Summer Camp Staff
2026 Camp Staff
Emily Edmonds-Langham (she/her)
Emily leads the Teatown team as Director of Education. She’s excited for another summer of camp in the woods, by the streams, and across the fields of Teatown! Emily is an avid birder, gardener, and outdoors person and looks forward to sharing those passions with your campers.
Marie Roche (she/her)
This is Marie’s tenth summer working at Teatown and fifth year as Camp Director! She is Teatown’s Associate Director of Education Programs and enjoys hiking with her husband, son, and dog. Marie likes all things water-related: sailing, rowing, and counting glass eels for the DEC. She is looking forward to an awesome Teatown summer!
Caroline Erb (she/her)
During the school year, I serve as Teatown’s Early Childhood Environmental Art Educator. As a former camper and CIT, I am so excited to be spending the summer at Cliffdale with the Nature Girls and Earth Stewards, one of many places at Teatown where I discovered my passion for nature. I love to explore and identify all the plants and animals I see around me. If you see me on the trails, I’ll likely have my field guides in hand!
Maddy Schroeder (she/her)
Hi! I’m Maddy, and I will be working closely with our youngest campers, the Discoverers and Trekkers. This summer will be a blast, as we nurture the love of nature within your child through crafts, exploration, and imaginative play.
Elissa Schilmeister (she/they)
Hello, camp! My name is Elissa. This is my 32nd summer at Teatown! I started as a camper, CIT, counselor and have been on Teatown staff since I was 19. This summer, I will be working with the older groups as the Youth Science Coordinator. In addition to working at Teatown, I am a full-time Paramedic. I am particularly fond of the animals that are less appreciated, especially snakes and moths!
Eric Haskell (he/him)
Eric joins our staff with many years of overnight camp experience; a passion for games, songs, and skits; and deep knowledge of wilderness survival skills. He will be working most closely with the Bushmasters and Junior Naturalists. Eric is looking forward to another great summer of Teatown camp!
Millie Dellaquila (she/her)
Hi, I’m Millie. I’ve been handling camp registrations and health forms since 2004 – yes, more than 20 years ago! I grew up doing similar activities in my backyard like those the campers do at Teatown and I think it’s neat that kids get to experience mud and frogs and all that other fun stuff.
Rose Cioffi (she/her)
Hi! My name is Rose, and I recently graduated from McGill University with a degree in political science. This will be my fourth summer on Teatown staff, and I was a camper for many years as well. Looking forward to an awesome summer!
Chloe Hoskins (she/her)
Hi! My name is Chloe and I’m excited to be the Health Assistant at Teatown this summer. I’m a rising senior at SUNY New Paltz studying cellular biology, and a NYS certified EMT. I’m looking forward to creating a fun and safe environment for campers this summer!
Gia Montague (she/her)
Hi, my name is Gia Montague! I am going into my senior year of college at the University of Albany, and will be heading to study abroad in Wales in the fall. This will be my third year back at Teatown and I am so excited to have another summer of learning and fun!
Zelle: 845-490-8240, Gianna Montague
Hiking and Activity Leaders
Hi, I’m Ava! I’m a sophomore engineering student at the University of Maryland and my interests include hiking and native plants, which I was first exposed to as a camper. In my second year as a Hiking and Activity leader, I am super excited to explore and have fun outside with my groups again this summer!
Venmo: @Ava-Andrews-18
Zelle: (914) 719-5219
Hi, I’m Nina! I’m going into my sophomore year at Lehigh University, where I’m studying neuroscience. My time as a camper at Teatown sparked my passion for the outdoors and spending time in nature. I can’t wait to have fun on the trails with my groups, and I’m looking forward to a great summer!
Venmo: @Nina-Arnold-12
Bio to come
Zelle: reubendaly@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Filomena, and I am a Hiking and Activity Leader. Growing up, coming to camp was my favorite part of the summer, and I want to help give that same experience back to others. I frequently hike in my free time, whether with my family or friends, and love being outdoors. I’m attending Binghamton University in the fall as an incoming freshman. I’m looking forward to having a lot of fun at Teatown this summer!
Venmo: @Filomena-DiMarco
Howdy! My name is Finn Duraes. I’m a transfer student at SUNY Potsdam going into my senior year as a Psychology major with minors in Wilderness Education and Anthropology. I’m a long-time camp alumni, having been a camper between the ages of 4 and 13, but this is my first time working as a counselor at Teatown. I am immensely excited for this upcoming summer, and am looking forward to all the adventures that are ahead of us this summer season at Teatown!
Zelle: 845-573-1080
Bio to come
Hi! My name is Bryan, and I am a rising sophomore at Quinnipiac University. I am very excited to return as a Hiking and Activity Leader at Teatown this year. I can’t wait to help campers learn about nature and see them explore the outdoors!
Venmo: @brheindl347
Hi, my name is Layla and I just finished my second year at McGill University, where I study Educational Psychology. I am very excited to be at Teatown as a Hiking and Activity Leader. I am looking forward to making it a great summer, filled with adventure, for all of my campers!
