the pure joy that camp brings to children. She finds happiness in being outdoors, watching campers participate in activities, growing confidence, celebrating achievements, and coming together as a team. These moments are what truly makes her Camp Jeanne d’Arc summers special.
Liz Bateman Rambo
Head of enrollment & legacy
Meet Liz Bateman Rambo! Liz serves as the Head of Legacy and Enrollment for Camp Jeanne d’Arc. Liz’s connection to Camp Jeanne d’Arc is rooted in her family history; she is a third-generation camper, which gives her a unique perspective and wealth of institutional knowledge about CJDA. Beyond her role at Camp, she resides in suburban Philadelphia, where she manages the busy schedule of raising four children and dedicates time to coaching field hockey. At Camp, Liz will manage all new families interested in exploring Camp as well as build and nurture a robust alumni community. Liz loves talking to new families about traditions like Wishing Night and her favorite activities sailing and mountaineering. Her blog posts and newsletters resonate with new families and alumni alike, spreading the joys and benefits of the Camp Jeanne d’Arc experience!
- We value building strong girls through the encouragement of physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellness.
- We value empowering every individual girl to recognize her worth.
- We value wholesome play and a connection with nature and others.
- We value an inclusive environment, striving for understanding and respect for all.
Camp Counselors
Our exceptional camp counselors are hired to help us on our mission to build strong girls
- Self-confident
- Selfless
- Enthusiastic
- Community builders
- Skilled and hardworking
- Responsible
Staff positions
C.I.T. (COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING)
Our C.I.T. program is a transitional step from camper to counselor, as 16-17 year olds take on increasing responsibility and leadership training, giving them the necessary skills and confidence to be leaders both at camp and outside of camp. The C.I.T.s participate in training, begin to lead activities, and plan camp wide projects.
JUNIOR COUNSELOR
Junior Counselors take on a vital role at camp as they assist in teaching activities and managing cabin life. Junior Counselors work cooperatively with fellow counselors while continuing to grow their leadership abilities and learning new mentorship skills. They participate in planning and carrying out events/activities, learn to lead Independently, and begin to learn how to mentor others.
SENIOR COUNSELOR
Senior Counselors are the backbone of the camp expenence, leading activities and cabin life while offering mentorship to Junior Counselors and C.I.T.s. Their ability to lead, act independently, create and carry out long term plans, and problem solve make them essential members of the team.
DIRECTOR
Under the supervision of Director Staff, Directors step up in responsibility as they help manage both counselors and entire activity areas of camp, plan and carry out training for counselor staff, and participate In executive decision-making. This high level of leadership requires a great deal of independent decision-making, autonomy, and trust.
Hiring process
TYPICAL DAY
Staff schedule
7:15 am – Reveille (Wake up to the morning bugle)
8:00 am – Flag Raising and Breakfast
9:30 am – Activities! Enjoy all the fun Camp Jeanne d’Arc has to offer, with a snack in between
1:00 pm – Lunch (Yummy!) and collect mail
2:00 pm – Rest Hour (Take a break on your bunk to rest, read, listen to music or write home)
3:00 pm – Choice Activity. Choose something new every day, or do your favorite again
5:00 pm – Cabin Time
6:00 pm – Dinner (Served family style, so take what you want. There’s a yummy salad bar too!)
7:00 pm – Evening activities (More activities after dinner, usually as a big group)
8:00 pm – Campfire and Goodnight Circle (Sing and relax before bed)
9:20 pm – Taps (Don’t forget the milk and cookies served to you before lights out)
Frequently asked questions
- Care for campers in the cabin and guide them at activities
- Teach and lead activities
- Participate and lead camp traditions
- Work individually and in a group