Our Staff
Matt Brand, Director
Matt begins as Director in the summer of 2009, but is no stranger to Camp Tevya. Matt began his Tevya career as a camper in 1988 and has progressed from camper to counselor to Boys Head Counselor and Assistant Program Director. After several years away from camp working in information technology, Matt returns to Camp Tevya with a passion for keeping camp a safe and fun environment for laughter and learning.
Matt holds a BS degree in Information Management and Technology from Syracuse University. He and his wife Danyael met at camp. They have a baby daughter named Noa. Matt and Danyael are also expecting their second child this Spring.
Year-round Staff
Matt is supported by the staff of the Cohen Camps led by Executive Director Pearl Lourie as well as a full-time staff recruiter.
Sharing a year-round office with the Directors of the other Cohen Camps (Tel Noar and Pembroke) offers a unique opportunity for all three camps to share ideas and refine best practices to our campers’ great benefit.
Summer Staff
The Tevya staff prides itself on being role models and making a positive impact on our campers. Many of our staff were Tevya campers themselves. Some of our counselors come from abroad, including a contingent from Israel, which greatly enhances the camp experience.
The administrative and supervisory personnel are camping professionals and educators with many years of experience working with children.
Staff members are chosen for their experience, maturity, creativity, and sense of responsibility. Our summer staff attends a week-long Staff Orientation, in addition to individual specialty training to improve teaching skills. Ongoing training continues throughout the summer with seminars and a weekly staff meeting.