Zelle: laylakhalidi@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Thea and this is my first year as a Teatown counselor. I recently graduated from Ossining High School and will be attending Bates College in the fall to study neuroscience and English. I loved my time at Teatown as a kid and I’m looking forward to a great summer!
Zelle: 914-252-6580
Hi, my name is Max! I’m a Hiking and Activity Leader from Yorktown and am currently studying aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech. I loved exploring and learning about nature when I was a camper, and I can’t wait to help create those same experiences this summer!
Venmo: @Madd0xMcKenna
Hello, my name is Jack and I’m a Hiking and Activity Leader. I’m going to be a freshman at SUNY ESY. I love to learn and be outside, and enjoy helping people with their educational journeys. I can’t wait to begin my summer here!
Hi, my name is Molly and this is my first year as a Hiking and Activity Leader. I am going into my sophomore year at the University of Vermont where I am studying political science. I have always had a deep love for nature, as I grew up hiking and skiing. I am really looking forward to sharing my passion and having an awesome summer!
Venmo: @mollyrittinger
Hi! My name is Gianna and I am an incoming sophomore at Marist University where I am studying elementary education. This is my third year being a counselor at Teatown, and I am looking forward to another great summer!
Venmo: @giannarivello
Hi! I’m Kathleen and I’m happy to be back as a HAL again this summer! I’m a sophomore at the University of Delaware, where I’m studying elementary education. I love hiking and being outdoors, and I can’t wait for a great summer!
Venmo: @kathleenrivello
Hi, my name is Hudson! I am a rising sophomore at Tufts University, where I major in Community Health and am a member of the women’s rowing team. I loved coming to Teatown as a camper and am excited to share my love of the outdoors with this year’s campers.
Hi! My name is Maya and I’m happy to be back at Teatown. I’m from Croton and will be attending the University of Michigan to study engineering. This will be my third summer as a counselor, and I’m so excited to go hiking and exploring!
Venmo: @maya_sebes
Zelle: maya.sebes@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Alana and I am a Hiking and Activity Leader! It is my second year on staff, and I spent countless summers at Teatown as a camper. Outside of camp, I am a rising sophomore at UCLA studying Applied Mathematics and Economics, and enjoy sports, hiking, and the beach!
Zelle: 914-703-0479
Junior Counselors
Hi! My name is Ayah. I’m a rising junior at Lakeland High School. I love hiking, learning new things, and finding different plants outdoors. I hope to share my love for the environment with my campers this year.
Zelle: 914-733-9444
Hi! My name is Charlie and I’m going into my junior year at Hendrick Hudson High School. I enjoy playing sports and spending time in the outdoors. My time at Teatown as a camper was amazing and I hope to bring the same experience to my campers!
Zelle: 914-703-0773
Hi! My name is Daniel. I just graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School. I love hiking, fishing, and finding different animals outdoors. I hope to share my love of nature with my campers this year.
Zelle: 9147053122, Daniel J Basini
Bio to come
Hello! My name is Maeve and I am a rising senior at Croton Harmon High School. Being a camper at Teatown for many years, I have discovered a passion for exploring the outdoors and am very excited to be working my second summer here as a Junior Counselor.
Zelle: 914-486-6783
My name is Francesca Gonzalez, and I will be working as a junior counselor this summer. I’ve been a teen volunteer for Teatown in the past, and participated in the TESA program. I’m a rising senior at School of the Holy Child in Rye, and I’m excited to be a part of the staff this summer.
Hi, my name is Lorelei! I’m a Junior Counselor, and this is my second summer working at Teatown. I’m going into my freshman year at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. I love hiking and playing sports, and I’m so excited for a fantastic summer at Teatown.
Venmo: @lorelei_jak
Hi! My name is Lizzy Knaggs and I am a Junior Counselor. I am attending University at Buffalo as a freshman this fall and my major is exercise science. I love going hiking and being outdoors, and I’m so excited for this summer!
Venmo: @Elizabeth-Knaggs
Hi, I’m Leah and I’m a rising senior at Lakeland High School and a Junior Counselor. I’m really excited to help lead and teach kids to learn in creative ways. This’ll be a great summer with Teatown.
Zelle: 929-922-0544
Bio to come
Hi, I’m Leila! I am a rising senior at Lakeland High School and am so excited to enjoy time outdoors and go hiking with campers this summer. Although this is my first summer as a Junior Counselor, I volunteered at Teatown last summer as a CIT and have been a CIT at other camps previously.
Hi, my name is Lucas! This is my first summer as a Junior Counselor at Teatown. I’ll be a Junior this fall at Hackley School in Tarrytown. I love being outside, hanging out with friends, staying active, playing tennis, and taking photos. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and making this a great summer!
Zelle: 914-364-6750
Hi! My name is Beri and I’m going into my senior year at Ossining High School. I love dogs, nature, and animals. After high school, I hope to study canine behavior. I was a Teatown camper for many years and loved interacting with nature. I’m looking forward to sharing my love for nature and animal facts with my campers this year!
Venmo: @beritalbott