Meet Our Staff
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Two to four staff will run camp each day.
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Staff are experienced in child development and with special needs, First Aid/CPR certified, and have cleared background checks.
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In order to provide your child the highest quality of care, staff are provided training and mentoring in developmental, play-based approaches and techniques prior to, and throughout, camp.
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Volunteers are encouraged to join us, and benefit from learning the latest science supported tools while getting to share in this uniquely fun, collaborative, imaginative experience.
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All staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Audra Olazabal, PhD
PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology. Autism educator & advocate. Expertise in emotion regulation, engagement & reasoning / problem solving. Research & innovation enthusiast. Mother to autistic twin 5yo boys.
Plaedo Wellman
A philosopher of play, an educator with over a decade of experience working with youth in the classroom and at summer camps. His style emphasizes utilizing social emotional learning, interactive games and activities to create a fun, enriching, educational experience for children.
Jeremy Spafford
Developmental Play Partner. Graphic Design Artist. Environmental Educator/Organic Gardener. Community Organizer/Volunteer. Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
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"My favorite and most meaningful thing to do with others is to find out where their heart resides, and then help them get there."
