The entire board volunteers at camp as counselors and most have been involved since 1998. Everyone on the board is skilled and knowledgeable in working with persons with developmental disabilities. Many are First Aid, CPR and AED certified.
Janice was a founding board member of Camp Northstar and long time volunteer at Camp. Her love of life and passion and dedication to individuals with disabilities helped Camp Northstar become a reality. In April of 2011 Janice lost her courageous battle with breast cancer and we at Camp Northstar greatly miss our friend. Janice will always be a part of Camp Northstar and the board. Jan will be forever in our hearts.
Linda has M.A. Michigan State: Adapted Physical Education (APE) and B.A., Hofstra University: Physical Education (PE) She has worked as an Adapted Physical Education Teacher for the Genesis School, serving children with autism (ages 5-21); since 1995. Linda worked 16 summers camp in Maine as an Activity Counselor and 12 years as Program Director and is a member of the American Camping Association.
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Founding Board Member
Retired Small Business Owner
Founding Parent Board Member
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Human Resources Supervisor IRS
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Long Island Railroad
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Retired FDNY
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Founder/President Changing Hands
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Physical Education Teacher Islip Schools
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Human Services Bridgton Maine
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Oppenheimer Funds
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Ellen Schuster CPA, LLC
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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
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Founder/President The Whelan Foundation
Camp Northstar is a 501(c)(3) organization and is completely funded through donations and community support. Camp Northstar was founded in 1998 by a small group of individuals wanting to provide a new and unique camping experience for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Camp Northstar is a week long sleep away camp; staffed and run by volunteers working together "sharing a dream."
Camp is staffed and run completely by volunteers.
100% of donations are directly given to the program.